STUDENT VOICES - Helping Latino students’ transition from undergraduate to graduate degrees with an intensive summer mentoring program. The number of mathematics PhDs is increasing thanks to the efforts of PUMP. Between 1996 and 2000 only one CSU Northridge math baccalaureate completed a Ph.D. program. Since 2014, at CSUN 31 Latino students have entered a Master’s program and 18 Latino students entered Ph.D. programs.
Thomas Mengler Thomas Mengler is President of St. Mary's University of San Antonio and a President for Latino Student Success. Institution St. Mary's University of San Antonio
Mordecai Ian Brownlee Mordecai Ian Brownlee is President of Community College of Aurora and a President for Latino Student Success. Institution Community College of Aurora
Four Higher Education Programs Earn National Recognition for Making a Positive Difference for Latino Students WASHINGTON, D.C. (August 28, 2023) – Excelencia in Education announces today four programs from across the country chosen as the 2023 Examples of Excelencia.
2023 What Works for Latino Students in Higher Education Through Examples of Excelencia, Excelencia in Education recognizes selected programs in higher education at the Associate, Baccalaureate, Graduate levels as well as at Community-Based Organizations (CBOs). Over 18 years, Excelencia has recognized over 400 programs across the country that work for Latino students. This year’s compendium includes 4 Examples of Excelencia and 19 finalists.
Fourteen Colleges and Universities Earn the Seal of Excelencia for Demonstrating Intentionality and Impact in Serving Latino Students WASHINGTON, D.C. (September 29, 2023) – Excelencia in Education announced today 14 colleges and universities have earned the prestigious Seal of Excelencia in 2023 for going beyond enrollment to demonstrate intentionality and impact in serving Latino students while serving all.
Maria Martha Chavez Brumell Dr. Maria Martha Chavez Brumell is the President/Chief Executive Officer of Catch the Next Ascender Program at Catch the Next, Inc. Institution Catch the Next, Inc.
14 colleges and universities are lauded for boosting Latino enrollment and retention rates Published By NBC News September 29, 2023 Read the article by Emi Tuyetnhi Tran, "Colleges get Seal of Excelencia for boosting Latino college completion" in NBC News about Excelencia in Education's new cohort of 2023 Seal-certified and recertified institutions that “demonstrate intentionality and impact in serving Latino students while serving all.” Read more about 14 colleges and universities are lauded for boosting Latino enrollment and retention rates