Hispanic-serving institution

St. Mary's University appoints Winston Erevelles as its 14th president

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Thursday, December 14, 2023

SAN ANTONIO, Dec. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Following a national search, the St. Mary's University Board of Trustees has unanimously appointed Winston Erevelles, Ph.D., as the next president of St. Mary's University, beginning June 1, 2024.

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  • Following a national search, the St. Mary's University Board of Trustees has unanimously appointed Winston Erevelles, Ph.D., as the next president of St. Mary's University, beginning June 1, 2024.
  • SAN ANTONIO, Dec. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Following a national search, the St. Mary's University Board of Trustees has unanimously appointed Winston Erevelles, Ph.D., as the next president of St. Mary's University, beginning June 1, 2024.
  • "I am deeply humbled by the trust and responsibility that the Board of Trustees has placed in me through this appointment to serve as the 14th President of St. Mary's University," Erevelles said.
  • "I am deeply humbled by the trust and responsibility that the Board of Trustees has placed in me through this appointment to serve as the 14th President of St. Mary's University," Erevelles said.

HCA Healthcare Announces Grant to University of California, Riverside

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Wednesday, November 1, 2023

HCA Healthcare, Inc. (NYSE:HCA), one of the nation’s leading healthcare providers, today announced that it will gift $620,000 to the University of California, Riverside (UCR) to support five scholarships for students enrolled in the UCR School of Medicine.

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  • HCA Healthcare, Inc. (NYSE:HCA), one of the nation’s leading healthcare providers, today announced that it will gift $620,000 to the University of California, Riverside (UCR) to support five scholarships for students enrolled in the UCR School of Medicine.
  • HCA Healthcare has now announced approximately $7.42 million to multiple colleges and universities towards that commitment.
  • HCA Healthcare, through its local facility Riverside Community Hospital, will also provide job shadowing opportunities, mentors for Mission Award recipients and seminar and leadership session opportunities.
  • Nationally, HCA Healthcare is the largest sponsor of Graduate Medical Education in the United States, with 72 teaching hospitals in 16 states.

Pacific Oaks College Awarded $2.6 Million Hispanic-Serving Institution Grant by the U.S. Department of Education to Expand Support Services for Latinx Students

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Tuesday, October 31, 2023

PASADENA, Calif., Oct. 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Pacific Oaks College has been awarded a $2.6 million Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) grant by the U.S. Department of Education to maintain and expand support services for Hispanic students and scale the Latinx+ Student Success Initiative created and implemented by the college's Student Success Center.

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  • PASADENA, Calif., Oct. 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Pacific Oaks College has been awarded a $2.6 million Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) grant by the U.S. Department of Education to maintain and expand support services for Hispanic students and scale the Latinx+ Student Success Initiative created and implemented by the college's Student Success Center.
  • As of 2023, 53% of Pacific Oak's student body self-identify as Hispanic, making Latinx+ students the largest demographic at the college.
  • As a result of the grant, Pacific Oaks will create an Intentional Student Retention Center.
  • In 2020, Pacific Oaks was one of 40 U.S. colleges and universities to receive the Developing HSI Title V competitive grant from the Department of Education.

DR. DEVORAH LIEBERMAN, PRESIDENT EMERITA-UNIVERSITY OF LA VERNE, INDUCTED INTO THE PRESTIGIOUS 2023 HALL OF CHAMPIONS OF THE HISPANIC ASSOCIATION OF COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES (HACU)

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Tuesday, October 31, 2023

LA VERNE, Calif., Oct. 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Dr. Devorah Lieberman, President Emerita-University of La Verne, has been inducted into the prestigious 2023 Hall of Champions of the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU). HACU President and CEO Antonio R. Flores made the announcement. HACU is committed to championing Hispanic success in higher education and recognizes individuals and partners who exemplify this mission through their unwavering support, dedication, and commitment. The organization extended its heartfelt congratulations to Dr. Lieberman for her exemplary leadership and contributions to the Hispanic community in the realm of higher education.

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  • LA VERNE, Calif., Oct. 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Dr. Devorah Lieberman, President Emerita-University of La Verne, has been inducted into the prestigious 2023 Hall of Champions of the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU).
  • HACU is committed to championing Hispanic success in higher education and recognizes individuals and partners who exemplify this mission through their unwavering support, dedication, and commitment.
  • The organization extended its heartfelt congratulations to Dr. Lieberman for her exemplary leadership and contributions to the Hispanic community in the realm of higher education.
  • Most notably, under her tenure, the University of La Verne cemented its commitment as a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI).

National University and Southwestern College Partnership Increases Higher Education Opportunities for Nontraditional, Working, and Diverse Students in San Diego

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Wednesday, October 25, 2023

SAN DIEGO, Oct. 24, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- National University (NU), a nonprofit serving more than 43,000 students and one of the largest private Minority Serving Institutions (MSI) in the United States, and Southwestern College (SWC), a designated Hispanic Serving Institution with nearly 20,000 students, today announced a renewed educational partnership to further advance a decades-long commitment to increase access to higher education opportunities for the South County community of San Diego.

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  • "National University and Southwestern College are committed to working together to open innovative and easy-to-navigate transfer pathways for these striving students."
  • "Both National University and Southwestern College are committed to working together to open innovative and easy-to-navigate transfer pathways for these striving students."
  • Nearly 70 percent of students served by the Southwestern Community College District are Hispanic, many of whom are first-generation college students and therefore, face additional challenges as they enter into higher education.
  • We are proud to partner with National University in this shared, student-centered mission" said Dr. Mark Sancez, president/superintendent of Southwestern College.

ASU announces new Loui Olivas Chair in Management

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Monday, October 2, 2023

TEMPE, Ariz., Oct. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The ASU W. P. Carey School of Business announced a new chair in management named after Loui Olivas, emeritus professor in management, who worked at ASU for 30 years between 1979 and 2009. The Loui Olivas Chair in Management was first announced last Friday at the L'ATTITUDE Conference in Miami. L'ATTITUDE focuses on helping executives and business leaders understand how the U.S. Latino cohort is driving economic growth.

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  • TEMPE, Ariz., Oct. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The ASU W. P. Carey School of Business announced a new chair in management named after Loui Olivas, emeritus professor in management, who worked at ASU for 30 years between 1979 and 2009.
  • The Loui Olivas Chair in Management was first announced last Friday at the L'ATTITUDE Conference in Miami.
  • "I am truly humbled to have the Loui Olivas Chair in Management dedicated and residing in the W. P. Carey School of Business."
  • The Loui Olivas Chair in Management is the first endowed chair named after a Latino(a) scholar at a top-ranked U.S. business school.

Latin Biz Today's Spectrum of Success Event Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month with Inspirational Leaders, Tips for Growing Your Business, Networking, Salsa Rhythms and Great Food

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Monday, October 2, 2023

Latin Biz Today Spectrum of Success Event is an intersection of work, life, and culture.

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  • Latin Biz Today Spectrum of Success Event is an intersection of work, life, and culture.
  • The event will take place on October 4, 2023, from 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at Mercy University, 555 Broadway, Dobbs Ferry, NY 10522.
  • "We're excited to share a fun-filled, packed evening to capture core business knowledge to overcome today's challenges, be inspired, and celebrate Hispanic culture.
  • Join us for a memorable evening," said Tina Trevino, Partner and Vice President, Community Relations, Latin Biz Today.

University of La Verne #1 Private University in CA for Social Mobility

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Tuesday, September 19, 2023

LA VERNE, Calif., Sept. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The University of La Verne is the top private university in California for social mobility and for the second consecutive year, sixth among all universities in the state, according to the prestigious U.S. News & World Report's 2024 National University rankings released today.

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  • The University of La Verne is the top private university in California for social mobility for the second consecutive year according to U.S. News & World Report rankings.
  • LA VERNE, Calif., Sept. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The University of La Verne is the top private university in California for social mobility and for the second consecutive year, sixth among all universities in the state, according to the prestigious U.S. News & World Report's 2024 National University rankings released today.
  • Social mobility reflects the improvement of socioeconomic status based on the enrollment and graduation of disadvantaged students.
  • The University of La Verne was ranked 8th out of private universities in California.

Lowe's Foundation Announces Nearly $8 Million in Grants to Community and Technical Colleges to Support Skilled Trades Training Nationwide

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Thursday, July 27, 2023

MOORESVILLE, N.C., July 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Lowe's Foundation today announced nearly $8 million in grants to community and technical colleges across the U.S. to support skilled trades workforce development initiatives through its first-ever round of Lowe's Foundation Gable Grants. The grants are the first in a five-year, $50 million commitment to help prepare 50,000 people for skilled trades careers. This investment will fund cutting-edge programs in appliance repair, carpentry, construction, electrical, HVAC and plumbing.

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  • The grants are the first in a five-year, $50 million commitment to help prepare 50,000 people for skilled trades careers.
  • The 2023 Lowe's Foundation Gable Grants for community and technical colleges include:
    Coconino County Community College (Arizona) will expand its skilled trades training programs in construction, HVAC, plumbing and electrical.
  • "The support for community and technical colleges provided by Gable Grants from the Lowe's Foundation will enable the expansion of the innovative, responsive and in-demand skilled trades training offerings at the nation's community colleges," said Walter G. Bumphus, president and CEO, American Association of Community Colleges.
  • Eligible community-based nonprofits that offer skilled trades training can submit Lowe's Foundation Gable Grant applications between Aug. 1 and Sept. 1, 2023 at Lowes.com/Foundation .

Northeastern Illinois University Transformed Its Business Processes. Here's How They Did It

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Friday, June 23, 2023

Investing in Workday reaffirms the university's commitment to support faculty and staff to foster a nationally recognized urban university.

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  • Investing in Workday reaffirms the university's commitment to support faculty and staff to foster a nationally recognized urban university.
  • Northeastern now has a single source for HR and payroll data with built-in, always-on auditing and compliance controls and configurable business processes across its three Chicago locations.
  • Northeastern Illinois University is a vibrant learning and research community, with its main campus on the northwest side of Chicago and three additional locations in the area.
  • Departments were operating in silos and there was a need for more collaboration with business peers across the university.