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Hawaiian college student Aysha-Lynn Ke'alohilani WaiLin Estrella faced unexpected bias and stereotypes when she came all the way to Syracuse University, but found acceptance and comfort in Native American groups.

I initially arrived at UC Berkeley sure of myself with goals and knowing what I wanted to do in the future. Now as I navigate my final year here, I am unsure of what I want. In some ways, you could say my experiences have broken me — and there is some truth to that. However, at some point, I realized I needed to let go of my fear of failing.

Native Americans working with Syracuse University are helping staff and students learn about original inhabitants of Syracuse, while educating about issues that still face indigenous people, such as the Onondagas, Oneidas and other nations of the Haudenosaunee.

Hear from three outstanding Aggie transfer students about their time at A&M and their advice for fellow transfers.

UC Berkeley has seen an increase in Latine student enrollment and representation in several academic disciplines following the establishment of initiatives to improve diversity and inclusion.

The University of New Mexico has been named a Fulbright HSI Leader for the second year in a row by the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA). This designation recognizes the noteworthy engagement that selected...

For the first time, California will provide $15 million in ongoing funding to various academic recruitment and retention programs; however, concerns about how the funds will potentially be distributed have been raised.

Three members of the San Francisco 49ers spent their off day, delivering good news to young people in Richmond. The 49ers selected the non-profit to be one of the recipients of its social justice grants.

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Continuing the team’s 10-year, $5M investment in Bay Area social justice work producing tangible results, two new nonprofits join five returning recipients.