Rosh Hashanah marks the Beginning of the Jewish New Year.

Rosh Hashanah is a two-day holiday that marks the beginning of the Jewish New Year. The meaning of Rosh Hashanah translates as “head of the year.” It also celebrates the Days of Awe, a 10-day period of introspection and repentance …

By Pamela Jimenez
Pamela Jimenez Program Director for the Center for Social Justice
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Hispanic Heritage Month

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By Pamela Jimenez
Pamela Jimenez Program Director for the Center for Social Justice
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Hispanic Heritage Month | What it Means to “Bring My Whole Self” to Work

National Hispanic Heritage Month is a celebration of the culture, history, and contributions of Hispanic Americans—those with roots in the Caribbean, Spain, Mexico, and Central and South America. It’s a time in the Hispanic community when we celebrate heroes, …

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Building Communities To Address Systemic Challenges In Higher Education And Beyond

The systemic inequities we experience and observe every day, although long existing, seem to be soaring. If we see them, if we believe in the critical need to scaffold the preparation of a diverse, engaged and ready next generation of …

By DANIEL PASCOE AGUILAR
DANIEL PASCOE AGUILAR Fndg. Director of Ctr. for Social Justice & CDO
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17-Year-Old Excelsior Alum Dorothy Jean Tillman Earns Her Doctorate

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Campus Partner
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Finding Your Career Path in IT with Many Interests

For some, the field of study you pursue in college determines your career path. But for others, like Mark Oppenneer, major definitely does not equal career! Mark currently works in IT, but has a degree in English education, a master’s …

By Mary [uConnect]
Mary [uConnect] Customer Success Manager
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How persistence and mentorship helped this veteran and Excelsior grad succeed!

Donald Ham was not sure what the future would hold when he joined the navy.

Joining just to get a roof over our heads, enlisting gave me training and responsibilities which revealed strengths and abilities I did not know I …

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Mary [uConnect] Customer Success Manager
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One Veteran’s Story of Success at Excelsior

There are many paths to success in college, and your previous experiences influence how you pursue your career goals. One Excelsior student shared how he came to Excelsior after being in the military and how the COVID-19 pandemic influenced his …

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Mary [uConnect] Customer Success Manager
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One Woman’s Path to Business and Marketing

Even for students who head straight to college after high school, deciding on a major and career path can be challenging. Nyla Cortes shared that after studying fine arts and graphic design, she still didn’t know what she wanted to …

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Mary [uConnect] Customer Success Manager
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Find Support Through Excelsior Connections

Here at Excelsior, support around your identities may be closer than you think. Meet Stephen Stewart!

Stephen is with 20 years of experience in the mental health field and 17 years as a critical care nurse. Stephen’s been teaching for …

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Mary [uConnect] Customer Success Manager
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Welcome to Our Rope Teams: Find Your CORE (Connection, Opportunity, Resource, Experience) Hubs Based on Your Interests or Identities 

We are thrilled to offer you an additional place to connect with members of the Excelsior University community and to engage in opportunities relevant to your areas of interest or to how you identify. In this space you will find …

By DANIEL PASCOE AGUILAR
DANIEL PASCOE AGUILAR Fndg. Director of Ctr. for Social Justice & CDO
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