About the Center for Social Justice

Today we celebrate National Nurses Day. Congratulations to our nursing faculty, students, and alumni. In “Trailblazing Nurses Who Changed Nursing History,” by Brandy Pinkerton, we recognize nurses whose historic contributions have shaped healthcare.

https://nurse.org/news/nurses-you-should-know-trailblazers-history-impact/

Cinco de Mayo, often mistaken for Mexico’s Independence Day, commemorates the 1862 Battle of Puebla, Mexico, where the French army was defeated. This article by Jordan Smith in History reflect facts and the long-lasting impact of this celebration.

https://www.history.com/articles/cinco-de-mayo-facts

Learn About the Center For Social Justice

The Center for Social Justice at Excelsior University believes that all people have the right to pursue economic, social, educational, and professional opportunity, that there is a shared responsibility to ensure that nothing stands in the way of this pursuit, and that this stands on the …

By Mary [uConnect]
Mary [uConnect] Customer Success Manager
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Excelsior University recognized as Mission Partner by the YWCA of the Greater Capital Region

We are deeply moved and inspired by the mission and courageous work of the YWCA of the Greater Capital Region, its amazing leadership and residents, and its wonderful community, and we are honored by our partnership and by the humbling …

By DANIEL PASCOE AGUILAR
DANIEL PASCOE AGUILAR Fndg. Director of Ctr. for Social Justice & CDO
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Women’s History Month Guest Speaker Presents “Leading Beyond Limits: Overcoming Barriers and Owning Your Power and Resilience”

The Center for Social Justice welcomes Robin H. Holmes-Sullivan, president of Lewis & Clark College, on Thursday, March 20 at 11 a.m. ET.

In her presentation, “Leading Beyond Limits: Overcoming Barriers and Owning Your Power and Resilience,” Holmes-Sullivan explores how …

By Pamela Jimenez
Pamela Jimenez Program Director for the Center for Social Justice
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Statement on Excelsior’s Values

Excelsior University was founded in 1971 to make the transformative power of education accessible to all. This was our mission then. It remains our mission now.   

We have taken note of several actions and headlines that may seem to call …

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

JEDI Partners Corner

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All rope teams are open to Excelsior students, faculty, staff, and members of the public. Even rope teams that specifically identify an identity or allyship are open to all member of the community and all are encouraged to visit, learn, and respectfully engage.   Todos los rope teams están abiertos a estudiantes, docentes, y personal de Excelsior, asi' como al público en general. Incluso los rope teams que identifican específicamente a una identidad o a una forma de alianza están abiertos a tod_ miembr_ de la comunidad. Alentamos a toda persona a visitar, aprender y participar de manera respetuosa.