Spanish as a First Language / Español como Primer Idioma

Este rope team (equipo de apoyo) es una comunidad enfocada en estudiantes y egresad_s cuyo primer idioma es el español, así como en tod_ miembr_ de la comunidad interesad_ en aprender y apoyar la experiencia de estudiantes y egresad_s hispanoparlantes. Este rope team está diseñado para darle relieve y voz a sus experiencias compartidas, poner a su disposición las conexiones, oportunidades, recursos y vivencias fundamentales para su desarrollo y éxito, e involucrar a la comunidad en el aprendizaje sobre su trayectoria y en el apoyo a su éxito. Los llamamos “rope teams” porque cada uno —tantos rope teams como le interese participar a cada persona— están aquí para apoyar su propio recorrido, así como para brindarle la oportunidad de apoyar el recorrido de aquellas personas a las que desee ayudar a tener éxito.
This identity/allyship rope team is a community focused on Spanish as a first language students and alums, as well as on all community members interested in learning from and supporting the Spanish as a first language student/alum experience. This rope team is designed to elicit and voice their shared experiences, to make available the connections, opportunities, resources and experiences central to their development and success, and to engage all community members in learning about their journey and supporting their success. We call them “rope teams” because they, as many as you are interested in accessing, are here to support your journey as well as to provide you with an opportunity to support the journey of those you want to help succeed.

Who was Bebe Moore Campbell?

When Bebe Moore Campbell watched her daughter struggle with serious mental illness, she saw firsthand how difficult it was for Black families to find understanding, support, and quality care. Rather than accept the silence and stigma surrounding mental health, she …

By RUBI BLANCAS ORDUNA
RUBI BLANCAS ORDUNA Program Director, Center for Social Justice
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Join Us at July’s Democratic Engagement Dialogue Series!

Our guest speaker for this month is Lisa Whited, who is a doctoral candidate in Organizational Development and Change at Fielding Graduate University, author of Work Better. Save the Planet, and a TEDx speaker. With more than 35 years of professional …

By RUBI BLANCAS ORDUNA
RUBI BLANCAS ORDUNA Program Director, Center for Social Justice
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The importance of Primary Elections

Research points to a national trend showing low participation in primary elections. These elections consistently have the lowest voter turnout, yet they are among the most influential elections because they determine the candidates who will appear on the general election …

By RUBI BLANCAS ORDUNA
RUBI BLANCAS ORDUNA Program Director, Center for Social Justice
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Happy Independence Day!

This Fourth of July, we celebrate 250 years of America’s journey, a nation founded on the enduring principles of liberty, equality, and the hope of a better future.

As we honor those who have sacrificed to protect these freedoms, we …

By RUBI BLANCAS ORDUNA
RUBI BLANCAS ORDUNA Program Director, Center for Social Justice
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Excelsior’s St. Petersburg Site Open House July 2026

Ready to take the next step toward your educational and career goals? Join us for an exciting Open House at Excelsior University’s St. Petersburg site!

📅 Tuesday, July 28 and Wednesday, July 29
🕓 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM
📍 Excelsior University Florida Site …

By RUBI BLANCAS ORDUNA
RUBI BLANCAS ORDUNA Program Director, Center for Social Justice
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UNODC’s World Drug Report 2026

Explore the World Drug Report 2026: A Valuable Resource for Criminal Justice & Cybersecurity

Students and faculty in Criminal Justice, Cybersecurity, and related disciplines are invited to explore the World Drug Report 2026, an essential global resource published by the …

By RUBI BLANCAS ORDUNA
RUBI BLANCAS ORDUNA Program Director, Center for Social Justice
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Internship and Job Databases / Bolsa de trabajo/internado

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Rope Team Resources / Recursos

Courses for Your Career / Cursos para tu Carrera 

The courses you take are an essential part of your career path. Get started today with the online course catalog to see what options are available and plan your academic journey!

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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.