Women

The goal of this community is to offer a space for people who are interested in the diversity of experiences and perspectives of those who identify as women. Because our personal experience and upbringing play a role in how we view and define gender, we have much to learn about how we can further value and support each other to reach our goals based on our diversity. This community offers connections, opportunities, resources and experiences to help navigate obstacles that may arise along your personal and professional journey. This community recognizes, appreciates, celebrates, promotes, and supports each individual because of their diversity and contributionsWe call these communities “rope teams” because they, as many as you are interested in accessing, are here to support your student and alum journey as well as to provide you with an opportunity to support the journey of those you want to help succeed. 

Excelsior Volunteer Week in the News

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April 14, 2025

Thanks to the Community Engagement Group and all who participated in Excelsior Volunteer Week 2025. Excelsior volunteers were featured in a segment broadcast …

By Pamela Jimenez
Pamela Jimenez Program Director for the Center for Social Justice
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How Brittany Canady Built Her Career (and Became a Mom) Without Hitting Pause

Brittany Canady had a fear most working parents can relate to. As she prepared for parental leave, she worried about being left behind. Would time away from work set her back? Would she come back to a career that had …

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Re-imagining Power, Redefining Success: How WOC Can Be Power-Full

We are living in a time where all of us are waking up to what’s happening in the world. And as we awaken as WOC, each of us is being called to reconsider our views on what power and success …

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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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9 Ways to Show Your Authentic Self Throughout the Job Search Process — And Why It Matters

Authentic. Genuine. Real. True to YOU!

Thinking about having the space to be yourself feels good, right? But being your authentic self can also feel scary, especially during a job search. You might ask yourself: What if they don’t like …

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