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City, Mesa, and Miramar colleges ranked among top in U.S. for Hispanic students
16Nov By Hispanos UnidosNo Comments
Education, Local San Diego

City, Mesa, and Miramar colleges ranked among top in U.S. for Hispanic students

(Photo credit: Mesa College) San Diego - San Diego City College, San Diego Mesa College, and San Diego Miramar College have been recognized as among the top 100 colleges in the country for enrollment of Hispanic/Latino students, according to a ranking by Hispanic Outlook on Education Magazine. Among two-year colleges across the United States, San Diego City College was ranked 35th, while Miramar College was ranked 68th. Mesa College was ranked 45th for four-year colleges and universities. The figures are based on enrollment during the 2020-21 academic year, using data from the U.S. Department of Education. Mesa is considered a 4-year college for data purposes because it offers a bachelor’s degree in Health Information Management. “The enrollment of Hispanic students a...
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U.S. Department of Education Awards Nearly $1 Billion to 56 States and Territories to Provide Students with Safer and Healthier Learning Environments
29Sep By Hispanos UnidosNo Comments
Editor's Pick, Education

U.S. Department of Education Awards Nearly $1 Billion to 56 States and Territories to Provide Students with Safer and Healthier Learning Environments

The U.S. Department of Education announced awards totaling nearly $1 billion through the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act (BSCA). The Stronger Connections grants will help schools provide all students with safe and supportive learning opportunities and environments that are critical for their success. Through the BSCA, and under the leadership of President Biden, Congress provided $1 billion in Title IV, Part A formula funding to state educational agencies (SEAs) to develop state grant programs to provide students with safer and healthier learning environments. Earlier today, Secretary Cardona informed chief state school officers of their allocations under the BSCA Stronger Connections grant program. SEAs must award these funds competitively to high-need local educational...
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Mes de la Herencia Hispana en pleno apogeo en los colegios comunitarios locales
16Sep By Hispanos UnidosNo Comments
Editor's Pick, Education

Mes de la Herencia Hispana en pleno apogeo en los colegios comunitarios locales

(Foto cortesía Mesa College) By Andrea Ramos San Diego - Los colegios comunitarios de San Diego han comenzado a celebrar con orgullo el Mes de la Herencia Hispana. Habrá una variedad de actividades, desde música hasta exhibiciones, dentro del distrito de colegios comunitarios de San Diego. La lista de universidades incluye City, Mesa, Miramar y College of Continuing Education. El mes de la Herencia Hispana se extiende del 15 de septiembre al 16 de octubre y las celebraciones de la universidad coincidirán con estas fechas. Los eventos son gratuitos y el programa completo se puede encontrar en el sitio web de SDCCD:
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La Administración de Biden-Harris Anuncia la Extensión Final de la Pausa de los Préstamos Estudiantiles
24Aug By Hispanos UnidosNo Comments
Editor's Pick, Education, Politics

La Administración de Biden-Harris Anuncia la Extensión Final de la Pausa de los Préstamos Estudiantiles

Hoy, el Departamento de Educación de EE. UU. (Departamento) anunció una extensión final de la pausa en el pago de préstamos estudiantiles, intereses y cobros hasta el 31 de diciembre de 2022. Los prestatarios deben planear reanudar los pagos en enero de 2023. Mientras la economía continúa mejorando, COVID los casos permanecen en un nivel elevado, y el presidente ha dejado en claro que el alivio relacionado con la pandemia debe eliminarse de manera responsable para que las personas no sufran daños financieros innecesarios. Para abordar los daños financieros de la pandemia al suavizar la transición de regreso al pago y ayudar a los prestatarios con mayor riesgo de morosidad o incumplimiento una vez que se reanuden los pagos, el Departamento proporcionará la cancelación de la deuda estudi...
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Palomar College Abre el Semestre de Otoño con un Mayor número de Estudiantes que Asisten en el Sitio
22Aug By Hispanos UnidosNo Comments
Education, Local San Diego

Palomar College Abre el Semestre de Otoño con un Mayor número de Estudiantes que Asisten en el Sitio

(Foto cortesía del Colegio Palomar) Todas las ubicaciones abrirán con clases y servicios en persona el lunes 22 de agosto de 2022. Se mantiene una amplia variedad de opciones en línea para los estudiantes que prefieren el formato remoto. SAN MARCOS, CA — El semestre de otoño de 2022 comienza en Palomar College el lunes 22 de agosto, y todas las ubicaciones ofrecen una variedad de ofertas de cursos en el lugar, servicios integrales para estudiantes y todas las bibliotecas abiertas. Palomar tendrá tres veces más estudiantes en el lugar que el otoño pasado. Todas las instalaciones en todo el Distrito de Colegios Comunitarios de Palomar (Distrito) están abiertas, incluyendo: · Campus San Marcos · Centro Educativo Escondido · Centro Educativo Rancho Bernardo · Centro de Ed...
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Iconic Hollywood Actor and Restauranteur Danny Trejo Pays a Visit to Southwestern College
29Apr By Hispanos UnidosNo Comments
Editor's Pick, Education, Local San Diego

Iconic Hollywood Actor and Restauranteur Danny Trejo Pays a Visit to Southwestern College

(Actor Danny Trejo in a press interview before going on stage at Southwestern College. Photo credit: Hispanos Undios) By Andrea Ramos Chula Vista - Appearing in iconic films like Desperado and Heat, actor Danny Trejo paid a visit to Chula Vista this week. Trejo came to speak at Southwestern College on Friday with guest host Rick Najera of Latino Thought Makers. He also came in support of Southwestern's Restorative Justice Program. This program aids those wanting an education, but have been affected by the law.  Danny Trejo shared what he believed to be one of the keys to rehabilitating from a life touched by crime, "For me, it was being of service, to anyone, it didn't matter ... that gave me a feeling of self worth." Trejo empathizes with participants in programs l...
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MiraCosta College Nursing Students Serving on the Front Lines of COVID-19 Vaccination Effort
25May By Hispanos UnidosNo Comments
Editor's Pick, Education, Local San Diego

MiraCosta College Nursing Students Serving on the Front Lines of COVID-19 Vaccination Effort

(MCC nursing program at Palomar Health. Photo courtesy MiraCosta College) Forty-two, second- and third-semester students in the Associate Degree in Nursing Program and 15 students in the Licensed Vocational Nursing Program have volunteered at the Palomar Health vaccination site in Escondido. Licensed vocational nursing students also pitched in at a Sharp Healthcare-operated vaccination center at California State University, San Marcos, a center where MiraCosta College Nursing Program alumna Shelby Miller served as a nurse lead. And some two dozen fourth-semester nursing students secured critical clinical hours working at healthcare centers across the region, providing care to the underserved and homeless. "This says a lot about MiraCosta College and the program we have here," said n...
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