“Our students often tell us they chose CDU because of the mission — to serve beyond the underserved,” Santana explained. “We offer what we call the CDU Advantage, built on pillars like social justice, research, and health policy.”
As Morningside High School prepares to close its doors in June 2025, the Morningside Monarch Alumni Association (MMAA) was determined to find a way to sponsor all of the senior activities for the final graduating class.
By Stacy M. Brown NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent @StacyBrownMedia The Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies, widely known as America’s Black think tank, released an issue brief titled “Black Student Parents’ Access to Affordable Child Care Support at Community Colleges.” The 13-page brief examines the limited access to the federal Child Care Access Means Parents in School (CCAMPIS) program among community colleges with at least 40 percent Black enrollment. It offers legislative recommendations to strengthen the program, particularly as Congress considers reauthorizing the Higher Education Act. Black college students are disproportionately parents. According to the report, 36 percent
Jordan sophomore Kayla Potts finished her first season with the Bulldogs girl’s flag football team. She chose to pursue flag football because she believes it can help her improve as a student and as an athlete.
On February 15, SoLA Robotics, in partnership with Baldwin Bethany Community Development Corporation, proudly presented SoLA CON 2025: Brick City, an immersive STEM conference designed to spark creativity, inspire young minds, and highlight the boundless possibilities of technology.
Senior quarterback Jaylen Patterson will be taking his talents to the New Mexico State Aggies in the fall.
Soraya M. Coley, president of California State Polytechnic University, Pomona, announced on Feb. 4, that she will step down as president and retire from the California State University system at the end of July 2025.
Lawndale sophomore Kalani Pearson has helped the girl’s basketball team to a 20-8 overall record and a 9-1 Ocean League record. She has been playing on the varsity level since her freshman year.
Hinton and her team are actively exploring partnerships with historically Black colleges and universities to expand opportunities and solidify HillmanTok’s place in the educational landscape.
As a team captain, St. Bernard senior Caleb Versher is helping the Vikings boy’s basketball team have a contending season. Versher prides himself on executing any role on the team.
Crenshaw freshman Aryn Paul competes on the flag football team and plans on competing in track and field.
King/Drew senior A’Nia Passmore is a dual-sport athlete, competing in track and field and flag football. Last August, Passmore was named the Maxpreps Flag Football Player of the Game for her performance against West Adams.
Senior golfer Koa Seymour recently signed to compete at Cal State Fullerton. Seymour noted how she enjoyed the campus; she also developed a strong relationship with the coach and players.
For over two years, Ebonie Vazquez searched to find a mentor of color for her son, Giovanni, now 11 and passionate about playing the violin. She has now found that space at a local church.
A2MEND has established its first two out-of-state student charters at North Hennepin Community College in Brooklyn Park, Minnesota, and Normandale Community College in Bloomington, Minnesota.