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Jennifer Nájera, associate professor of ethnic studies at UC Riverside, holds her new book, Learning to Lead: Undocumented Students Mobilizing Education. (UCR/Sandra Baltazar Martínez)

New book tells the stories of undocumented students

Ethnic studies professor Jennifer R. Nájera captures narratives of UC Riverside students in “Learning to Lead: Undocumented Students Mobilizing Education.”

By Sandra Baltazar Martínez | November 8, 2024 | Social Science / Education
New study: “Advancing Equity for Undocumented Students and Students from Mixed-Status Families at the University of California"

UC systemwide survey reveals disparities among undocumented students

Findings include greater instances of depression, financial instability, and lower grade point averages.

By Sandra Baltazar Martínez | March 1, 2021 | Social Science / Education, Students
UC DACA supporters

Another opportunity for DACA students

On Dec. 4, a federal judge restored the rights afforded undocumented immigrants eligible for the Obama-era Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals, or DACA program. The program was established within the Department of Homeland Security in 2012 to grant work permits and protection from deportation to young people brought to the...

By Sandra Baltazar Martínez and John Warren | December 9, 2020 | Students
UC DACA supporters

Experts on DACA

Experts on DACA For fast access to experts, email news@ucr.edu On Dec. 4, a federal judge restored the rights afforded undocumented immigrants eligible for the Obama-era Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals, or DACA program. The program had been in a state of suspension throughout the Trump presidency. U.S. District Judge...

By UCR News | December 4, 2020 | Experts
Kamala Harris

UCR experts say Harris brings credibility - and baggage

Universally, UC Riverside faculty members noted the historic significance of U.S. Sen. Kamala Harris as Joe Biden’s vice-presidential running mate. Many felt the decision was the right one — and some offered qualifiers in their assessment of her selection. In the moments following Biden’s announcement on Aug. 11, UCR political...

By John Warren | August 13, 2020 | Social Science / Education
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