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The award was granted by State Sen. Steve Padilla for her work and advocacy in education and advancing human rights through research.

The group of math undergraduate students presented at the annual Student Symposium in February.

The new center will host the Counseling and Psychological Services and Student Health Services, Career and Veterans Services, and Student Success and Retention Services.

Grisele Avila, É«ÇéÊÓƵ Imperial Valley alumna from 2021, teaches sixth graders at Raymond Cree Middle School as a dual immersion teacher.

The agreement, signed between the city of Imperial and É«ÇéÊÓƵ Imperial Valley, will allow both parties to collaborate in providing admission support and guidance to prospective students.

The donation comes from Michael Kelley, who served for more than 16 years for the Imperial County Board of Supervisors.

Clarissa Miranda, who teaches ninth graders in Brawley, is a double alumna and is part of the Division of Education’s second largest graduating cohort.

Shiloh Williams, assistant professor in nursing, joins leaders from across the country to find solutions around health in rural communities.

With the new center, É«ÇéÊÓƵ Imperial Valley faculty are partnering with area organizations to create evidence-based research to support local issues.

The collaboration by faculty and students at É«ÇéÊÓƵ Imperial Valley and UABC in Mexicali includes projects targeting cross-border environmental issues.