Juneteenth
Juneteenth celebrations planned around San Diego County
Dr. Tonika Duren Green’s work in higher education, inclusion, and mentorship has attracted widespread media attention. From CBS News’ in-depth coverage of how COVID-19 reshaped schools, to NBC San Diego’s practical tips for helping students transition back to in-person learning, these stories capture the profound impact of the pandemic on education. Additionally, the groundbreaking $ million donation to the SDSU Black Resource Center by the Dong Family, which supports mentorship and student success, has been widely covered across multiple platforms, including CBS8, NBC, and The Washington Post. Other featured stories include SDSU’s efforts to address the pandemic’s effects on foster youth, the inspiring Super Sunday outreach that encourages African American students to pursue higher education, and the establishment of the CABWARE Center, advancing research on Black education and wellness. Finally, the historic Charles Bell Naming Ceremony celebrates the legacy of a pioneering Black scholar at SDSU. These stories reflect a commitment to educational equity, student success, and community wellness.
San Diego State University honored Charles Bell, a pioneering Black scholar, with a special naming ceremony at the university
New Center Aims to Advance Research into Black Education, Wellness
San Diego State University’s Super Sunday service outreach aims to encourage African American students to pursue higher education and achieve their academic dreams.
This initiative focuses on addressing the challenges foster youth faced during the pandemic and aims to improve their outcomes.
The generous $5 million donation to the SDSU Black Resource Center has been widely covered by several media outlets, emphasizing its impact on mentorship and student success
NBC San Diego provided valuable advice for parents and guardians on how to support their children as they transitioned back to in-person learning post-pandemic.
CBS News covered the impacts of COVID-19 on schools and featured insights on the challenges and changes students and educators faced.