CNAS Scholars in the News

We are immensely grateful for the recognition our program has received in terms of successfully retaining student GPA, retention rates, and four-year paths to graduation. We have showcased some of our publications and recognitions here:

• "Spotlight on Success: STEM Learning Communities" by Urban University
• "Bright Spots in Hispanic Education Fulfilling America's Future" by U.S. Department of Education
• "Do Learning Communities Increase First Year College Retention? Testing Sample Selection and External Validity of Randomized Control Trials." by Tarek Azzam & Michael Bates & David Fairris, 2019. Working Papers 202002, University of California Riverside, Department of Economics.
• "UC Riverside Cited for Success with Pell Grants: Learning Communities for Freshman are Part of the Not-So-Secret Recipe." by UCR Today

Additionally, our Learning Communities have helped UC, Riverside's contributions to the University Innovation Alliance, which specializes in enhancing the accessibility of quality college degrees to a diverse span of students. 

• "UCR Joins College Group to Improve Graduation Rates" by the Highlander

Lastly, we want to recognize the financial support we've received from renown STEM organizations to continue our success:

• Howard Hughes Medical Institute Grant
• Seymour and Wilma Van Gundy Endowed Undergraduate Research Fund
• SL-Care: Student Learning Communities and Research Engagement by the National Science Foundation
• The John and Elizabeth Leonard Family Foundation for annually funding 8 CNAS Scholar RISE participants.
• PERSIST: Promoting Engagement, Retention, and Success in STEM Training by the National Science Foundation