Welcome to Project upGRADS

In 2019, Project upGRADS secured a $3 million, 5 year grant from the U.S. Dept. of Education's Hispanic Serving Institutions programs. This funding has boosted enrollment, persistence, and graduation rates of Hispanic/Latinx and underserved students pursuing graduate degrees.

**Project upGRADS recognized by Excelencia in Education**

Project upGRADS is honored to be one of three finalists in the Graduate Programs category. This marks the second time the program has achieved this prestigious recognition.

Learn more

Project upGRADS August Newsletter

Here’s a preview of what you'll find in this edition:

META 24 Gets LatinX Grad Students Off to the Right Start
META 24 Faculty Make New LatinX Grad Students Feel Welcome

Read Here

**"Let Me Share" Event**

On March 27, 2024, graduate students of color read 120 Black and Latinx stories and reflections on navigating grad school at Cal State Fullerton.

The event fostered a sense of community and solidarity, encouraging open dialogue about the unique struggles faced in graduate school.

Watch here

Learn More About Our Campus Partners

Excelencia logo

Examples of ¡Excelencia!

Project upGRADS is one of 20 programs nationwide named as a finalist for Examples of Excelencia by a Excelencia in Education, the nation’s "premier authority on efforts accelerating Latino student success in higher education."

Examples of Excelencia recognizes programs that demonstrate that "provide intentional, culturally relevant, evidence-based practices tailored to Latino students and their communities."