AASCU Members Earn 2024 Seal of Excelencia

Nearly two dozen member institutions of the American Association of State Colleges and Universities (AASCU) have earned the 2024 Seal of Excelencia, a distinction awarded by Excelencia in Education. This national recognition is given to higher education institutions that go beyond enrollment to actively implement practices, policies, and support systems that enhance Latino student success. These efforts ensure that students not only thrive academically but also graduate and achieve long-term success. 

The Seal of Excelencia sets a high standard for what it means to intentionally serve and support the growing Latino student population across the United States. This year’s recipients include both first-time honorees and institutions that have earned recertification. 

AASCU Member Institutions First-Time Honorees: 

• Cal State, East Bay 
• California State University, Long Beach 
• Cal State, Los Angeles 
• California State University, Northridge 
• California State University, San Bernardino 
• California State University, San Marcos 
• MSU Denver 
• San Francisco State University 
• Sul Ross State University 
• Texas Women’s University 
• University at Albany 

Recertified AASCU Member Institutions: 

• California State University, Channel Islands  
• Cal State, Fullerton 
• Sacramento State 
• Florida International University 
• Grand Valley State University 
• San Diego State University 
• The University of Texas, Rio Grande Valley 
• UC Merced 

Whether it’s through targeted recruitment, retention efforts, financial aid support, or academic and career advising programs, these institutions are making a tangible impact on the lives of their students and the communities they serve. Their ongoing efforts demonstrate the power of intentional, student-centered policies and the transformative impact that equitable education can have on communities. 

Learn more about the Seal of Excelencia and the institutions that have earned this certification.