Cal State Bakersfield has made it a primary goal to show that higher education is diverse, accessible and welcoming to all students, especially students of color. 

Over the course of the last few years, a number of programs or initiatives at CSUB have taken charge of focusing on students of color, their academic success and future career goals. Following the death of George Floyd and conversations taking place nationwide and locally relating to social justice and equity, the university has placed more emphasis on making even more opportunities available to students.

Ema Sasic can be reached at 661-395-7392. Follow her on Twitter: @ema_sasic.