Posts Tagged as "education"

Discussion Highlights Healing And Collective Action Beyond One Leader

April 24, 2026 / By
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Thursday, the Kegely Institute with CSU Bakersfield held a town hall meeting for students and community members to discuss their emotions and thoughts surrounding Cesar Chavez and the allegations of sexual assault.

Students and Parents Across CA Travel to the Capitol to Support Community Schools

April 20, 2026 / By
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Students and parents from across the State showed up at the Capitol for a state assembly subcommittee that held a hearing on April 14 to discuss the budget for community schools across California. 

Advocates Push for Community Schools Ongoing Funding Before Budget Hearing

April 10, 2026 / By
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On April 14, there will be a state budget hearing to decide the funding for the community schools initiative in California.

How Anastasia Lester Turned Challenges Into Purpose

March 24, 2026 / By
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When faith and determination are pressed together, you get Anastasia Lester. She is the Senior Health Equity Analyst for Kern Health Systems but her passion for equity goes beyond her work title. 

Expungement Clinic Provides Legal Aid to Community

March 20, 2026 / By
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On March 19, California State University, Bakersfield (CSUB)’s pre-law program hosted its expungement clinic. This clinic was the first of two sessions and served as an opportunity to gather the necessary information to determine the eligibility of people seeking expungement.

Panel Explores Academic Freedom in Higher Education

March 16, 2026 / By
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California State University, Bakersfield (CSUB) welcomed staff, faculty, students, and community members to an Academic Freedom panel hosted by the Kegley Institute of Ethics (KIE) on Thursday evening.

Leaders Address Employment and Talent Gaps in Healthcare

March 5, 2026 / By
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Bank of America is investing in workforce development in healthcare across the United States by working with colleges and universities.

UFW Foundation Attorney Katherine Tello Discusses Her Journey 

March 4, 2026 / By
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On Tuesday evening, California State University, Bakersfield (CSUB)’s Pre-Law Society hosted a discussion with Katherine Tello, a staff attorney for the United Farm Workers Foundation (UFWF).

BHC Launches THRIVE to Support Economic Justice Efforts of CBOs

March 2, 2026 / By
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Building Healthy Communities (BHC) Kern is launching THRIVE, a program to assist local organizations in fighting for economic justice.

Kern County Judge Keenan Perkins Speaks at CSUB About Path to the Bench

March 1, 2026 / By
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On Wednesday evening, California State University, Bakersfield (CSUB) welcomed Kern County Superior Court Judge Keenan Perkins, who presides over juvenile matters, for a talk discussing his journey to the bench and his experiences serving on the court.