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Sustainability Studies Program

Grant Information

Established in October 2023.

Five-year, $3 million grant.

Objectives
  • Enroll new students in Sustainability Studies Program pathways
  • Increase the percentage of first-generation Hispanic undergraduate students enrolled and graduating with a degree
Overall Grant Goals
  • Develop a high-need Sustainability Science Program with three new degree pathways
  • Expand focus on student support to include the development or redesign of instructional programs and support strategies
  • Strengthen college capacity for improved equity
Target
  • Increase the number of Hispanic and low-income students who have access to and complete degree and career opportunities in the region

This grant is funded by the U.S. Department of Education’s Developing Hispanic Serving Institutions (DHSI) program. Grant #P031S230222.

Academic Programs Offered

  • Sustainability & Society B.A.
  • Sustainable Agriculture Entrepreneurship B.S.
  • Urban Plant Agriculture B.S.

Read more about the academic programs offered below.

Program in Sustainability Studies

The Program in Sustainability Studies seeks to foster resilient and sustainable systems between society, the economy and the environment at La Sierra University and the greater community, for today and future generations. The program will educate…

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