CSULB’s ÁNDALE Latino Research Training Program has been named the 2025 Example of Excelencia at the baccalaureate level by Excelencia in Education — a title that recognizes intentional, measurable impact on Latino and all student success. Launched in 2014 and supported by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, ÁNDALE (Advancing Nutrition Development through Alliance for Education and Leadership) prepares underrepresented undergraduates through a one-week intensive, nine weeks of faculty-mentored research and professional development. In its current cycle, the program engaged 53 students, achieved 100 percent retention and reported cumulative GPAs ranging from 3.56-3.77. “We are honored to receive this recognition that highlights the excellence and potential of our Latino students and the commitment to student success of our CSULB administration, staff and faculty mentors,” said Melawhy Garcia, principal investigator and director of the Center for Latino Community Health at CSULB.
