Ethnic Studies Awarded Mellon Foundation Grant, Starting Five New Minor Programs

ES Will Create Five New Minor Programs, Supported by the CSU Mellon Grant

csu student, Feb. 2025 (photo from linked csu article)

The Ethnic Studies Department has been awarded the Mellon Foundation Grant for Advancing and Expanding Ethnic Studies from The California State University! This will support ES faculty to begin the creation of five new minor programs within the department.

One of the 11 CSUs to receive this grant, this will support faculty to enhance existing Ethnic Studies programs and pathways through the creation of new concentrations, transfer pathways, minors and certificates, and revised curriculum—and by strengthening student understanding of intersectionality between Ethnic Studies and Women’s Studies, Gender and Sexuality Studies and Trans Studies. As well as increasing the number of bachelor’s degrees awarded in these areas, shorten time to degree completion, reduce equity gaps and advance belonging, diversity, equity and inclusion across the system.

Read more about the CSU's Mellon Foundation Grant Awardees

Read more about the CSU's Mellon Foundation Grant selection announcement