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ADELPHI, MD — Arianna Lindheimer of Clearlake Oaks, California, earned a Bachelor of Arts Magna Cum Laude in Communication Studies from University of Maryland Global Campus in spring 2025.
Lindheimer was one of 6,770 students worldwide who earned degrees from UMGC in the spring 2025 term.
University of Maryland Global Campus was founded more than 75 years ago specifically to serve the higher education needs of working adults and military servicemembers.
Today, UMGC is the largest provider of postsecondary education in Maryland and continues its global tradition with online and hybrid courses, more than 175 classroom and service locations worldwide, and more than 135 degrees and certificates backed by the reputation of a state university and the University System of Maryland.
For more information, visit umgc.edu.
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SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — Missouri State University awarded 2,824 degrees to students in spring 2025.
The commencement ceremonies took place May 9, at Great Southern Bank Arena.
Morgen Jarus of Lakeport, California, graduated with a Master of Business Administration.
Students who graduated with honors completed at least 30 credit hours with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.5.
Missouri State University is a public, comprehensive university system with a mission in public affairs.
For more information about Missouri State, visit MissouriState.edu.
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. — California Indian Nations College, or CINC, students and administrators, tribal leaders and lawmakers gathered Friday to celebrate a $10 million state investment in the school’s quest to become the only federally accredited tribal college in California.
Assemblymember James C. Ramos (D-San Bernardino) advocated for inclusion of the CINC item in the 2025-26 state budget.
Federal accreditation is often required for transferring student credits to other institutions, future employment opportunities and federal student financial aid grants and loans.
California, with the greatest numbers of Native Americans in the nation, lacks such an institution.
More than 30 accredited tribal colleges with 75 campuses are located in 13 states across the Southwest, Northwest, and the Great Plains — from Kansas and Oklahoma to Minnesota and the Dakotas — according to the American Indian College Fund.
“With this year’s budget, California signals a desire and a commitment toward creating a new chapter in the story of our state and its relationship with the First People of California,” said Assemblymember Ramos. “Native American students have the lowest college-going rate of any college group in California — less than one percent of students in both the University of California and California State University systems.”
Ramos added, “And while CINC is getting this check, we also know that California is a beneficiary too. If we are to maintain our place as the fourth largest global economy, we cannot leave anyone behind. This budget allocation is an investment in California and its future. If California is to retain our place as a globally economic power and as a creative, cultural and economic hub, then all students deserve the tools they need for academic success and that includes acknowledgement of their worth and validation of their culture and identity.”
"This historic funding supports California Indian Nations College — the state’s only accredited Tribal college — and affirms a long-overdue commitment to student success,” said CINC President and CEO Celeste Townsend. “Backed by the state of California, CINC offers culturally grounded, inclusive education that serves both Native and non-Native students. For generations, the absence of such an institution has constrained equitable access to culturally grounded, student-centered higher education.”
Townsend added, “We thank Assemblymember James Ramos, his team, and the California State Legislature for their visionary support and leadership. And we invite all California tribes to learn more about CINC, the tribal college where access leads to achievement and where students are educated, strengthened, and empowered."
“We are grateful to see the state stepping up at a time when federal funding for tribal colleges is uncertain. Every dollar raised contributes to securing a more prosperous future for tribal nations, and we extend our sincere thanks to all who have supported this initiative,” CINC Founder and lifetime Board of Trustees Teresa Mike said.
Inland Empire legislators who supported the budget included Assemblymembers Juan Carrillo, Robert Garcia, John Harabedian, Corey Jackson, Michelle Rodriguez, Greg Wallis and Ramos. Also backing the budget were state Senators Sabrina Cervantes, Steve Padilla, Sasha Renée Pérez and Susan Rubio.
Earning federal accreditation means an institution meets standards set by the accrediting agency in areas such as academic quality, financial stability and governance.
Elements of the accreditation process include a comprehensive self-evaluation, peer review and ongoing monitoring. The process may take a few years to complete and requires a sizable investment by the institution.
The Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges granted candidacy/pre-accreditation status to CINC in January. CINC does not benefit from ongoing federal or state support but received one-time state funding of $5 million in 2022 to help it reach accreditation and $9 million in seed money from the Twenty-Nine Palms Band of Mission Indians.
In addition to Ramos, Townsend and Mike, participants at the check presentation also included Associated Students of CINC President Erica Munoz; Rose Saubel, a 2023 CINC graduate; Associated Students of CINC Vice-President Dakota Galindo; Lilly Alaniz, CINC student; and members of the California Legislative Native American Caucus.
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CLEARLAKE, Calif. — Woodland Community College, in partnership with Caltrans, is holding an in-person event designed to empower participants with the tools and confidence to apply for jobs within California state agencies.
Scheduled for four sessions on Wednesday, July 23, in the 400 Building on Woodland Community College’s Clearlake Campus, this hands-on workshop series is specifically tailored to guide attendees step-by-step through building their CalCareers application.
Participants will learn how to use the Caltrans Career Compass to craft standout applications that increase their chances of landing interviews with Caltrans and other state employers.
The event is part of the Career Application Success Workshop series.
Seating is limited to 20 participants per session, so early registration is highly encouraged.
Sessions will be held as follows on July 23:
• 9 to 11 a.m.;
• 10:15 to 11:15 a.m.;
• 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.;
• 12:45 to 1:45 p.m.
To reserve your spot, RSVP by emailing
Woodland Community College’s Lake County Campus is located at 15880 Dam Rd Extension, Clearlake.