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Dr. Marla Franco serves as the Assistant Vice Provost for Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) Initiatives at the University of Arizona (UA). She has worked in higher education for nearly 20 years at public universities in California and Arizona, having served in various roles within academic and student affairs to champion greater college access and degree attainment among underserved and minoritized students, which strongly informs her work today.Show Less
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Grants
- STEM Ed PRF: Research on Educational Equity and Diversity in STEM (REEDS)
Key Personnel (KP)
2022
$1.3M
Active - University of Arizona's Initiative for Maximizing Student Development (IMSD)
Co-Investigator (COI)
2022
$1.2M
Active - Yr 2: University of Arizona's Initiative for Maximizing Student Development (IMSD)
Co-Investigator (COI)
2022
$582.6K
Active - RAPID: Student and Instructor Perceptions, Attitudes, and Emotions Surrounding Online Spaces and Institutional Supports during a Pandemic (COVID-19)
Co-Investigator (COI)
2020
$200.0K
Active - HSI Conference: Transforming STEM Education in Hispanic Serving Institutions - Regional Insights from Arizona and the Southwest
Co-Investigator (COI)
2017
$92.0K
News
- Celebrating Black History Month
2023
- UArizona project will provide broadband and technology access to underserved students and communities
2023
- UArizona will increase support for Hispanic and low-income STEM students with $5M grant
2022
- UArizona-founded consortium gets Helios Foundation award to advance Hispanic student success
2022
- UArizona to Host DC Center for Outreach & Collaboration's Inaugural Event
2021
- El Programa de Enseñaza Lawtina les Ofrece una Guia a Abogados Aspirantes
2021
- UArizona Named 2021 Fulbright HSI Leader
2021
- Lawtina Mentoring Program Offers Roadmap for Aspiring Lawyers
2021
- UArizona Ranks No. 1 for Doctoral Degrees Awarded to Native Americans
2021
- UArizona Named Outstanding Member Institution by Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities
2020
- UArizona Program Named 'Example of Excelencia' in Recognition of Service to Latino Students in STEM
2020
- HSI Status Brings Additional $2.3M in CARES Act Funding to UArizona
2020
- $3M Grant Establishes Program to Help Hispanic Students Prepare, Succeed in STEM
2020
- UA Receives Inaugural 'Seal of Excelencia' in Recognition of Service to Latino Students
2019
- UA Recognized for Service to Hispanic Students
2018
- UA to Host National Conference on STEM and Hispanics
2017