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Biology professor named to three-year term as faculty director of Office of Community Engaged Learning
Lúa López will expand partnerships across the Inland Empire and Coachella Valley to strengthen student access to meaningful, community-based learning experiences. Rooted in her own first-generation journey and commitment to mentorship, López aims to connect classroom learning with real-world impact while helping students build confidence, purpose and career-ready skills.
The new Net Price Calculator, which can be accessed on the university homepage, makes it easier for students to estimate tuition, fees and overall cost of attendance. The secure tool offers personalized estimates in just minutes, helping students plan with greater clarity and confidence.
Harrell, a first-generation college student, works as a senior promotions producer at KESQ News Channel 3 and remains actively involved in giving back to the Coachella Valley community.
The new program will prepare students for careers in healthcare settings through accredited, hands-on training that blends music, psychology and clinical practice. It is designed to prepare graduates for Board Certification in Music Therapy and includes on-campus coursework, followed by a supervised clinical internship.