Transitioning to college is a massive milestone, and it’s totally normal to feel like a mix of excited, nervous, and confused all at once. We recently asked incoming college students what they’re most excited and nervous about starting their college careers. To help students transition with confidence, we’ve put together a quick guide on how to navigate those top worries. "How am I going to manage my money" The Reality: Textbooks are expensive, late-night food runs add up, and budget stress...

On National Nonprofit Day, we'd like to pause and reflect on why BLU Educational Foundation exists in the first place. It's easy to talk about programs and events, but the deeper story is about belief: what we believe our community deserves, and what we're willing to build to get there. Our work is organized around four focus areas. Each one comes from a specific conviction about what it takes to build a stronger Inland Empire. Here's a closer look at all four, and why they matter. Civic...

Initiative Uplifts Achievement and Supports Black Student Success in Higher Education BLU Educational Foundation (BLU) is proud to participate in Black Student Success Week (April 20-24) , a statewide initiative dedicated to advancing educational equity and supporting the academic success of Black and African American students. Observed annually during the last week of April, Black Student Success Week was launched in 2020 by a coalition of California community college leaders to address...