UC Riverside’s black graduation rates shine

African American students mingle outside the African Student Programs office at UC Riverside.

African American students mingle outside the African Student Programs office at UC Riverside.

(Gina Ferazzi / Los Angeles Times)

June 23, 2017 4:51 AM PT

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African American students mingle inside the lounge at the African Student Programs office at UC Riverside.

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De’Von Walker, left, admissions counselor, speaks to young students visiting UC Riverside.

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Angela Briones, right, leads a group of freshmen students on a tour of the UCR campus.

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Tiffany Isichei, 18, gets her photo taken at one of the most photographed spots on campus.

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Tiffany Isichei, 18, left, gets her photo taken with “Scotty” on campus.

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Families and friends of incoming freshmen tour the campus on Highlander Day in April.

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Relatives and friends show their support during the Black Graduation Ceremony on June 11.

(Ringo H.W. Chiu / For The Los Angeles Times)

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RIVERSIDE, CA - JUNE 11, 2017: Graduates Namuna Tefera, left, and Bilen Teclemariam react to speaker during the Black Graduation Ceremony at University of California, Riverside, Sunday June 11, 2017. (Photo by Ringo H.W. Chiu / For The Times) (Ringo H.W. Chiu / For The Times)