Marvin Martinez, an immigrant from El Salvador, built a 36-year career in higher education leadership, expanding access, advocating for Latino students, and promoting community college partnerships, workforce development, and adult education to meet changing demographics and uplift underrepresented communities.
Miami Dade College drives South Florida’s economy through education, workforce innovation, and strategic industry partnerships, especially in AI and apprenticeships, while empowering a diverse, largely Hispanic student body with accessible, career-focused pathways and national leadership in higher education.
Raritan Valley Community College supports Latino students through outreach programs like CRECER and EOF, offering mentorship, financial aid, and academic resources to ease college transitions, improve success rates, celebrate Hispanic culture, and foster community engagement and educational opportunity.
As we look back on 2024, we have the opportunity to reflect on areas of progress and examine the lessons that can be learned from the challenges that appeared.
Willingness to understand others is a sublime virtue that unites us.
Marta Cronin, the first Latina president of Delaware County Community College, leverages her personal journey and leadership to inspire students, promote diversity, expand dual enrollment, and address industry needs through innovative programs and strategic community partnerships.
A Pew Research Center study highlights that only 7% of Latinos hold graduate degrees, driven by financial barriers, limited guidance, and first-generation challenges. Experts stress the need for increased accessibility, mentorship, and systemic reforms to boost Latino graduate success. Photo by The Jopwell Collection on Unsplash
Higher education data shows that the pathway between undergraduate and graduate education narrows considerably for Hispanics/Latinos, with relatively few continuing their studies at this level, resulting in a persistent under-representation of Hispanics/Latinos in Master’s and PhD programs.
Hispanics face retirement challenges due to low financial literacy, limited savings, and distrust of financial institutions. Improved education, proactive planning, and investment in diverse assets like real estate and mutual funds can help bridge wealth gaps and ensure financial security.
Photos courtesy of UIC. The University of Illinois Chicago (UIC) supports minority student success through programs like LARES, L@S GANAS, and the Bridge to Faculty initiative. As a Hispanic-Serving Institution, UIC fosters diversity, inclusivity, and mentorship, empowering students like Rosa Elena Mendoza to achieve academic excellence.
Photos courtesy of CSU Fullerton Cal State Fullerton’s federally funded Project upGRADS enhances Latinx and underrepresented students’ access to graduate education through advising, mentorship, scholarships, and cultural awareness initiatives, significantly improving enrollment, retention, and graduation rates while fostering community and institutional transformation.
Nova Southeastern University (NSU) excels in providing inclusive, high-quality education for Hispanic and underrepresented students, particularly in STEM and graduate programs, through Title V grants, scholarships, and innovative pathways, shaping future leaders in diverse fields and industries.
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