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Skull Surgery in the Andes: The Inca Medical Marvel

The Inca civilization, celebrated for its stunning architecture and sophisticated societal systems, also achieved remarkable feats in medicine, particularly in neurosurgery. Among their most fascinating contributions was trepanation, the surgical practice of removing a piece of the skull to treat head trauma, neurological conditions, or even spiritual afflictions. While trepanation was practiced across several ancient cultures, it reached unprecedented levels of success and sophistication in the Andes. OpenAI. (2025). Tumi ceremonial knife [AI-generated image]. ChatGPT. https://chat.openai.com/

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60 Years of Impact: Indiana University’s CLACS and Its Lasting Contributions to Latin America and the Caribbean

The Center for Latin American and Caribbean Studies (CLACS) at Indiana University plays a central role in interdisciplinary education and research on Latin America and the Caribbean. As part of the Hamilton Lugar School of Global and International Studies, CLACS promotes global engagement and offers diverse academic programs, including language courses and graduate degrees.

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Riverland Community College: A Beacon of Opportunity and Growth in Southeastern Minnesota

Riverland Community College, founded in 1996, plays a vital role in southeastern Minnesota’s workforce development and education. With campuses in Austin, Albert Lea, and Owatonna, it offers diverse programs and was recognized as an Emerging Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) in 2024. The college is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, supporting all students, especially its growing Hispanic population.

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Embracing an Emerging Hispanic-Serving Institutional Identity

Emerging HSIs (institutions with 15-24.99% Hispanic enrollment) are growing in number but face challenges in awareness and support due to their lack of federal recognition and funding, unlike full HSIs. It is relevant to raise awareness about the emerging HSI designation among institutional stakeholders, as it is critical for shaping practices that support Hispanic students. Although funding is a motivator, the need for institutional commitment to serving these students and recognizing their growing presence is paramount.

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Cultivating Future Leaders

SAF empowers farmworkers and students through education, leadership development, and advocacy, addressing critical needs like higher education access and dignified living conditions. Programs like Into the Fields, Solidaridad, Levante Leadership Institute, and From the Ground Up nurture future leaders committed to social justice.

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The LCDEF’s BoardReady Institute: Essential Preparation for Aspiring Latino Directors

The LCDEF‘s premiere BoardReady Institute (BRI) is a comprehensive program uniquely designed to prepare and position aspiring directors for boardroom success. There is no other programming of this scope focused on accelerating the preparation, development, and placement of highly credentialed Latinos who are aspiring directors onto the highest levels of corporate governance.