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.
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.
Northern Illinois University’s Center for Latino and Latin American Studies (CLLAS) is a key hub for addressing Latinx issues and fostering academic and cultural engagement as well as research, a priority for the Center.
Standing out in Texas for its programs and services supporting Hispanic students, Baylor University has earned the status of an “Emerging Hispanic Serving Institution.” With 16% of its student body identifying as Hispanic or Latino, Baylor offers robust academic programs, such as Spanish for Heritage Speakers and a Certificate in Spanish for Health Professions, aimed at enhancing cultural and linguistic competencies.
A mid the current hyperbole regarding immigration and who has the right to reside in the U.S., it is important to take a step back and analyze the broader context of how the tapestry of U.S. society has been woven over time, and how it continues to be woven by immigrants on a daily basis, in complex ways – keeping in mind that “immigrants” include those who are first-generation U.S. citizens or permanent legal residents, as well as recently-arrived migrants who may be undocumented, or may have temporary/seasonal legal work permits.
East Los Angeles College (ELAC) supports a diverse, primarily Hispanic student body with programs like the First Year Experience, free tuition through the College Promise program, and dedicated resources. Student testimonials illustrate ELAC’s transformative role in fostering academic success, community engagement, and personal growth.
California State University San Marcos’ Office of Success Coaching helps first-year Latinx and underserved students transition to college, improve retention, and foster persistence through personalized support.
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Dr. Martha Garcia, Mt. San Antonio College's first Latina president, aims to transform higher education by focusing on student belonging, accountability, and success. With a history of impactful leadership, she champions programs addressing mental health, basic needs, and cultural support, especially for Latino and first-generation students.
Fany DeJesús Hannon, UConn’s Dean of Students, overcame language barriers to become a role model for Latinx/a/o students, emphasizing cultural pride and belonging, and supporting UConn’s RISE initiative through programs like Camina Conmigo to serve its growing Hispanic/Latino population.
President Donna Hodge is leading Fitchburg State University’s efforts to achieve Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) status through initiatives focused on Hispanic outreach, diversity, community engagement, and financial transparency, aiming to establish it as a premier institution in Massachusetts.
La decisión de cursar una carrera universitaria implica numerosos aspectos, desde el dominio del inglés y la ubicación de la universidad hasta los programas de estudio, ingreso y costos asociados.
This is the Spanish translation of the article: “Financing a College Education Past Vs. Present” published in H.O. in May 2018
In the 2024 U.S. election, divides centered on gender, economic class, and immigration, while Congress anticipates a “lame-duck” session and SCOTUS faces cases on voting and Title IX. Political tensions could lead to recounts and legal challenges.
