2024 Calendar of Events in the U.S. and Latin America – Part II

Traumatic Stress and Depression among Latine College Students: The Effects of Acculturation and Place of Birth

The study examines how identity-based acculturation and place of birth influence the relationship between traumatic stress due to family separation and depression in Latine college students. It found that U.S. Identity and being foreign-born moderate this relationship, affecting depressive symptoms. 

La universidad ¿un espacio seguro?

Albert Einstein, whose theories revolutionized our understanding of the universe, questioned the practical application of theories versus their theoretical ideals. This skepticism extends to modern university concepts like "safe spaces," highlighting discrepancies between theory and practice in higher education's organizational principles and societal challenges.

En nuestras manos: El futuro de la salud y la atención médica

Existe una necesidad tangible de aumentar la representación de médicos latinos en el cuidado de la salud para abordar las disparidades, mejorar el acceso a la atención y potenciar los resultados en la salud de la comunidad latina y otras poblaciones  subrepresentadas.

News From Washington / July 2024

Summer in DC features embassy galas like the Dominican Republic’s cultural showcase, Biden's campaign mirrors Obama's DACA strategy to legalize immigrant spouses, and the Folger's Library reopens with exhibitions and debates on the difficulties of translating Shakespeare's work.

Fortaleciendo El Futuro: Latino Nurses as Catalysts for Community Change

The National Association of Hispanic Nurses (NAHN) empowers Latino nurses to improve community health outcomes through leadership, advocacy, and education. NAHN focuses on health policy, oral health, nutrition, and mental health, enhancing access to care and promoting health equity.