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Funding Your Latin American Study Abroad Journey

Exploring study abroad opportunities in Latin America offers U.S. students cultural connection, academic growth, and affordable education. Numerous scholarships—from government, private, and university programs—make these transformative experiences accessible, bridging understanding between nations and deepening awareness of shared Hispanic and Latino heritage.

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Hispanic Community January 2026

Hispanics: Their Dismal Retirement Reality

Despite significant socioeconomic gains, Hispanics face a growing retirement crisis marked by limited access to employer-sponsored plans, lower participation and savings, structural job barriers, and financial literacy gaps—requiring urgent policy reform, targeted education, and inclusive retirement systems to ensure long-term equity and security.

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Gustavo A. Mellander

Hispanic Community January 2026 Premium

Instituto de Investigación en Humanidades Crossing Latinidades: Fomentando el incremento de estudiantes de doctorado y profesorado latinos

Lanzada en 2020, la iniciativa Crossing Latinidades apoya a estudiantes de doctorado y al profesorado latino en las humanidades mediante la colaboración, la mentoría y la investigación en Instituciones al Servicio de los Hispanos (HSIs). Tiene por objetivo aumentar la representación latina en la educación de posgrado y en la academia a través de programas financiados por la Fundación Mellon. 

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Gary M. Stern

Hispanic Community December 2025

Hispanic/Latino Education in Translation 2025: nuestra selección en español

Siendo el español un instrumento fundamental de comunicación y transmisión cultural, este año comenzamos a ofrecer una serie de traducciones de artículos de nuestra publicación. Seleccionamos materiales que consideramos especialmente útiles para quienes prefieren leer en español y, por qué no, también para quienes lo tienen como segunda lengua y desean practicar mientras se informan. De nuestra amplia colección, elegimos artículos altamente informativos sobre temas vinculados a latinoamérica y la educación de la comunidad hispana/latina.

Hispanic Community December 2025 Premium

Did you know? Highlights from 2025

Four years ago, we launched this section to bring Latin America closer, through its history, culture, geography, politics, education, language and more. Each year we have uncovered new corners, stories, personalities and also rediscovered older ones. In that spirit, this year we took our readers on a journey that included exploring more iconic heritage sites, delving into fascinating ancient traditions, showcasing personalities who have made key contributions in diverse areas, and providing glimpses into the music world and the richness of the Spanish language, among others. 

Hispanic Community December 2025 Premium

Bridging Rural Divides: Supporting English Language Learners in Midwest Communities

The rapid growth of immigrant populations in rural Midwest communities has exposed deep educational inequities for English Language Learners. Under-resourced schools, limited teacher preparation, and structural barriers demand systemic, equity-focused reforms that recognize linguistic and cultural diversity as essential strengths for student success.

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Giselle Martinez Negrette, Ph.D.

Hispanic Community November 2025 Premium

Bridging Opportunity Gaps: VIDA's Innovative Approach to Latino Workforce Development in South Texas

VIDA addresses South Texas’s workforce paradox—high healthcare vacancies amid poverty—through a holistic support model combining education, financial aid, counseling, and partnerships. Its programs, including nursing and youth initiatives, boost earnings, employment, and community development, earning national recognition for Latino student success. 

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Felida Villarreal

Hispanic Community October 2025 Premium

Latin American Inventors Who Changed the World

Man has always found ways to make life better–through devices, techniques, and ideas that radically alter the way we live. Inventors from Spanish-speaking Latin America have contributed innovations that changed the world as we know it today.

Hispanic Community September 2025 Premium

60 años de impacto: el CLACS de la Universidad de Indiana y sus perdurables contribuciones a América Latina y el Caribe

El Centro de Estudios Latinoamericanos y del Caribe (CLACS) de la Universidad de Indiana desempeña un papel central en la educación y la investigación interdisciplinarias sobre América Latina y el Caribe. Como parte de la Escuela Hamilton Lugar de Estudios Globales e Internacionales, CLACS promueve el compromiso global y ofrece diversos programas académicos, incluyendo cursos de idiomas y títulos de posgrado.

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Serafín M. Coronel-Molina

Hispanic Community September 2025 Premium

Emblematic NPS Hispanic Heritage Sites in the U.S.

Hispanic presence in the U.S. dates back to the 1500s, leaving enduring cultural, religious, and architectural legacies. Historic forts, missions, and monuments preserved today reflect centuries of Spanish exploration and settlement, shaping American identity and enriching society with vibrant Hispanic heritage.

Hispanic Community September 2025 Premium

There is Fuerza en tu Herencia: Embracing Cultural Capital as our Superpower

Austin's vibrant tribute to Hispanic Heritage Month: From Mexico's Independence Day to a month-long cultural celebration. Credit: ESB Macc, 2023). Photo credit: ESB Macc, 2023.   Hispanic/Latinx students often feel pressured to assimilate, but their heritage is a source of strength. Embracing culture, language, and community fosters resilience, adaptability, and pride, turning identity into a powerful asset for academic and personal success. 

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Sandra Bertram Grant Ph.D.

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