Two Immigrants Connect on Shark Tank

Johanna Windon’s journey from immigrant child struggling with language barriers to successful entrepreneur and Shark Tank contestant showcases resilience and the transformative power of education. Her experience as a teacher provided valuable skills for her restaurant business, culminating in a $400,000 deal with Robert Herjavec.

La Verdad y el Bien en el aula

In the face of uncertainty, humanity has responded with curiosity and faith. While curiosity drives the pursuit of truth through arts and sciences, faith offers magic, religion, and ideologies. Despite their distinct compasses, both aim to make the world understandable and guide moral choices.  

Celebrating 10 Hispanic Women Who Broke Barriers

Trends in International Education: Latin American Students in the United States

Despite challenges, international students not only enrich campus diversity but also help the U.S. growth with economic, social, and cultural contributions. The following lines discuss the growth and recovery, major contributing countries, and potential shifts in Latin American student demographics, academic preferences, and economic impact.

The Forum on Education Abroad: Bringing Meaningful Education Abroad Opportunities to All Students

Guided by the Standards of Good Practice, The Forum on Education Abroad focuses on equity, diversity, and inclusion by promoting the development of culturally relevant study abroad programming through publications, courses, and events involving the expertise and perspectives of international educators across the sector. The Forum also encourages partnerships with in-country colleagues, aiming for mutually beneficial and culturally respectful education abroad experiences.  

Lifting as We Climb: Texas A&M Hispanic Network Gives Back

The Texas A&M Hispanic Network (TAMHN), established in 2006, supports Texas A&M University’s diversity initiatives. Comprising alumni, it addresses Hispanic concerns, fosters community, and raises funds for scholarships. TAMHN collaborates with the university, engages in regional events, and mentors students, emphasizing the “Lift as We Climb” ethos.  

Un poco de realidad

The conflict between Gaza and Israel has become a domestic issue in the United States, particularly on university campuses. The academic response does not seem to measure up the complex reality of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict as it is being oversimplified and distorted. Universities could certainly take this challenge as an opportunity to address the real humanitarian crisis while navigating the complexities of free speech, tolerance, and understanding in the context of the conflict.

Juntos Abroad: Boosting Internationalization at Hispanic-Serving Institutions

It still remains a challenge to address the underrepresentation of Hispanic/Latino/Latinx students in study abroad programs, particularly at Hispanic Serving Institutions (HSIs). Some Minority Serving Institutions (MSIs) have already put in place initiatives that may help increase the Hispanic/Latino/Latinx student participation and promote inclusive global academic experiences.

UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Latin America and the Caribbean, Part II

Natural Sites in the Southern Cone   

UTSA School Psychology MA Program: Serving the Latino Community through Culturally Responsive Training

The UTSA School Psychology MA program, which is dedicated to growth and diversity, welcomes students of Latinx heritage. With half of its graduate students of Latinx heritage, the program emphasizes evidence-based practice and prioritizes cultural and linguistic diversity. 

Un buen profesor

What makes a teacher memorable? What is worth being taught? The author recalls one of his professors who emphasized the value of art and timeless knowledge and underscores the importance of teaching what makes people more humane, transcending current ideologies.  

2024 Calendar of Events in the U.S. and Latin America - Part 1

As we begin the new year, Hispanic Outlook offers readers a calendar of all national holidays and key electoral, cultural and international events that will take place in 2024 across the United States and Latin America.