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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.

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One Language, Many Voices: Examples of Cultural Diversity in the Spanish Language

Although a language fulfills the essential function of communicating and improving understanding between parties, that is not its  only role. Language is a cultural expression that reflects  a way of feeling, thinking, living, and conceiving the world. For this reason, a single language can display as many variations as the settings in which it is used, geographical, social, and contextual—such as formal or informal registers, age, or education level. Because of this complexity, it is challenging to universalize concepts  on the use of language.

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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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Hispanic Community September 2018

Seattle Mariners' Felix Hernandez Becomes US Citizen

Seattle Mariners’ pitcher Felix Hernandez was among 74 people who became naturalized U.S. citizens at a ceremony on Monday. Originally from Venezuela, Hernandez said the strife in Venezuela is one of the reasons he became a U.S. citizen and that he would like to bring his parents to the United States.

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West Virginia State University Student Receives National Leadership Award

INSTITUTE, W.Va. -- West Virginia State University (WVSU) senior Edgar Lopez-Torres was one of 15 undergraduate students in the world to receive the 2018 Student Leadership Award from the American Chemical Society (ACS). The program recognizes emerging leaders in the ACS student chapter network and helps them prepare for leadership opportunities at volunteer organizations and in their professional career.

Hispanic Community September 2018

HACU Celebrates Unique Champions

The two individuals selected for this year’s Hall of Champions are the late Dr. Sister Elizabeth Anne Sueltenfuss, former president of Our Lady of the Lake University, and Dr. J. Michael Ortiz, president emeritus of California State Polytechnic University at Pomona (Cal State Pomona).

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Hispanic Community September 2018

Cuomo Expands Puerto Rico Recovery, Rebuilding Initiative

Governor Andrew M. Cuomo is expanding the highly successful New York stands with Puerto Rico Recovery and Rebuilding Initiative. They will be deploying 500 more SUNY and CUNY student volunteers and launching a new disaster mental health initiative. SUNY and CUNY volunteers will be cleaning, repairing and restoring damaged homes.

Hispanic Community September 2018

As Venezuelans Go Hungry, Trump Targets Food Corruption

The Trump administration has pressured the president of Venezuela, Nicolas Maduro, regarding widespread starvation in Venezuela. In closed door meetings U.S. Treasury Department officials have distributed a list of companies that are suspected to be shell companies that they believe senior Venezuelan officials have used to siphon off millions of dollars from food import contracts.

Hispanic Community September 2018

Mexico 'Evaluating' US Offer To Pay For Deporting Migrants

While Mexico’s Interior Department has said that no agreement has been reached yet, its government is currently “evaluating” an offer from the U.S. to pay for returning foreign migrants in Mexico to their home countries. If accepted, this offer would mainly impact Central American migrants, many of whom attempt to cross the U.S. border by using Mexico as a base.

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