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Administration January 2025 Premium

Project upGRADS Addresses Academic Barriers for Latinx Graduate Students

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.

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Katherine Powers & Volker Janssen

Financing January 2025 Premium

Retirement Distress and Financial Wellness

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.

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Gustavo A. Mellander

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Administration September 2024 Premium

NJCU President Andrés Acebo: A Change Agent

Andrés Acebo embodies the role of a change agent, having led New Jersey City University (NJCU) through a remarkable recovery from fiscal emergency within just 20 months as interim president. His leadership is marked by a deep commitment to advocating for underserved, first-generation students, drawing on his own experiences as the son of immigrants. Acebo’s drive and strength come from a personal mission to give back to the diverse community that shaped him. 

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Michelle Adam

Hispanic Community October 2024 Premium

Embracing an Emerging Hispanic-Serving Institutional Identity

Emerging HSIs (institutions with 15-24.99% Hispanic enrollment) are growing in number but face challenges in awareness and support due to their lack of federal recognition and funding, unlike full HSIs. It is relevant to raise awareness about the emerging HSI designation among institutional stakeholders, as it is critical for shaping practices that support Hispanic students. Although funding is a motivator, the need for institutional commitment to serving these students and recognizing their growing presence is paramount.

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Caleb González, PhD

Administration October 2024 Premium

News From Washington

College administrators are actively seeking strategies to balance freedom of speech and safety on campuses in anticipation of potentially violent political protests during the upcoming presidential election season. There is a significant debate about finding the right balance between preventing violence and preserving the rights to free expression and protest.

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Peggy Sands Orchowski

Hispanic Community October 2024 Premium

Riverland Community College: A Beacon of Opportunity and Growth in Southeastern Minnesota

Riverland Community College, founded in 1996, plays a vital role in southeastern Minnesota’s workforce development and education. With campuses in Austin, Albert Lea, and Owatonna, it offers diverse programs and was recognized as an Emerging Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) in 2024. The college is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, supporting all students, especially its growing Hispanic population.

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Kenneth A. Reid

Hispanic Community October 2024 Premium

60 Years of Impact: Indiana University’s CLACS and Its Lasting Contributions to Latin America and the Caribbean

The Center for Latin American and Caribbean Studies (CLACS) at Indiana University plays a central role in interdisciplinary education and research on Latin America and the Caribbean. As part of the Hamilton Lugar School of Global and International Studies, CLACS promotes global engagement and offers diverse academic programs, including language courses and graduate degrees.

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Serafín M. Coronel-Molina

Arts and Media October 2024 Premium

Celebrating a Century of Interdisciplinary Excellence

The Roger Thayer Stone Center for Latin American Studies at Tulane University is celebrating one hundred years, with significant contributions to research, teaching, and interdisciplinary collaboration in Latin American Studies. Since its conception, the Center has evolved into a leading hub for academic excellence, with a broad focus on various disciplines, regions, and perspectives across Latin America.

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The Roger Thayer Stone Center for Latin American Studies staff

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