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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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Counseling August 2025 Premium

Cultivating Conscious, Culturally Grounded Leaders in North Carolina through LÍDER: Carolina Leadership Institute

LÍDER, a culturally rooted leadership program by the Carolina Latinx Center, empowers undergraduate students in North Carolina through yearlong retreats, workshops, and community-building. It fosters identity, resilience, and adaptive leadership, valuing authenticity, collaboration, and presence over traditional leadership metrics.

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Marcela Torres-Cervantes

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.

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

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

Administration September 2025 Premium

Bridging Cultures, Building Futures: Briar Cliff University’s Latino Cultural Competence in Social Work

Briar Cliff University launched a Latino Cultural Competence in Social Work credential to address the growing need for bilingual, culturally aware professionals. The program combines social work principles, Spanish language training, and community engagement, preparing graduates to lead transformative change in Latino communities.

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Margarite Reinert & Wilfrido Suárez-Meza

Administration September 2025 Premium

Bridging Cultures and Careers: The Transformative Power of the Center for Latin American Studies at Salt Lake Community College

The Center for Latin American Studies at Salt Lake Community College fosters interdisciplinary, transformative learning by connecting students with Latin America through research, study abroad, cultural experiences, and collaboration, empowering them academically and personally while broadening perspectives across disciplines and global contexts. 

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Verónica Aguilera Sánchez

Administration September 2025 Premium

Building Pathways: Latinx Studies at Holyoke Community College

Holyoke Community College’s Latinx Studies Program fosters cultural understanding, civic engagement, and academic success through interdisciplinary courses, community events, and faculty collaboration. Established in 2019, it prepares students for diverse careers while affirming Latinx identity and strengthening institutional commitment to equity and inclusion. 

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Raul Gutierrez

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