Administration
December 2024
Did you know?: 2024 Year in Review
Willingness to understand others is a sublime virtue that unites us.
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Willingness to understand others is a sublime virtue that unites us.
Photo courtesy of toshy_o from Getty Images Pro College enrollment trends in 2025 are complex, with conflicting reports on growth and decline across different institutions and programs. Factors include increased short-term program enrollment, declining small colleges, foreign student numbers, and concerns over degree value.
A Pew Research Center study highlights that only 7% of Latinos hold graduate degrees, driven by financial barriers, limited guidance, and first-generation challenges. Experts stress the need for increased accessibility, mentorship, and systemic reforms to boost Latino graduate success. Photo by The Jopwell Collection on Unsplash
In this issue, we provide readers with a basic profile of Latin American and Caribbean Studies – how many students obtain degrees and certificates in this field, and how has this evolved over the past 30 years? To what extent have Hispanic/Latino students taken part in these programs?
Latine students, particularly Latinas, are underrepresented in study abroad research, with few studies examining how race and ethnicity influence students’ experiences and outcomes. As U.S. colleges educate increasingly diverse populations, more research is needed to understand the barriers and benefits of study abroad for Latina students.
The Columbia Global Center Santiago connects Columbia University with Latin America, fostering collaboration in education, research, and innovation. It addresses global and local challenges through thematic pillars—climate, humanities, journalism, and democracy—while supporting scholars, students, and impactful partnerships.
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Trump’s inauguration faced cold weather disruptions, with inaugural balls highlighting Hispanic influence. Early executive orders focused on defunding USAID and the Department of Education while clarifying that birthright citizenship would be limited, not ended, sparking legal and legislative debates.
NYU Buenos Aires, parte de la red global de la universidad, es un sitio que ofrece a los estudiantes una experiencia académica viva y enriquecedora, junto con una inmersión cultural completa. Los estudiantes suelen vivir con familias argentinas y aprenden español rápidamente; además, tienen la oportunidad de explorar temas como la justicia social con profesores que son de las figuras más respetadas e influyentes del país.
Photo courtesy of Kanawa_studio at Getty Images Las mujeres hispanas/latinas aún enfrentan desigualdad en términos de salario en comparación con los hombres blancos no hispanos en EE. UU. y no alcanzarán la equidad salarial hasta el año 2206, según un informe del Instituto de Investigación sobre Políticas para la Mujer (Institute for Women’s Policy Research). En promedio, ganan $28,911 menos por año que los hombres blancos. La educación es la clave para superar esta brecha.
The Fulbright Program, run by the U.S. Department of State since 1946, promotes cross-cultural understanding through international student and scholar exchanges. Fulbright Fellowship awardees have the opportunity to immerse themselves in other cultural realities as students, and to undertake research at the highest levels as scholars. They are often the recipients of other prestigious awards, including Nobel Prizes, high-level recognition from national governments, Pulitzer Prizes and MacArthur Fellowships. Since 1981, the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation has awarded MacArthur Fellowships, also known as “Genius Grants”, to scholars who are contributing substantially to their fields of study. The following list recognizes five distinguished women scholars who have been both MacArthur and Fulbright Scholars and who have made unique contributions to knowledge about the history and culture of Latin America and/or the U.S. Hispanic/Latino community.
At H.O. we congratulate new education leaders that have embarked on the challenging but very rewarding journey of education leadership.
Women in leadership face barriers despite their qualifications. Mentorship, institutional opportunities, and policy changes are key to overcoming these challenges. Expanding networks, promoting diversity, and addressing biases can empower women, ensuring equitable representation in education and leadership roles.
