Catalysts of Success For All: Defending Hispanic Serving Institutions

Community colleges overlap with HSIs, gaining federal support strengthens diversity and capacity. For decades, HSIs have advanced equitable access, serving diverse, low income students. Despite misconceptions, they are inclusive institutions meeting criteria and now face significant political and funding challenges

Poetry as Wonder and Connection: Ada Limón, First Latina U.S. Poet Laureate

Ada Limón’s poetry emphasizes connection, curiosity, and wonder, exploring human identity, nature, and social labels. As the first Latina U.S. Poet Laureate, she uses poetry to foster empathy, celebrate authenticity, and encourage care for our shared planet.

Top 50 Graduate Schools for Hispanics 2026

Based on analysis of 2023–24 IPEDS data, this article presents the top 50 U.S. graduate institutions serving Hispanic/Latino students, examining enrollment, degree and PhD trends, gender gaps, institutional sectors, and geographic patterns that shape access to advanced education.

Cross-Cultural Learning (Part II): A Profile of Spanish Language and Literature Programs

Trends in Spanish Language and Literature Programs show a two-decade decline in the total number of degrees and institutions offering them, alongside a major rise in Hispanic/Latino participation—now accounting for nearly half of all SLL graduates. 

Top Medical Schools for Hispanics

The field of medicine is known to be one of the most challenging, as well as one of the most necessary in today’s society. All students embarking on this journey face a variety of hurdles; these are greater for those who come from lower-income backgrounds and are the first in their families to attend college, often correlated with belonging to under-represented, rural or recent immigrant communities. These students, who already struggle with access to higher education, find the entrance requirements, higher fees and longer duration of medical studies particularly daunting. 

Pope Leo XIV: Cultural Bridge and Unifying Voice for a Fractured World

Latin America’s Top Universities for STEM Studies

Latin American universities are expanding STEM opportunities through research, global rankings, and international collaboration, providing students with access to high-quality programs in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics across the region.

2025 Top 50 Community Colleges for Hispanics

Community colleges significantly boost social mobility, especially for Hispanic/Latino students. Hispanic Outlook annually recognizes the top 50 institutions by enrollment and degrees granted, highlighting the growing role of both two- and four-year public colleges in serving this expanding student population.

Broadening Access to the World: A Profile of Study Abroad at Community Colleges

Community college study abroad programs, though less common, play a key role in expanding global access for underrepresented students. Despite limited resources, they promote diversity, personal growth, and career development—especially through support like the federal Gilman Scholarship, now facing funding threats.

Cross-Cultural Learning (Part I): A Profile of Latin American and Caribbean Studies

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? 

Top 50 Graduate Schools for Hispanics 2025

Higher education data shows that the pathway between undergraduate and graduate education narrows considerably for Hispanics/Latinos, with relatively few continuing their studies at this level, resulting in a persistent under-representation of Hispanics/Latinos in Master’s and PhD programs.

Year In Review 2024

As we look back on 2024, we have the opportunity to reflect on areas of progress and examine the lessons that can be learned from the challenges that appeared.