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Gustavo A. Mellander

Dr. Mellander was a university dean for 15 years and a college president for 20.

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Hispanic Community February 2026 Premium

College Still Matters

College remains vital despite cheaper online alternatives, offering higher lifetime earnings, job stability, and employer-valued skills like critical thinking, communication, and teamwork. Beyond training, it fosters personal growth, networks, and adaptability, providing long-term economic and social returns while evolving to meet technological and workforce 

Hispanic Community January 2026

Hispanics: Their Dismal Retirement Reality

Despite significant socioeconomic gains, Hispanics face a growing retirement crisis marked by limited access to employer-sponsored plans, lower participation and savings, structural job barriers, and financial literacy gaps—requiring urgent policy reform, targeted education, and inclusive retirement systems to ensure long-term equity and security.

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.

Hispanic Community December 2024 Premium

Hispanic Education Must Start Early

  Despite improved global literacy, Hispanic families, especially recent immigrants, face barriers to children’s education due to low income and limited English proficiency. Early literacy support in English and native languages, along with economic assistance, could help close the educational gap for Hispanic children.

Administration August 2024 Premium

Qué nos dice el censo

Gustavo A. Mellander explora el contexto histórico de los censos desde la antigua Babilonia hasta las prácticas modernas en los Estados Unidos. Se discuten investigaciones recientes sobre los logros educativos de los jóvenes hispanos, los desafíos y la necesidad de estrategias innovadoras para apoyar a las poblaciones desatendidas en la educación superior.

Arts and Media June 2024

Changing Hispanic Realities

The Hispanic population in the U.S. grew significantly from 2010 to 2022, now accounting for 19% of the population, driven by births rather than immigration. The geographic distribution shifted, and educational attainment among Hispanics also increased notably during this period.

Hispanic Community April 2024 Premium

First in the Family

First generation students still face challenges to succeed in college; however, there are more opportunities than ever and support programs, such as financial aid, and campus resources to address academic, financial, and social obstacles.