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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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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.

Health Care February 2024 Premium

Drug Abuse and Education

According to a recent Rand study, there is a direct correlation between drug abuse and educational achievement. The less education one acquires, the more dismal the consequences. It is yet another story to be shared among Hispanics.