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University News

Category: Hispanic Initiatives

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Hispanic Student College Institute Gives High Schoolers a Head Start

As more Latinos pursue higher education, this annual summer program at °ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê offers support with college planning, financial aid resources, campus experiences and more

Iliana Woodhull

Triumph over Trauma to Achieve the American Dream

Graduate Spotlight: Iliana Woodhull’s heart-rending journey to graduation is a multi-generational celebration

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°ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê¹ÙÍøÖ±²¥ Once Again Named Fulbright HSI Leader

°ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê is one of only 46 institutions in the country to earn Department of State designation

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University Celebrates Hispanic/Latinx Heritage with a Month of Events

This year’s theme is ‘Latinxs: Driving Prosperity, Power and Progress in America’

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What it Means to be a Hispanic-Serving Institution

°ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê¹ÙÍøÖ±²¥ explores its transformation in serving Latinx students, kicks off HSI Week and Hispanic Heritage Month

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President Koppell Joins Excelencia in Education’s Presidents for Latino Student Success Network

Institutions in the network account for one in three of all Latino graduates

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HSCI Introduces Students to College Life

Workshops introduce participants to potential majors, careers, admissions and financial aid

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American Heart Association HSI Scholars Share Research Findings

Six °ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê students participating in the national AHA program honored at HSI research symposium

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Breaking Culturally Limiting Mindsets

Author Valeria Aloe challenges °ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê students and staff during Women’s History Month event

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Leading With Their Hearts

°ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê’s 2022 American Heart Association’s HSI Scholars honored with pinning ceremony

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Diversifying Health Care

Six °ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê students named 2022 American Heart Association’s Hispanic Serving Institutions Scholars Program

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A Fun Fiesta

Month-long celebration of Hispanic/Latinx Heritage ends with a block party featuring music, dancing and more