More Latinos are earning master’s degrees. Between 1996 and 2006, the number of master’s degrees conferred on Latinos rose 125%. In comparison, the number earned by whites increased 32%, blacks 128%, and Asians 87%. By gender, the number of master’s degrees earned by Hispanic males increased 99% and females 142%.
Hispanic Heritage Foundation
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Partners 
Excelencia's partnership with the Hispanic Heritage Foundation (HHF) focuses on current and past recipients of HHF's Youth Awards. Capitalizing on the national recognized Hispanic Heritage Awards at the Kennedy Center, HHF identifies, promotes and prepares Latino role models through national leadership, cultural, educational workforce programs. For more information, please visit their website.
Events
Ex-Citings
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May 17, 2012Diverse Issues in Higher Education
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May 10, 2012VOXXI
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May 5, 2012Las Vegas Sun
Fast Facts
Digest of Education Statistics, 2007, NCES, 2008, Table 277
