Excelencia’s ALASS Institute Focuses on the Future of HSIs Published By Diverse Issues in Higher Education October 6, 2020 Focused on advancing equity for Latinx students as well the future of Hispanic-serving institutions (HSIs) post-COVID-19, more than 1,000 higher education and organizational leaders virtually convened last week as part of Excelencia in Education’s Accelerating Latino Student Success (ALASS) Institute. Read more about Excelencia’s ALASS Institute Focuses on the Future of HSIs
Excelencia Certifies 5 Colleges for Latinx Student Success Published By Inside Higher Ed October 2, 2020 Excelencia gives the seal to colleges and universities that can demonstrate the effectiveness of practices serving Latinx students, show positive momentum for Latinx students using data, commit to transforming their institution to help Latinx students thrive and use strategic leadership to articulate a focus on Latinx student success. Read more about Excelencia Certifies 5 Colleges for Latinx Student Success
UTSA receives national recognition for Latino student enrollment, degree attainment Published By San Antonio Report October 1, 2020 Excelencia in Education, a Washington, D.C.,-based nonprofit, awarded its Seal of Excelencia to UTSA and four other schools at a virtual ceremony. The certification goes to higher education institutions that place great care and intention into serving their Latino students. Read more about UTSA receives national recognition for Latino student enrollment, degree attainment
Doubling down to support Latino students Published By Kresge Foundation News September 5, 2020 Excelencia in Education works to address structural inequities and systemic racism from an educational lens. Read more about Doubling down to support Latino students
Episode 20: Latino Student Success & How to Close Equity Gaps Published By Inside Higher Ed September 8, 2020 Amid growing evidence the pandemic and recession are worsening equity gaps , Excelencia in Education last month released an analysis on Latino representation in higher education, as well as on degree attainment and completion rates. Read more about Episode 20: Latino Student Success & How to Close Equity Gaps
Intentionally Serving Latino and Other Post-Traditional Students Published By Inside Higher Ed September 15, 2020 While the traditional student profile represents less than 20 percent of students, too often it is the dominant profile when discussing higher education. In comparison, the post-traditional student is the majority and more likely to enroll in a two-year college, delay enrollment, be older, need academic support, work 30 hours or more while enrolled, live off campus, be Latino or another student of color, serve as caretaker for children or other family members, be very worried about debt (that influences college plans) and struggle with having the time and finances to complete a degree. Read more about Intentionally Serving Latino and Other Post-Traditional Students
How the CARES Act short-changes Latino students Published By The Hechinger Report June 18, 2020 The CARES Act was supposed to ease the massive financial burden colleges and universities incurred because of the coronavirus pandemic, but since the Department of Education announced how much money would be allotted for each institution, organizations have complained that the funding formula is deeply flawed. Read more about How the CARES Act short-changes Latino students
Excelencia and Its Network of Institutions Leading the Way to SERVE Latino Students Through Times of Uncertainty and Beyond Published By Yahoo News June 25, 2020 In these turbulent times there is great opportunity for higher education to more intentionally SERVE Latino students, and all students, better. Read more about Excelencia and Its Network of Institutions Leading the Way to SERVE Latino Students Through Times of Uncertainty and Beyond
Report: How HSIs Support the Latinx Workforce Published By Inside Higher Ed July 9, 2020 A new report examines how some Hispanic-serving institutions are preparing their Latinx students for the workforce. Read more about Report: How HSIs Support the Latinx Workforce
2020 Programs to Watch Excelencia in Education's Programs to Watch are implementing efforts with promise that serve Latino students in unique, impactful ways, and are on their way to meeting the standards of Examples of Excelencia. In 2020 Excelencia in Education recognized 17 Programs to Watch from 9 states.
Gregory Washington Gregory Washington is President of George Mason University and a President for Latino Student Success. Institution George Mason University