Laura Skandera Trombley Laura Skandera Trombley is President of Southwestern University and a President for Latino Student Success. Institution Southwestern University
Barbara Kraus Barbara Kraus is the Director of the Colorado Diversity Initiative at University of Colorado Boulder. Institution University of Colorado Boulder
Carlos Hernandez Carlos Hernandez is President of Sul Ross State University and a President for Latino Student Success. Institution Sul Ross State University
2022 What Works for Latino Students in Higher Education Through Examples of Excelencia, Excelencia in Education recognizes selected programs in higher education at the Associate, Baccalaureate, Graduate levels as well as at Community-Based Organizations (CBOs). Over 17 years, Excelencia has recognized over 385 programs across the country that work for Latino students. This year’s compendium includes 4 Examples of Excelencia and 20 finalists.
Almost half of Latino student loan debt is expected to be forgiven under Biden Published By NBC News August 24, 2022 Read NBC News article about how the initial $10,000 of federal student loan forgiveness will allow about half of all Latino borrowers to have their entire debts forgiven, and learn how Excelencia in Education research on "Student Loan Forgiveness and Financial Aid for Latinos" helped shape the conversation. Read more about Almost half of Latino student loan debt is expected to be forgiven under Biden
How New Student Loan Debt Relief Could Benefit Latino Borrowers Published By WTTW News August 27, 2022 Read WTTW New's article on "How New Student Loan Debt Relief Could Benefit Latino Borrowers" and see what Deborah Santiago, CEO of Excelencia in Education, had to say about the impact President Joe Biden's announcement of student loan debt relief plan could have in Latino borrowers. Read more about How New Student Loan Debt Relief Could Benefit Latino Borrowers
Excelencia in Education Receives Bank of America Grant to Help Latino Student Succeed in Higher Education Washington, D.C. (September 8, 2022) – Excelencia in Education received a two-year $500,000 grant from Bank of America to help transform higher education to better serve Latino students. It is the first significant investment by a corporation in the Latina-led, national organization since the release of Confianza and its tactical plan to transform higher education to better serve Latino students.
How Latinos Pay for College Fact Sheet Latino students make pragmatic choices to finance their college education. In this factsheet, Excelencia provides an updated summary of how Latinos pay for college to better inform financial aid policy to ensure Latino college access, retention, and success.
David A. Tandberg David A. Tandberg is President of the Adams State University and a President for Latino Student Success. Institution Adams State University
Can $100 Million Help Student-Success Programs Work Together, Rather Than Compete? Published By The Chronicle of Higher Education September 15, 2022 Read The Chronicle of Higher Education's article "Can $100 Million Help Student-Success Programs Work Together, Rather Than Compete?" and learn why Excelencia in Education was one of the recipients of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation's $100 million donation. Read more about Can $100 Million Help Student-Success Programs Work Together, Rather Than Compete?
15 Institutions Earn the 2022 Seal of Excelencia for Demonstrating Data, Practice and Leadership in Intentionally Serving Latino Students Washington, D.C. (September 30, 2022) – Excelencia in Education announced today 15 institutions earned the prestigious Seal of Excelencia in 2022 by demonstrating with their data, evidence-based practices, and leadership how they are intentionally serving Latino students.