Stacy Pfluger is President of Bakersfield College and part of Excelencia in Action network. < Back to E-Action Main Page Bakersfield College Stacy Pfluger President Institution website: https://www.bakersfieldcollege.edu/index.html Bio Page: https://www.bakersfieldcollege.edu/directory/stacy_pfluger.html Stacy Pfluger is President of Bakersfield College and part of Excelencia in Action network.

Excelencia in Education is committed to accelerating Latino college completion while increasing for all. Our analysis shows persistent gaps between Latino and White students in Maryland, highlighting the need for strategies that accelerate Latino degree attainment and support success for all students. Latino College Completion - Maryland Nationally, the gap in degree completion between Latinos and their White peers continues. To make our country stronger and meet the economy’s demand for a highly educated workforce, we must ensure access to quality higher education for Latino, and all, students. This requires accelerating Latino degree completion, increasing completion for all students, and scaling programs and initiatives proven to support Latino, and all, student success. The following demographics, institutional data, and practices inform Latino degree attainment. To find out more, scroll below. DOWNLOAD FACT SHEET Degree Attainment for Latino Students (2026) 29% Of Latino adults (25 and over) had earned an associate degree or higher VS 57% Of White adults Fast Facts Maryland had the 17th largest Latino population in the U.S. Latino Population 18% K-12 Population 13% Total Population Enrollment 19% Latino Students 21% White Students Median Age 29 Latinos 44 White Median Income $39,462 Without a college degree $76,691 With a college degree Degree Outcomes At two-year institutions, Hispanics' graduation rate was 5%-points lower than that of their White non-Hispanic peers in Maryland. At four-year institutions, Hispanics' graduation rate was 8%-points lower than that of their White non-Hispanic peers in Maryland. Top Institutions Enrolling and Graduating Hispanic Undergraduates, 2026 Rank Institution Name Sector Total Enrollment Hispanic Enrollment % Hispanic Enrollment Total Completions Hispanic Completions % Hispanic Completions 1 University of Maryland Global Campus Public, 4-year or above 48,238 8,484 18% 10,127 1,527 15% 2 Montgomery College Public, 2-year 13,519 4,079 30% 2,594 642 25% 3 University of Maryland-College Park Public, 4-year or above 30,246 3,239 11% 8,075 771 10% 4 Towson University Public, 4-year or above 16,400 1,798 11% 4,064 401 10% 5 Prince George's Community College Public, 2-year 8,049 1,691 21% 1,258 203 16% BACK TO MAIN LCC PAGE Examples of What Works for Latino, And All, Students Looking to know what works or connect with evidence-based programs recognized by Excelencia ? Our team can work with you to identify and connect with relevant programs making an impact on student success that can help you in your efforts to intentionally serve your Latino, and all, students. Click here to contact us . Sources U.S. Census Bureau, 2023 American Community Survey 1-Year Estimates. Excelencia in Education analysis using U.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), 2023 Fall Enrollment, Graduation Rates Survey, and Institutional Characteristics Survey.

Julius O. Sokenu is President of Moorpark College and part of Excelencia in Action network. < Back to E-Action Main Page Moorpark College Julius O. Sokenu President Institution website: https://www.moorparkcollege.edu/ Bio Page: https://www.moorparkcollege.edu/executive-team Julius O. Sokenu is President of Moorpark College and part of Excelencia in Action network.

Michael Crow is President of Arizona State University and part of Excelencia in Action network. < Back to E-Action Main Page Arizona State University Michael Crow President Institution website: https://www.asu.edu/ Bio Page: https://president.asu.edu/the-president Michael Crow is President of Arizona State University and part of Excelencia in Action network. Seal of Excelencia Intentionally Thriving Institution: 2025-2028 Arizona State University (ASU), a Hispanic serving research university with campuses across Arizona, serves over 100,000 undergraduate students with 26% identifying as Latino.

Excelencia in Education is committed to accelerating Latino college completion while increasing for all. Our analysis shows persistent gaps between Latino and White students in Iowa, highlighting the need for strategies that accelerate Latino degree attainment and support success for all students. Latino College Completion - Iowa Nationally, the gap in degree completion between Latinos and their White peers continues. To make our country stronger and meet the economy’s demand for a highly educated workforce, we must ensure access to quality higher education for Latino, and all, students. This requires accelerating Latino degree completion, increasing completion for all students, and scaling programs and initiatives proven to support Latino, and all, student success. The following demographics, institutional data, and practices inform Latino degree attainment. To find out more, scroll below. DOWNLOAD FACT SHEET Degree Attainment for Latino Students (2026) 25% Of Latino adults (25 and over) had earned an associate degree or higher VS 45% Of White adults Fast Facts Iowa had the 36th largest Latino population in the U.S. Latino Population 12% K-12 Population 7% Total Population Enrollment 18% Latino Students 22% White Students Median Age 26 Latinos 42 White Median Income $37,424 Without a college degree $60,498 With a college degree Degree Outcomes At two-year institutions, Hispanics' graduation rate was 11%-points lower than that of their White non-Hispanic peers in Iowa. At four-year institutions, Hispanics' graduation rate was 16%-points lower than that of their White non-Hispanic peers in Iowa. Top Institutions Enrolling and Graduating Hispanic Undergraduates, 2026 Rank Institution Name Sector Total Enrollment Hispanic Enrollment % Hispanic Enrollment Total Completions Hispanic Completions % Hispanic Completions 1 University of Iowa Public, 4-year or above 21,691 1,985 9% 5,180 405 8% 2 Iowa State University Public, 4-year or above 25,033 1,803 7% 6,011 375 6% 3 Des Moines Area Community College Public, 2-year 10,406 1,112 11% 2,020 164 8% 4 Western Iowa Tech Community College Public, 2-year 2,589 594 23% 435 85 20% 5 Kirkwood Community College Public, 2-year 7,438 564 8% 1,614 94 6% BACK TO MAIN LCC PAGE Examples of What Works for Latino, And All, Students Looking to know what works or connect with evidence-based programs recognized by Excelencia ? Our team can work with you to identify and connect with relevant programs making an impact on student success that can help you in your efforts to intentionally serve your Latino, and all, students. Click here to contact us . Sources U.S. Census Bureau, 2023 American Community Survey 1-Year Estimates. Excelencia in Education analysis using U.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), 2023 Fall Enrollment, Graduation Rates Survey, and Institutional Characteristics Survey.

Richard Bierschbach is President of Wayne State University and part of Excelencia in Action network. < Back to E-Action Main Page Wayne State University Richard Bierschbach President Institution website: https://wayne.edu/ Bio Page: https://president.wayne.edu/about Richard Bierschbach is President of Wayne State University and part of Excelencia in Action network.

Gregory Fowler is President of the University of Maryland Global Campus and part of Excelencia in Action network. < Back to E-Action Main Page University of Maryland Global Campus Gregory Fowler President Institution website: https://www.umgc.edu/ Bio Page: https://www.umgc.edu/administration/leadership-and-governance/president Gregory Fowler is President of the University of Maryland Global Campus and part of Excelencia in Action network.

Taylor Eighmy is President of The University of Texas at San Antonio and part of Excelencia in Action network. < Back to E-Action Main Page The University of Texas at San Antonio Taylor Eighmy President Institution website: https://www.utsa.edu/ Bio Page: https://www.utsa.edu/president/biography/ Taylor Eighmy is President of The University of Texas at San Antonio and part of Excelencia in Action network. Seal of Excelencia Recertified Institution: 2023-2026 The University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA) is a Hispanic serving research university that serves nearly 30,000 undergraduate students, 61% of whom are Latino. UTSA is committed to becoming a Hispanic thriving institution, supporting the San Antonio community through: the enhancement of an educated workforce; the application of knowledge to solve societal grand challenges; the development of new innovations, businesses and social programs; and the preparation of the next generation of Hispanic leaders.

Nicholas Ladany is President of San Francisco Bay University and part of Excelencia in Action network. < Back to E-Action Main Page San Francisco Bay University Nicholas Ladany President Institution website: https://www.sfbu.edu/ Bio Page: https://www.sfbu.edu/why-we-are-here/our-leadership Nicholas Ladany is President of San Francisco Bay University and part of Excelencia in Action network.

< Back to News Page Over 1,000 Colleges and Universities are Hispanic-Serving Institutions or on the Cusp of Becoming HSIs Mar 20, 2024 Contact: Media@EdExcelencia.org DOWNLOAD PRESS RELEASE HSls Represent 20% of Colleges Yet Enroll Over 60% of All Latino Undergraduates WASHINGTON, D.C. (March 20, 2024) – Excelencia in Education has calculated lists of Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSIs) for more than 20 years because these institutions disproportionately enroll and graduate Latino students — one of the fastest growing populations in the country. Today, Excelencia announces the release of new lists and a factbook of HSls, which show 600 colleges and universities met the enrollment definition of an HSI and 412 more came close to doing so (Emerging HSIs). Combined, over 1,000 institutions are HSIs or on the cusp of becoming HSIs. The number of HSIs increased in 2022-23. HSls are defined in federal legislation as having 25% or more undergraduate Hispanic student full-time equivalent (FTE) enrollment. Given this definition, the number of HSIs changes every year. “Sharing an annual list of HSIs broadly informs the field of where Hispanics are enrolling,” said Deborah Santiago, co-founder and CEO of Excelencia . “ Excelencia takes this a step further by recognizing institutions that strive to go beyond enrollment to intentionally serve Hispanic students through the Seal of Excelencia .” This year, Excelencia in Education marks 20 years of service to our mission — accelerating Latino student success while increasing all student success in higher education. We believe institutions must transform to address structural limits and become learning environments where Latino, and all, students thrive. To focus on this, Excelencia established the Seal of Excelencia , a national certification for colleges and universities that more intentionally SERVE Latino students. Among 600 HSIs, only 37 have earned the Seal of Excelencia . Key findings from Excelencia’s HSI analysis include: HSls represent 20% of colleges yet enroll over 60% of all Latino undergraduates. Combined, HSIs enrolled 1.4 million Latino FTE undergraduate students. Almost half (46%) of students at HSIs are Latino. Almost 70% of HSls are public and 60% are four-year institutions. HSls have widening reach — they are located in 28 states, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico. Just over 40% of the nation’s HSIs (252) offered graduate programs (gHSIs). Beyond HSIs, the number of Emerging HSls (eHSls) — a categorization developed by Excelencia to track colleges approaching the 25% Latino student enrollment threshold — also grew from 401 to 412. eHSIs represented another 13% of all institutions and enrolled 15% of Latino students. Excelencia is the expert source of information conducting analysis of HSIs and has released annual lists of HSIs, eHSIs, and gHSIs since its founding to provide federal agencies, researchers, funders, and others an up-to-date, credible list of institutions that meet the enrollment criteria for HSIs. Access the 2022-23 HSI, eHSI, and gHSI lists: https://www.edexcelencia.org/research-policy/hispanic-serving-institutions-hsis About Excelencia in Education Excelencia in Education leads a national network of results-oriented educators and policymakers transforming higher education to tap the talents of the Latino community and address the U.S. economy’s needs for a highly educated workforce and engaged civic leaders. With this network, Excelencia ensures access to excellence by promoting student achievement, informing educational policies, and advancing evidence-based practices to more intentionally serve Latino, and all, students. For more information, visit: EdExcelencia.org

Elizabeth Davis serves as the Director of Finance of Excelencia in Education. Elizabeth reinforces and strengthens the financial infrastructure of Excelencia. < Back to Our People Page Elizabeth Davis Director of Finance Excelencia in Education Email: edavis@edexcelencia.org Current Position: As the Director of Finance, Elizabeth plays a critical role in reinforcing and strengthening the financial infrastructure for Excelencia in Education. Elizabeth is responsible for timely and accurate financial reporting and analysis for Excelencia’s budget and provides critical inputs to strategic and business planning. Past Experiences: Prior to Excelencia , Elizabeth worked in higher education holding various roles, most recently ensuring divisional financial targets were met and strategic planning supported. Additionally, Elizabeth has experience working with non-profit organizations focused on higher education success. Why are you bringing your talent to Excelencia ? Excelencia in Education’s mission to accelerate Latino student success in higher education by promoting Latino student achievement drives me to support the organization. To be able to work for an organization that is committed to education and student advancement as much as Excelencia , brings me great joy and satisfaction. I enjoy being part of this organization and contributing to its growth and achievements - which ultimately benefits students. How would you describe working at Excelencia ? At Excelencia we work in a mission driven and extensively collaborative environment with a focus on meaningful impact on higher education.

Mike Muñoz is Superintendent-President of Long Beach City College and part of Excelencia in Action network. < Back to E-Action Main Page Long Beach City College Mike Muñoz Superintendent-President Institution website: https://www.lbcc.edu/ Bio Page: https://www.lbcc.edu/office-president Mike Muñoz is Superintendent-President of Long Beach City College and part of Excelencia in Action network. Seal of Excelencia Recertified Institution: 2023-2026 Long Beach City College (LBCC) is the fourth-largest community college in California, serving nearly 24,000 undergraduate students. In 2023, over half (56%) of their students served were Latino, compared to 36% in 2010.