Excelencia's infographic shows fast facts on Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSIs) in 2024-25, including HSI growth and HSIs that have earned the Seal of Excelencia. < Back Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSIs) Infographic: 2023-24 Excelencia in Education April 2026 DOWNLOADS/LINKS Infographic SHARE RESEARCH LinkedIn Facebook X (Twitter) Copy link Overview This infographic shows fast facts on HSIs in 2024-25. There are now 631 HSIs. HSIs are located in 29 states, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico. Over two-thirds (70%) of HSIs are public institutions, and the majority of HSIs are four-year institutions. HSIs enroll and graduate 65% of all Latino undergraduates. HSIs enroll and graduate 32% of all undergraduates in the nation. Only 7% of HSIs (43) are Seal-certified institutions, demonstrating their higher standards and commitment to intentionally serving Latino, and all, students. See additional data related to 2024-25 HSIs: Fact Sheet List Emerging HSIs (eHSIs) List with Graduate Programs (gHSIs) List Interactive Dashboard Interactive StoryMaps Suggested Citation: Excelencia in Education. (2026). Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSIs) Infographic: 2024-25 . Washington, D.C.: Excelencia in Education. Learn more in Excelencia’s new HSI Factbook. Return to Research Library Related Research by Issue Area - Education Pathways Financial Aid Institutional Practices Student Success Workforce

George Timmons is President of Holyoke Community College and part of Excelencia in Action network. < Back to E-Action Main Page Holyoke Community College George Timmons President Institution website: https://www.hcc.edu/ Bio Page: https://www.hcc.edu/about/news-events-and-media/news-stories/george-timmons#:~:text=Timmons%2C%2054%2C%20holds%20a%20Ph,State%20University%20in%20Norfolk%2C%20Virginia George Timmons is President of Holyoke Community College and part of Excelencia in Action network.

Andres Oroz is President of City Colleges of Chicago-Wilbur Wright College and part of Excelencia in Action network. < Back to E-Action Main Page City Colleges of Chicago-Wilbur Wright College Andres Oroz President Institution website: https://www.ccc.edu/wright/home/ Bio Page: http://www.ccc.edu/colleges/wright/departments/Pages/President's-Office.aspx Andres Oroz is President of City Colleges of Chicago-Wilbur Wright College and part of Excelencia in Action network. Seal of Excelencia Recertified Institution: 2024-2027 Wilbur Wright College (Wright College), one of the institutions of the City Colleges of Chicago, is in the Northwest side of the city of Chicago, which has a heavy Latino representation. Of the more than 7,500 students enrolled at Wright, 62% are Latino. The college emphasizes collaboration, communication, and intentionality with a focus on serving and deepening partnerships with the community to serve its students.

Geronimo M. Rodriguez Jr. serves as the Former Chief Advocacy Officer for Ascension Texas, and Excelencia in Education's Board Member. < Back to Our People Page Geronimo M. Rodriguez Jr. Former Chief Advocacy Officer Ascension Texas Geronimo M. Rodriguez Jr. most recently served as Chief Advocacy Officer for Ascension Texas, part of Ascension, one of the leading non-profit and Catholic healthcare systems in the United States. At Ascension Texas, he was responsible for Texas’ Advocacy, Community Investment, Human Trafficking, Hospital Based Violence Intervention, and Medical Response Unit. He is the first person in his family to graduate from high school, college, and law school. Over the past 25 years he has consistently served his community in a variety of capacities, including board service on multiple national, state, and local non-profit organizations focused on board governance, fiduciary, and leadership issues. He currently serves on the St. Edward’s University Board of Trustees, the Austin Community Foundation Board of Governors, and the Hector and Gloria Lopez Foundation Board of Directors. He has held positions in two presidential administrations, serving as Deputy Associate Director and later Acting Associate Director in the White House Office of Presidential Personnel where he was responsible for recommending a third of the President’s senior-level appointments. He was also responsible for advising senior White House staff on appointments affecting the Hispanic community. Additionally, he has served in the White House Office of Intergovernmental Affairs and in the East Wing Office of Congressional Affairs where he helped in legislative preparations for the Seattle Round of the World Trade Organization Ministerial Conference. He also served in the U.S. Department of Labor as Counsel to the Solicitor, helping oversee U.S. labor and employment laws and Chief of Staff to the Assistant Secretary for Congressional and Intergovernmental Affairs.

La Jerne Terry Cornish is President of Ithaca College and part of Excelencia in Action network. < Back to E-Action Main Page Ithaca College La Jerne Terry Cornish President Institution website: https://www.ithaca.edu/ Bio Page: https://www.ithaca.edu/office-president La Jerne Terry Cornish is President of Ithaca College and part of Excelencia in Action network.

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.

Alisa White is President of Sam Houston State University and part of Excelencia in Action network. < Back to E-Action Main Page Sam Houston State University Alisa White President Institution website: https://www.shsu.edu/ Bio Page: https://www.shsu.edu/academics/mass-communication/faculty-staff/faculty-bios/alisa-white Alisa White is President of Sam Houston State University and part of Excelencia in Action network.

This brief identifies top institutions graduating and preparing Latinos for education careers, highlighting evidence-based practices increasing their success. < Back Finding Your Workforce: Latino Talent in Education Excelencia in Education March 2024 DOWNLOADS/LINKS Publication SHARE RESEARCH LinkedIn Facebook X (Twitter) Copy link Overview For 20 years, Excelencia in Education has served its mission to accelerate Latino student success while increasing all student success in higher education in order to address the country’s need for a highly educated workforce and civic leadership. Finding Your Workforce: Latino Talent in Education represents the latest extension of Excelencia’s hallmark work of bringing national attention to higher education institutions and practices advancing Latino talent, strengthening our economy, and ensuring America’s future. Latinos are shaping the nation’s population–inside and outside of the classroom. Occupations in education disciplines are projected to increase in the next decade. While Latinos have increased their representation in education related occupations, they are more likely to be in education occupations with lower salaries. This brief is Excelencia’s roadmap for both employers and institutions to take action to ensure America’s future by advancing Latino talent in education. The top institutions awarding credentials to Latinos at each level in education are: Miami Regional University in Florida (Certificate) South Texas College in Texas (Associate) Florida International University in Florida (Baccalaureate) Grand Canyon University in Arizona (Master’s) Nova Southeastern University in Florida (Doctorate) Strategies for institutions and employers to link Latino graduates to the workforce include: Invest in high-wage, high-demand career pathways by developing stackable credentials in collaboration with employers and funding short-term career programs. Provide transition services between completion and employment or graduate school, including financial and mental health support. Connect the Latino talent pipeline to employers by recruiting graduates for internal employment opportunities and leveraging partnerships with employers. Suggested Citation: Santiago, D., Labandera, E., Arroyo, C., & Nour, S.R. (February 2024). Finding Your Workforce: Latino Talent in Education . Washington, D.C.: Excelencia in Education. Return to Research Library Related Research by Issue Area - Education Pathways Financial Aid Institutional Practices Student Success Workforce

Suresh Garimella is President of the University of Arizona and part of the Excelencia in Action network. < Back to E-Action Main Page University of Arizona Suresh Garimella President Institution website: https://www.arizona.edu/ Bio Page: https://president.arizona.edu/about/Suresh-Garimella-biography Suresh Garimella is President of the University of Arizona and part of the Excelencia in Action network. Seal of Excelencia Intentionally Thriving Institution: 2025-2028 UA serves more than 44,000 undergraduate students of which 27% identify as Latino. Through its strategic initiatives, UA has decreased a retention gap to 2% and a completion gap to 3% between Latino students and all students in 2023-2024.

Havidán Rodríguez is President of the University at Albany and part of Excelencia in Action network. < Back to E-Action Main Page University at Albany Havidán Rodríguez President Institution website: https://www.albany.edu/ Bio Page: https://www.albany.edu/about/administration/havidan-rodriguez Havidán Rodríguez is President of the University at Albany and part of Excelencia in Action network. Seal of Excelencia Recertified Institution: 2025-2028 The University at Albany (UAlbany) fosters an inclusive environment for its diverse student body of more than 12,600, including 20% Latino students, that supports the personal and academic success for all students.

James Hurley is President of Tarleton State University and part of Excelencia in Action network. < Back to E-Action Main Page Tarleton State University James Hurley President Institution website: https://www.tarleton.edu/ Bio Page: https://www.tarleton.edu/president/about-dr-hurley-2/ James Hurley is President of Tarleton State University and part of Excelencia in Action network.

Xavier Cole is President of Loyola University New Orleans and part of Excelencia in Action network. < Back to E-Action Main Page Loyola University New Orleans Xavier Cole President Institution website: https://www.loyno.edu/ Bio Page: https://www.loyno.edu/about/office-president Xavier Cole is President of Loyola University New Orleans and part of Excelencia in Action network.