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 Colorado, highlighting the need for strategies that accelerate Latino degree attainment and support success for all students. Latino College Completion - Colorado 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) 30% Of Latino adults (25 and over) had earned an associate degree or higher VS 61% Of White adults Fast Facts Colorado had the 8th largest Latino population in the U.S. Latino Population 32% K-12 Population 23% Total Population Enrollment 18% Latino Students 21% White Students Median Age 29 Latinos 41 White Median Income $41,250 Without a college degree $69,601 With a college degree Degree Outcomes At two-year institutions, Hispanics' graduation rate was 1%-point lower than that of their White non-Hispanic peers in Colorado. At four-year institutions, Hispanics' graduation rate was 15%-points lower than that of their White non-Hispanic peers in Colorado. 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 Metropolitan State University of Denver Public, 4-year or above 14,932 5,472 37% 2,689 779 29% 2 University of Colorado Boulder Public, 4-year or above 31,578 4,260 13% 6,965 820 12% 3 Colorado State University-Fort Collins Public, 4-year or above 25,148 3,934 16% 5,201 761 15% 4 Front Range Community College Public, 4-year or above 11,132 3,097 28% 1,937 423 22% 5 University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus Public, 4-year or above 10,686 2,956 28% 2,559 535 21% 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.

Margaret M. McMenamin is President of UCNJ Union College of Union County, NJ and part of Excelencia in Action network. < Back to E-Action Main Page UCNJ Union College of Union County, NJ Margaret M. McMenamin President Institution website: https://www.ucc.edu/ Bio Page: https://www.ucc.edu/discover-union/presidents-biography/ Margaret M. McMenamin is President of UCNJ Union College of Union County, NJ 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 South Dakota, highlighting the need for strategies that accelerate Latino degree attainment and support success for all students. Latino College Completion - South Dakota 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) 28% Of Latino adults (25 and over) had earned an associate degree or higher VS 48% Of White adults Fast Facts South Dakota had the 46th largest Latino population in the U.S. Latino Population 7% K-12 Population 5% Total Population Enrollment 17% Latino Students 20% White Students Median Age 22 Latinos 41 White Median Income $34,562 Without a college degree $56,549 With a college degree Degree Outcomes At two-year institutions, Hispanics' graduation rate was 8%-points lower than that of their White non-Hispanic peers in South Dakota. At four-year institutions, Hispanics' graduation rate was 22%-points lower than that of their White non-Hispanic peers in South Dakota. 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 South Dakota Public, 4-year or above 5,239 300 6% 1,190 50 4% 2 South Dakota State University Public, 4-year or above 8,798 255 3% 1,948 43 2% 3 National American University-Rapid City Private for-profit, 4-year or above 832 132 16% 195 23 12% 4 South Dakota School of Mines and Technology Public, 4-year or above 2,042 115 6% 383 19 5% 5 Dakota State University Public, 4-year or above 1,969 103 5% 400 13 3% 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.

Presidents for Latino Student Success (P4LSS) is a national network of postsecondary leaders committed to Ensuring America’s Future by making our country stronger with the talents, skills, and contributions of Latino college graduates. 2026 Excelencia in Action Profile Higher education leaders with skills and vision are fundamental to our country’s strong recovery. Those prepared to engage and intentionally serve Latino students, while serving all their students, will lead the way. – Sarita Brown, Co-Founder and President of Excelencia in Education Excelencia in Action (E-Action) is a network of more than 141 postsecondary leaders from 25 states, Washington, D.C., and Puerto Rico committed to a collective goal with Excelencia in Education of Ensuring America’s Future by making our country stronger with the talents, skills, and contributions of Latino, and all, college graduates. DOWNLOAD PROFILE Which Institutions Are in the E-Action Network? The E-Action network represents a coalition of colleges and universities across the country that are transforming to become places where Latino, and all, students thrive. Currently, most institutions in the network are: Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSIs). About 82% are HSIs, 11% are Emerging HSIs (eHSIs), 8% are neither. Public institutions. Over 84% are public institutions, and the others (16%) are private 4-year institutions. In the South and West regions. Almost two-third are in the South (22%) and West (45%). Working to be Seal of Excelencia certified. 45 are nationally certified for intentionally serving Latinos, and all. What Distinguishes the E-Action Network From Other Institutions? Institutions in the E-Action network are focused on advancing success for Latino and other low-income and first-generation students amongst all served. Comparing the E-Action network to all institutions: Retention rates are higher. About 79% of full-time and 47% of part-time students were retained, compared to 78% and 45%, respectively, at all institutions. Latino faculty representation is twice as high. Students are more likely to receive Pell Grants and less likely to receive federal student loans or total grant aid. How Does the E-Action Network Accelerate Latino Student Success While Increasing All Student Success? Colleges and universities in the E-Action network lead the nation in enrolling and graduating Latino students: Three of the top five institutions enrolling Latinos nationally are E-Action network affiliates. Three of the top five institutions awarding associate degrees and four of the top five institutions awarding baccalaureate degrees to Latinos nationally are E-Action network affiliates. Four of the top five institutions awarding baccalaureate degrees to Latinos have also earned the Seal of Excelencia . How Do Seal of Excelencia -certified Institutions Intentionally Serve Latino, and All, Students? The Seal of Excelencia is a national certification for colleges and universities demonstrating positive momentum and intentionality in SERVING Latino, and all, students. The certification is valid for three years. As of March 2026, 45 institutions have earned the Seal of Excelencia . Of these, eight institutions from the 2019 inaugural cohort have been recertified twice and are now Intentionally Thriving Institutions demonstrating intentionality and impact for their students beyond completion by preparing and connecting them to the workforce. These institutions are continuing their journey to innovate policies and practices to more intentionally serve Latino, and all, students. The Seal-certified institutions are located in 11 states. Two states enroll 1 in 3 Latino undergraduates, three states enroll 1 in 4, two states enroll 1 in 8, and a significant concentration are in the other four states. Among Seal-certified institutions: Undergraduates have higher retention rates than students at all institutions. About 81% of full-time and 52% of part-time students were retained, compared to 78% and 45%, respectively, at all institutions. Undergraduates are more likely to receive Pell Grants and less likely to receive federal student loans. About 44% of students received Pell Grants compared to 35% nationally, 22% received federal student loans compared to 30% nationally. Latino faculty representation is almost three times higher than at all institutions. Latinos’ degree outcomes are better than those at all institutions. How Do Institutions in the E-Action Network Benefit from Partnering with Excelencia ? Once institutions join the E-Action network, they have prioritized access to a range of opportunities and tools that equip them to more intentionally serve Latino, and all, students on their campuses while serving all: Capacity Building Institutes. Excelencia gives priority for participation in our Capacity Building Institutes to institutions in the E-Action network. The Institutes meet institutions where they are on their transformation journey to support and reinforce capacity to intentionally serve. Research Opportunities. The commitment to Latino, and all, student success made by institutions in the network extends to their participation in Excelencia’s research, which informs higher education policy, promotes evidence-based practices, and compels action that accelerates Latino student success while increasing all student success. Policy Forums. Excelencia engages institutional leaders in the E-Action network in frank discussions about the issues impacting Latino students, empowering them to set the national agenda for Latino, and all, student success in higher education. Promotion on a National Stage. Excelencia celebrates Latino, and all, students and graduates from institutions in the E-Action network year round, and we promote the colleges and universities whose intentionality supported these students to progress their journeys. To join the E-Action network, please contact: E-Action@EdExcelencia.org .

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 Louisiana, highlighting the need for strategies that accelerate Latino degree attainment and support success for all students. Latino College Completion - Louisiana 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) 30% Of Latino adults (25 and over) had earned an associate degree or higher VS 38% Of White adults Fast Facts Louisiana had the 30th largest Latino population in the U.S. Latino Population 9% K-12 Population 7% Total Population Enrollment 18% Latino Students 21% White Students Median Age 30 Latinos 42 White Median Income $32,239 Without a college degree $55,693 With a college degree Degree Outcomes At two-year institutions, Hispanics' graduation rate was 4%-points lower than that of their White non-Hispanic peers in Louisiana. At four-year institutions, Hispanics' graduation rate was 5%-points lower than that of their White non-Hispanic peers in Louisiana. 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 Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College Public, 4-year or above 29,207 2,919 10% 4,839 366 8% 2 Delgado Community College Public, 2-year 11,182 1,319 12% 1,088 99 9% 3 Tulane University of Louisiana Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above 7,759 834 11% 2,054 141 7% 4 Southeastern Louisiana University Public, 4-year or above 9,514 683 7% 1,836 130 7% 5 University of New Orleans Public, 4-year or above 4,479 672 15% 878 90 10% 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.

Madelyn Lucas serves as a Policy Analyst of Excelencia in Education. Madelyn leverages data and evidence-based practices that inform Excelencia in Education’s policy portfolio to accelerate Latino student success. < Back to Our People Page Madelyn Lucas Policy Analyst Excelencia in Education Email: mlucas@EdExcelencia.org Current Position: As Policy Analyst, Madelyn leverages data and evidence-based practices that inform Excelencia in Education’s policy portfolio to accelerate Latino student success. Working with the Research team, Madelyn uses current data and the contemporary context of Latinos in higher education to develop Excelencia’s institutional, state, and federal policy recommendations focused on four core issue areas: affordability, retention and transfer, institutional capacity, and workforce development. In this role, Madelyn supports work on institutional transformation by leveraging institutional efforts through the Seal of Excelencia , and also engages with Excelencia’s key stakeholders, including Excelencia’s network of affiliates, congressional staff, and other policy-focused organizations. Past Experiences: Madelyn’s passion for higher education policy was sparked by her experiences as a New Mexico native and first-generation college student. After earning her bachelor’s degree, she interned with the New Mexico Legislature and tracked a wide spectrum of policies during the state’s virtual legislative session. Madelyn later interned with the National Hispanic Cultural Center Foundation and contributed to fundraising efforts that aimed to support the advancement and preservation of Hispanic art and culture. Madelyn began her journey with Excelencia as Engagement Coordinator, working closely with the Presidents for Latino Student Success network. Then, as a graduate student, she interned with the Committee on Education and the Workforce at the U.S. House of Representatives, researching contemporary K-12 and higher education policies. Madelyn earned her Bachelor of Arts in Political Science with a minor in Chemistry from the University of New Mexico and her Master of Public Affairs from the University of Texas at Austin. Why are you bringing your talent to Excelencia ? Reflecting on the opportunities that higher education has provided me, I strongly believe that our nation’s future depends on closing equity gaps in educational outcomes. While education has important economic benefits, I also believe that it fosters compassion and provides opportunities for civic engagement. Engaging in national efforts to address post-traditional pathways and ensure Latino students are prepared for the workforce is such a privilege, and what sets Excelencia apart is how we uplift evidence-based practices and meet institutions where they are. How would you describe working at Excelencia ? I am fortunate to collaborate closely with talented and passionate individuals who are eager to work in common cause, support the growth of one another, and celebrate individual and team wins. There is a strong sense of confianza that makes Excelencia’s team special. I feel blessed to be part of an organization where my “why” so closely aligns with my day-to-day work.

With the belief that good policy is informed by good practice, Excelencia brings national attention to programs that are exemplary in the way they intentionally and effectively serve Latino students. Annual Examples of Excelencia Evidence-Based Programs That Are Intentional In SERVING Latino, And All, Students: With the belief that good policy is informed by good practice, Excelencia brings national attention to programs that exemplify an intentional commitment to advancing Latino and other post-traditional students in higher education. These programs demonstrate evidence-based practices that can inform and guide student-centered efforts. Learn more about each of the Examples of Excelencia . 2025 Examples of Excelencia : The 2025 Examples of Excelencia are building faculty pipelines, providing holistic supports that help students earn degrees and credentials, connecting classroom learning to in-demand jobs, and offering research and mentorship experiences that foster persistence, completion, and career success. Together, these programs demonstrate the power of intentional design in facilitating access to excellence for all students. ASSOCIATE LEVEL: General Motors Automotive Service Education Program (GM ASEP) Institution/Organization: Cerritos College State: California Issue Area: Academic Program Program Focus: Career/Workforce, Mentoring Program Profile: Download BACCALAUREATE LEVEL: ÁNDALE Latino Research Training Program Institution/Organization: California State University, Long Beach State: California Issue Area: Academic Program Program Focus: Career/Workforce, Undergraduate Research Program Profile: Download GRADUATE LEVEL: Crossing Latinidades Humanities Research Initiative Institution/Organization: University of Illinois Chicago State: Illinois Issue Area: Retention Program Focus: Career/Workforce, Other, Doctoral Training and Professionalization Program Profile: Download CBO LEVEL: Avanza RGV: Accelerating Latino Prosperity through Education & Career Pathways Institution/Organization: Valley Initiative for Development and Advancement (VIDA) State: Texas Issue Area: Support Services Program Focus: Career/Workforce, Adult Learners Program Profile: Download 2024 Examples of Excelencia : The 2024 Examples of Excelencia were selected from a group of 18 finalists that were gathered from 103 program profile submissions representing 20 states, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico. Download Icon Download a copy and read the 2024 edition of What Works for Latino Students in Higher Education for more information about each program’s evidence-based practices and their impact. ASSOCIATE LEVEL: English for Academic Purposes Institution/Organization: Reading Area Community College State: Pennsylvania Issue Area: Academic Program Program Focus: Bilingual/ESL BACCALAUREATE LEVEL: The College Assistance Migrant Program (CAMP) Institution/Organization: Washington State University State: Washington Issue Area: Support Services Program Focus: First-Year Support GRADUATE LEVEL: Project upGRADS Institution/Organization: California State University, Fullerton State: California Issue Area: Support Services Program Focus: First-Year Support, Mentoring CBO LEVEL: Career Pathways: Empowering Students to Succeed Institution/Organization: The Immokalee Foundation, Inc. State: Florida Issue Area: Access Program Focus: Career/Workforce, Scholarship WEBINAR RECORDING Elevating What Works for Latino Students: A Conversation with Practitioners Leading Successful Programs During this webinar, representatives from the 2024 Examples of Excelencia shared their programs' evidence-based practices to improve higher education outcomes. They also discussed how they measure their programs’ impact and offered insights into implementation efforts for other institutions and communities to consider. 2023 Examples of Excelencia : The 2023 Examples of Excelencia were selected from a group of 19 finalists that were gathered from 103 program profile submissions that represented 20 states, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico. Download Icon Download and read a copy of the 2023 edition of What Works for Latino Students in Higher Education for more information about each program’s evidence-based practices and their impact. ASSOCIATE LEVEL: Engineering Program at Wright Institution/Organization: City Colleges of Chicago, Wilbur Wright College State: Illinois Issue Area: Academic Program Program Focus: Career/Workforce, Transfer BACCALAUREATE LEVEL: Spanish Community Translation and Interpreting Program Institution/Organization: The University of Texas at Arlington State: Texas Issue Area: Academic Program Program Focus: Career/Workforce, Discipline/Subject GRADUATE LEVEL: Graduate Equity Fellowship Program Institution/Organization: California State University, Chico State: California Issue Area: Retention Program Focus: Career/Workforce, Mentoring CBO LEVEL: College and Career Success Institution/Organization: Breakthrough Central Texas State: Texas Issue Area: Support Services Program Focus: First-Year Support, Mentoring

Janine Davidson is President of Metropolitan State University of Denver and part of Excelencia in Action network. < Back to E-Action Main Page Metropolitan State University of Denver Janine Davidson President Institution website: https://www.msudenver.edu/ Bio Page: https://msudenver.edu/president/biography/ Janine Davidson is President of Metropolitan State University of Denver and part of Excelencia in Action network. Seal of Excelencia Certified Institution: 2023-2026 Metropolitan State University of Denver (MSU Denver) is a public comprehensive university offering a relevant, rigorous and innovative education in the heart of downtown Denver. The university serves 17,000 students of all ages and backgrounds with more than 90 majors and 10 graduate programs. MSU Denver, the most diverse institution in the state, serves 15,682 undergraduates, of which 95% are from Colorado and 54% are students of color, including 36% Latinx.

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 North Dakota, highlighting the need for strategies that accelerate Latino degree attainment and support success for all students. Latino College Completion - North Dakota 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) 34% Of Latino adults (25 and over) had earned an associate degree or higher VS 49% Of White adults Fast Facts North Dakota had the 47th largest Latino population in the U.S. Latino Population 7% K-12 Population 5% Total Population Enrollment 14% Latino Students 26% White Students Median Age 22 Latinos 39 White Median Income $40,777 Without a college degree $62,419 With a college degree Degree Outcomes At two-year institutions, Hispanics' graduation rate was 20%-points lower than that of their White non-Hispanic peers in North Dakota. At four-year institutions, Hispanics' graduation rate was 19%-points lower than that of their White non-Hispanic peers in North Dakota. 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 North Dakota Public, 4-year or above 9,296 532 6% 1,859 78 4% 2 North Dakota State University-Main Campus Public, 4-year or above 9,567 293 3% 2,131 63 3% 3 Minot State University Public, 4-year or above 2,072 197 10% 489 39 8% 4 Bismarck State College Public, 4-year or above 2,629 148 6% 670 28 4% 5 Williston State College Public, 2-year 686 133 19% 240 25 10% 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.

The Excelencia Fellowship Program engages leaders from Seal of Excelencia certified institutions in the E-Action network that have demonstrated data-informed, student-centered, continuous improvement to ensure their students thrive. The Excelencia Fellowship Program The Excelencia Fellowship Program engages leaders from Seal of Excelencia certified institutions in the Excelencia in Action (E-Action) network that have demonstrated data-informed, student-centered, continuous improvement to ensure their students thrive. These institutions nominate campus leaders who exemplify their commitment to intentionally serving Latino, and all, students. In turn, Excelencia puts a select few on a path to serve on the frontline of higher education transformation through the program. Fellows participate in programming that deepens their understanding of federal higher education policy and national strategy and leverages the Seal of Excelencia framework so they can strengthen institutional effectiveness and build a strong community of practice. In the three years since the program began, several leaders have been promoted and at least one Fellow has become the president of an institution. Excelencia selected 12 higher education leaders for our 2026 cohort of Fellows, increasing their voices to inform policy and practice 2026 Excelencia Fellows Claudia Aguilar Interim Chief Innovation Officer, Long Beach City College Yvania Garcia-Pusateri Director, Diversity Initiatives and Resource Centers, California State University, Fullerton Victor Munoz Director of First Year Experience, City Colleges of Chicago - Wilbur Wright College April Aultman Becker Assistant Vice President for Institutional Effectiveness, Sul Ross State University Alam Hasson Vice Provost, California State University, Fresno Maira Rodriguez Director of Virtual Support, Pima Community College Gilbert V. Castillo, Jr. Dean for Performance Excellence, San Antonio College Julia Heck Associate Vice President for Student Life and Support Programs and Dean of Students, California State University Channel Islands Luis Duarte Executive Director of the Latin American Recruitment and Educational Services (LARES) Program, University of Illinois Chicago Patricia López Associate Professor and Chair, California State University, Fresno Marla Franco Special Advisor, Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) Initiatives, University of Arizona Deanna Merino Contino Associate Vice President, Student Life, University of Nevada, Las Vegas

Stay informed with the latest from Excelencia as we continue to apply a Latino lens to critical issues in higher education. NEWS Latest News Excelencia in Education analysis, efforts, and experts are featured in hundreds of media outlets every year, from NBC News, The New York Times, and The Washington Post, to Diverse: Issues in Higher Education, Inside Higher Ed, and The Chronicle of Higher Education. Stay informed with the latest from Excelencia as we continue to apply a Latino lens to critical issues in higher education. Media Inquiries To cover Excelencia analysis and efforts, or to get in touch with one of our experts for an interview, please contact: Media@EdExcelencia.org August 31, 2026 Colleges and Universities That Have Earned the Seal of Excelencia Lead Among the Nation’s Top Institutions in Economic Mobility for Hispanic Students Read More August 5, 2026 Excelencia in Education Recognizes Programs Delivering Positive Outcomes for Latino, and All, Students in Higher Education Read More July 21, 2026 Excelencia in Education Releases National Analysis Demonstrating that America’s Future Benefits from Latino College Completion Read More April 8, 2026 New Analysis Shows Critical Role Hispanic-Serving Institutions Play in Educating Latino, and All, Students Read More March 17, 2026 New Analysis Shows Latino Talent Is Key to U.S. Global Competitiveness as AI Changes Workforce Needs Read More 1 2 3 4 5 1 ... 1 2 3 4 5 ... 5 Communications Resources Referring to Excelencia in Education Excelencia in Education’s name is intentionally bilingual, reflecting our commitment to Latino students amongst all, quality education, and the asset base available to the U.S. by supporting Latinos’ excellence in education. Please italicize “Excelencia ” in all references to the organization and relevant efforts (e.g., “Seal of Excelencia ”). Our Logo We trademarked Excelencia’s logo in 2024. Please access high-resolution versions of Excelencia’s logo by contacting: Media@EdExcelencia.org Our Boilerplate 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 Our Social Media Excelencia is active on the following social media platforms: LinkedIn: Linkedin.com/company/excelencia-in-education Facebook: Facebook.com/EdExcelencia Instagram: @excelencia_in_education Medium: ExcelenciainEducation.medium.com YouTube: ExcelenciaEducation X: @EdExcelencia Hashtags to follow: #LatinoStudentSuccess #StudentSuccess #ExcelenciaInAction #ExcelenciaInEducation #Excelencia #ExcelenciaSeal #GrowingExamples #HigherEd

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