Intersectionality and Higher Education

Diversity and inclusion are topics of conversation at most American colleges and universities. So are reports of frustrations of many students, faculty members and others who feel colleges are still designed for people of privilege -- generally…

Latinxs in Higher Education: Compilation of Fast Facts

EdExcelencia released a compilation that includes fact sheets covering Excelencia's four policy priorities: affordability, institutional capacity, retention and transfer, and workforce preparation. In addition, the compilation covers the…

Queens College President Félix Matos Rodríguez appointed CUNY Chancellor

The president of Queens College, Félix V. Matos Rodríguez, will become the eighth chancellor of the City University of New York, the 275,000-student system announced Wednesday.

MSU Denver earns HSI status

In 10 years, the population of Latino students at MSU Denver nearly doubled, with 5,439 Latino students enrolled in fall 2018. Photo by Mark Woolcott.

The number of HSIs is now over 500

New HSI data released by Excelencia in Education and HACU

Hudson County CC Joins Achieve the Dream Network

New Jersey HSI CC student success strategy through partnerships

USDA will support HSIs

WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced fellowship applications to connect USDA resources with faculty and staff at Hispanic Serving Institutions (HSI). The 2019 Class of the E. Kika De La Garza Fellows…

Latest Issue of Hispanic Outlook is out Now!

The latest issue of The Hispanic Outlook on Education magazine is now available. Click here for more information from HO including higher education job posting, institutional profiles and more!

5 Year Stem Education Research Plan announced by White House

Today, the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) released the new Federal 5-Year STEM Education Strategic Plan. This Plan is mandated by the America COMPETES Act of 2010 and is to be revised every five years. During the…

Seal of Excelencia

On October 11, 2018, in Washington, DC, Excelencia in Education announced a new national effort to serve Latino students and accelerate Latino student success with a framework endorsed by more than 60 colleges, universities, and partners. The…