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Hispanics in Higher Ed Inspired by the Words & Story of Rachel Moran, Dean of UCLA Law School

September 25, 2011 | by HS News Staff | Latino Daily News

When Rachel F. Moran was in elementary school she overheard a teacher say, “Such a bright girl. Too bad there’s no future for her.” Even then she realized that her educational prognosis was wrapped up in perceptions of her Mexican ancestry. Moran, now Dean of the UCLA School of Law, has overcome many obstacles on her road to success. She details these, and the importance of connecting with mentors, in the just published 2011 Tomás Rivera Lecture. continue reading »