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Number of Hispanics with College Degrees Soars 80 pct
February 25, 2012 | by HS News Staff | Latino Daily News
The number of U.S. Hispanics with a bachelor's degree or higher increased by 80 percent between 2001 and 2011, from 2.1 million to 3.8 million, the Census continue reading »
New California Senate Committee to Review English Learner Programs
February 23, 2012 | by HS News Staff | Latino Daily News
A new California Senate committee will focus its efforts on how to improve the academic success of California’s 1.5 million English Learner students. continue reading »
Chicago Latino Youth Leadership Congress Convening in Chicago
February 22, 2012 | by HS News Staff | Education
Alivio Medical Center and NCLR (National Council of La Raza) will bring together more than 100 local youth on Saturday, February 25, for the convening of the “2012 Alivio Medical Center’s Leadership Youth Conference.” continue reading »
Check out HACEMOS National High Technology Day
February 21, 2012 | by HS News Staff | Latino Daily News
AT&T's Hispanic/Latino Association – announced today the return of its annual HACEMOS National High Technology Day on February 23, 2012. continue reading »
National Hispanic University Celebrates 30th Anniversary by Honoring Mayor Villaraigosa
February 17, 2012 | by HS News Staff | Education
The National Hispanic University (NHU) will honor Los Angeles Mayor Antonio R. Villaraigosa during its 30th anniversary celebration event on Friday, Feb. 24. continue reading »
Hispanic Leadership Institute Launches 2012 Student Leadership Series
February 16, 2012 | by HS News Staff | Education
The United States Hispanic Leadership Institute (USHLI) today announced the launch of its 2012 Student Leadership Series, the boldest initiative in the Latino community that will challenge over 40,000 students in 40 cities continue reading »
U.S.-Spain Council Now Taking Applications for Young Leaders Program
February 14, 2012 | by HS News Staff | Education
The U.S.-Spain Council is now accepting applications for the Young Leaders Program. You can download and complete the Application and Program Information Document by clicking here. The application deadline has been extended to February 20, 2012 continue reading »
Smithsonian Latino Center Announces Young Ambassadors Program
February 13, 2012 | by HS News Staff | Education
The Smithsonian Latino Center is accepting applications for the 2012 Young Ambassadors Program being held June 24 – August 3. The deadline for all applications is Monday, April 9 continue reading »
American Immigration Council Seeks Entries for National Multimedia Contest
February 9, 2012 | by HS News Staff | Education
The American Immigration Council is calling all young filmmakers and photographers to submit to the 2012 “Change in Motion” Multimedia Contest. continue reading »
Student Loans in Six Latin American Countries Set to Increase
February 7, 2012 | by HS News Staff | Latino Daily News
The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) will help expand the access to higher education in Latin America and the Caribbean by providing a $10 million loan to the Higher Education Finance Fund, L.P. (HEFF), a regional debt fund that seeks to offer student loans through local microfinance organizations. continue reading »
Hispanic Standout: Young Inventor Javier Fernández-Han Makes Forbes’ List While Changing the World
January 24, 2012 | by HS News Staff | Latino Daily News
At just 17 years old, Javier Fernandez-Han has made a
NLU Awarded Education-to-Employment Initiative Grant Benefitting Latinos
January 23, 2012 | by HS News Staff | Education
National Louis University announced today the Education to Employment (E2) Initiative, funded through assistance from the Robert R. McCormick Foundation. continue reading »
Tucson School Board Suspends Mexican American Studies Classes
January 11, 2012 | by HS News Staff | Latino Daily News
Effective immediately, the Tucson Unified School District’s (TUSD) ethnic studies program has been suspended after a long and controversial public hearing. An Arizona judge had previously ruled that the continue reading »
NALEO Education Fund Congratulates Cecilia Munoz on Top Domestic Policy Position Appointment
January 10, 2012 | by HS News Staff | Education
The National Association of Latino Elected and Appointed Officials (NALEO) Educational Fund issued the following statement regarding the appointment of Cecilia Muñoz to Director continue reading »
NALEO Educational Fund Applauds Immigration Services Aim to Unite Families
January 6, 2012 | by HS News Staff | Education
The National Association of Latino Elected and Appointed Officials (NALEO) Educational Fund issued the following statement regarding a proposed rule change by the United States immigration officials continue reading »
Looking for International Latino Book Award Entries
January 3, 2012 | by HS News Staff | Latino Daily News
The Latino Literacy Now project is getting ready for the 14th Annual International Latino Book Awards and therefore is seeking entries. continue reading »
Are Latino Students Better Off, 44 Years After California School Walkouts?
January 3, 2012 | by New America Media | Latino Daily News
The first time I got to listen to Sal Castro speak was four years ago at UC Santa Barbara during my freshman year of college. Last month, I had the opportunity to hear him lecture again continue reading »
Dr. Juan Andrade Scholarship for Young Hispanic Leaders Deadline is December 31st
December 29, 2011 | by HS News Staff | Education
Each year, the United States Hispanic Leadership Institute awards the Dr. Juan Andrade Scholarship for Young Hispanic Leaders to outstanding high school seniors or college students who are committed to make a change for their community. continue reading »
New Univ. of Arizona Ph.D. Program Offered in Mexican American Studies, Third of Its Kind in Nation
December 28, 2011 | by HS News Staff | Education
The University of Arizona has received approval to implement a doctoral program in Mexican American studies – the third program of its kind in the country. continue reading »
Dr. Juan Andrade Scholarship for Young Hispanic Leaders
December 14, 2011 | by HS News Staff | Education
Each year, the United States Hispanic Leadership Institute awards the Dr. Juan Andrade Scholarship for Young Hispanic Leaders to outstanding high school seniors or college students who are committed to make a change for their community. continue reading »
