Higher Education + Youth Hispanic y Latino News & Info (Noticias)

November 24, 2009

About 350 Latino underclassmen from 11 northwest suburban high schools explored the campus of Harper College, getting a sample of what their lives could be like if they pursue higher education. 8th annual Latino Summit

November 16, 2009

Oregon universities try to recruit more Latino students – In 2007, Latinos made up nearly 12% of the 12th-grade class and less than 6% of freshmen in the university system. About 20% of first-graders that year were Latino.

Officials at U.T. Permian Basin are hoping to making this weekend’s Hispanic Youth Summit a regular event. – More than 200 high school students from around the Basin and Big Bend have been in Odessa for the Summit.

November 10, 2009

Undocumented students mobilize to win legal status

November 5, 2009

A top Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) official confirmed that officers were conducting a training exercise at CSUN that involved members of Movimiento Estudiantil Chicano de Aztlan (MEChA) earlier this semester. – Members said they were targeted and profiled by LAPD officers during their first meeting on Sept. 2. & that they were followed, harassed and intimidated by “undercover police officers” during a ceremony to welcome first-time freshmen to their organization.

October 29, 2009

UCLA Students Lobby for DREAM Act

October 14, 2009

The seventh annual Latino Youth Summit is set for Friday in the Hal and Inge Marcus Pavilion at Saint Martin’s University – Olympia, WA

October 7, 2009

Young Latino adults in the United States are more likely to be in school or the work force now than their counterparts were in previous generations. In 1970, 77% of Hispanics ages 16 to 25 were either working, going to school or serving in the military; by 2007, 86% of Latinos in this coming-of-age group were taking part in these skill-building endeavors

89% Latino young adults ages 16 to 25 say that a college education is important for success in life, yet only about half that number-48%-say that they themselves plan to get a college degree

September 21, 2009

Thousands of Young People from California to New York Stage Events to Raise Awareness of DREAM Act

The Hispanic Student Association hosted The Great Sex Debate Friday night in celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, encouraging students to partake in an open-forum discussion about romance, relationships and intimacy.- University of Florida

June 25, 2009

Nine 2009 Latino high school graduates were honored by State Farm Insurance along with the Latin-Anglo Alliance Foundation at State Farm’s annual banquet Wednesday night. – Grand Junction, Colorado

June 23, 2009

Maryland Hispanic Youth Symposium – Towson University | June 23-June 26, 2009

June 19, 2009

Professor Charles Calleros recently led several students and staff from the College of Law in providing information, inspiration, and skill-building for about 50 high school students participating in the ASU Cesar Chavez Leadership Institute.

December 22, 2008

A generous donor has offered to match every donation made to the Hispanic College Fund before the end of the year $3-to-$1.

December 10, 2008

California’s Latinos and blacks still lag in university eligibility – New report finds that the groups are doing better on meeting application requirements for UC and CSU but still trail whites and Asians.

October 7, 2008

Key staff and faculty from the University of Colorado at Boulder partnered with colleagues from the University of Colorado Denver to administer a youth leadership initiative as part of the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities’ 22nd annual national meeting to be held in Denver Oct. 11-13.

September 17, 2008

MEChA has changed over past 40 years – Latino student group chapter working from inside – Oxnard College

September 11, 2008

Hispanic students increased by 13.8% – Fall 2008 University of Indiana

September 10, 2008

Queens Resident Bryant Panora Receives Hispanic Scholarship Award From Briarcliffe College

August 11, 2008

Students protest ‘violent speech’ at Michigan State University – Latino group wants ban on certain speakers

August 1, 2008

Members of the Latino Student Union at the University of Maryland are developing plans to mobilize voters this fall, and their demographic – young Hispanics – could be crucial in electing the next president, one recent poll shows.

July 24, 2008

A review of congressional nominations to the military academies shows that black and Hispanic lawmakers often recommend fewer students

July 21, 2008

Michigan State attracts Immokalee students to migrant program – Michigan State University College Assistance Migrant Program (CAMP)

July 17, 2008

The first Richmond Hispanic Youth Symposium is taking place from July 16-19, at the University of Richmond. – Virginia

June 26, 2008

New Mexico Hispanic Youth Symposium Set for July

LATINO HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS TO LEGISLATE ACTION AT COLORADO STATE UNIVERSITY

High school latino leaders descend on Washington State University

June 23, 2008

Young Latinos learn leadership – At weeklong academy, 40 boys are given a taste of college life – San Marcos, California

June 18, 2008

Most Hispanic students say college too costly – Indiana

June 11, 2008

Children in non-English-speaking households experience multiple health disparities, researcher concludes – Dr. Glenn Flores

Hispanic Youth Leadership Camp offered at Grayson County College – Texas

May 22, 2008

University of Arizona Researcher’s Study of Hispanic Youth Becomes New Book – A UA associate professor spent years observing and interviewing Hispanic youth to understand the role education, culture, work and family affect future opportunities. – Sueños Americanos, Barrio Youth Negotiating Social and Cultural Identities by Julio Cammarota

May 19, 2008

Inland Chapter of the CCNMA: Latino Journalists of California awards scholarships, honors service

May 6, 2008

700-plus expected at University of Toledo’s Latino Youth Summit – Ohio

May 5, 2008

UW-Milwaukee Students Participate in Immigrant Rights March – (30,000 strong in Milwaukee)

McHenry County College swears in 1st all-Hispanic student executive board – Illinois

April 30, 2008

Group Offers Latino Students Scholarships – Harrisonburg, Virginia

April 25, 2008

Hispanic Students Vie for Scholarships – Boise, Idaho

April 15, 2008

University of Missouri’s HALO hosts Midwest conference

Did You Know? The University of California system admitted 12,432 students of Hispanic descent – that’s 1,717 or 16% more than last year

April 8, 2008

National Hispanic University debate team notches another big prize

April 7, 2008

Hispanic Student Association hosts Janitor Appreciation Day – University of Florida

April 1, 2008

Ferritor Lecturer to Focus on Immigrant Children in Arkansas – University of Arkansas

March 26, 2008

Students stomach fasts to help families affected by ICE raids during Cesar Chavez celebrations – University of Northern Colorado

March 24, 2008

‘You can do it’: Latino students urged to set a goal, achieve it – Hispanic Education Conference at Modesto Junior College

March 22, 2008

Venezuela Students Seeking to Create a New Society – Cato Institute hears three perspectives of the student movement

March 6, 2008

New University of Arkansas Latino Fraternity Sends Delegation to Lobby in D.C.

March 5, 2008

New Latino-based frat makes quick mark on community – Colorado

University of Rochester becomes co-sponsor of rally for Hispanic girls | democratandchronicle.com | Democrat and Chronicle

February 27, 2008

San Jose State University students, legal and illegal, plan grass-roots voter registration campaign

February 19, 2008

Latino fraternity reestablished at NYU

February 13, 2008

Inside the Game with Ricky Alcala – UC Davis wrestler

February 5, 2008

Hispanic youth get challenged to ‘educate others’ at the fourth annual Latino Youth Leadership Conference at Oklahoma City University

January 30, 2008

IU students co-sponsor the 2008 Indiana Latino Leadership Conference with Purdue

Boston University’s Hispanic groups merge to form Alianza

January 29, 2008

The Lagrant Foundation Will Award a Quarter of a Million Dollars ($250,000) to Minority Students Studying Advertising, Marketing or Public Relations

January 17, 2008

Officials deport president of Palomar College MEChA club – Paola Oropeza

January 14, 2008

Workshop Helps Latino Students Prepare for College – Kennewick, Oregon

January 9, 2008

UVSC Student Veronica Lopez Starts Spanish Language Broadcast – Utah

January 8, 2008

Over 200 Arizona State University students couldn’t prove legal status – charged out-of-state tuition

University of North Carolina responds to growing hispanic population – (now 4% of undergrads)

December 12, 2007

CHLI Seeking Hispanic Undergraduates Applicants for the 2008 Ford Motor Company CHLI Leadership Program

December 9, 2007

Zumba Seizes Favor at West Virginia University

Hispanic Students Pursue Higher Education – Pasco, Washington

November 26, 2007

University of Arizona Hispanic journalism students picked for NY Times workshop

November 19, 2007

Hispanic engineering students revive club – University of Utah

November 14, 2007

Latinos Pack Washington Hall for Summit – Event Draws Almost 500 Students to Centralia College – Washington State

November 12, 2007

Sorority titles Mr. and Miss Latin UGA – University of Georgia

October 28, 2007

Kids of illegal immigrants live in fear but pursue American dream

October 15, 2007

Puerto Rican Society awards scholarships – Waukegan, Illinois

October 10, 2007

LMC Spanish students produce cooking show – Los Medanos College

October 9, 2007

New Report: College Readiness of Latino Students Improving (except in reading)

October 8, 2007

Baylor student group joining national effort to register Hispanics to vote – Texas

October 4, 2007

Chicano club brings issue to light – Arizona State University

September 26, 2007

Fernandez helps West Side students reach new VISTAs by degrees – (a San Antonio pre-admissions program called “VISTA” which helps under-privileged Hispanic students apply and receive acceptance to college)

September 18, 2007

Arcadio Torres leading Student Senate at Crafton Hills College – California

September 9, 2007

Learning experience; Viva Quad Cities scholarship winners have high hopes for future – Illinois/Iowa

August 29, 2007

Workshops prepare Latino teens for college, life – Arizona

August 28, 2007

Nonprofit teaches Hispanic students, parents about the road to college – Maryland

August 27, 2007

Latino celebration ‘Sabado Gigante’ greets freshmen – University of Texas

August 23, 2007

Latino youth living dream

August 20, 2007

Latino students discover science – Cal State Los Angeles

August 10, 2007

Latino team from Colorado State University takes second at accounting competition in Florida

July 26, 2007

Leaders tell Hispanic youth to make plans for the future – Valparaiso University – Indiana

July 23, 2007

Immigration law hits students – Colorado

Nissan North America Announces $35,000 NCLR Sponsorship

July 19, 2007

5,000 Scholarships Available for Low-Income Children; Latino Families Encouraged to Apply

DePauw Hosts National Hispanic Institute ‘Young Leaders Conference’

July 9, 2007

The University of New Mexico and the League of United Latin American Citizens plan program for young Latino leaders

ASU Professor Charles Calleros to teach at law camp for Hispanic teenagers

Hispanic teens explore engineering at University of Arizona camp

June 24, 2007

Kansas University Helps Host Annual Kansas Latino Youth Leadership Institute

June 13, 2007

LATINO HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS TO LEGISLATE ACTION AT COLORADO STATE UNIVERSITY

May 30, 2007

Fresno State to host Hispanic Youth Symposium

May 9, 2007

MEChA senior finds her identity – Double major still can’t decide what to do after graduating in May – San Diego State

May 1, 2007

KU School Of Medicine Student Elected To Lead National Network of Latin American Medical Students

April 29, 2007

Southwest Airlines and the Hispanic Association of Colleges And Universities Offer College Students Free Travel

April 13, 2007

Mi Gente selects new exec board – Duke University

April 2, 2007

Napa Valley College conference shows Latino youth the benefits of college – California

College Essay: Tips for Hispanic Students

March 28, 2007

MEChA fights to honor Cesar Chavez

March 22, 2007

Astrid Rivera interns for WNJU-Telemundo – (from Campbell University in North Carolina)

March 20, 2007

GOP group angers Latinos with food stamp drawing – Idaho

March 19, 2007

Gov. selects next regent from University of Arizona – David Martinez III

March 12, 2007

Latinas see potential of college – at Purdue

January 28, 2007

Hispanic High School Seniors Can Win Thousands In Educational Grants, More – Deadline February 2nd

January 20, 2007

Student Erica Sanchez wins homecoming poster contest – University of Texas at San Antonio

January 18, 2007

The Comcast Foundation Supports the National Puerto Rican Coalition’s College to Career C2C Program

January 17, 2007

La Voz Latina sings new song – Latino group changes its name to fight falling membership – University of Michigan

January 14, 2007

Hispanic students get look at college campus – Fresno State, California

January 8, 2007

I have met this enemy and they really are us

January 3, 2007

Arizona’s colleges struggling to enforce new tuition statute

January 2, 2007

Woodland Community College MEChA presses college to hire more Latinos – California

December 20, 2006

Bridging the Gap: Recruiters help explain U.S. college life to Hispanic students

November 30, 2006

College Web site use by Hispanics charted