Higher Education + Florida Hispanic y Latino News & Info (Noticias)
November 12, 2009
University of Central Florida Professor Luis Martínez-Fernández was recently named to the College Board’s governing body
November 5, 2009
Valencia Community College’s Osceola campus was recognized by the Hispanic Association of Colleges & Universities with its Outstanding HACU-Member Institution Award, in recognition of the college’s efforts in advancing the mission and goals of HACU.
FIU to develop model programs to keep Hispanics in college – Although 57% of non-Hispanic white students nationwide graduate within six years; only 46 % of Hispanics do so.
November 2, 2009
Palm Beach Community College officials want every one of their students with Latino roots to update their academic records and document their ethnicity.
October 12, 2009
Organicarte: Bringing more Hispanic Culture to UM – brings Latin American and Caribbean arts and artists to the University of Miami
September 28, 2009
‘Hispanic Business’ hails FSU programs – FSU College of Law, Medicine ranked top-10 schools for Hispanic students
September 24, 2009
Hodges University is gathering statistics about Hispanic residents of Lee and Collier counties. – The report aggregates data mined from federal census activities. It’s the precursor to the university’s Hispanic Institute “moving toward filling in the gaps, by doing our own research,” said Aysegul Timur, professor in business administration.
September 22, 2009
White House seeks advice on getting Hispanics into college
Juan Sepulveda came to Miami on Monday to ask local educators for guidance in how to get more Hispanic students into college
September 21, 2009
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
August 17, 2009
Online Hispanic Marketing Communication Course Will Be Offered Again in Fall 2009!
June 11, 2009
The University of South Florida College of Medicine was named one of the country’s top 25 medical schools enrolling Hispanic students.
May 28, 2009
State College of Florida hires help to reach out to Hispanic students
March 19, 2009
University of Miami SCHOOL OF Law PARTNERS WITH HISPANIC NATIONAL BAR ASSOCIATION FOR MIDYEAR CONFERENCE AND MOOT COURT – LEGAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS HELP KEEP UM TOP 10 FOR HISPANICS
December 19, 2008
University of Central Florida dean aids effort to establish Hispanic museum – Jose B. Fernandez
October 23, 2008
The University of Central Florida Art Gallery presented an art collection by Hispanic artists for the first time during Hispanic Heritage Month.
October 6, 2008
Nova Southeastern University lecture explores Islamic, Hispanic connection – An event that was part of NSU’s Hispanic festival explored the ways Islamic culture has influenced the Latin world.
September 16, 2008
Spoken–word artist kicks off Hispanic Heritage Month opening ceremony at the University of Florida
September 11, 2008
CNN’s Soledad O’Brien visits University of Florida for Hispanic Heritage Month
Lt. Governor Jeff Kottkamp will be the featured speaker at 2008 Hispanic Achievement Awards, sponsored by the Hispanic Affairs Advisory Board of Lee County. – Florida
September 5, 2008
University of Central Florida’s Latin American Festival Honors Puerto Rico’s Guitar Maker – Don Manuel Velázquez
August 12, 2008
The University of Miami’s Center on Aging is rolling out a two-year project that will evaluate the toll of taking care of a loved one on nearly 200 caregivers of color in South Florida. Nationwide, 9.8 million people provided unpaid care for someone with the disease in 2007, according to the Alzheimer’s Association.
August 7, 2008
La cantante Gloria Estefan y su marido Emilio anunciarán el lunes en Tampa, la realización de un concierto benéfico que recogerá fondos para los colegios públicos de la zona
July 24, 2008
The Southwest Florida Hispanic Chamber of Commerce has awarded $300,000 in scholarships to high school seniors from the Southwest Florida area pursuing a college education.
July 21, 2008
Michigan State attracts Immokalee students to migrant program – Michigan State University College Assistance Migrant Program (CAMP)
July 15, 2008
Florida Atlantic University awards 738 degrees to Hispanics in 2006-’07
July 13, 2008
Cuban scientist attends symposium in Fort Lauderdale
June 10, 2008
Florida schools top the nation in awarding degrees to Hispanics
May 29, 2008
Hispanics sought for scholarships – Florida
April 21, 2008
Faculty diversity lagging at South Florida universities
April 10, 2008
Pazmino Concludes Journey Into Ecuadorian Politics – University of Tampa
April 7, 2008
New media trends turn to Spanish language
December 10, 2007
Hodges University to create Hispanic Institute to meet growing needs of area – Lee and Collier counties in Florida
November 26, 2007
Accent to bring immigration debate to University of Florida
Hispanic Bar, Florida Coastal team to form networking program
October 28, 2007
Professor, minority rights champion to leave UCSC – Paul Ortiz
October 11, 2007
Miami Dade College’s HIALEAH CAMPUS TO RECEIVE NATIONAL GRANT FOR ITS DEDICATION TO HISPANIC STUDENTS
October 2, 2007
Renowned Latino Author Martin Espada to Visit University of Central Florida on Oct. 11, 2007
October 1, 2007
Nova Southeastern University Receives $2.8 Million Title V Grant from U.S. Department of Education
September 12, 2007
UM, Univisión still trying for GOP debate
University of Miami School of Nursing and Health Studies Receives Major Federal Grant to Address Hispanic Health Issues
August 28, 2007
La Casita has interim building, director – University of Florida
August 23, 2007
Latino youth living dream
August 9, 2007
Learn occupational Spanish at University of West Florida
August 1, 2007
Hispanic Marketing Online Course for Professionals from Florida State University
July 15, 2007
Hispanic athletes learn life skills from West Palm professor – Dr. Lynette Nadal
June 17, 2007
The Enlightenment Foundation of Florida and Spanishnet College Granting New Scholarships for All Health Care Providers
June 14, 2007
Spanish-Speaking Parents Find Assurances at University of Central Florida Orientation Session
May 21, 2007
University of Central Florida ranked among top 100 universities for Hispanic students
May 3, 2007
National Society of Hispanic MBAs :: Top Hispanic Leaders Convene at 4th Annual Hispanic Executive Summit
April 19, 2007
A Champion of Latina Tenure Is Denied Tenure
April 2, 2007
University of Miami Launches New Online Paralegal Program in Spanish
March 26, 2007
Did You Know? Between 1988 and 2005, the number of full-time Hispanic faculty increased from 35 to 107 at the University of Florida
March 21, 2007
Two University of Florida professors receive $450,000 grant to study Atlanta immigration
March 15, 2007
Florida State University A National Beacon for Hispanic Students
February 16, 2007
Hispanic students perform better in colleges with larger Hispanic communities, UF study finds
February 13, 2007
Latino poet educates students – Jamie “Shaggy” Flores – Florida State University
University of Miami Names Vice President for Government Affairs – Rudy Fernández
February 12, 2007
University of Florida courts Hispanic applicants
February 8, 2007
Latino Studies a separate discipline – University of Florida
January 28, 2007
University of Central Florida professor named to lead Latin studies – Jose Maunez Cuadra
January 24, 2007
University of Florida – Center for Latin American Studies announces Bacardi lectures
January 10, 2007
Florida Atlantic Joins Latin American Grid Initiative
January 4, 2007
Miami Dade College President Dr. Eduardo J. Padrón honored
January 3, 2007
Florida State University to Offer Online Course in Hispanic Marketing Communication
December 21, 2006
University of Central Florida Latin studies program ponders future course
