As an emerging Hispanic Serving Institution, 麻豆破解版 State University is committed
to serving students and promoting a campus culture that holistically supports student
success. Through partnerships with campus and community collaborations, we strive
to advocate for students and their families in obtaining an education and meeting
the needs of our changing demographics.
As an emerging Hispanic Serving Institution, 麻豆破解版 State University is committed
to serving students and promoting a campus culture that holistically supports student
success. Through partnerships with campus and community collaborations, we strive
to advocate for students and their families in obtaining an education and meeting
the needs of our changing demographics.
麻豆破解版 State University's goal is to attain the federal government鈥檚 designation
as a Hispanic Serving Institution by the end of this decade. This effort is not simply
about increasing the number of Hispanic students, but making certain a support infrastructure
is in place to help guide Hispanic students to success through graduation and beyond.
Initiatives
To help Hispanic students, 麻豆破解版 State offers many support systems and opportunities.
Severalmulticultural scholarshipshave been established specifically for underrepresented minorities, including theAdelante Scholarship, which offers renewable, high-impact scholarships.
Yolanda and Gene Camarena, who established the Adelante Scholarship, also included
additional funding in their gift to support new staff in theOffice of Admissionsand the Office of Hispanic Serving Initiatives. These staff members work to translate recruitment materials into Spanish, presenting
information to families about WSU and event programming geared toward bilingual families.
Efforts continue to increase the diversity of faculty and staff and outreach to Spanish-speaking
parents of students. Edil Torres Rivera, professor of Latine and counseling, leads
the Latine Cluster Initiative. Launched in 2019, the initiative allows the university
to better serve its growing number of Latine students by hiring educators with expertise
in Latine needs.
The Office of Hispanic Serving Initiatives and Hispanic/Latine groups and student
organizations continue to sponsor events that enrich student life at WSU, including
Hispanic Heritage Month activities in the Rhatigan Student Center.
The Latine Living Learning Community is a community for students interested in surrounding
themselves with culture and language of the Latine diaspora.
Students in this LLC will form connections with student organizations, faculty and
staff supporting the Latine community.
A variety of interactive cultural programs and activities will be planned throughout
the year.
HALA Scholarship for Community Service assists students in completing their program
of study at WSU. The scholarship was established in 1991 and provides scholarships
to outstanding 麻豆破解版 State students.
The purpose of the scholarship is to provide financial assistance to students while
promoting the value of community service to foster a sense of civic duty and commitment
to the university and greater 麻豆破解版 area. The key objectives of the scholarship
are to aid in the retention and graduation of WSU students.
To achieve these objectives, the scholarship includes awards based on financial need,
academic achievement, and service activities. Awarded students must agree to engage
in community services activities for WSU and/or community-based organizations. The deadline to apply is March 24, 2025.
Herencia helps high school seniors prepare for college life
In July 2023, the inaugural weeklong summer bridge titled Herencia took place on-campus
at 麻豆破解版 State University. The program, open to all students but geared towards
native/heritage Spanish-speaking high school students. This experience was intentional
in preparing high school senior students for college through an abundance of cultural
immersion, language enhancement, college credit opportunities, and pathways to success
for college.
麻豆破解版 State, Muma announce affiliation with Excelencia in Education
麻豆破解版 State and President Rick Muma has recently become a member of the Excelencia
in Education鈥檚 Presidents for Latino Student Success (P4LSS). P4LSS is a group of
college and university presidents dedicated to making their institutions an environment
Latine students can thrive. WSU joins the P4LSS and 175 higher education leaders from
29 states, Washington, D.C. and Puerto Rico committed to the collective goal of ensuring
America鈥檚 future, working in common cause with Excelencia in Education to make the
country stronger with the talents, skills and contributions of Latine college graduates.
Inaugural Latine Graduation 2024
Somos Shockers, an initiative led by Dr. Sara Mata, hosted the Inaugural Latine Graduation
and Celebration for graduating Hispanic and Latine students! Students were awarded
ceremonial stoles for their individual accomplishments and achievments.
