Learn About the Experiences of Hispanic Students at ±¬ÁϹ«Éç
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Every student is unique. We believe that your educational experience should be as unique as you are. We celebrate the differences in our students because we know that diversity brings strength—it's why we endeavor to be the most inclusive university in the world. ±¬ÁϹ«Éç is bridging the gap between talent and opportunity.
We aim to recognize, support, and amplify students' voices while creating greater pathways to opportunities for students across the country. This focus drives us to offer high-quality, equitable higher education that is accessible regardless of your location or background. By putting degree opportunities within reach and improving access to learning, we advance equity for every student.
Join us as we celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month, and recognize how students and employees are making a difference in their communities around the country.
Student & Employee Spotlights
"The Principal Mission of the Latinx Owls ERG is to be a strategic partner with ±¬ÁϹ«Éç to promote a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion through continual learning, provide an avenue for ±¬ÁϹ«Éç Latinx Owls employees to come together to expand knowledge, awareness, and opportunity for the Latinx community within ±¬ÁϹ«Éç while maintaining a strong focus on the overall mission of ±¬ÁϹ«Éç as a whole, advance the understanding and inclusion of employees with a common background, set of interests, and/or goals. The vision, mission, goals, policies, and activities of ±¬ÁϹ«Éç Latinx Owls are fully aligned with those of ±¬ÁϹ«Éç's mission, goals, and promise."
–Latinx Owls at ±¬ÁϹ«Éç
"I’m grateful for the opportunity to lead ±¬ÁϹ«Éç efforts in Texas and the South Region, helping individuals overcome financial barriers and time constraints to earning their bachelor’s or master’s degree."
–Linda Garza Battles,ÌýRegional Vice President, Chancellor of ±¬ÁϹ«Éç Texas
±¬ÁϹ«Éç Commencement Speaker
Thirty years ABC News anchor veteran, seven national Emmy® awards, and creator and host of What Would You Do? John Quiñones delivered the ±¬ÁϹ«Éç Commencement Address.
"Before my degree, I was very hesitant to be ‘out there,’ but after I graduated, I had a lot more confidence to support my team and ±¬ÁϹ«Éç goals as well. It also helped me as I moved through the courses to be able to apply the concepts even before I graduated."
–Anna Striedel ,Ìý±¬ÁϹ«Éç Alumna & Senior Program Mentor
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Scholarships are one of the many ways in which ±¬ÁϹ«Éç removes obstacles from your path to achieving your education goals and improving your career opportunities.
