Temple University is lagging behind in the recruitment of Latino students, with only 6.9% of its total student population, while the Community College of Philadelphia is stuck at 14.8%. Philadelphia’s Latino population is fast approaching 20%.
La Universidad de Temple se está quedando atrás en el reclutamiento de estudiantes latinos, con solo el 6.9% de su población estudiantil, mientras que el Colegio Comunitario de Filadelfia está atascado en el 14.8%. La población latina de Filadelfia se acerca rápidamente al 20%.
Temple University is lagging behind in the recruitment of Latino students, with only 6.9% of its total student population, while the Community College of Philadelphia is stuck at 14.8%. Philadelphia’s Latino population is fast approaching 20%.
These are the most frequent obstacles faced by undocumented immigrants when it comes to accessing higher education in the United States.
El secretario del Departamento de Educación de Pensilvania, Pedro Rivera, hizo énfasis en la necesidad de que más residentes del estado tengan acceso a la educación superior.
Pennsylvania Department of Education Secretary Pedro Rivera made the case for ensuring that more Pennsylvanians have access to higher education throughout the state.
Samantha Retamar, coordinadora de comunicaciones en Philabundance, reflexiona sobre su lucha con la inseguridad alimentaria cuando era una estudiante universitaria.
Samantha Retamar, communications coordinator at Philabundance, reflects on her struggle with food insecurity as a college student.
El tesorero Joe Torsella, guardián electo de las reservas de Pensilvania, se ha embarcado en una misión: promover la educación superior por todo el estado.
In addition to educational initiatives such as the PA 529 Program, AL DÍA News caught up with Treasurer Torsella on his concerns about the state of retirement savings in Pennsylvania, as well as his office’s role in supporting Pennsylvanians with disabilities and reuniting unclaimed property with owners.
An undocumented student at La Salle shares her fight to achieve a higher education degree.
Una estudiante indocumentada de La Salle nos cuenta sus problemas para poder finalizar un grado de educación superior.
Dr. Ignacio Sánchez is in Philadelphia to receive an honorary degree from Drexel College of Medicine at the school's commencement on Friday.
En ocasión del Día de las Inscripciones a la Universidad, celebrado en Filadelfia el pasado 2 de mayo, Michelle Obama y un elenco artistas aplaudieron a los estudiantes de la región que se han comprometido a cursar estudios superiores cuando se gradúen de la escuela secundaria.
At the largest ever College Signing Day celebration, Michelle Obama and a star-studded cast cheered on Philadelphia students who are committed to attending degree programs following their high school graduation — and talked about how to navigate college once there.
The HSI Pathways to the Professoriate program is supporting Latino students from across the country in pursuing doctoral degrees and entering the professoriate.
A panel at the Community College of Philadelphia and one Cabrini University class’s trip to D.C. are a few examples of the role of local higher education and college students in DACA advocacy.
Local community organizers and university officials outline some of the steps colleges and universities can take to support undocumented students and DACA recipients from enrollment to graduation.
Teachers, schools need to discuss Trump's racist language, educators say.
Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities, other organizations urge congressional action on DACA, call out language used against immigrants in discussions
The Radnor, PA university aims to increase international student enrollment and support in their 2020 strategic plan.
A new partnership between La Salle University and the School District of Philadelphia opens up college course enrollment to city high school students.
Roughly half of Latinos in higher education graduate. Researchers and universities are asking why, and what can be done to better support Latino students.
Interview with Colombian President Juan Manuel Santos days before the visit of Vicepresident Mike Pence to the country
When people my age look back on their college days, they often recall being “starving” students. But, back in a time when it was possible to complete a university education with some scholarships, a modest student loan and a part-time job, few of my peers were ever truly hungry.
María Sotomayor, is the deputy director of the Pennsylvania Immigration and Citizenship Coalition. She came to the US in 2002, when she was 10. In 2012 became recipient of DACA. Just a few weeks ago, María got her 'green card". These are her views on the DACA issue in times of Trump.
