Latino students
Coverage of Latino students in the Nexus archive.
- Cal State program to go beyond the basic, providing holistic support for students
The California State University system's Basic Needs Initiative, launched a decade ago to address food and housing insecurity, has expanded to serve over 77,000 students annually. The program now aims to shift from reactive support to proactive holistic measures, addressing barriers like childcare and transportation to reduce student attrition, particularly among Latino students.
- Just 1 Black student gets into Staten Island Tech as racial gaps at specialized high schools persist
Just one Black student received an offer to Staten Island Technical High School out of nearly 300, while Stuyvesant and the High School for Mathematics, Science and Engineering also saw historically low numbers for Black students. Mayor Zohran Mamdani plans to review the admissions process, which relies on the SHSAT test, as racial disparities persist despite slight increases in Black and Latino student offers compared to previous years.
- Opinion: Medical schools diversified. So where are all the diverse doctors?
Medical schools have increased enrollment of Black and Latino students through pipeline programs, scholarships, and recruitment strategies over the past decade. However, the physician workforce remains disproportionately underrepresented by these groups despite these efforts.