Hispanic-Serving Institution Content

What It Means to Be a Hispanic Serving Institution

Abigail Julianna Loomis — March 22, 2023 - 2:32pm

Being a Hispanic/Latinx-identifying student at one of the largest UCs has opened my eyes to the limitations we as a community face. �ٺ��Ƶ being on the map as a federally recognized Hispanic Serving Institution means more diversity on our campus and support for students where their concerns are heard. �ٺ��Ƶ becoming an HSI would help create a bridge to close the gap between low-income people of color and higher education.

Being a Hispanic First-Generation College Student | �ٺ��Ƶ

Abigail Julianna Loomis — March 22, 2023 - 2:22pm

As a first-gen student of color, finding my sense of belonging has been my biggest struggle. Up until college, I had yearned for this feeling of acceptance my whole life. Growing up in a highly critical community for so long, I never expressed my true self due to the fear of being ridiculed by others. I spent a majority of my life trying to prove my worth. In doing so, I pursued higher education as a way to escape the pressures and expectations of growing up in a low-income community.

�ٺ��Ƶ Achieves HSI Eligibility, Serving More Than 8,000 Latinx Students

Julia Ann Easley — October 28, 2024 - 9:54pm

Editor's note: A spokesperson is available for Zoom or phone interviews in English or Spanish on Monday, Oct. 28, or Tuesday, Oct. 29.

The University of California, Davis, is now eligible to be one of the nation’s few research-intensive universities designated as a Hispanic-Serving Institution, or HSI, after fall enrollment numbers crossed the threshold for HSI status for the first time.

Association Offers Ladders of Opportunity to Hispanic Students

Julia Ann Easley — March 05, 2024 - 1:00pm

A series of five deaths in her extended family had devastated Jasmine Diaz, and the neurobiology, physiology and behavior major was on academic probation through 2022. She had given up her dream to become a doctor or even to continue in science.

Today, the fifth-year student is thrilled to be working in the cancer lab of Professor Luis Carvajal-Carmona, is recommitted to a career in science, and has a passion to help underrepresented and first-generation students.

�ٺ��Ƶ Named Among Top 100 Universities for Hispanic and Latino Students

Julia Ann Easley — October 17, 2023 - 2:40pm

�ٺ��Ƶ has been recognized as a top 100 university for Hispanic and Latino students by Hispanic Outlook on Education.

Social Justice Awards Presented

Dave Jones — June 27, 2023 - 12:37pm

�ٺ��Ƶ’ Hispanic-Serving Institution Community Council, an undergraduate student and a Ph.D. candidate are among the recipients of Social Justice Awards from the university’s 12th annual Equity Summit, held May 30.

The Equity Summit is organized by the �ٺ��Ƶ-sponsored Sacramento Area Youth Speaks, or SAYS, and sponsored by Undergraduate Admissions; the Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion; and the School of Education.

‘Face to Face’ With HSI Director Lina Mendez

Dave Jones — June 26, 2023 - 2:33pm

Lina Mendez’s career has always been one of intention (“I want to work with Chicano/Latino students. ... I want to make a difference in the lives of young people”), a trait that serves her well as she leads �ٺ��Ƶ’ efforts to become a federally designated Hispanic-Serving Institution, or HSI.

Because, as she explained on the latest edition of Face to Face With Chancellor May, while other institutions have waited until receiving their first grants before appointing HSI directors, �ٺ��Ƶ did it the other way around.

�ٺ��Ƶ ‘Keeps Moving’ to Serve Hispanic Students

Cody Kitaura — November 15, 2022 - 2:00pm

Hispanic Outlook Magazine last month named �ٺ��Ƶ as one of the “Top 100 Colleges and Universities for Hispanics,” and the people leading �ٺ��Ƶ’ effort to become a Hispanic-Serving Institution, or HSI, say that’s just a peek at things to come.

Lina Mendez Appointed to Lead Hispanic Serving Institution Initiatives

Cody Kitaura — September 28, 2021 - 9:59am

�ٺ��Ƶ has a new leader in the university’s continuing effort to close the equity gap for Chicanx and Latinx scholars in higher education: Lina Mendez, recently appointed as the inaugural director of Hispanic Serving Institution Initiatives.

Chancellor May Promotes ‘Excelencia’

Dave Jones — July 13, 2021 - 8:57am

Chancellor Gary S.