Sing, dance, and reflect at Latinx Connect 2021
Latinx Connect (October 14-16) is a 3-day virtual conference, free and open to all, intended to bring together students, educators, community … Read More
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Call for Proposals Announced: 2021 Latinx Connect Conference
As part of the Latinx Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration at University of Pittsburgh, the Center for Latin American Studies will … Read More
CDC study finds racial, regional disparities as schools in Pa., elsewhere, reopened for in-person learning
Disparities may be driven by a number of factors, such as urban districts with more students of color that may have been less likely to open due to higher COVID-19 community infection rates.
Donate to the LCC’s Back-To-School Bash to Help Latino Students Start Off the School Year Right
The LCC is asking all who are able to purchase items from their Amazon list. The list consists of art supplies, hygiene necessities, electronics, and other essential materials for students of all ages.
Latin American Studies Association Maintains its Home in Pittsburgh
After considering locations across the nation, the Latin American Studies Association will open its new headquarters in Oakland.
Bridging the Gap Between Latinx Youth and Higher Education
Pittsburgh’s Latino Community Center receives the UnidosUS Avanzado Through College grant, paving the way for Latino youth to achieve their goals.
Student Denied Diploma for Wearing Mexican Flag to his Graduation Ceremony
A North Carolina High School failed to present Ever Lopez with his diploma after he draped a Mexican flag over … Read More
Latinx44 Scholarship Program Now Taking Applications for 2021 Cycle of Internship Funds
The Latinx44 Scholarship Program was created by former Obama White House staffers Antoinette Rangel and Alexa Kissinger and is funded … Read More
Most Pittsburgh Public students will stay online until 2021. Here are main takeaways from the Oct. school board meetings.
After two amendments and two days of public testimonies, the PPS board voted Wednesday in favor of extending exclusive online learning for most students through Jan. 2021.
Mexican American biophysics student at Washington & Jefferson College wins prestigious NIH award
Alondra Martinez Osorno believes in seizing opportunities. That’s what the Washington & Jefferson College senior has done with each internship … Read More
Latino Community Center Hosting Back-to-school Bash Celebration
Each year, the Latino Community Center hosts an annual Back-to-School Bash for Latino children in Pittsburgh. In past years this … Read More
L’Oreal Chemist Dr. Rosario-Meléndez Featured in Science Center’s Women in STEM Series
What is the science behind makeup? Carnegie Science Center is hosting a conversation with L’Oreal Associate Principal Chemist and Project … Read More