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Toyota announces renewed partnership with Hispanic Scholarship Fund

POSTED ON Dec 22, 2020

The Hispanic Scholarship Fund (HSF) has over 60,000 alumni nationwide. Toyota Motor Manufacturing, Texas (TMMTX) engineer Nazul Rivera recently spoke about the confidence gained because of the scholarship. “The HSF scholarship gave me a newfound sense of responsi

CUNY’s only majority-Hispanic senior college receives $30M donation from MacKenzie Scott

POSTED ON Dec 21, 2020

The City University of New York (CUNY) says it has capped an extraordinary year in philanthropy after author and philanthropist MacKenzie Scott announced two CUNY colleges were among recipients of gifts to organizations and institutions supporting those that have b

High-Tech Sunday Season 1 Episode 19 feat. Aerospace Engineer and Entrepreneur Aisha Bowe

POSTED ON Dec 18, 2020

The next episode of High-Tech Sunday will feature Aisha Bowe, a former National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) engineer turned entrepreneur. Aisha is focused on closing the opportunity gap for people underrepresented in science, technology, engineering

Bank of America partners with FIU, MDC, and UPR to help students complete certificates and degrees

POSTED ON Dec 18, 2020

Bank of America's $25 million program continues to support re-skilling and upskilling for students of color. The national initiative includes partnerships with community colleges that serve Black and Hispanic students, public historically Black colleges and univers

Hispanics in Philanthropy president and CEO sees major donation as a ‘vote of confidence’

POSTED ON Dec 17, 2020

Hispanics in Philanthropy (HIP) was one of 384 organizations that got a major boost in the latest round of donations made by philanthropist and author Mackenzie Scott. HIP says the multi-million dollar gift will allow the four-decade-old nonprofit to remain respons

UCF-based nonprofit focuses on ‘the humanity behind the prosthetic’

POSTED ON Dec 15, 2020

A  startup that began on the campus of the University of Central Florida (UCF) is using not only bionic arms for children and their families but creative storytelling to build awareness about people who differently-abled. According to a recent announcement, Limbit

Theater Department at NM offers a little comic relief during stressful times

POSTED ON Dec 14, 2020

New Mexico Tech was recently ranked as one of the Best Hispanic-Serving Institutions, but the top science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) school isn't about all work and no play. Recently, the communication, liberal arts, and social sciences (CLASS) depar

High-Tech Sunday Season 1 Episode 18 feat. Wealth Advisor Davyd Jones

POSTED ON Dec 11, 2020

The next episode of High-Tech Sunday features Davyd Jones. As a wealth advisor with Edward Jones Investments, Davyd serves the current and future financial needs of the long-term investor with a specific focus on efficient income planning strategies. Join us on Sun

Horatio Alger Association provides nearly $4.4 million in Specialized Scholarships to promising students through the generosity of its Members

POSTED ON Dec 11, 2020

The Horatio Alger Association of Distinguished Americans, Inc. has announced that over 200 students will receive specialized scholarships funded through the generosity of Horatio Alger members.  According to the educational organization,  2020 Horatio Alger Schol

Registration is Now Open for Robotics After-School Club

POSTED ON Dec 10, 2020

The Latino Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) Alliance has announced a new online after-school program. According to the nonprofit based in Massachusetts, the distance learning club will serve students in grades 5 through 12. The course is slated to

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