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Celebrate Hispanic/Latinx Heritage

Impact & Student Success

Commemorating 20 years of impact and growth at the Latino Research Center

Making change through amplifying research, supporting student achievement and strengthening advocacy and outreach

A group of five staff members from the Latino Research Center pose in front of the Center's banner, holding up the Wolf Pack hand sign while wearing the same Wolf Pack long sleeved shirts.
2/25/2025
Impact & Student Success

Grads of the Pack: Francisco Lopez Cabrera

‘I’m committed to helping students grow and to creating school communities where they can thrive’

Samuel Rosales Rivas (center) shaking hands with Francisco Lopez Cabrera (left) and Marbel Alberto (right).
5/8/2025
Education & Public Service

Creating a space for dialogue, thought and community belonging regarding Latino-focused topics

Have you listened to the Latino Research Center’s podcast, Latino Insights?

Michael Aguirre headshot outdoors.
11/22/2024
Impact & Student Success

Faces of the Pack: Lyzandro Villa-Espino

Villa-Espino shares his drive to serve Latinx students and how he’s succeeding with the help of the First-Generation Student Center

Lyzandro Villa-Espino standing next to his poster project for Upward Bound recruitment.
10/11/2024
Arts & Culture

Faces of the Pack: Jahahi Mazariego Contreras

Contreras discusses her passion for helping Latinx students on campus and her own experiences as a child of immigrant parents and a first-generation college student

Jahahi wearing a Nevada polo and smiling.
10/1/2024

View all Hispanic Heritage events
Media & Society

Cordillera International Film Festival screens film by Hitchcock Project for Visualizing Science communication specialist

‘Rising Heat: Latino Labor in Extreme United States’ screens tonight at 7 p.m.

Vanesa holds a camera and smiles.
9/26/2024
Impact & Student Success

Faces of the Pack: Jesus Godinez Garcia

Path to Independence (P2I) student performs at Tu Bienvenida

Jesus Godinez Garcia signing with a Mariachi band.
9/20/2024
Campus Life & Athletics

Celebrating National Hispanic Heritage Month at the University of Nevada, Reno

Events honoring culture, community and tradition scheduled throughout the month on campus

A man and a woman in cultural attire dance Folklorico.
9/18/2024
Health & Medicine

Picture of health: improving Latino representation in health care

From literacy to language barriers, Jose Cucalon Calderon, M.D, aims to bridge gaps in health care access, education and representation for Northern Nevada’s Latino population

A physician using a light scope to look into a young patient's mouth.
9/13/2024
Education & Public Service

Carolyn S. F. Silva selected for American Association of Hispanics in Higher Education Fellowship

National fellowship supports Latina/o/x faculty

Carolyn Silva
9/13/2024
Impact & Student Success

University of Nevada, Reno hosts their second annual Latinx Parent Welcome ‘Mi Casa es su Casa’

The event celebrates the Latinx community and is an opportunity for families to connect with the University

President Sandoval speaks to a large audience of parents.
8/30/2024
Arts & Culture

Vibrant mural to commemorate the Latino Research Center's 20th anniversary

The mural will beautify campus and serve as a tribute to the rich culture, heritage and contributions of the Latino community in Nevada

Three women hold a painting depicting a man's face in front of a sign that says "Latino Research Center."
8/8/2024
Education & Public Service

New Director of Latinx/Hispanic Community Relations Osvaldo Jimenez-Estupinan

How he plans to increase Latinx/Hispanic engagement at the University

Osvaldo Jimenez-Estupinan smiling for his headshot photo.
5/16/2024
Impact & Student Success

Grads of the Pack: Lissette Hernández

A first-gen student working to make her dreams of making an impact in the community a reality. “To love oneself is the beginning of a lifelong romance” – Oscar Wilde

Lissette Hernández headshot.
5/8/2024
Impact & Student Success

Faces of the Pack: Jesus Diaz Sanchez

Diaz Sanchez received an NSF Graduate Research Fellowship, will pursue a Ph.D. at MIT

Jesus Diaz Sanchez smiles in front of the Mackay Mines building.
5/7/2024
Education & Public Service

A brilliant light of leadership shines at the University of Nevada, Reno | Una brillante luz de liderazgo brilla en la Universidad

Karla Hernández, Ph.D., awarded the 2024 Inclusion, Equity, and Diversity Leadership Award

Karla Hernandez stands in front of two PowerPoint screens that display the initial slide of her dissertation research presentation.
4/12/2024
Education & Public Service

Faces of the Pack: Alumna Paola Perez

Accomplished educator and administrator continues to serve the community

Paola Perez
11/16/2023
Impact & Student Success

Faces of the Pack: Angelica Perez

Breaking barriers

Six people, five of them men, stand in front of the Mackay statue. All are wearing blue Mackay polos.
11/13/2023
Arts & Culture

Coordinator for Latinx Student Services at The Multicultural Center, Maggie Otero, talks events, community and student success

Maggie Otero, originally from Mexico City, uses her experiences from transitioning to the U.S. and learning to take up space in predominantly white areas to connect with students and create a safe space for them at The Multicultural Center

Maggie Otero smiling at the camera in a white shirt
10/11/2023
Impact & Student Success

Alum brings vision of inclusiveness as new Biotechnology Program director

Karla Hernández brings her previous experience at the University of Nevada, Reno to her new roles

Karla Hernandez conducts research in a lab.
10/11/2023

Hispanic/Latinx Heritage Month

This is a time for us to learn more about what makes the contributions, achievements and cultures of the Hispanic/Latinx community such an integral part of the fabric of our nation’s history.

Morrill Hall sits on the south end of the University of Nevada, Reno quad, a large lawn area surrounded by trees and a walking path.
9/18/2023
Campus Life & Athletics

The Multicultural Center to host Hispanic/Latinx Heritage Month events for students

A number of Latinx/Hispanic Heritage Month student-centered events will take place on campus from Sept. 13 to Oct. 11

A group of students getting food from a buffet at an event.
9/12/2023
Arts & Culture

Celebrate Hispanic/Latinx Heritage Month with the University of Nevada, Reno

Events are planned throughout the observance month, Sept. 15 to Oct. 15, including the annual Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) celebration

A group of performers on stage as the Dia de los Muertos event in 2022. They wear traditional outfits and dance on stage in front of an altar.
9/7/2023
Arts & Culture

Latin Alternative Powerhouse, LADAMA, kicks off the 2023-24 Performing Arts Series season

The University of Nevada, Reno’s Performing Arts Series celebrates 63 years with a culturally diverse lineup of performances and free open-to-the-public events

LADAMA, the Latin Alternative musicians, standing together.
8/22/2023
Business & Entrepreneurship

College of Business undergraduate attends United States Hispanic Leadership Institute

Andre Haro Perez shares his experience as a leader within his community

Seven students pose in front of a banner that reads "Welcome to the USHLI Conference"
6/7/2023
Impact & Student Success

University confers 3,130 degrees and certificates during spring 2023 commencement ceremonies

To date, the University has conferred over 125,000 degrees since opening in 1874

A bedazzled, sparkling graduation cap as viewed from behind with the Nevada Sport Wolf and the Nevada Blue colors with "Nevada" written in Silver gems and a little pretend diploma at the bottom.
5/24/2023
Impact & Student Success

Faces of the Pack: Dennis Garcia

NevadaTeach student turns obstacles into opportunities

Dennis Garcia
5/10/2023
Impact & Student Success

The Multicultural Center set to host Affinity Graduate Celebrations

Spring 2023 graduates from several affinity groups will be honored during various ceremonies next month

A student is pictured wearing a mortar board cap that reads "Gracias mami y papi" on the top of the cap and "Nutrition B.S." on the bottom of the cap with a pineapple illustration beneath it
4/27/2023
Education & Public Service

Karla Hernández: New director of Hispanic/Latinx community relations

Hernández shares her background at the University and what her new position entails

Woman smiles in a navy blue collared 'Nevada' shirt in front of a grey gradient background.
2/13/2023
Impact & Student Success

University of Nevada, Reno students to attend United States Hispanic Leadership Institute

National conference allows students to interact with most influential Hispanic leaders in the country

Students and faculty pose in a the hall of a conference center.
2/9/2023

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