ÃÍÄÐÇ鱨¾Ö Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month: Danna Flores-Guillen

ÃÍÄÐÇ鱨¾Ö Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month poster art: Dana Flores-Guillen

ÃÍÄÐÇ鱨¾Ö is proudly celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month from September 15 to October 15, highlighting its dedication to the Hispanic community and the significant contributions of its Hispanic, Latino/a, and Latinx students, faculty, and staff.

As the largest private federally designated Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) in New York, ÃÍÄÐÇ鱨¾Ö Hispanic students are woven into the fabric of the University’s culture. In the Fall of 2023, approximately 48% of ÃÍÄÐÇ鱨¾Ö’s incoming class identified as Hispanic or Latino and 52.6% of undergraduate students identified as Hispanic. ÃÍÄÐÇ鱨¾Ö takes seriously the responsibility of supporting Hispanic, Latino/a and Latinx students, and is proud to ensure opportunities and resources for all students to fulfill their dreams of a college education.

Click to watch a video spotlighting Danna Flores-Guillen, a freshman and first-generation Honduran-American student. In her video, Flores-Guillen shares her personal story, reflecting on her heritage and the significance of her educational journey at ÃÍÄÐÇ鱨¾Ö. 

To watch more videos and learn more about how ÃÍÄÐÇ鱨¾Ö is celebrating the Hispanic and Latino community, visit /hhm