New Jersey university supports Latino student community through dedicated Hispanic Center

On this edition of Tiempo, we discuss how one local higher education institution is supporting the diverse needs of its Latino student community. Fairleigh Dickinson University in New Jersey has a dedicated center to help Latino and first-generation students. In fact, the Hispanic Center has been around for two decades. The center helps students take advantage of educational opportunities, with programs tailored to meet the diverse needs of Latino students. More than 20% of the student population is Latino at the school's Teaneck campus. Joining us to discuss is Irene Ojo, Luz Elena Flores and Arianne Alvarez from the Hispanic Center at Fairleigh Dickinson University. Also on our program, celebrating Puerto Rican pride. November is Puerto Rican Heritage Month, which honors the many contributions that Boricuas have made in the United States. To kick off the festivities, the Puerto Rican Institute for the Development of the Arts (PRIDA) has scheduled several special events. One of the events is the Puerto Rican Artisans and Authors Fair that celebrates 20 years. We speak with members of PRIDA about the organization and the special programming in honor of Puerto Rican Heritage Month. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices