I am excited to announce that I have been awarded the AERA Division J Dissertation of the Year Award. education.wisc.edu/news/uw-madiso… via UW–Madison School of Education

Register for the Project MALES Spring 2025 Webinar with Dr. Guillermo Ortega! Don’t miss this critical convo on Latina/o/e/x student-athletes & the NCAA. 📍: bit.ly/PMSP25WEB 📅: Tuesday, March 25, 2025 💰: Free For more information click here: bit.ly/4klDsqM

I decided to step into a slam competition again, and I ended up making finals. So excited to arrive and return to this home. Cheers to this new journey back into my artistry.

Big GRACIAS to Dr. Moya for coming in to talk with our students. We are thankful for the insights on Con Mi Madre’s history, the impact of support, and the experiences in this work, which were powerful.

Join us at AAHHE this week! Register for our pre-conference event, the Community College Institute, to learn from these incredible speakers. For information and registration, visit here: bit.ly/CCIPreCon

Save the date for the Texas Student Leadership Summit on August 7-8, 2025, at The University of Texas at Austin. This year’s theme: Dreaming Higher: New Conversations, Connections, and Communities. For up-to-date information, click here: bit.ly/TXSummit25 #TXEdConsortium

⏰Reminder⏰ Join our Spring 2025 Webinar with Dr. Guillermo Ortega discussing Latina/o/e/x student-athletes and the NCAA. RSVP Now! 📍: bit.ly/PMSP25WEB 📅: Tues., March 25, 2025 💰: Free Click for more information here: bit.ly/4klDsqM

There's still time to RSVP for the research webinar - "Beyond the Game: Latinx College Athlete Experiences in Higher Ed" with Dr. Guillermo Ortega. 📍: bit.ly/PMSP25WEB 📅: Tues., March 25, 2025 💰: Free Click for more information here: bit.ly/4klDsqM

Project MALES will host its third plática of the Spring 2025 semester with Jorge Antonio Renaud. 📆: Thursday, March 27th @ 5:00 pm-6:30pm CDT 📍: Room SZB 2.814 of the George I. Sánchez Building (SZB) Read more here: bit.ly/41Vlbs5

Thank you, Dr. Guillermo Ortega, for your insightful webinar on Latina/o/e/x college athlete experiences. We value your research and lived experiences, which enhance our understanding of equity and access in collegiate athletics.

Our GSFP fellows enjoyed presenting, learning, and building community at the 2025 AAHHE Conference in Denver. Thanks to everyone who made this conference possible, from service workers to the planning committee. See y'all next year in San Diego.

Gracias, Jorge, for sharing your insights and fostering community in our plática series. Your insights prompted us to reflect, learn, and grow in our practice. We appreciate your time and look forward to what lies ahead for you.

I am recruiting participants for my dissertation. If you or someone you know is interested, I’d greatly appreciate your participation or help in spreading the word. Thank you in advance!! **No, you do not need to identify as a feminist to participate***

Next up on our board highlights is Armando, Co-Communications Chair. His research centers on the experiences of formerly incarcerated women accessing financial aid to pursue postsecondary education while incarcerated. More highlights coming soon. See you in Denver!

Hey Longhorns! Here's some resources from Parking and Transportation Services to make campus life easier and safer. Pay Off Citations with Donations Ride to the Grocery Store with Shop Shuttle Sure Walk–Your Safe Walk Home Find all these services below parking.utexas.edu

Registration is now open for the 2025 Texas Student Leadership Summit! Join us to connect, grow, and spark meaningful conversations with students and professionals from across the state at this energizing summit. For more information and to RSVP, visit: bit.ly/3EsUD9Y

Join the Project MALES Research Team for our session at the AERA conference in Denver, Colorado, on Wednesday, April 23rd. We eagerly anticipate sharing our work with you and look forward to seeing you there.

Continuing our board highlights with Dr. Guillermo Ortega, whose research employs mixed methods to investigate how colleges, universities, and the NCAA perpetuate systemic inequalities that influence outcomes for Latina/o/e/x college students.

TICAS’s Angélica Janet Gutiérrez will join a panel hosted by UnidosUS: “College Affordability Uncertainty: Latino Students and the Changing Financial Aid Landscape.” Tune in on May 16 at 1pm ET to hear how financial aid challenges impact Latino students. buff.ly/znvuIOK

NEW | Over the past few months, we brought together 10 fellows advocating for college affordability & student success. Our blog shares reflections on the power of #HigherEd advocacy & why investing in community-based leaders matters. buff.ly/NqABwee