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Hispanic-Serving Institution HSI
Hispanic-serving initiatives empower us to live into our HSI identity and develop the programs and practices that are fundamental to global leadership.
Our Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) designation demonstrates the University's commitment to living out its mission within the changing context of student demographics. It is also a transformation that focuses on student success for all historically marginalized students*, including Latinx and/or low income students.
*Latinx, Black/African American, Pacific Islander, American Indian, Alaska Native
HSI Student Spotlight Nomination Form
HSI Initiatives
La Comida nos Une
This project will strengthen ongoing campus efforts to engage Latinx students with local community partners to address pressing local rural food system issues. This will deepen connections between faculty, students and place, while greatly enhancing Humboldt’s ability to foster successful careers in food, agriculture and the critique of today’s complex food systems.
Creando Raíces Learning Community
Creando Raíces gives first-year (freshmen) students the opportunity to explore the field of Ethnic Studies (Native American Studies, African American Studies, Chican@/Latinx Studies) and issues of social justice all the while connecting back to the multiplicity of our identities. Creando Raíces is a program that stresses connection to our communities and the social movements within them. Apply now!
¡Échale Ganas!
USDA grant funded program to address inequitable representation of Latinx students in Fisheries.
HSI STEM
Grant program to increase the number of Hispanic and low-income undergraduate students in science, technology, engineering, or mathematics (STEM) majors.
CAMBIO Grant
Scholarship available for graduate studies in Forestry, Watershed, and Wildland Resources
El Centro
The mission of El Centro Académico Cultural de Humboldt, (aka El Centro) works primarily with students of Latin American decent in navigating pathways to success that honors and respects their cultural and historical trajectory.
HSI Timeline
Milestones along the way to becoming a Hispanic Serving Institution
- November, 2019 Place-Based Learning Community Created Math & Computer Science-based theme (name TBD)
- September, 2019 Place-Based Learning Community Created Among Giants
- May, 2019 Dr. Gina Garcia Keynote
- January, 2019 HSU Awarded $2.7M to Support Hispanic Students Pursuing Teaching Careers
- November, 2018 Diverse Male Scholars Initiative
- October, 2018 HSI Advisory Committee
- October, 2018 Diversity, Equity, Inclusion Council is formed HSU as an HSI Subcommittee created
- September, 2018 HSI STEM Steering Committee
- September, 2018 Place-Based Learning Community Created Rising Tides
- January, 2018 Climate change Adaptation and Management for Biodiversity to promote Inclusion and Opportunities for Hispanic students (CAMBIO) Scholarships available
- August, 2017 Place-Based Learning Community Created Stars to Rocks
- April, 2017 FREE (Finding Resources and Empowerment through Education) becomes Scholars Without Borders [SWB]
- October, 2016 HSI STEM Grants awarded to HSU
- July, 2016 Establishmentof Latinx Center for Academic Excellence (LCAE)
- December, 2015 HSI Grants available to HSU departments/programs
- October, 2015 Place-Based Learning Community Created Klamath Connection
- September, 2015 WHAT DOES IT MEAN FOR HSU TO BE AN HSI? Sessions with Dr. Beatriz Gonzalez
- October, 2014 Humboldt State's Forestry and Wildland Resources Department has received a four-year, $1 million grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)
- October, 2013 HSU is designated HSI