Education

The Latino Information Network at Rutgers ([email protected]) University launched a first-of-its-kind Latino-focused research center and digital think-tank. [email protected] will provide original research, analysis and commentary on cultural, social, educational, political and economic aspects affecting the Latino community.

Kmart has announced the launch of the inaugural Latina Smart internship program. Five retail-minded Latina Smart interns will be selected to participate in a 10-week paid summer internship at Sears Holdings corporate headquarters in Hoffman Estates, Ill.

Univision Communications Inc. and Fundación Televisa announced the launch of ¿Y Tú…A Quién Becarías? – a new program where the community will select 17 college students across the country to pay for their fourth year of studies.

As part of Univision Communications’ multi-year initiative to promote educational attainment in Hispanic America, ¡Edúcate, Es El Momento!

In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month (September 15-October 15), Big Brothers Big Sisters of America is launching LatinoBigs.org, the nation's first bilingual website focused on one-to-one long-term youth mentoring services.  The website will feature and engage Big Brothers Big Sisters mentors and

For the first time, the number of 18- to 24-year-old Hispanics enrolled in college exceeded 2 million and reached a record 16.5% share of all college enrollments. Hispanics are the largest minority group on the nation’s college campuses, a milestone first achieved last year (Fry, 2011).

The PepsiCo Foundation, the philanthropic arm of PepsiCo, has committed $50,000 to the National Association of Hispanic Journalists (NAHJ) for scholarships and internships to deserving students interested in pursuing careers in journalism and social media.