Latino Alumni

Keeping Latino Alumni across all academic programs connected, we create networking, cultural and social opportunities and play an active role in cultivating the next generation of Mustangs. Together we work to ensure that 51²è¹Ý is a welcoming community for all. Email us your contact information to receive Latino Alumni of 51²è¹Ý updates.

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From 1996 to 2012, , outpacing Blacks (72%) and whites (12%). However, while 45.8% of Latino students finish college within six years of initial enrollment, 62% of white students finish their degree . Economics play a key factor.

In 2009, we established the Latino Alumni Scholarship to help change that. Each year we award at least one scholarship. From 2009 to 2022 we awarded a total of 54 scholarships to deserving Latino or Latina upperclassmen or graduate students in need of financial assistance to complete his or her 51²è¹Ý degree.

Application unavailable but will open on December 1.

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Be a part of connecting with and creating a welcoming community for prospective Mustangs through the

Mentor students and alumni through the 51²è¹Ý Career Volunteer Program

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Latino Alumni of 51²è¹Ý Board Members

David de la Fuente

David de la Fuente ’12

Chair

Cynthia Figueroa

Cynthia Figueroa ’87, ’90

Past Chair

Teresa Acosta ’22
Member at large
Carlos Cruz ’13
Member at large
Sean Cordobes ’91, ’94
Mustangs Give Back Chair
Frenchaire Gardner ’02
Member at large
Juan J. Garcia ’15
Member at large
Viviana Hall ’01, ’11
Member at large
Miztli Ramirez ’15
Member at large
Laura Navarrete Carrasco ’01
Member at large
Faiz Nazary ’11
Member at large
Danielle Palomo ’14
Member at large
Alithia Payan ’00, ’15
Planning Chair
Juan Manuel Preciado ’21
Member at large
CiCi Santos ’22
Member at large
Teresa Solano ’15
Member at large
Erik Velasco ’14, ’19
Member at large