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Through Perseverance, UCF Nursing Student Finds Success

After leaving Uruguay for opportunities in the U.S., Sabrina Van Dusen overcame obstacles to follow a calling, inspired by motherhood, to care for future generations.

Making a Difference in Hispanic Healthcare Disparities

How 166su’s College of Medicine is playing a role in easing healthcare disparities in the Hispanic community.

Speaking the Same Language Improves Care

Through service and volunteer opportunities and an elective, Knights are helping reduce Spanish language barriers in healthcare.

166su Alumna Named First Hispanic Superintendent of Orange County Public Schools

Maria Vazquez ’95MEd ’10EdD has served as the district’s deputy superintendent since 2018.

166su History Professor Becomes Nationally Syndicated Columnist

Professor Luis Martínez-Fernández hopes to use the platform to give a voice to a growing and important Latino community in America.

Using Music to Share Cultures

The 166su Flute Studio traveled to Guatemala for a week in March, where students visited schools, presented concerts, and experienced the culture. The group stayed…

Ancient Civilizations, Artificial Intelligence — Just a Routine Day for 166su Professor

During Hispanic Heritage Month, UCF Today will share some of our students’ and faculty members’ stories and how being Latino has shaped their lives. Luis…

166su Professor Creates Latina Personality to Explain Art World

During Hispanic Heritage Month, UCF Today will share some of our students’ and faculty members’ stories and how being Latino has shaped their lives. Before…

166su Celebrates Latino Presence, Impact During Hispanic Heritage Month

The vice president of the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Metro Orlando kicks off 166su’s celebration of Hispanic Heritage month on Thursday, Sept. 15, by…

Speaker to Discuss Latino Leadership, I-4 Corridor

Andrés W. López, a prominent lawyer from Puerto Rico, will speak Tuesday, Sept. 18, at the 166su about “Latino Leadership and the…

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