Cisneros Scholars

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Forging a Path Forward Through My Internship at the GW Law Immigration Clinic

Written by Cristiana Barno, Cisneros Scholar '25

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Finding your comunidad as a Latino student in DC

Written by: Javier Orellana, Cisneros Scholar '25

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The Impact of Collaboration

Reflection by Cisneros Scholar and Affiliate Faculty on working together.

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Intern Spotlight: Jackie Dioses

This summer, our amazing and hardworking scholars completed internships.

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Scholars Abroad: Dayani in Ireland

Find out how Dayani celebrated her culture despite being thousands of miles away from home!

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Scholars Abroad: Gabriela in Spain

How does Cisneros Scholar Gabriela Perez describe her study abroad experience in five words? "Best experience of my life."

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Scholars Abroad: Ian in Chile

From the bustling streets of Santiago to the tranquil landscape of the Atacama Desert, Ian shares his fondest memories of Chile.

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ALIANZA: Celebrating and Promoting the Wellbeing of GW's Afro-Latina Community

From the more than 450 student organizations at GW, ALIANZA is the first Afro-Latina organization that advocates for the recognition of Afro-Latina culture.

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Visible Voices

From artistic to athletic platforms, six Afro-Latinx celebrities who advocated for their communities are featured.

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De Caras Lindas

During Black History Month, the Mayor’s Office on Latino Affairs (MOLA) in collaboration with the DC Afro Latino Caucus launched a social media campaign series to highlight the diversity of stories,...