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As part of our mission to elevate Latino voices at GW and beyond, the Cisneros Hispanic Leadership Institute invites scholars, fellows, and faculty to contribute to opinion pieces, blogs and articles about contemporary issues affecting Latinos.
Cisneros Institute Celebrates the Class of 2024
April 26, 2024
The Cisneros Hispanic Leadership Institute is proud to celebrate its fifth graduating cohort of students.
Cisneros Institute Welcomes Dr. Ana Villareal
April 3, 2024
Written by: Sophia Benavente-Sayani, Cisneros Scholar ‘27
From Organizing Farmworkers to Getting out the Vote
April 1, 2024
Julie Chávez Rodríguez, the grandchild of César Chávez and adviser to two U.S. presidents, discussed the importance of Latinos in U.S. politics with CBS News’ Ed O’Keefe.
Celebrating Afro-Latines: Nicaragua’s Palo de Mayo
February 21, 2024
Written by Delilah Cruz, Cisneros Scholar '25
Cisneros Hispanic Leadership Institute Hosts Discussion with Mexico's National Electoral Institute Councilor
February 15, 2024
Written by Marko Sanchez, Cisneros Scholar '27
Cisneros Hispanic Leadership Institute Welcomes New Affiliate Faculty, Tahina L. Montoya
January 23, 2024
Montoya joins the Cisneros Institute as Affiliate Faculty, bringing over 15 years of diverse international experience to advancing peace and security.
Embracing New Beginnings
January 18, 2024
Written by Christopher Flores-Moreno, Cisneros Scholar '25
Cisneros Hispanic Leadership Institute Launches Summer 2024 Applications for Caminos al Futuro
December 15, 2023
Cisneros Hispanic Leadership Institute is thrilled to announce that the 2024 Camino al Futuro Pre-College Summer Program application is now open.
The Impact of Immigration Status on Wellbeing
December 13, 2023
CCAS Dean Paul Wahlbeck and Cisneros Executive Director Elizabeth Vaquera discuss the impact of immigration status on an individual’s well-being.