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Gilbert Cisneros, B.A. ’94, spoke with students from Caminos al Futuro on the terrace of the City View Room overlooking the Washington Monument. (Photos: Marcelo Gonzales)

Latino Students Shine in College Prep Program

August 4, 2023

Caminos al Futuro welcomed high-achieving high school students to campus this summer for a unique educational experience.

Top, left: students playing tennis; bottom, left: students at the library; right: student playing the drums

El Fin

July 18, 2023

Written by: Paulo Rivera, Caminos al Futuro 2023

Top, left: students cooking; bottom, left: students walking; right: selfie of students walking

Soup and Schoolyards

July 17, 2023

Written by: Carmen Colón, Caminos al Futuro 2023

Top, left: group of students taking selfie; bottom, left: Congresswoman Linda Sanchez speaking with students; right: students in front of the Supreme Court

Stepping into History

July 14, 2023

Written by: Gregory Cisneros, Caminos al Futuro 2023

People walking with one person holding sign that reads, "Rise Up Against Addiction"

Amplifying Voices and Promoting Addiction Recovery Through My Internship at Shatterproof

July 14, 2023

Written by: Andres Perez, Cisneros Scholar '24

Top, left: Sign that reads "This moment used to be the future"; bottom, left: dates on the ground; right: students in from the White House

Unexpected Discoveries

July 13, 2023

Written by: Valery Montenegro-Hernandez, Caminos al Futuro 2023

Top, left: students seating in a circle; top, right: student pointing to poster; bottom: three students walking and laughing

Bacon, CAP, and Feelings

July 12, 2023

Written by: Brandon Santiago-Ramos, Caminos al Futuro 2023

Top, left: group of students; bottom, left: man giving high five to student; right: mural of a woman

My Own Backyard

July 12, 2023

Written by: Karina Sanchez, Caminos al Futuro 2023

Top: three students writing notes; left, bottom: front of store entrance; right, bottom: 2020 Census question on Latinos/Hispanics

United in Purpose

July 11, 2023

Written by: Ethan Arreguin, Caminos al Futuro 2023

Top, left: students sitting down on a conference table; bottom, left: student standing next to eagle with USA sign; right: student behind a podium

Unforeseen Adventures

July 11, 2023

Written by: Maliarys Pérez Navarro, Caminos al Futuro 2023

Left, upper: students in class; left, down: person reading to students; right: selfie of students giving thumbs up

Building Unbreakable Bonds

July 10, 2023

Written by: Jessica Aldana, Caminos al Futuro 2023

Left, upper: man on a bike; left, down: building; right: student in front of White House

Capturing Meaningful Moments

July 7, 2023

Written by: Cristopher Melendez, Caminos al Futuro 2023