Editor’s note (9-27-19): Since this article was published, the University of Nevada, Reno has provided new language about the Latinx dorm wing. According to UNR: “This living learning community is open to all qualified students with an interest in Latinx culture and history and/or identify as Latinx.” KUNR’s bilingual student reporter Andrew Mendez has been looking into… [Read More]
Examining Latinx Student Retainment In Higher Ed.
Nearly one in five students at the University of Nevada, Reno identifies as Latinx. Latinx is a gender-neutral term for Latino. Often, these students are first generation or “first gen” college students and face a unique set of challenges when it comes to retainment and support. KUNR’s Andrew Mendez explores. Chistopher Monzon is in… [Read More]
UNR Officials Address Recent Expressions Of Hate
Update: Wednesday, Sep. 18 11:28 a.m. Since this story first aired, Marc Johnson, president of the University of Nevada, Reno sent an email to the campus community Tuesday addressing concerns related to white supremacist activity on campus. “Faculty, staff and students must stand guard against the hateful rhetoric and propaganda that would lead us… [Read More]
UNR Adds Latinx, LGBTQ+ Dorm Wings
Editor’s note (9-27-19): Since this article was published, the University of Nevada, Reno has provided new language abour the Latinx dorm wing. According to UNR: “This living learning community is open to all qualified students with an interest in Latinx culture and history and/or identify as Latinx.” As an effort to increase and sustain diversity, the… [Read More]