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Written By Naida Simon & Daisy Cordero March of 2021 marked the one-year anniversary of the closure of most colleges and universities in Michigan due to COVID-19.[1] Many of the … Continue reading Financial Aid is not enough for Latinx students during the Corona VIRUS PANDEMIC: WHAT CAN WE DO ABOUT IT?
Alsame is hosting an open conversation from panelists across the state about the challenges the Latinx community is experiencing during the COVID-19 pandemic. The virtual event is scheduled on February … Continue reading Alsame Community Check-In
The best time to apply to scholarships is in the months of November, December and January and we want to help families and students become informed about financial assistance available … Continue reading Alsame to Host Virtual Scholarship Session
Alsame is excited to announce the 2020 scholarship recipients who are from various regions in the state of Michigan. This year’s recipients are from Cesar Chavez Academy High School in … Continue reading 2020 Scholarship Recipients
The Alsame Executive Board has two positions open and we encourage Alsame members to apply. Please click on the links below to learn more about each position and spread the … Continue reading Two Alsame Board Seats Open
Alsame Members and Partners, 2020 has been a challenging year for many reasons and the ways that we’ve had to adjust personally and professionally have been unprecedented and sometimes daunting … Continue reading
Alsame or Advocates for Latino Student Advancement in Michigan Education stands in solidarity with the fight against systemic racism, white supremacy, and the historic oppression of the Black community. Black … Continue reading Alsame Statement on George Floyd’s Killing and Aftermath
Greeting from the Alsame Team, We understand that these are challenging times for us all but given our missions, we are especially concerned with the needs that Latinx students in … Continue reading Alsame to Host Virtual Event for Latinx Students
Governor Whitmer recently issued an executive order that more than 1.5 million Michigan students will not return to K-12 school buildings the rest of the academic year due to the … Continue reading Alsame Scholarship Deadline Updated to June 1st Due to Covid-19
March 17, 2020 Alsame Members and Partners, Â Â After careful consideration, the Alsame leadership team has decided to cancel the 2020 Alsame Latino Youth Conference scheduled for May 5th to … Continue reading ALSAME CONFERENCE COVID-19 UPDATE:
The Alsame Executive Board is excited to announce that Grand Valley State University (GVSU) will host the 2020 Alsame Latino Youth Conference in Allendale, Michigan on May 5, 2020. This … Continue reading GVSU to Host Alsame’s 2020 Latino Youth Conference
Alsame members held the annual Alsame summer retreat at the University of Detroit Mercy on June 14th. During the meeting, members nominated and voted-in the new and returning board members … Continue reading Alsame Leadership Team Ready to Take on New Challenges