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  • The 2023 Alsame Latino Youth Conference Is In the Books!

    The 2023 Alsame Latino Youth Conference Is In the Books!

    The 2023 Alsame Latino Youth Conference brought more than 500 high school students to Ferris State University on May 12, 2023. Highlights include a keynote address from Daniel Rivera and a College & Career Fair that brought 26 colleges, universities, and community partners together to promote post-secondary education for Latino Youth. The conference included interactive…

    iamsallopez

    May 15, 2023
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  • 2023 Alsame Latino Youth Conference Keynote Speaker: Daniel Rivera

    2023 Alsame Latino Youth Conference Keynote Speaker: Daniel Rivera

    The 2023 Alsame Latino Youth Conference keynote spotlight is set and Ferris State University is welcoming back one of their very own: Daniel Rivera! Daniel graduated summa cum laude from Ferris State University in 2019 and is a first-generation American who launched his professional career around issues that most provoked his curiosity: social change. As…

    carrilja

    April 20, 2023
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  • Ferris State University to Host 2023 Latino Youth Conference

    Ferris State University to Host 2023 Latino Youth Conference

    We are excited to officially announce that Ferris State University (FSU) will host the 2023 Alsame Latino Youth Conference! The conference will take place on Friday, May 12th, in Big Rapids, Michigan, and more details will be shared in the coming weeks. Please save the date and visit our Conference page to learn of ways…

    iamsallopez

    January 25, 2023
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  • Alsame Success Series

    Alsame Success Series

    Interview by Javier Carrillo In our second “Alsame Success Series,” we introduce Salvador Lopez. Lopez holds one of the co-chair positions within Alsame and has been a huge advocate in growing Alsame into what it is today and what it will continue to be. Read the interview below and get to know a little bit…

    carrilja

    January 12, 2023
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  • Alsame Success Series

    Alsame Success Series

    The Alsame Executive Board recently started a series of interviews where we highlight an Alsame member that is making a positive impact in their community. For our inaugural interview, we are excited to introduce Patricia Young. Patricia was recently promoted to Director of Undergraduate Recruitment/Admissions at Central Michigan University. She also serves as Secretary for…

    iamsallopez

    October 6, 2022
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  • Open-Access Report Published by Alsame Co-Chair Promotes Advocacy for Latino Students

    Open-Access Report Published by Alsame Co-Chair Promotes Advocacy for Latino Students

    In June of 2022, Alsame Vice Chair Michael Guerra, published an open-access report titled, How to Advocate for Michigan Latino Student Advancement by Better Promoting 4-Year Universities. According to Guerra’s report, in the state of Michigan, taking into consideration the last five years, an average of 44.36% of Latino students matriculate to a 4-year institution…

    iamsallopez

    July 24, 2022
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  • Apply to host the 2023 Alsame Latinx Youth Conference now!

    Apply to host the 2023 Alsame Latinx Youth Conference now!

    The Alsame Executive Board is excited to announce that the online questionnaire form is now open for Alsame institutional members that wish to submit a request to host the 2023 Alsame Latino Youth Conference. Many colleges and universities have hosted the conference over the years, including Central Michigan University, Ferris State University, Michigan State University,…

    iamsallopez

    June 2, 2022
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  • 2022 Latino Youth Conference is in the books!

    2022 Latino Youth Conference is in the books!

    The 2022 Alsame Latino Youth Conference hosted by Grand Valley State University was a big success, and we are excited to share a summary of this year’s event. Over 800 guests attended the conference, including students, high school counselors, volunteers, workshop speakers, and college and career representatives. We are incredibly grateful to all of the…

    iamsallopez

    June 1, 2022
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  • Over 23 Michigan high schools are expected to be represented at the 2022 Youth Conference

    Over 23 Michigan high schools are expected to be represented at the 2022 Youth Conference

    The 2022 Alsame Conference Committee is happy to share that as of May 2nd, the high schools listed below will be represented at this year’s conference! A big thank you goes out to the high school counselors and chaperones that will be accompanying students from all across Michigan. The annual Alsame Latino Youth Conference would…

    iamsallopez

    May 3, 2022
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  • The Benefits of Early College for First-generation and Low-income Families

    The Benefits of Early College for First-generation and Low-income Families

    By Naida Simon, Ph.D. and Daisy Cordero, M.A. Wayne State University Early College has been around for a very long time and the benefits of high school students attending Early College are many.  However, the benefits of Early College for students of color and low-income students are proven by the rate of high school graduation…

    ornelasalsame

    April 20, 2022
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