Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities Tag

Marymount professor strives to empower Hispanic students following HACU national conference

Posted on November 22, 2024 (November 25, 2024) by nmunson

Dr. Linda McKenna Gulyn, Professor of Psychology at Marymount University, attended the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU) 38th annual conference earlier this month in Aurora, Colo., representing Virginia’s first and only Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI). The event gathered leaders from over 600 HSIs across the U.S. and Puerto Rico, along with advocates, policymakers and […]

Marymount duo become Leaders-in-Residence to support Hispanic students

Posted on October 26, 2021 (November 1, 2021) by

Marymount University Leaders-in-Residence Jessica Benitez and Ashly Trejo Mejia

When the opportunity arose to become a resource and advocate for fellow Hispanic students at Marymount University, sophomore Jessica Benitez and junior Ashly Trejo Mejia were eager to fill the role. “I think I have the ability to grow as a leader and share opportunities available to people of color,” Benitez said. Both students […]