Published By Inside UNC Charlotte Published On April 19, 2022 UNC Charlotte Chancellor Sharon L. Gaber is now among a select group of higher education leaders to join Excelencia in Education’s Presidents for Latino Student Success based upon the University’s history of outreach and program support leading to Latinx student success. Charlotte is the only four-year university in North Carolina to be a member. "Charlotte is a top choice for Latinx students, and our enrollment of Latinx students exceeds all four-year colleges and universities in the state," said Gaber. "In fact, UNC Charlotte is the No. 1 institution in North Carolina in awarding bachelor’s degrees to Latinx students. I look forward to working with colleagues in Excelencia in Education’s Presidents for Latino Student Success to continue to advance opportunities for our students to excel." Excelencia in Education, founded in 2004, works to accelerate Latinx student success in higher education to address the nation’s need for a highly educated workforce and promote civic leadership through data-driven analysis of the educational status of Latinx students and promoting educational policies and practices to support their achievement. Presidents for Latino Student Success is a diverse group of college and university leaders committed to ensuring their institutions are thriving learning environments for Latinx students. Publication URL Read More
