In the News and Media
The Hispanic Center and Center for Student Success has been featured in various media outlets to showcase the importance and prestige of FDU’s programming. Check them out below.
Cover and feature story in the Winter/Spring 2023 edition of FDU Magazine!
- FDU Magazine: FDU’s Programs are Excelente
- Examples of Excelencia: Latino Promise and HACER Programs Selected as 2022 Example of Excelencia
- NBC News: Four higher education programs are recognized for boosting Latino college completion
A 22-minute video interview from Tiempo (WABC-TV) highlights how Fairleigh Dickinson University supports its Latino and first-generation student communities through the Hispanic Center. FDU representatives Irene Ojo, Luz Elena Flores, and Arianne Alvarez discuss the center’s two decades of service, its student-focused programs, and its role in helping Latino students access educational opportunities and resources. The segment also notes the significant presence of Latino students at FDU’s Teaneck campus, where they represent more than 20% of the student population.
The video also features a celebration of Puerto Rican Heritage Month, with a discussion about the Puerto Rican Institute for the Development of the Arts (PRIDA), its mission, and its cultural programming. PRIDA representatives highlight the organization’s efforts to celebrate Puerto Rican heritage, including the 20th annual Puerto Rican Artisans and Authors Fair.
Irene Oujo, excutive director of the Hispanic Center, was featured on the Ino Contigo Podcast on June 20, 2023. Tune in below!
