What does it mean for a university to serve Latino students well? The University of Oregon put that question at the center of its October 22–23 symposium program, Building a Latinx-Thriving University.

The university’s announcement describes a gathering focused on academic success, community, research and the support students need to reach graduation. It notes that 3,902 students identified as Hispanic in 2024–25, approximately 16 percent of total enrollment.

The program included a keynote by UC Davis scholar Marcela Cuellar and discussions designed to connect enrollment goals with students’ everyday experiences. A second-day workshop was planned to identify priorities and possible next steps.

The announcement offers a useful education story beyond admissions numbers: access matters, and so do advising, belonging, mentorship and the resources that help students finish their degrees. This account describes the published program, not independently verified symposium outcomes.

Source: University of Oregon Center for Latino/a and Latin American Studies — Symposium program for October 22–23, 2026. Original reporting / announcement by University of Oregon / CLLAS (institutional announcement).