Jessica Ortiz wearing a cap and gown, while holding a Mexican flag across her back as she walks away from the camera.

As a Hispanic-Serving Institution and founding member of the Alliance of Hispanic Serving Research Universities, UCI is committed to building a Latino-thriving environment on campus that is woven into our mission of teaching, research and public service. 

From student voices and alumni reflections to research, curated books and playlist, the scope of this commitment spreads campuswide. Here, we present a wealth of stories and news demonstrating how UCI is celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month.

Honoring Hispanic voices
Four UCI Humanities students and graduates share their Hispanic/Latinx stories

School of Education – National Hispanic Heritage Month

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UCI launches innovative initiative to address diabetes in the Latinx community
Collaboration will focus on prevention, research and treatment of the deadly disease

UCI School of Medicine Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month

Camryn Santos
“This scholarship has given me the support I need to feel as if my career dreams are achievable,” says Camryn Santos, recipient of an UCI-OC Alliance’s scholarship. Photo courtesy of Camryn Santos

Putting dreams within reach
UCI-OC Alliance scholarship makes college possible for high-achieving Latinos

Courageous Corazones
Corazones Unidos Por Una Vida pilot program is helping Latinx families care for their children with cancer

School of Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences
Hispanic Heritage Month with Laura Estefania Hernandez Cervantes
Hispanic Heritage Month with Cristina Graciela Márquez

UCI-OC Alliance founding member Fernando Niebla meets with UCI student Christian Rabadan during an “Elevate Your Pitch” workshop.
UCI-OC Alliance founding member Fernando Niebla meets with UCI student Christian Rabadan during an “Elevate Your Pitch” workshop. Christina Kawile

Partnering to advance Latino students
The UCI-OC Alliance serves to connect local leaders and businesses with campus programs

In Their Own Words: Mario Anaya
The senior men’s soccer midfielder reflects on his family’s Mexican heritage

Inspiring Diversity in STEM
Graduate student Stephanie Saldana is a role model for underrepresented minorities in STEM