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The American Society for Engineering Education, or ASEE, has listed the Michigan State University College of Engineering among the nation’s leaders in inclusive excellence. The designation earns MSU a Bronze Award– the highest level of recognition presented by the ASEE Diversity Recognition Program. READ MORE AT MSUTODAY

The U.S. Hispanic population reached a record 59.9 million in 2018, up 1.2 million over the previous year and up from 47.8 million in 2008, according to newly released U.S. Census Bureau population estimates. Over the past decade, however, population growth among Hispanics has slowed as the annual number of births to Hispanic women has declined and immigration has decreased, particularly from Mexico.

Even so, Latinos remain an important part of the nation’s overall demographic story. READ MORE

Hispanic adults in the United States have higher life expectancy compared to non-Hispanic whites and non-Hispanic blacks, two groups for which a trend of decreasing death rates has plateaued.

That's according to data released Tuesday by the National Center for Health Statistics in the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. READ MORE DESERET NEWS

It’s no secret that diversity is good for business. Organizations recognize the value of diversity and inclusion (D&I) practices, procedures and programs and have implemented a number of these into the workplace. When implementing, it is important to recognize which of these D&I policies employees actually want, which may increase their effectiveness. READ MORE AT FORBES

Found your dream job? Don’t be so confident that you’ll get hired: It’s very likely that there are several other qualified candidates competing for that same position.

That’s where the cover letter comes in. Including a cover letter to complement your resume can be an effective way to impress hiring managers: It displays your strong writing skills, sets you apart from other applicants and shows that you went the extra mile. READ MORE AT CNBC

The United States economy on Monday hit a milestone, reaching its longest expansion on record. Just a decade ago, the nation was mired in a severe recession that had erased trillions of dollars in wealth and left millions of people out of work.

While the recovery has delivered uneven gains, Hispanic women have emerged as the biggest job market winners in an economy that has now grown for 121 straight months, assuming data released in coming months confirms continued growth. READ MORE AT THE NEW

When you’re looking for a new job, the time it takes can feel brutal. Every day, you hope the right job will fall into your lap. Not only are you anxious about this, so are your friends and family. They’ve never seen a job search take so long. Something must be wrong. Right? Not necessarily.

There are a few things to consider when it comes to getting a new job. First, think about this. When you finished college, you would take any job, working anywhere, doing anything, for any amount of money.

With minorities at a disadvantage, many federal, state, and private programs have turned their focus to helping create a level playing field for disadvantaged groups who want to start a business. Among those are small business loans. Here are the ones focused on assisting those from disadvantaged groups, including minorities, tribes, women, and veterans, and economically-challenged rural owners. READ MORE AT NAV

Driving down Race Street, you'll see banners and signs touting names like "Mundo Latino Records," "Restaurante Mi Laurita," and "La Mexicana. Tienda y Taqueria."

“This is pretty much the center of the Hispanic community in Georgetown,” said Jonathan Rodriguez, 32, who runs one of his family's grocery stores and a restaurant on that street.

It's evidence of the flourishing population of people from Latin American countries who've settled in a county known for supporting President Donald Trump an

Marking the first of its kind in Chicago, Rayito de Sol, 2550 W. Addison St., is an award-winning Spanish immersion daycare and preschool has opened its doors in the Roscoe Village neighborhood. The one-of-a-kind early childhood facility features traditional décor and offers both full and part-time childcare, allowing children to consciously grasp both the Spanish and English languages while receiving personalized care and attention from licensed and experienced native Spanish-
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Cancer is the leading cause of death among Latinos in this country: according to the American Cancer Society, 1 in 3 Latino women living in the United States will be diagnosed with cancer. Today there are 59.8 million Latinos in the U.S.; 48% of them are women, which means at least 9 million Latinas’ are at risk because of cancer. READ MORE AT D CEO HEALTHCARE

A new study found that universities have not made much progress on faculty diversity initiatives, despite more attention and money being given to race and inclusivity issues.

The study, published by South Texas College of Law’s Hispanic Journal of Law and Policy, concluded that colleges have not seen substantial growth in the diversity of faculty between 2013 and 2017, according to Inside Higher Ed. READ MORE AT CAMPUS REFORM

The Eva Longoria Foundation conducted a study to find out what helps Latinas succeed, and it boiled down to having an engaged parent.

“It’s saying the word ‘college’ in your household,” she said. “Supporting them during homework time. Going to school to advocate for them to get in a different class.”

Participation in after-school programs also contributed heavily to success, Longoria said. READ MORE AT NBCNEWS

Often, the best way to confront a scandal is to avoid creating one in the first place.

Chanel’s choice to not automatically install a person of color as its diversity and inclusion lead could be looked at twofold: first, that the brand seeks to avoid any appearance of pandering or tokenism by simply hiring someone they considered the best qualified for the position.

Conversely, one might also wonder how seriously Chanel regards the diversity conversation and the countless cultural minutiae that

The homeownership rate for Hispanics has jumped in recent years, a fact that could buoy the housing market for years, according to a recent Wall Street Journal article.

While Hispanics comprise just 18% of the population, they accounted for about 63% of homeowners gains in the last 10 years. READ MORE AT HOUSINGWIRE

If you start the week with dread, it can create depression and/or anxiety of getting through more demands and deadlines. But if you broaden your perspective and consider possibilities, you can sidestep the Monday blues and start your week on an upswing.

Here are 10 mindful tips that scientists call broaden-and-build that can help you widen your perspective from the narrow mental lens that creates dread. READ MORE AT FORBES

The average U.S. savings rate in 2019 is 7.6%, compared to an average of 8.8% from 1959-2018.

Because of that, there are few ways beyond a 401(k) plan or other retirement account that prepare you financially for retirement.

Yet, retirement savings for those in the Latino community are low. According to a 2018 UnidosUS report, only 31% of Latino workers participate in an employer-sponsored retirement plan, compared to 48% of all other workers ages 21 to 64. READ MORE AT CNBC

Preventing unfair treatment of individuals on the basis of race, gender or ethnicity, for example, been a long-standing concern of civilized societies. However, detecting such discrimination resulting from decisions, whether by human decision makers or automated AI systems, can be extremely challenging. This challenge is further exacerbated by the wide adoption of AI systems to automate decisions in many domains -- including policing, consumer finance, higher education and business. READ MORE A

Griselda Aldrete, president and CEO of the Hispanic Professionals of Greater Milwaukee, has been nominated to be the next executive director of Milwaukee's Fire and Police Commission, the mayor's office announced Friday.

The 38-year-old Aldrete has had a long history of supporting the city's entrepreneurs and especially young Hispanic professionals. READ MORE AT JOURNAL SENTINEL

Facebook Inc unveiled new diversity goals on July 9, including an effort to double the number of female employees globally over the next five years, and double the number of black and Hispanic employees in the US.

The world’s largest social media company also wants half of its US workforce to be from underrepresented groups by 2024. READ MORE AT THE STAR ONLINE