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A new project targets persistence and cultural engagement among low-income and first-generation Hispanic and Latino students at the University of Arizona. The University of Arizona is placing special focus on its Hispanic and Latino students from the borderlands, launching Project ADELANTE to promote engagement and persistence among its minority learners and create collaboration among teaching, research and service in the region.

The grant, from the U.S. Department of Education's Developing Hispanic-Serving Institutions Program, will fund activities focused on the U.S.-Mexico borderlands, including a student internship program, first-year writing curriculum and faculty fellowships.

Lysette Davi, Honors College, University of Arizona Unique Photography Lysette Davi's passion is connecting students to the Tucson community to create social change. In her current position as Assistant Director of Student Engagement at the Honors College, Lysette works toward addressing social issues including homelessness, immigration, poverty and public health. She has created numerous programs for students to learn and practice cultural humility. Lysette is from California, but considers Tucson home. She earned her BA in Political Science from The Catholic University of Americ...