Hispanic Serving Initiatives
Since 2012, Latino enrollment at UWM has steadily increased. The CCHSI group has helped advance this growth by partnering with key stakeholders in the community, top feeder schools, and by creating intentional programming to attract and educate the growing Latino community.
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Progress Report
Community Recruitment
Since 2020, American Family Insurance has funded the CCHSI efforts at UWM. These funds have supported targeted recruitment efforts with local high schools, Casa Abierta, printed materials, and dual enrollment efforts.
Enrollment Progress
Latino undergraduate headcount enrollment at the main campus increased by 52.5% from Fall 2012 to Fall 2021.
3,321 Latino Students Enrolled in Spring 2025
Associate: 206
Undergraduate: 2,776
Graduate: 339
3,321 Latino Students Enrolled in Spring 2025
Associate: 206
Undergraduate: 2,776
Graduate: 339
Support Students
Through events such as the PALM Gala, the Roberto Hernandez Center Emergency Scholarships fund provides students with funds to help them stay in school.
The Exito and Emergency Grants are available to all students.
The Exito and Emergency Grants are available to all students.
Graduation Progress
554 Latino students earning degrees in 2024-2025
i. Associates & Bachelor’s: 414
iii. Master’s & Doctorates: 140
i. Associates & Bachelor’s: 414
iii. Master’s & Doctorates: 140
Tradition
On Jan. 22, 2022, UWM celebrated the eighth edition of the Casa Abierta Bilingual Open House. This CCHSI/OUA event serves many of the Spanish-speaking families from Illinois and southeastern Wisconsin.