Hispanic Heritage Month News

This Hispanic Heritage Month, meet UCF alumna Veronica Sampayo ’13 — a Hispanic first-generation college graduate and nurse practitioner who is championing future diverse providers.

Maria Vazquez ’95MEd ’10EdD has served as the district’s deputy superintendent since 2018.

The course’s debut in 2022 opens students’ senses to the deep influences of Latino culture in the U.S.

Cyndia Muñiz ’13EdD, director of HSI culture and partnerships, shares how UCF continues to uphold its designation as a Hispanic Serving Institution. 

The Vamos Knights Fund supports scholarships, resources and opportunities for students, faculty and staff as part of UCF’s efforts as a Hispanic Serving Institution. Para la versión en Español, oprima aquí.

UCF grad Reina Castellanos ’16MFA discusses their life as an artist and her latest design project with Target’s Latino Heritage Month line. 

The student-led cooking show’s latest episode celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month with a traditional Peruvian mouthwatering meal.

Inspired by the arts and multimedia, five Knights discuss their cultural pride and the importance of representation.

Professor Luis Martínez-Fernández hopes to use the platform to give a voice to a growing and important Latino community in America.