Emilio Parrado receives Making a Difference in Global Communities grant to support college access in Latinx communities

Emilio Parrado recently received a Making a Difference in Global Communities grant from the School of Arts and Sciences for the project “Reducing Inequities in College Access in Latinx Communities in Philadelphia: A partnership between Penn and The Center for Culture, Art, Training and Education (CCATE)." The main objectives of the project include involving Penn faculty in the preparation of Latinx high school students, exposing Penn undergraduate students to the experiences of Latinx communities, and collaboratively developing solutions to the issues observed.