Higher Education

Chicano activism in Kansas City's West High School in 1969

Kansas City’s Place in Chicano History

On Sept. 16, 1969, students mobilized a Chicano walkout at Kansas City’s West High School. Self-made periodicals, newsletters and newspapers were integral to getting the movement going.

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Latinos are the fastest-growing demographic in the U.S.

A Seat at the Table: Latino Educators on Mentorship and Education in KC

Here’s what three Kansas Citians are doing to support the metro’s Latino students.

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How risky is it to gather with friends these days?

Pandemic Roulette: How Researchers are Weighing Socializing Risks

What do researchers care about during COVID-19? For these two groups it has to do with risk and behaviors.

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International students talk about navigating a pandemic, visa changes and their studies

‘It’s Too Overwhelming’

What’s next for international students? For some it’s graduation. Others it’s finding a way back to their home countries. But one thing’s clear: this semester has been difficult to navigate.

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Frida Sanchez, a DACA recipient, shares her story for Flatland

A ‘Life in Limbo’: What’s Next for Kansas City’s DACA Recipients?

In June, the Supreme Court issued a ruling that upheld the Deferred Action of Childhood Arrivals program. Here’s what that means to recipients in Kansas City.

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