Tag: Colombia

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How Immigrants and Newcomers Have Linguistically Transformed Three Philadelphia Neighborhoods

In 2021, Temple University Ph.D. student Daniel Guarin, who is originally from Colombia, launched a linguistic landscape study, investigating how written language is used…

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First-Generation College Students at Eastern University Share Their Dreams, Hurdles, and Legacy

Eastern University boasts a vibrant tapestry of students, each with their own unique stories. Among them is a group of first-generation students who are…

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Manor College Student Carlos Rendon Montano Finds World of Possibilities After Coming to America

Carlos Rendon Montano sits down at the table every evening and jumps on a Zoom call with his parents. The native Colombian left his home…

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Talk with Activist Saul Flores Kicks off Hispanic Heritage Month at Penn State Abington

The Latine Student Organization at Penn State Abington kicked off Hispanic Heritage Month on Sept. 15 by hosting noted activist Saul Flores, who walked more…

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Neumann University: Ecuador Trip Ignites an Orphan’s Commitment to Return

During his six weeks in a language immersion trip to Ecuador this summer, Carlos Wylde-Gladbach learned much more than Spanish. He discovered his past…

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Philadelphia Leadership: Leslie Heffernen, Chair of the Board, Ambler Savings Bank

Leslie Heffernen, Chair of the Board of Ambler Savings Bank, spoke with PHILADELPHIA Today about growing up in Syracuse, New York, punctuated by frequent visits…