Alex Gonzalez knew that once she came into college, she wanted to be a part of something that brought together the Hispanic community. Born and raised in Lexington, Kentucky, Gonzalez found her home...

As president of the Latino Student Union and the Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers, Alex Gonzalez is heavily involved at the University of Kentucky. Gonzalez fosters community, inclusivity and...

Though Ruth González Jiménez was born in Jalisco, Mexico, she said she never traditionally celebrated Día de los Muertos, a holiday largely developed in Mexico. “I celebrated more-so in the Catholic...

Hispanic Heritage Month at the University of Kentucky kicked off on its nationally recognized date, Sept.15. Sponsored by the Martin Luther King Center, the month included several festivities to celebrate...