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About Us

Centro Hispano

Our Mission

Centro Hispano's mission is to nurture students into becoming strong leaders who are representative of UNCW's core values. We do this through:

  • The maximization of professional global competency
  • Hispanic cultural and linguistic representation
  • Leadership through cultural identity development

Centro Hispano serves as a link between students and the resources available for their academic growth and professional development.

Our Goal

The goal of Centro Hispano is to support the rapidly growing number of Hispanic students applying, attending and completing degrees at UNCW. We promote opportunities that:

  • Broaden understanding and appreciation of Hispanic cultures
  • Offer resources that maximize the success of each student
  • Provide a place where every student feels at home while striving for success

Our History

Centro Hispano was formed in 2005, when a distinguished faculty member saw the need to expand services for the growing Latinx student community. At that time, Centro Hispano had no budget, office or staff. Today, Centro Hispano serves more than 1,000 Hispanic/Latinx students who attend UNCW. Many of these students serve as leaders in the local Latinx community through mentoring programs, cultural events and community engagement.