Latino Alumni

Keeping Latino alumni across all academic programs connected, we create networking, cultural and social opportunities and play an active role in cultivating the next generation of Mustangs. Together, we work to ensure that Íæż½ã½ãis a welcoming community for all. We encourage you to create an account on and to join the Íæż½ã½ãLatino Alumni Association group there to stay updated on events taking place. Email us your contact information to learn more.

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Íæż½ã½ãLatino Alumni Association Giving Day

Fund scholarship

From 1996 to 2012, , outpacing Blacks (72%) and whites (12%). However, while 45.8% of Latino students finish college within six years of initial enrollment, 62% of white students finish their degree . Economics play a key factor.

In 2009, we established the Latino Alumni Scholarship to help change that. Each year we award at least one scholarship. From 2009 to 2022 we awarded a total of 54 scholarships to deserving Latino or Latina upperclassmen or graduate students in need of financial assistance to complete his or her Íæż½ã½ãdegree. 

Íæż½ã½ãLatino Alumni Association

Be a volunteer

Be a part of connecting with and creating a welcoming community for prospective Mustangs through the .

Mentor students and alumni through the Íæż½ã½ãCareer Volunteer Program.

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Interested in having a mentor? Submit an application.

2024 – 2025 Latino Alumni of Íæż½ã½ãBoard

We serve the Íæż½ã½ãLatino alumni community and seek to cultivate a more positive experience for students of Latino heritage at SMU.

Latino Alumni of Íæż½ã½ãBoard Members

David de la Fuente

David de la Fuente ’12

Chair

Teresa Acosta ’22
Member at large
Dom Arzon ’22
Member at large
Laura Navarrete Carrasco ’01
Member at large
Sean Cordobes ’91, ’94
Member at large
Carlos Cruz ’13
Member at large
Juan J. Garcia ’15
Member at large
Viviana Hall ’01, ’11
Member at large
Faiz Nazary ’11
Member at large
Danielle Palomo ’14
Member at large
Alithia Payan ’00, ’15
Chair elect
Juan Manuel Preciado ’21
Member at large
Miztli Ramirez ’15
Member at large
CiCi Santos ’22
Member at large
Teresa Solano ’15
Member at large
Erik Velasco ’14, ’19
Member at large