The Latino and Chicano graduation was first celebrated in June of 2021, an alternative commencement to celebrate the work of EWU Latino and Chicano students from marginalized communities – an opportunity to honor shared perseverance in the face of unique obstacles. 80% of the graduates fell under the category of first-generation college students – undergraduates whose parents have not completed a 4-year degree at a college or university in the United States during their formative years.

The Chicana/o/x Studies program of Eastern Washington University celebrated its 2^nd annual Latino and Chicano Graduation Ceremony on June 16^th and we had over 80 students walk across the stage with over 320 of their family and friends attending!

The Latino and Chicano graduation was first celebrated in June of 2021, an alternative commencement to celebrate the work of EWU Latino and Chicano students from marginalized communities – an opportunity to honor shared perseverance in the face of unique obstacles. 80% of the graduates fell under the category of first-generation college students – undergraduates whose parents have not completed a 4-year degree at a college or university in the United States during their formative years.