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Latinos, Join UT Health’s Healthy Controls Study!

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Universities are Aiming to Meet Latino Demand for Entrepreneurship 

More Latinos are becoming small business owners, and many more hope to join their ranks.  Entrepreneurship continues to rise among communities of color, so much so that Latino-owned businesses have grown 34% over the last 10 years. In line with this movement, young Latino students are increasingly seeking an entrepreneur-centric education.   In response to …
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Lack of Men of Color in Health Professions Is a National Crisis

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Feeding Fort Worth with the FunkyTown Fridge

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