The University of Illinois Chicago has earned Excelencia in Education’s “Seal of Excelencia,” a national certification that recognizes colleges and universities for their “unwavering commitment to intentionally serve Latino students, while serving all.” UIC and the 2020 cohort, which join a group of nine previously “seal” certified institutions in the nation, earned certification by demonstrating specific inclusive strategies, implementing programs with evidence of effectiveness, and registering results that showed they are intentionally serving Latino students amongst all of their students. “We are proud to be recognized for our efforts to serve Latinx students and to be considered a leader in supporting them with the necessary opportunities for personal and academic growth. We owe this recognition to the UIC faculty and staff who have worked to make the university a friendly and successful place for Latinx students,” said UIC Chancellor Michael Amiridis. Latino students make up approximately one-third of the total undergraduate population at UIC, which is a Hispanic-Serving Institution, or HSI, as designated by the U.S. Department of Education.