Rodriguez, Adele Lozano, Florence Guido-DiBrito, Vasti Torres, and Donna Talbot. 2000. <em>Latina College Students: Issues and Challenges for the 21st Century.</em> NASPA Journal, Vol. 37(3), Spring 2000.<br />
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Research on the educational aspirations and attainment of underrepresented groups frequently suffers from insufficient cultural understanding. While Latina college students have been largely ignored by researchers, they cope with many challenges brought on by this lack of cultural understanding and competence. This article documents some of these challenges and calls for a focus on high-achieving Latina students to uncover what practices are effective in reaching this population. To best encourage Latina academic success, institutions are encouraged to provide adequate financial aid and support, as well as a welcoming campus climate.