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LULAC Congratulates Joseph Castro As Next Chancellor Of CSU System
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Nation’s Oldest and Largest Latino Civil Rights Organization Says Selection of A
Latino Is Historic and Reflects the Future of Higher Education in California and
Across the United States

Washington, DC - The League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC) today
issued the following statement after Joseph I. Castro, president of Fresno State
University was named Chancellor of the California State University System, only
the 8th person to ever hold that position in 163 years.

Domingo Garcia - LULAC National President
“It’s an historic moment when we finally get a Latino to head the nation’s
biggest higher-learning system in America. Frankly, we need ten more appointments
just like Jose Castro. It’s long overdue and this is step one. Equally important
is to underscore that Castro is the best person for the job, besides being Latino
so let’s be clear that he earned this appointment. Already, 63% of all CSU
students are from communities of color, the majority of them Latino. He’s the son
of Mexican immigrants and a first-generation college student in his family. LULAC
salutes him and is ready to support his important work.”

Yvonne Gonzalez-Duncan - LULAC California State Director
“Congratulations to the first Latino to head the CSU! We are proud to have him as
a role model for our Latinx and minority student community. We thank the CSU
Trustees who selected, not only the best qualified candidate, but also someone
who grew up in California’s Central Valley, went to school here and understands
the challenges students, many from working families, face when attending a
university. Dr. Castro will now tackle a myriad of challenges across 23 campuses
and we are confident that his two-decades of experience will serve him and the
people of California very well.”

Theresa Montaño - Co-Chair of the LULAC National Education Task Force
“It is with hopeful anticipation that I welcome our new chancellor. Nineteen CSU
campuses are Hispanic Serving Institutions and sixty-two percent of bachelor's
degrees awarded to Latino students are from the CSU. We have important work ahead
of us, we must increase the numbers of Black and American Indian Students,
democratically move the implementation of Ethnic Studies and promote a robust,
equitable, accessible, and affordable higher education for California's students.
Let's do this work together! Congratulations Chancellor Castro, LULAC looks
forward to a great working relationship.”

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About LULAC
The League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC) is the nation’s largest and
oldest civil rights volunteer-based organization that empowers Hispanic Americans
and builds strong Latino communities. Headquartered in Washington, DC, with 1,000
councils around the United States and Puerto Rico, LULAC’s programs, services and
advocacy address the most important issues for Latinos, meeting critical needs of
today and the future. For more information, visit www.LULAC.org [ [link removed] ] .







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