Alumni group supports undocumented graduates
December 17, 2021
In 2017, Yadira Hernández Pérez created UCLA’s Undocumented Alumni Association to help other undocumented graduates navigate the challenges they face while adapting to life after college. The association hosts networking events for undocumented alumni and offers guidance on legal issues such as visa status or securing a job without a work permit. Recently, the association is working on mentorship programs between alumni and current UCLA students. Hernández Pérez stated that within the next five years, the association aims to expand its membership and receive endowments to generate scholarships for undocumented students.
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https://www.insidehighered.com/news/2021/12/13/undocumented-alumni-form-support-groups