Astrid S. Tuminez: Utah’s universities need to better support Latino students

As we mark Hispanic Heritage Month (Sept. 15 to Oct. 15), we celebrate the rich culture of the Latino community and the many significant contributions made to this country by Hispanic Americans, including such luminaries as architect Joseph Phillip Martinez, Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor and actor and playwright Lin-Manuel Miranda. Historically, Hispanic Americans have a well-documented track record of contributing to American culture and the economy.At Utah Valley University, we are ded