Every year we look forward to celebrating Latinas who have strived for their education Whether it’s graduating from high school, associate’s programs, colleges or graduate schools we know the great lengths these educated Latinas have taken to achieve success. This year, our celebration of the class of 2020 is a little bit different. This is, especially considering that so many students are having to forfeit bigger celebrations in order to ensure the safety and security of others during the current Coronavirus pandemic.

For many of the Latinas crossing the virtual stage this year, getting to and through college was no easy feat, particularly because of the various obstacles institutions have set in their way. Still, in true #Latinapower, they persisted and now join this year’s group of graduates.

Here’s a look at the Latinas graduating this year despite the odds that were stacked against them!

This HUSR grad who is a first-gen Latina going on to bigger and better things!

And pursuing a career that our community can use more experts in, no doubt!

This Latina ready to head into STEM.

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Here’s to another Latina PhD in the making!

This chica with big ambitions.

https://www.instagram.com/p/B_pmDagFfUp/

As this Latina points out, this is just the start for her!

This fierce graduate with her eyes set on the prize.

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This butterfly has some big wings to spread out!

This chica who set her eyes on the Bachelor’s prize.

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We adore this chica for pursuing her ambitions!

This chica, with her cap on right!

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Because we all know how to grind like a molcajete.

This chica who plans on making a big difference by sharing her education.

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She’s got her eye on the prize and it includes giving kids her all.

This chica who had a cap made just for her, a year ahead of her graduation.

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Now THAT is determination.

We love this chica for wearing the sweetest Sarape sash.

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Talk about wearing your culture on your sleeve!

Congratulations Class of 2020 grads!