NEW YORK CITY (WABC) -- On this edition of Tiempo, we catch up with the chancellor of CUNY, the City University of New York.
CUNY has 26 colleges and professional schools spread throughout the five boroughs, serving nearly 240,000 students.
According to CUNY's official statistics, Latino students represented approximately 31% of the total student body last year.
Joining us to discuss is CUNY Chancellor Félix V. Matos Rodríguez, the first Latino to lead the nation's largest urban university. Rodriguez has been an outspoken advocate for Hispanic students.
On a related note, it's Hispanic and Latin American Heritage Month!
Throughout the month, we will recognize the contributions and impact of Latino Americans to history and culture.
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