Eduardo M. Peñalver, from 'first' Latino law school dean to 'first' Latino college president

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Eduardo M. Peñalver was the first Latino dean of Cornell Law School, and he has now been named president of Seattle University, the first Latino and first layperson to head the Jesuit institution since it was founded in 1891. - NBCLatino

“This is uncharted territory, but we are all doing the best we can," said Peñalver, who will be president of Seattle University.Abel Fong / Seattle UniversityGrowing up in Washington state, Eduardo M. Peñalver dreamed of exploring the skies and space. Longing to be an astronaut, he was a diligent student and in high school secured the nomination from his state’s senator needed to attend the Air Force Academy. But NASA was not in his future.recalled.

For Peñalver, who is of Cuban heritage, his appointment as a university president is the latest step in a distinguished

 

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NBCLatino I'd rather have a good job& lower taxes($2000more auto deduc)from a Pres who's a strong leader, than 4Trillion tax hike,jobs2other countries&long-lasting shutdown from an older guy who won't talk policies,just blames others,has done no good in 47yrs&often can't complete a thought

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