“I feel like the Hispanic population here is kind of small. It could be overshadowed sometimes,” said Gustavo Castillo, a sophomore computer information technology major at TCU. “But I feel like most of the Hispanic students here are proud of their heritage.” In recognition of this important month, the TCU Neeley School of Business hosted the Against All Odds event with Jennifer Treviño, an accomplished leader and executive director of Leadership Fort Worth. This event on Sept. 27, part of a new speaker series aimed at promoting diverse leaders, provided a platform for Treviño to share her insights on overcoming obstacles in the evolving global workforce. Her commitment to community outreach and collaboration reflects the values of Hispanic Heritage Month, highlighting the importance of connection and empowerment. “I think it’s easy for Hispanic people to be left out of our history…even for me. It’s never been a focus in school when it comes to Hispanic Heritage Month,” Carlos Gutierrez, a senior musical theater major, said. Next, TCU will host author, poet and spoken word artist Joaquin Zihuatanejo on Tuesday, Oct. 1, at 3:30 p.m. in the Brown-Lupton University Union Ballroom. Students hope that TCU’s celebrations of Hispanic Heritage Month continue to move beyond surface-level tokenism and instead spark deeper conversations about the contributions and struggles of the Hispanic and Latino communities.