The Tatcho Mindiola, Jr. Legacy Endowment
Preserving a legacy of opportunity and educational excellence for generations to come.
The Center for Mexican American and Latino/a Studies (CMALS) at the University of Houston was established in 1972 as an interdisciplinary academic program in partnership with Stephen F. Austin Senior High School. It was established in 1985 to help students achieve excellent academic standing, high school graduation, and college enrollment.
Our mission is to advance knowledge, promote critical thinking and foster the value of service to the community.
Preserving a legacy of opportunity and educational excellence for generations to come.
An exceptional day of golf dedicated to advancing student success and opportunity.

An evening honoring a remarkable legacy while investing in the leaders of tomorrow.
This report represents the collective work of staff, colleagues, students and our community, as we share our accomplishments and highlight the activities of CMALS on behalf of the Mexican American and Latino community at the University of Houston.