Casa Latina

Davenport is focused on serving the bilingual community by providing dual language degrees leading to high-demand careers increasing bilingual top talent who are equally fluent in English and Spanish to strengthen Michigan’s workforce in business, healthcare, education, technology, and the sciences.

What is Casa Latina?

Casa Latina is a new approach to higher education utilizing dual language methodology across its curriculum to help students become experts in their chosen field and professionally proficient in both English and Spanish. Learn more

Fastest

Bilingual community: fastest growing and the least represented in higher education

2nd

Spanish is the second-largest language spoken in the U.S.

Beginning in Fall 2024 Casa Latina will offer:

Career-oriented academic degree programs taught via dual language methodology and geared toward high-paying careers delivered through our Global Campus
Bilingual student support, and services including admissions, financial aid, advising, counseling, bursar’s services, tutoring, and library services
Community outreach and partnerships to improve access and support

Community engagement

Our team has created an advisory board in which community stakeholders:

Ensure Casa Latina is interwoven into the fabric of the community to develop a pipeline for enrollment
Provide bilingual students with support from social networks and resources
Provide bilingual internships and post-graduation employment