Dr. Marla Franco, PhD

Dr. Franco — a first-generation college graduate with a PhD in higher education leadership — has worked in higher education for more than 20 years, campaigning for greater college access and achievement among underserved and underrepresented students. She is also the founder of AZ HSI Consortium, the cofounder of the STEM in HSI Working Group, and has written several publications advocating for improved practices at HSIs. We spoke with Dr. Franco about the perks of enrolling in an HSI like the University of Arizona.