Huskers celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month

LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) — Hispanic Heritage Month kicked off Thursday, and Nebraska Athletics is celebrating and highlighting the contributions of Latino student-athletes and staff.

Lawrence Chatters, executive associate athletic director for strategic initiatives, said the department strives to celebrate its student-athletes as much as possible, and it looks forward to bringing special attention to those of Hispanic heritage this month.

From Wednesday to Oct. 15, Hispanic student-athletes and staff will receive personal spotlights on social media.

Fiesta on the Green, a university event to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month, will be Sept. 22 from 5 to 8 p.m., and Nebraska Athletics will host Fiesta at the Stadium on Oct. 5.