Barriers Ahead (IMAGE) University of Oregon Caption Ellen McWhirter of the University of Oregon has found that Mexican-Americans in high school report more barriers that block their path to reaching the same goals that their white peers have for higher education and careers. Credit University of Oregon Usage Restrictions None License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.