The University of Northern Colorado faced a strong and immediate backlash when it decided to suspend its Mexican-American studies program back in March.

As the Greenley Tribune reported, the choice to drop the program was, according to administrators, based on low enrollment numbers, as this year only two students were going after a Mexican-American studies degree.

As a result of protests from students, alumni and community members, the University of Northern Colorado lifted the suspension on Friday.

Nereida Sorrano, a UNC alumnus who graduated with a minor in Mexican-American Studies, spoke about how excited she was to hear of the program being reinstated, saying that she actually didn't expect the news but was really happy that the hard work of all demonstrators involved paid off.

"These last two months or so have been an interesting journey but very fun," said Sorrano, who was instrumental in organizing the protests, according to NBC’s 9News. "A strong group of students, alumni and community members got together and took a stand in an issue close to our hearts."

"Diversity and equity are essential to UNC's mission as a public research university, and Mexican American Studies is a critical component of delivering on that mission," Robbyn Wacker, UNC provost, explained via statement. "The majors foster a sense of cultural identity, prepare students to work in a changing world, and promote leadership in the community."

As for the low numbers of students actually enrolled in the program, the UNC will be working on a two-year plan to develop new courses to entice future students while developing a marketing plan to increase enrollment in Mexican-American Studies.

"Mexican American Studies educates students, teachers and the broader community about the important contributions of the fastest growing cultural group in the United States," Joy Landeira, the chairperson of the Department of Hispanic Studies, told 9News.