The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities held the Town Hall, “Addressing the Impact of Anti-DEI Policies on Higher Education and Student Success,” on Nov. 3, 2024. The event was part of HACU’s 38th Annual Conference, “Championing Hispanic Higher Education Success: Reaching New Heights of Excellence and Equity,” held Nov. 1-3, 2024, in Aurora, Colorado.
The panel discussion was moderated by Stephanie Rodriguez, anchor and reporter for NBCUniversal Telemundo Enterprises. The Town Hall featured the following speakers:
- Christopher Reber Ph.D., president of Hudson County Community College, New Jersey
- Saúl Jiménez-Sandoval Ph.D., president of California State University, Fresno
- Thomas Saenz, J.D., president of the Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund
During the event, partner and sponsor remarks were given by a representative of Exelon.
