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July 8, 2021

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Office of Minority Health Family-Centered Approaches to Improving Type 2 Diabetes Control and Prevention grant. Deadline is July 13, 2021.

Kaiser Permanente Health Equity Scholars Program aims to support young leaders who have a demonstrated interest in pursuing a clinical  or non-clinical career in the healthcare industry. Deadline is July 17, 2021.

IIE Network Research Roundtable, the IIE Research, Evaluation and Learning (REL) Measuring Impact: Best practices in international scholarship evaluation. Deadline is July 20, 2021.

NASA's Office of STEM Engagement (OSTEM) Minority Serving Institutions Rotation Opportunity. Deadline is July 20, 2021.

2021 Innovation Fund Grant Competition to Build Partnerships and Training Programs between the United States, Central America, and the Dominican Republic. Deadline is Aug. 2, 2021.

Lilly Virtual Postdoc Career Fair Discover Lilly’s Postdoctoral Research Program. Deadline is Aug. 5th, 2021.

Office of Postsecondary Education, Department of Education Applications for New Awards; Business and International Education Program. Deadline is Aug. 13, 2021.

The Fulbright Scholar-in-Residence Program that is specifically driven by the goals of  higher education institutions to enhance internationalization efforts on their campuses. Deadline is Oct. 15, 2021.

Scholarshare529 2021 Matching Grant Program. Deadline is Dec. 31, 2021.

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Real Estate Degree Review Program

America Reads Spanish
Issue #165 (June 2021)


ProTalento Recent Job Postings - More>>


Request for Title V program success stories
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HACU 20th Annual Latino Higher Education Leadership Institute speakers announced
HACU has announced the agenda and speakers of its 20th Annual Latino Higher Education Leadership Institute taking place virtually, Oct. 20, 2021. Speakers and presentations will focus on key and timely topics for leading in new ways under the theme “Leadership in a Time of Adversity.” More>>

Headlines

HACU accepting applications from college students for Emerging Leaders Summit virtual event, Sept. 16, 2021
The online event is being held in partnership with the College of Southern Nevada and is open to students enrolled at a HACU-member institution, located in Arizona, Idaho, Nevada, Oregon, Utah and Washington. Deadline is Aug. 25, 2021. More>>

HACU and HSIs working on strengthening STEM graduate degree attainment for Hispanic students
Overall, more than 135 participants collaborated in two separate meetings as part of this project designed to strengthen pathways for more Hispanic students to pursue graduate education in STEM at HSIs. More>>

Registration is underway for HACU's 35th Annual Conference
More than 50 workshops will be offered virtually under the theme, “35 Years of Championing Hispanic Higher Education Success,” as part of the Annual Conference, taking place virtually, Oct. 25-27, 2021. Advertising, Exhibitor, and Sponsorship opportunities are available. More>>

Extended deadline for Leader-in-Residence Program for undergraduate students
HACU is accepting applications for the Leader-in-Residence Program, a competitive program where students from HACU-member institutions receive leadership and career development training. Selected students will receive a scholarship to participate in the ¡Adelante! Leadership Institute, Oct. 24-27, 2021. Deadline to apply is Aug. 27, 2021. More>> 

HACU launches Hispanic-Serving Institutions IPEDS data dashboard, HSIs list by congressional districts to aid advocates
HACU has released additional data and tools on Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSIs), based on its 2019-20 IPEDs data analysis released in April. An interactive HSIs IPEDS data dashboard launched on HACU’s Advocacy Center provides a comprehensive overview of the 569 HSIs located across the nation. More>>

Co-chairs of the U.S. House Congressional Hispanic-Serving Institutions Caucus for the 117thCongress announced


HACU is pleased to announce the co-chairs of the Congressional Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) Caucus. The co-chairs will lead the HSI Caucus, a Congressional Member Organization (CMO), of the U.S. House of Representatives in the 117th Congress. The HSI Caucus was established in 2017 to promote the value of HSIs and policies that are important to these institutions and to the nation. More>> 

HACU ProTalento Job Board - Upload your resume today
Help spread the word about HACU’s Job Board. If you or someone you know is searching for a job, encourage them to upload their resume. By creating profile, job seekers can receive alerts that match jobs to their profile. Hundreds of jobs postings are available across the U.S. Simplify your job search by signing up and uploading your resume today. More>>

National Hispanic-Serving Institutions Week to be observed, Sept. 13-19, 2021
Hispanic-Serving Institutions are encouraged to observe the week with campus activities to heighten awareness of the important role HSIs play in improving access to education and advancing equity for traditionally underserved students. More>>

HACU Scholarship Program accepting applications
Students from HACU-member institutions can apply for the Miller Lite, and Denny's Hungry for Education scholarships. Deadline is July 30 and Nov. 19, 2021. More>>

Support HACU's Annual Giving Campaign 
Please consider supporting HACU with a tax-deductible gift. There are many ways to give to HACU including: Donating to
LA HACHE de HACU – the Associations Annual Giving Campaign, or when you shop on Amazon Smile.

All of Us Research Program from the National Institutes of Health (NIH)
The All of Us Research Program is in need of participants for their historic effort to collect medical data from one million or more people living in the United States. Participants who take part in the program will answer surveys on different topics and may be asked to submit other health information. More>>


HACU Advocacy Center News

Urge your Representative to Join the Congressional HSI Caucus
The HSI Caucus serves to advocate on behalf of the 569 HSIs that enroll over 5 million undergraduate and graduate students nationwide. Their voices bring awareness to the pivotal role that HSIs play in developing and diversifying the 21st Century workforce to engage in dialogue about the development of additional resources and legislative priorities for HSIs. Contact your representative today and urge him/her to join the HSI Caucus by clicking here.

HACU statement on President Biden’s nomination of Ken Salazar for Ambassador to Mexico
HACU commends President Joe Biden on his selection of Ken Salazar as nominee for Ambassador to Mexico,” said HACU President and CEO Antonio R. Flores. “He has been an advocate for comprehensive immigration reform. His extensive experience in the government and private sectors make him the ideal choice to serve as Ambassador to Mexico.” More>>

USDA Selects 2021 Class of E. Kika De La Garza Fellows
The U.S. Department of Agriculture Kika De La Garza Fellowship Program serves as an important platform for collaboration between USDA and Hispanic-Serving Institutions. More>>

Hispanic-Serving Institutions receive historic donations
HACU congratulates the Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSIs) that received donations from philanthropist, author and activist MacKenzie Scott and her husband Dan Jewett. More>>