April 12, 2024

HACU’s 29th Annual National Capitol Forum brought together HSI advocates

HACU kicked off its 29th Annual National Capitol Forum on Hispanic Higher Education on April 9, 2024, featuring notable guest speakers during the largest Forum gathering to date. Approximately 400 participants were in attendance. More>>

HACU supports ACCESS in Mental Health Act to increase diversity in the mental health workforce

HACU is among the organizations supporting the Advancing Culturally Competent and Equitable Supportive Services (ACCESS) in Mental Health Act, which would provide more Black and Brown mental health professionals who are equipped to provide culturally responsive and trauma-informed care. More>>

HACU congressional session held ahead of Capitol Hill visits

HACU 29th Annual National Capitol Forum on Hispanic Higher Education’s second day on April 10, 2024 featured a Congressional Plenary followed by approximately 150 meetings on Capitol Hill. More>>

Nearly 100 students participate in HACU’s 29th Annual Capitol Forum Student Track

HACU held an inaugural “HSInnovators” Student Track for 98 participants from colleges and universities in 10 states as part of HACU’s 29th Annual Capitol Forum, April 9-10, 2024, in Washington, D.C. More>>

Roundtable held with Secretary of Agriculture

After the Forum concluded a round table discussion was held with U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack, HACU staff, and college and university presidents and representatives. 

HACU 2024 Legislative Agenda

HACU has released its 2024 Legislative Agenda for the 118th Congress to address Hispanic higher education needs, as well as PK-12 support, funding and pipeline issues into higher education. More>>

HACU and NBCUniversal Telemundo renew partnership

HACU has reaffirmed its commitment with NBCUniversal Telemundo Enterprises to further expand the Telemundo Academy to five new markets for 2024-2025, bringing hands-on experience, access and professional knowledge to Latino students pursuing media industry careers. More>>

Hispanic-Serving Institutions across the nation total 600

HACU has released an analysis of the 2022-23 Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) enrollment data, which shows an increase in the number of Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSIs) and continued growth in Hispanic student enrollment at colleges and universities. More>>

HACU accepting applications for Emerging Leaders' Summit at San José State University, May 3

HACU is accepting applications from undergraduate and graduate students to participate in an in-person Emerging Leaders’ Summit on May 3, 2024, from 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. The event is being presented in partnership with San José State University. More>>

HACU hosts Emerging Leaders event with Southern Connecticut State University

HACU hosted an Emerging Leaders’ Summit with Southern Connecticut State University, aimed at preparing students for internships and career opportunities in various fields. The one-day event on April 5, 2024, brought together over 75 students from area colleges and universities. More>>

HACU accepting applications for the Southwest Airlines ¡Lánzate!/Take Off! Higher Education Travel Award Program

HACU and Southwest Airlines® are accepting applications for the 20th Annual ¡Lánzate!/Take Off! Higher Education Travel Award Program through April 26, 2024. More>>

HACU has announced speakers, agenda, workshops of its 14th International Conference

HACU has announced the speakers of its 14th International Conference, taking place June 3-5, 2024, at the University of Salamanca in Salamanca, Spain. The three-day conference includes twenty-four concurrent workshops under the conference theme “Innovation and Technology for an Inclusive and Diverse Workforce,” in four tracks. Passport renewal information is available here.

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HACU-Member Webinars:

HACU is hosting the following upcoming member webinars:

• “Hispanic-Serving Institutions: Enriching, Learning, Programs, and Student Experiences Solicitation (NSF 24-551),” April 18, 2024, 1 p.m. CT. More>>
• “Empowering First-Gen Latinx Students to Increase Their Social Capital, May 15, 1 p.m. CT. More>>

HACU accepting Kia America Accelerate the Good Scholarship applications

HACU has partnered with Kia America, Inc, to offer Kia America Accelerate the Good Scholarships to eligible undergraduate and graduate students. Deadline to apply is May 1, 2024. More>>

HACU, SiteOne Landscape Supply accepting scholarship applications

HACU has partnered with SiteOne to award scholarships to eligible undergraduate students at HACU-member institutions. A total of five ($1,000) SiteOne Landscape Supply Scholarships will be awarded. Deadline to apply is May 30, 2024. More>>

HACU accepting applications for the Coca-Cola First Generation Scholarships

HACU has partnered with The Coca-Cola Foundation to offer five scholarships for graduating high school seniors. Students can apply for one of the five ($5,000) First Generation Scholarships to be awarded. Deadline to apply is May 1, 2024. More>>

Café Bustelo El Café del Futuro Scholarship to award $125,000 in scholarships

HACU has partnered with Café Bustelo® to award 25 $5,000 El Café del Futuro Scholarships. Deadline to apply is June 30, 2024. More>>

HACU accepting scholarship applications

HACU Scholarship Program is currently accepting applications from eligible students for the Diversity in Health Care Scholarship. Deadline to apply is May 1, 2024. More>>

HACU accepting applications for Capital One Launchpad: Legacy & Leadership Program for college students

HACU is accepting applications for the Capital One Launchpad: Legacy & Leadership Program. Fifty college students from HACU-member HSIs will be selected to participate in an extensive and immersive personal, professional, and technical development journey, July 8-12, 2024. Deadline for applications is April 22, 2024. More>>

May 9 Deadline for two of HACU's 2024-25 Leadership Programs is near

HACU is accepting applications for its Leadership Academy/La Academia de Liderazgo. The Leadership Academy prepares senior higher education administrators at colleges and universities nationwide for top leadership roles at Hispanic-Serving Institutions, emerging HSIs and other institutions of higher learning. HACU's Enlace Mid-Level Leadership program is a six-month development experience for college and university professionals serving around the mid-level of their organizations. Deadline to apply to both programs is May 3, 2024.

Senator Laphonza Butler joins the U.S. Senate Hispanic-Serving Institutions Caucus

HACU is pleased to have Senator Laphonza Butler (Calif.) join the Senate Hispanic-Serving Institution Caucus. This initiative aims to keep Members of Congress and their staff informed about the value and impact of HSIs in their districts and communities. More>>

HACU accepting applications for Leader-in-Residence Program for undergraduate students

HACU is accepting applications for the HACU Leader-in-Residence Program that includes a sponsorship to ¡Adelante! Leadership Institute, the Student Track component of HACU’s 38th Annual Conference, Nov. 1-3, 2024, at the Gaylord Rockies Resort and Convention Center in Aurora, Colorado. Deadline for applications is June 21, 2024. More>>

HACU Statement on Federal Study on HSI needs for Facility and Digital Infrastructure

HACU has released a statement on the Government Accountability Office (GAO) Report on the Facility and Digital Infrastructure needs of Hispanic-Serving Institutions. More>>

HACU National Internship Program accepting applications for fall session

HACU is accepting applications from college students for the fall 2024 session of the HACU National Internship Program. Online application deadline is June 28, 2024. More>>

Call for action to create a President’s Board of Advisors on Hispanic-Serving Institutions

Send a letter to President Biden to establish a President's Board of Advisors on HSIs. The main objective of this board is to provide guidance on effective measures to ensure fair distribution of federal resources for HSIs, which will directly benefit more than 5 million students they educate. More>>

FAFSA Update from the U.S. Department of Education

As the U.S. Department of Education begins implementation of 2024-25 FAFSA processing, stay informed, visit the 2024-25 FAFSA Updatesweb page. Sign up for Knowledge Center Subscription emails to receive the latest news on a daily or weekly basis.

Support our mission of Hispanic higher education success

Show your support for HACU by making a donation. Your donation can have a lasting impact on those who benefit from HACU programs. Your donation will help increase support for member colleges and universities, expand opportunities for Hispanic student success and improve the quality of higher education. #Give2HACU. More>>

HACU will celebrate National Hispanic-Serving Institutions Week, September 9-15, 2024.

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration PCSSU Grant Funding Opportunity Deadline is April 15, 2024.

Fellowship Program For Early Care And Education Research Among Hispanic Populations. Deadline is April 19, 2024.

2024 Renew America’s Schools Prize opportunity. Deadline is June 13, 2024.

Centers of Research Excellence in Science and Technology - Research Infrastructure for Science and Engineering (CREST-RISE) program. Deadline is Aug. 2, 2024.

Macy Faculty Scholars Program. Deadline is Sept. 15, 2024.

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Advanced Research Projects Agency Fellowship opportunity. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

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