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August Newsletter | HACU President and CEO speaks before the President’s Advisory Commission | National Hispanic-Serving Institutions Week and other HSI news

August 1, 2024

HACU President and CEO speaks before the President’s Advisory Commission on Advancing Educational Equity, Excellence, and Economic Opportunity for Hispanics

HACU President and CEO Antonio R. Flores spoke at a public meeting on July 25, 2024, regarding the White House’s announcements related to President Joe Biden’s executive order creating a new White House Initiative and President’s Board of Advisors on Hispanic-Serving Institutions. More>>

 

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HACU announces National Hispanic-Serving Institutions Week to be observed, Sept. 9-15, 2024

HACU has announced National Hispanic-Serving Institutions Week will be observed Sept. 9-15, 2024. The observance leads into National Hispanic Heritage Month, celebrated Sept. 15 - Oct. 15. More>>

HACU attends the Inaugural New England Hispanic and Minority-Serving Institutions Conference

HACU staff members were among the presenters at the Inaugural New England Hispanic and Minority Serving Institutions Conference, “From Enrolling to Thriving: Transforming Hispanic and Minority Serving Institutions,” hosted by HACU-member institution Salem State University. More>>

HACU seeking student advocates for its Voces Nuevas Program

College students are encouraged to sign up for HACU's Voces Nuevas Program, focused on promoting the advocacy and leadership development of college students at HACU-member institutions. The program offers students the opportunity to increase their knowledge, receive practical tools used in creating change, and learn from diverse subject matter experts leading advocacy work across the nation. More>>

HACU premier conference on Hispanic higher education takes place in Colorado, Nov. 1-3, 2024

Secure your spot and register today for HACU's 38th Annual Conference, at the Gaylord Rockies Resort & Convention Center, Nov. 1-3, 2024. Pre-conference events include the Latino Higher Education Leadership Institute, Deans’ Forum on Hispanic Higher Education, Women’s Leadership Symposium, and PreK-12/Higher Education Collaboration Symposium. More>>

 

Advertising, Exhibitor and Sponsorship Opportunities are available. Register online.

HACU-Member Webinar: Funding Opportunities at the National Science Foundation

HACU is hosting a webinar titled "Funding Opportunities at the National Science Foundation" on Aug.14, 2024, at 1 p.m. CT. The webinar will focus on funding opportunities from across the Foundation and provide participants with the opportunity to meet program officers. Register>>

HACU accepting applications for HNIP spring session

The HACU National Internship Program is accepting applications for the spring 2025 session. Internship dates are Jan. 6 – April 18, 2025. Deadline to apply is Oct. 18, 2024. More>>

HACU applauds the Historic Executive Order establishing a President’s Board of Advisors for Hispanic-Serving Institutions

HACU applauds President Biden and his staff on taking this historic step of establishing a President’s Board of Advisors for Hispanic-Serving Institutions, which will advise the White House and federal agencies about appropriate approaches and resources to expand and strengthen participation in federal capacity-building grant opportunities. More>>

HACU statement on President Biden’s announcement

HACU has issued a statement on President Joe Biden’s announcement on July 21, 2024. More>>

Donate to HACU and support our mission

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 student success and improve the quality of higher education. #Give2HACU. More>>

Read the latest issue

The Voice of Hispanic Higher Education magazine

Access the online issue here.

Request for news: releases, photos, stories for The Voice of Hispanic Higher Education Fall/Winter Issues.

HACU is accepting news for the member section of upcoming issues of The Voice of Hispanic Higher Education Magazine.

 

For the fall issue, send us news about your new chancellors and presidents. Include links to your news release, logo, and hi-resolution photos in an email to news@hacu.net.

 

Submissions sent by Aug. 9, 2024, will be considered for the fall issueSubmissions sent by Oct. 14, 2024, will be considered for the winter issue

 

For additional details, click here.

For information on Ad deadlines here.

Announcements - Grants

The Department of Education Basic Needs for Postsecondary Students Program. Deadline is Aug. 5, 2024.

 

Personnel Development To Improve Services and Results for Children With Disabilities Grant Deadline is Aug. 12, 2024.

 

Artificial Intelligence Driven Radio Frequency for Integrated Circuits (AIDRFIC) Program. Deadline is Aug. 16, 2024.

 

Charging and Fueling Infrastructure (CFI) Discretionary Grant Program ROUND 2. Deadline is Aug. 28, 2024.

Hispanic-Serving Institutions: Equitable Transformation in STEM Education Grant. Deadline is Sept. 11, 2024.

 

2024 Research and Development Infrastructure Grant Program. Deadline is Sept. 16, 2024.

 

Strengthening Community Colleges Training Grants (Round 5). Deadline is Sept. 24, 2024.

 

The National Institute for Standards and Technology funding opportunity. First component deadline is Sept. 30, 2024.

 

Resources

ProTalento Recent Job Postings

ProTalento is the leading job board in Hispanic Higher Education and is your trusted source for job openings. Create a profile and search for hundreds of jobs nationwide. ProTalento automatically matches jobs to your profile. Upload and apply with your resume to save time. Find your next job today! More>>

HACU Avanza initiative and Territorium

Read the latest resources about how skills-first technologies comprehensive learner records (CLRs), learning and employment records (LERs), and digital credential wallets contribute to student success and institutional vitality. More>>

Free to Learn: Leading Inclusive Learning Environments in Higher Education

This checklist is designed as a tool for college and university leaders and administrative staff at all levels to assess the programs, policies, and systems they currently have in place to center student wellbeing and community norms in the midst of a crisis and to promote recovery and reconnection for those impacted. More>>

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