HACU 40th Annual Conference
40 Years of Championing Higher Education Success: One Graduate at a Time
Oct. 31 – Nov. 2, 2026 • Gaylord Pacific Resort & Convention Center • Chula Vista, California
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HACU’s Annual Conference provides a unique forum for the sharing of information and ideas for the best and most promising practices in higher education at Hispanic-Serving Institutions.
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The conference goals are to:
- Showcase successful, effective, and exemplary programs and initiatives of HACU-member institutions
- Promote and expand partnerships and strategic alliances for collaboration between HACU-member institutions and public- and private-sector organizations
- Foster and identify graduate education opportunities for students and graduates
- Deliberate policy issues affecting education opportunities for students, including HACU’s legislative agenda
- Promote greater student participation in scholarships, fellowships, internships and other such programs funded by private and government organizations
- Discuss emerging trends in higher education affecting students at HSIs, e.g., distance learning, student-centered learning, outcomes assessment, and cross-national accreditation
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Conferences Department
For Department questions, please contact:
- 210-576-3208
- conferences@hacu.net
