February 7, 2025

Call to action protecting higher education funding

HACU has issued an urgent Call to Action to protect federal funding for Hispanic-Serving Institutions. HSIs fuel the U.S. workforce and economy, ensuring that America remains a global leader in innovation and technology. More>>

HACU statement calls for the passage of the DREAM Act

HACU has released a statement strongly urging Congress and the Administration to swiftly pass the DREAM Act. More>>

HACU 30th Annual National Capitol Forum

The largest HACU advocacy event is expected to bring together 400 higher education leaders and supporters to advocate on issues impacting Hispanic-Serving Institutions on April 29-30, 2025, in Washington, D.C. Early Bird Registration rates end on Feb. 9. Ad Space Reservation deadline is March 14, 2025. More>>

HACU Call for Presentations for 39th Annual Conference

HACU is accepting presentation proposals for its 39th Annual Conference, Nov. 1-3, 2025, at the Gaylord Rockies Resort & Convention Center in Aurora, Colorado. Speaker proposals will be accepted through March 7, 2025. 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 Institutions will be selected to participate in an extensive and immersive personal, professional, and technical development journey, July 7-11, 2025. Deadline for applications is March 28, 2025. More>>

HACU accepting Denny’s Hungry for Education Scholarship applications

HACU has partnered with Denny’s to offer the Denny’s Hungry for Education Scholarships for eligible undergraduate and graduate students. Students at HACU-member institutions can apply for one of five $2,000 Denny’s Hungry for Education Scholarships. Deadline to apply is May 1, 2025. More>>

HACU and the Steve Fund announced HACU-member institutions for EMHC cohort

HACU and the Steve Fund have announced the seven HACU-member institutions receiving awards to join the fall 2024 cohort of the Equity in Mental Health on Campus initiative. More>>

HACU renews call for Congressional action

HACU hosted a webinar on Jan. 30, 2025, to address the rescission of a federal funding freeze and its implications. HACU called on Congress to prevent future funding disruptions affecting essential services that feed, house and educate Americans. More>>

Upcoming HACU-Member Webinars

HACU is hosting the following as part of the HACU-member webinar series:

“Increasing HSI Community College Students’ Career-Aligned Professional Connections,” Feb.12, 2025, 2 p.m. CT. More>>

"Shrinking Failure Rates in Gateway Courses," Feb. 13, 2025, 2 p.m. CT. More>>

HACU statement on the necessity of continued member engagement

HACU has released a statement on the necessity of continued member engagement. More>>

HACU accepting applications for 2025-26 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 education. Applications will be accepted through April 4, 2025. More>>

HACU accepting applications for the 2025 Enlace Mid-Level Leadership Program

The 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 for applications is April 4, 2025. More>>

Donate to HACU and support our mission

Since 1986, the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities has touched the lives of generations of students. Gifts from friends, alumni and supporters to La HACHE de HACU, the Hispanic Alliance to Champion Higher Education. More>>

STEM KickStarter 2.0 Program for

Two-Year Hispanic Serving Institutions.

Deadline is Feb. 28, 2025.

Hispanic Serving Institutions:Equitable Transformation in STEM Education Grant Opportunity. Deadline is Aug. 27, 2025.

Affinity Group/Student-Led Organizations Program

Shrinking DFW Rates

HACU and CircleIn partner to reduce the number of students getting D’s, F’s, and W’s, in their high failure rate gateway courses. Attend our upcoming webinar on Feb. 12, 3 pm ET. More>>

Conferences and Events