April 3, 2025

First VOLARÉ Institute cohort meets for three-day event 

The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities VOLARÉ Institute inaugural cohort met at the Westin San Diego Gaslamp Quarter hotel March 21-24, 2025, to begin a yearlong program of activities training a new research workforce at Hispanic-Serving Institutions. More>>

HACU president and CEO featured presenter at USC summit

HACU President and CEO Antonio R. Flores was a featured presenter at the University of South Carolina’s inaugural summit, “Advancing the Higher Education Pathway in the Southeast for Hispanics and Latinos,” on March 24, 2025. More>>

HACU-member institution Spanish language faculty awarded UCLM scholarships

HACU, in partnership with the University of Castilla-La Mancha, have awarded Spanish language department professionals at HACU-member colleges and universities 45 scholarships for a one-week program in Toledo, Spain. More>>

HACU Webinar: From Involvement to Impact: Centering Student Leadership in Institutional Transformation

HACU will host a HACU-member webinar titled, “From Involvement to Impact: Centering Student Leadership in Institutional Transformation,” on April 16, 2025, at 1:00 p.m. CT. More>>

HACU accepting applications for 2025-26 Leadership Academy/La Academia de Liderazgo

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 education. Deadline to apply is April 4, 2025. More>>

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

HACU is accepting applications for its Enlace Mid-Level Leadership program. The leadership program is a six-month development experience for college and university professionals serving around the mid-level of their organizations. Deadline to apply is April 4, 2025. More>>

HACU accepting applications for inaugural Ascend PreK-12 Leadership Program

HACU has announced applications are being accepted for the inaugural Ascend Leadership program offered fall 2025. The program is a cohort-based six-month program helping educators effectively lead schools and school districts in a constantly evolving landscape. Deadline for application is June 6, 2025. More>>

HACU 30th Annual National Capitol Forum, April 29-30, 2025

HACU will host its National Capitol Forum on Higher Education at the Hilton Washington DC Capitol Hill. This year marks the 30th Anniversary of this important advocacy event in Washington, D.C. HACU's premier advocacy event unites participants from colleges and universities to advance higher education policy priorities. The two-day event will feature sessions covering the most pressing legislative and appropriations priorities for HSIs and strategies for advocating for student success in higher education. More>>

HACU to host an International Symposium and pre-event seminar in San José, Costa Rica, June 8-12, 2025

HACU is hosting its International Symposium "Innovative Collaborations: Tackling Current International Education Issues Across the Americas," on June 12, 2025, with a pre-conference Executive Leadership Seminar, June 8-11, at the Costa Rica Marriott Hacienda Belén in San José, Costa Rica. More>>

HACU accepting Corteva Scholarship applications

HACU has partnering with Corteva Agriscience to offer Corteva Scholarships for eligible undergraduate students. Students enrolled in HACU-member institutions can apply for one of the four scholarships, in the amount of $3,425. Deadline to apply is May 31, 2025. More>>

HACU scholarship recipients

HACU has recently announced the student recipients of the Chispa Scholarship, the Ford Philanthropy Scholarship, and the MGM Resorts International Scholarship for the 2024-25 school year.

HACU accepting scholarship applications

The HACU Scholarship Program is currently accepting applications from eligible students for the LanguageCert International Student Scholarship, and Denny’s Hungry for Education Scholarship. Deadline to apply for both scholarships is May 1, 2025. More>>

HACU statement on the passing of Congressman Raúl Grijalva

HACU has released a statement on the passing of Congressman Raúl Grijalva. More>>

HACU partners with Career Launch

HACU has partnered with Career Launch, a social enterprise whose mission is to help partners drive student employability by increasing career readiness skills (NACE competencies) and professional relationships. Our organizations have a shared mission to serve our Hispanic Serving Institutions and equip students with tools, resources, and self-confidence to increase their career-aligned social capital. 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>>

America’s Field Trip Scholastic Competition.

Deadline is April 16, 2025.

National Research Center on Hispanic Children and Families Fellowship opportunity. Deadline is April 18, 2025.

Upcoming NODE webinar opportunity.

Taking place April 23, 2025.

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

Affinity Group/Student-Led Organizations Program

KickStarter 2.0: NSF Improving Undergraduate STEM Education Program. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

FAFSA Updates from the U.S. Department of Education

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