March 6, 2025

HACU salutes president and CEO Antonio R. Flores on 29 years of championing for student success in higher education

HACU was founded in 1986 in San Antonio, Texas, and has grown to over 500 member institutions committed to championing the success of Hispanic-Serving Institutions. For the past 29 years, Antonio R. Flores has led the Association in becoming the leading voice of advocacy for these schools vital to the prosperity of our nation. More>>

HACU President visits HCCC, hosts HACU on the Road at BMCC

HACU President and CEO Antonio R. Flores visited the Borough of Manhattan Community College as part of its HACU On the Road tour on Feb. 25, 2025. The event brought together members of the higher education community and leaders from the surrounding area. 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. The two-day event will feature policy briefings on federal and state Hispanic-Serving Institutions priorities, with delegations to Capitol Hill. 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>>

FY 2025 eligibility designations and waivers for Title III and Title V Programs now open

The process for institutions to apply for eligibility designations and waivers under Title III and Title V programs for Fiscal Year 2025 has been opened by the U.S. Department of Education. The application process opens March 6, 2025, with a deadline of April 7, 2025. More>>

HACU statement on the designation of English as the official language of the United States

HACU has release a statement on the Executive Order issued by the White House on March 1, 2025, Designating English as the Official Language of the United States. More>>

HACU calls on USDA to restore the E. Kika De La Garza Fellowship Program

HACU has urged the U.S. Department of Agriculture to reverse its suspension of the E. Kika De La Garza Fellowship Program, which is open to all professionals, regardless of race, color, or national origin, and does not exclude anyone meeting the program’s criteria. More>>

HACU's response to Department of Education’s Dear Colleague letter

HACU has issued a letter commenting on Acting Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights of U.S. Department of Education’s “Dear Colleague” letter of Feb. 14, 2025, issuing across the board guidance to institutions. More>>

HACU launches a resource webpage for undocumented students

HACU has launched a webpage containing resources vital to protecting undocumented students, Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program recipients, as well as their families and communities. 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, LanguageCert accepting scholarship applications

HACU has partnered with LanguageCert to offer three LanguageCert International Student Scholarships, each in the amount of $5,000. Deadline to apply is May 1, 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 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>>

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>>

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, our Annual Giving Campaign ensures this work continues. More>>

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

Affinity Group/Student-Led Organizations Program

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