January 17, 2025

HACU 30th Annual National Capitol Forum on Hispanic Higher Education to take place in Washington, D.C., April 29-30, 2025

HACU is expected to bring over 400 higher education leaders and supporters to advocate on issues impacting Hispanic-Serving Institutions on April 29-30, 2025, as part of its Annual National Capitol Forum in Washington, D.C. More>>

Early Bird Registration rates available through Feb. 9, 2025.

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

HACU is accepting applications for the seventh cohort of its Leadership Academy/La Academia de Liderazgo. The Leadership program 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 learning. Deadline for applications is April 4, 2025. More>>

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

HACU is accepting applications for the Enlace Mid-Level Leadership Program. Academic leaders or non-academic support personnel serving around the mid-level at colleges and universities are encouraged to apply. Deadline for applications is April 4, 2025. More>>

HACU Call for Presentations for 39th Annual Conference on Hispanic higher education

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 honors two congressional staffers in Washington, D.C.

HACU honored two congressional staff members for their exceptional dedication to Hispanic-Serving Institutions on Dec. 5, 2024. More>>

HACU statement on the California wildfires

HACU has released a statement on the wildfires being battled in Los Angeles County and Southern California. More>>

Upcoming HACU-Member Webinars

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

"Current Challenges Facing Academic Leaders," Feb. 5, 12 p.m. CT. More>>

"Increasing Student Engagement Through Peer Led Learning," Feb. 13, 2025, 2 p.m. CT. More>>

HACU National Internship Program accepting applications for summer 2025 session

HACU is accepting applications from college students and recent graduates for the summer 2025 session of the HACU National Internship Program. The summer federal internship session takes place June 2 – Aug. 8, 2025. Application deadline is Feb. 10, 2025. More>>

HACU National Internship Program interns begin spring session

HACU welcomed college students to the 2025 spring session of the HACU National Internship Program. A virtual orientation was held on Jan. 3, 2025, for interns serving across federal agencies in Washington, D.C., and field offices nationwide. More>>

HACU, PeopleCert International Limited announce scholarship recipients

HACU has announced the LanguageCert International Student Scholarship recipients for the 2024-25 school year receiving a $5,000 scholarship. More>>

HACU announces 68 Deloitte Foundation HACU Scholars

HACU has announced that 68 eligible undergraduate students from HACU-member institutions will receive a scholarship of $2,500. More>>

Biden hosts formal ceremony to celebrate federal support for Hispanic-serving institutions

President Joe Biden hosted a formal ceremony Wednesday to publicly celebrate his executive order establishing an initiative to increase funding for Hispanic-serving institutions and create a board of advisors on HSIs. More>>

Donate to HACU and support our mission

Show your support by donating to HACU. Donations to HACU help make a lasting impact on those who benefit from HACU programs. Your donation will help increase support for member colleges and universities and the students they serve. #Give2HACU More>>

Hispanic-Serving Institutions: Enriching Learning, Programs, and Student Experiences Program. Deadline is Feb. 12, 2025.

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

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