July 10, 2025

HACU on the Road visits Spain

HACU held a HACU on the Road at the Universidad Rey Juan Carlos in Madrid, Spain on July 8, 2025. The event brought together members of Spain’s higher education community and leaders from the surrounding area for presentations on advancing higher education success for students at HSIs. More>>

HACU announces the speakers of the 14th Annual Deans’ Forum

HACU has announced the agenda and speakers of its 14th Annual Deans’ Forum, a pre-conference event taking place on Oct. 31, 2025, at the Gaylord Rockies Resort & Convention Center, in conjunction with HACU’s 39th Annual Conference. More>>

HACU announces speakers of 24th Annual Latino Higher Education Leadership Institute

HACU has announced the agenda and speakers of its 24th Annual Latino Higher Education Leadership Institute, a pre-conference event taking place Nov. 1, 2025, at the Gaylord Rockies Resort & Convention Center, in conjunction with HACU’s 39th Annual Conference. More>>

USDA Selects 2025 Class of E. Kika De La Garza Fellows

HACU applauds the selection of 30 faculty and staff from Hispanic-Serving Institutions and three high schools from around the country as the 2025 class of E. Kika De La Garza Fellows. More>>

Application deadline extended for Galeno Program

HACU has partnered with Universidad de Iberoamérica Costa Rica to offer aspiring physicians a medical education pathway with the Galeno Program. UNIBE Costa Rica offers a world-class Doctorate of Medicine and Surgery providing a state-of-the-art medical education and immersive clinical training in a comprehensive program. Extended application deadline is July 11, 2025. More>>

Application deadline extended for second VOLARÉ Institute cohort

HACU is accepting applications for the second cohort of the Visioning, Organizing, Leading, and Advancing the Research Enterprise Institute project, a series of research capacity building institutes for HSIs. Extended application deadline is July 14, 2025. More>>

Application deadlines extended for 2025-26 HACU's leadership programs

The HACU Leadership Academy/La Academia de Liderazgo prepares senior higher education administrators for top leadership roles at institutions of higher education. Sessions will cover a wide range of topics and concerns related to issues faced by today’s college and university leaders. More>>

The Enlace Mid-Level Leadership program for college and university professionals serving around the mid-level of their organizations. The program covers areas such as academic and student affairs management, regional institutional accreditation, effective data utilization, and higher education advocacy. More>>

A limited number of Scholarships are available for both programs. Extended application deadline is July 31, 2025.

HACU holds Capital One Launchpad: Legacy & Leadership Program for college students

HACU, Thurgood Marshall College Fund and Capital One brought college students together from across the U.S. for a career exploration and professional development immersion experience at the Capital One Headquarters in McLean, Virginia., July 7–11, 2025. More>>

HACU National Internship Program accepting applications for fall session

HACU is accepting applications from college students and recent graduates for the fall 2025 session of the HACU National Internship Program. The fall internship session dates are Sept. 1 – Dec. 12, 2025. Application deadline is July 15, 2025. More>>

HACU Webinar: Utilizing Civic Engagement as a Means for Career Readiness

HACU will host a webinar titled, “Utilizing Civic Engagement as a Means for Career Readiness,” on July 22, 2025, at 4:00 p.m. CT. More>>

HACU hosts a virtual Emerging Leaders’ Summit

HACU hosted a virtual Emerging Leaders’ Summit focused on preparing students for internships and career opportunities in various fields. The event brought together students from over 20 colleges and universities to meet and learn from industry professionals for a one-day event on June 13, 2025. More>>

Application deadline extended for inaugural Ascend PreK-12 Leadership Program

HACU is accepting applications for its inaugural Ascend PreK-12 Leadership program offered online fall 2025. The program is a cohort-based six-month program helping educators effectively lead schools and school districts in a constantly evolving landscape. A limited number of scholarships are currently available. HACU will award scholarships of $1,500 to the initial twenty participants selected to the program. Extended application deadline is Aug. 1, 2025. More>>

HACU, Miller Lite accepting scholarship applications

HACU has partnered with Miller Lite to award $120,000 in college scholarships and leadership development opportunities through HACU’s ¡Adelante! Leadership Institute. A total of 24 scholarships of $5,000 will be awarded to undergraduate college students. Application deadline is Aug. 17, 2025. More>>

HACU President and CEO, Governing Board Members submit public comments to Department of Education

HACU submitted public comments to the U.S. Department of Education’s proposed Priorities and Definitions for discretionary grant programs, to ensure that Hispanic-Serving Institutions are explicitly recognized and included in federal funding frameworks moving forward. HACU was joined in submitting comments by four members of its Governing Board. More>>

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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>>

Conectado AI bootcamp. July 11, 2025.

Presidential Leadership Scholars Program. Deadline is July 20, 2025.

Hispanic-Serving Institutions: Enriching Learning, Programs, and Student Experiences Grant Opportunity Deadline is Feb. 11, 2026

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

Affinity Group/Student-Led Organizations Program

FAFSA Updates from the U.S. Department of Education

Annual Conference