August 7, 2025

HACU, LatinoJustice PRLDEF file motion to intervene in Tennessee and Students for Fair Admissions (SFFA) v. U.S. Department of Education

HACU and LatinoJustice PRLDEF, a national civil and human rights organization, filed a motion to intervene in Tennessee and Students for Fair Admissions (SFFA) v. U.S. Department of Education, a federal lawsuit in the Eastern District of Tennessee that seeks to dismantle the HSIs Program. More>>

HACU's 39th Annual Conference in Aurora, Colorado, Nov. 1-3, 2025

HACU will hold its 39th Annual Conference and pre-conference events, at the Gaylord Rockies Resort & Convention Center, in Aurora, Colorado, Nov. 1-3, 2025. More than 50 workshops will be offered under seven tracks on the theme “Championing Hispanic Higher Education Success: Forging Transformational Leaders to Uplift Democracy and Prosperity.”

Pre-conference events include the 14th Annual Deans’ Forum, Third Annual Women’s Leadership Symposium, 24th Annual Latino Higher Education Leadership Institute, and 11th Annual PreK-12/Higher Education Collaboration Symposium. Online registration deadline is Oct. 11, 2025. More>>

Upcoming Webinars

“Maximizing Your Online Presence” on Aug. 13, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. CT. More>>

“Creating Pathways of Leadership for Neurodivergent Students” on Aug. 19, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. CT. More>>

“Empowering Leadership Building High-Performance Teams Through Transformational Practices Summary” on Sept. 16, 2025, at 12:00 p.m. CT. More>>

HACU National Internship Program hosts celebration for summer interns with virtual ceremony

HACU celebrated its 2025 summer interns with a virtual ceremony on Aug. 7, 2025. The participants were undergraduate and graduate students who served internships with federal agencies across the country, as part of the HACU National Internship Program. More>>

HACU accepting scholarship applications

The HACU Scholarship Program is currently accepting

applications from eligible students for the Miller Lite Brewed to be Bright Scholarship. Application deadline is Aug. 17, 2025. More>>

HACU accepting applications for HNIP

spring session

The HACU National Internship Program is accepting

applications for the spring 2026 session. Internship dates

are Jan. 5 – April 17, 2026. Application deadline is Oct. 10, 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 HSIs are explicitly recognized and included in federal funding frameworks moving forward. 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>>

2025 professional development grant program. Deadline is Aug. 13, 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