September 4, 2025

National Hispanic-Serving Institutions Week to be observed, Sept. 8-14, 2025

HACU has announced National Hispanic-Serving Institutions Week will be observed September 8 - 14, 2025. This is a key opportunity to highlight the essential role HSIs play in serving students and their communities. More>>

Appointment of Dr. David Mendez as Interim CEO

Dr. David Mendez, Senior Vice President of Planning and Advancement, has been appointed Interim Chief Executive Officer, beginning Aug.16, 2025. The interim period corresponds with an extended personal leave granted to President and CEO, Dr. Antonio R. Flores. More>>

Call for Presentations for HACU's 15th International Conference

HACU is accepting presentation proposals for its 15th International Conference, “Bridging Nations to Advance Higher Education,” taking place on May 4-6, 2026, at the Kimpton Santo San Antonio – Riverwalk in San Antonio, Texas. More>>

HACU announces second VOLARÉ Institute cohort

HACU has announced the second cohort of the Visioning, Organizing, Leading and Advancing the Research Enterprise (VOLARÉ) Institute, which supports capacity-building for innovative research at Institutions of Higher Education. More>>

Third Annual Women’s Leadership Symposium

HACU will hold its Third Annual Women’s Leadership Symposium on Oct. 31, 2025. The pre-conference is a day-long event for higher education professionals to explore, dialogue, and learn from executive leaders on topics related to successfully navigating the higher education work environment. More>>

Eleventh Annual PreK-12/Higher Education Collaboration Symposium

HACU will hold its 11th Annual PreK-12/Higher Education Collaboration Symposium on Nov. 1, 2025. The one-day pre-conference event will include discussions on artificial intelligence in education, innovative programs for college and life readiness, and opportunities in the journey to college and career. More>>

HACU Annual Conference International Plenary

HACU has announced the speakers of the International Plenary of its 39th Annual Conference “Championing Hispanic Higher Education Success: Forging Transformational Leaders to Uplift Democracy and Prosperity,” taking place Nov. 3, 2025, at the Gaylord Rockies Resort & Convention Center in Aurora, Colorado. 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>>

HACU statement on the passing of former CSU chancellor Joseph Castro

HACU has released a statement on the passing of Joseph Castro, former Fresno State president and California State University chancellor. 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 for a one-day event on Aug. 29, 2025. More>>

HACU and Dominion Energy bid farewell to Summer Bridge Students with virtual ceremony

HACU held a virtual ceremony on Aug. 13, 2025 to bid farewell to students who participated in this year's Dominion Energy Building Hispanic Talent Initiative Summer Bridge Programs. 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>>

Upcoming Webinars

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

HACU-Student Webinar: "Aramark Interview skills and tips webinar" on Sept. 18, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. CT. More>>

HACU Advocacy

HACU Statement on DOJ not defending the HSI Program

HACU released a statement in response to the July 25, 2025, letter from the Solicitor General of the U.S. Department of Justice, on the Department’s decision not to defend the constitutionality of HSIs in the ongoing litigation involving the State of Tennessee and Students for Fair Admissions (SFFA), which seeks to eliminate the HSI designation. More>>

Take Action - Send a letter to your members of Congress

Share Your HSI Story: Students, alumni, faculty, and community partners are encouraged to share how Hispanic-Serving Institutions have made a difference in their lives. These stories demonstrate to Members of Congress why the HSI program is essential. 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>>

Healthy Americas Foundation Grant opportunity. Deadline is Nov. 3, 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