October 2, 2025

HACU announces the third cohort of its

Enlace Mid-level Leadership Program

HACU has announced the third cohort of its Enlace Mid-level Leadership Program. Thirty-nine participants have been selected to begin the program this fall. More>>

HACU on the Road visits Querétaro, México 

HACU held a HACU on the Road event at the Universidad Politécnica de Querétaro in Querétaro, México, on Sept. 23, 2025. The event brought together members of México’s higher education community and government leaders from the surrounding area for a discussion on advancing higher education success for students and to highlight HACU’s programs and initiatives. 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 honorees to be recognized at 39th Annual Conference

HACU will honor seven honorees for their contributions to improving opportunities for college students. One honoree will be inducted into HACU’s Hall of Champions, recognizing those who embody the mission of the Association through their exemplary efforts and contributions to higher education. The awards will be presented during HACU’s 39th Annual Conference. More>>

HACU Annual Conference Town Hall

HACU will host its Town Hall on Nov. 3, 2025, as part of its Annual Conference. The HACU Town Hall will bring together a panel of leaders at the forefront of issues affecting Hispanic-Serving Institutions.  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>>

2025-26 Fellows of HACU’s Leadership Academy/La Academia de Liderazgo

HACU has announced 26 fellows selected for the seventh cohort of its Leadership Academy/La Academia de Liderazgo. More>>

HACU announces Sands Hospitality Advancement Scholarship recipients

HACU and Las Vegas Sands have announced the recipients of the Sands Hospitality Advancement Scholarship. More>>

HACU accepting applications for internship 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 Advocacy

Members of Congress call for investment of federal resources across the full spectrum of MSIs

Over 80 members of the United States House of Representatives signed a letter to U.S. Department of Education expressing strong concern regarding the rescission of federal resources from Minority-Serving Institutions. More>>

Colleges and universities sign letter urging Congressional Action to protect funding for the Hispanic-Serving Institutions Program

HACU and over 170 Hispanic-Serving Institutions, Emerging HSIs and higher education organizations signed a letter urging Congress to act now to protect critical federal resources for HSIs. More>>

Higher education organizations sign letters to protect critical federal resources for Minority-Serving Institutions

HACU and a coalition of organizations that includes Asian Pacific Americans in Higher Education and National Coalition of Predominantly Black Institutions, joined in the signing of letters to House and Senate members urging action to protect critical federal resources for Minority-Serving Institutions. More>>

HACU Statement on critical funding for HSIs

HACU has released a statement in response to the U.S. Department of Education’s reallocation of Minority-Serving Institution funding for other priorities. More>>

Cutting $350M in Federal Grants to Hispanic-Serving Institutions Erases Decades of Progress and Hurts Millions of Students

U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon announced that the Department of Education will eliminate $350M in grants to Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSIs), concurring with the reasoning in a July letter from the Department of Justice to Congress that claimed that these grants are discriminatory and unconstitutional. More>>

HACU California Policy Roundtable at UCLA

HACU and UCLA’s Latino Policy and Politics Institute held a California Policy Roundtable, Sept. 5, 2025, at UCLA. The Roundtable brought together leaders and supporters of HSIs to discuss HACU’s policy agenda for the state, including a California HSI designation and workforce development. 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>>

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