November 6, 2025

HACU kicks off 39th Annual Conference in Colorado

HACU kicked off its 39th Annual Conference, “Championing Hispanic Higher Education Success: Reaching New Heights of Excellence and Equity,” with over 1,600 registrants on Nov. 1, 2025. More>>

Call for Presentations deadline extended for HACU's 15th International Conference

HACU has extended the deadline for 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. Extended deadline is November 14, 2025. More>>

HACU accepting applications for Emerging Leaders’ Summit at New Jersey City University, Nov. 14

HACU will host an Emerging Leaders’ Summit on Nov. 14, 2025, from 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. at New Jersey City University. Undergraduate and graduate students enrolled at HACU-member institutions in the New Jersey area are eligible to apply to attend the Summit. More>>

HACU, LanguageCert to award $15,000 in scholarships

HACU has partnered with LanguageCert to offer three LanguageCert International Student Scholarships, each in the amount of $5,000. Application deadline is Nov. 9, 2025. More>>

Applications for HACU National Internship Program spring 2026 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 Nov. 7, 2025. More>>

HACU presents award at the Power Lunch of its 39th Annual Conference

HACU presented one award on Nov. 2, 2025, during the Power Lunch at its 39th Annual Conference. Katrina Bell-Jordan, Ph.D., president of Northeastern Illinois University served as convener. More>>

HACU holds the International Plenary of its 39th Annual Conference

HACU held the International Plenary, “Higher Education as a Catalyst for Leadership, Innovation, and Economic Prosperity,” on Nov. 3, 2025. More>>

HACU presents awards at Partnership Lunch at 39th Annual Conference

HACU presented three awards on Nov. 3, 2025, during the Partnership Lunch at its 39th Annual Conference. Daniel Lopez, Ph.D., HACU Governing Board vice chair and president of Harold Washington College served as convener. More>>

HACU holds Town Hall of its 39th Annual Conference

HACU held the Town Hall, “The Heart of Change: Elevating HSIs Through Advocacy, Justice, and Courageous Leadership,” on Nov. 3, 2025. More>>

HACU presents awards during Networking Dinner at the 39th Annual Conference

HACU presented three awards on Nov. 3, 2025, during the Networking Dinner at its 39th Annual Conference. HACU Interim Chief Executive Officer John Moder served as convener. More>>

HACU holds Colorado Higher Education Convening at 39th Annual Conference

HACU held a Colorado Higher Education Convening on Nov. 2, 2025, for attendees of HACU’s 39th Annual Conference from the state. Discussions focused on the topic, “From National Challenges to Statewide Action: Colorado’s Legislative and Equity-Driven Approach to Higher Ed.” More>>

HACU holds California HSI Summit at 39th Annual Conference

HACU held a California Hispanic-Serving Institution Summit on Nov. 2, 2025, for attendees of HACU’s 39th Annual Conference from the state of California. The discussion began with featured remarks by Senator Eloise Gómez Reyes of California’s 29th District. More>>

HACU holds Illinois HSI Summit at 39th Annual Conference

HACU held an Illinois Hispanic-Serving Institution Summit on Nov. 1, 2025, for attendees of HACU’s 39th Annual Conference from the state of Illinois. The discussion included virtual remarks by Illinois State Representative La Shawn Ford. More>>

HACU holds pre-conference events at 39th Annual Conference

HACU held four pre-conference events in Aurora, Colorado. On Oct. 31, 2025, the 14th Annual Deans’ Forum and the Third Women’s Leadership Symposium was held. On Nov. 1, the 24th Annual Latino Higher Education Leadership Institute and the11th Annual PreK-12/Higher Education Collaboration Symposium was held prior to HACU's Annual Conference. More>>

HACU partners with CCA to host Youth Leadership Development Forum

HACU, in partnership with Community College of Aurora in Colorado, hosted a Youth Leadership Development Forum on Oct. 30, 2025. The YLDF brought together nearly 200 students from Denver, Aurora, Commerce City, and surrounding areas of Eastern and Northern Colorado. More>>

Appointment of John Moder as Interim CEO

John Moder, Ph.D., has been appointed Interim Chief Executive Officer, effective Oct. 6, 2025. As HACU’s Interim CEO, Moder will oversee operations, programs, and strategic initiatives. More>>

HACU holds Illinois Roundtable at University of Illinois Chicago

HACU hosted an Illinois Roundtable, Oct.1, 2025, at the University of Illinois Chicago. The Roundtable brought together university and college presidents and Illinois state legislators and leaders in a strategic discussion to shape and inform HACU’s Midwestern Regional Office on advocacy, leadership, and collaborative partnership. More>>

HACU hosts Emerging Leaders event with University of Illinois Chicago

HACU hosted an Emerging Leaders’ Summit on Oct. 2, 2025, on the campus of the University of Illinois Chicago. The event brought together over 40 students from area colleges and universities to meet with professionals and corporate representatives to learn more about career opportunities, tips for resume writing, interviewing, and securing internships. More>>

HACU Advocacy

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>>

Congressional Hispanic Conference has called for resuming funding of HSI grant programs

The Congressional Hispanic Conference, the only caucus of Hispanic Republican lawmakers in Congress, sent a letter to U.S. Department of Education Secretary Linda McMahon expressing concern at the Department’s Sept. 10, 2025, announcement terminating discretionary funding for several Minority-Serving Institution grant programs, including HSIs. More>>

Senate HELP Committee has urged Department of Education to continue to fund Minority-Serving Institutions

Members of the Senate HELP Committee signed a letter to U.S. Department of Education expressing opposition to recent actions stripping away funds from Minority-Serving Institutions. More>>

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