January 15, 2026

HACU holding 31st Annual National Capitol Forum April 21-22, 2026 

HACU will host its 31st Annual National Capitol Forum on Higher Education on April 21-22, 2026, in Washington, D.C. The two-day event includes sessions, policy briefings and as well as scheduled meetings with representatives on Capitol Hill. More>>

Early Bird Registration rates available through Feb. 13, 2026.

HACU Call for Presentations for 40th Annual Conference on higher education

HACU is accepting presentation proposals for its 40th Annual Conference, Oct. 31-Nov. 2, 2026, at the Gaylord Pacific Resort & Convention Center in Chula Vista, California. Speaker proposals will be accepted under the conference theme, “40 Years of Championing Higher Education Success: One Graduate at a Time," in any of the seven conference tracks. Deadline to submit proposals is March 6, 2026. More>>

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

HACU is accepting applications from college students for the Capital One Launchpad: Legacy & Leadership Program. Fifty students from HACU-member Institutions will be selected to participate in an extensive and immersive personal, professional, and technical development journey taking place on July 13-17, 2026, at the Capital One Headquarters in McLean, Virginia. Deadline for applications is March 16, 2026. More>>

HACU National Internship Program accepting applications for summer 2026 session

HACU is accepting applications from college students and recent graduates for the summer 2026 sessions of the HACU National Internship Program. The deadline for summer applications is Feb. 13, 2026. More>>

HACU National Internship Program interns begin spring session

HACU welcomed college students to the 2026 spring session of the HACU National Internship Program. A virtual orientation was held on Jan. 7, 2026, for interns serving across federal agencies in Washington, D.C., and field offices nationwide. More>>

Sixty-eight Deloitte Foundation HACU Scholars awarded

HACU has announced the 68 undergraduate students from HACU-member institutions who will receive a scholarship of $2,500 from the Deloitte Foundation. More>>

HACU Advocacy

Take Action - Send a letter to your members of Congress

Ask Congress to add guardrails to protect HSI Funding in FY26. More>>

For the latest news on Defending the HSI Program, click here. 

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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>>

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.