February 5, 2026

HACU Call for Presentations for 40th Annual Conference

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 under the conference theme, “40 Years of Championing Higher Education Success: One Graduate at a Time," can be submitted in any of the seven conference tracks. Deadline to submit proposals is March 6, 2026. More>>

HACU accepting applications for 2026-27 Leadership Academy/La Academia de Liderazgo

HACU is accepting applications for the eighth cohort of its Leadership Academy/La Academia de Liderazgo. The Leadership program prepares senior higher education administrators at colleges and universities nationwide for top leadership roles. Deadline for applications is April 17, 2026. More>>

HACU accepting applications for the 2026 Enlace Mid-Level Leadership Program

HACU is accepting applications for the Enlace Mid-Level Leadership Program. Academic leaders or non-academic support personnel serving in higher education institutions are encouraged to apply. Deadline for applications is April 17, 2026. More>>

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. The deadline to make hotel reservations at the HACU group rate is March 26, 2026.

HACU announces workshops for its 15th International Conference 

HACU's 15th International Conference “Bridging Nations to Advance Higher Education,” will take place on May 4-6, 2026, at the Kimpton Santo Hotel in San Antonio, Texas. The Alamo Colleges District will be the title sponsor of the International Conference. Twenty-five concurrent workshops will be offered under the conference theme. 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 accepting Denny’s Hungry for Education Scholarship applications

HACU has partnered with Denny’s to offer the Denny’s Hungry for Education Scholarships for eligible undergraduate and graduate college students. Students at HACU-member institutions can apply for one of five $2,000 Denny’s Hungry for Education Scholarships. Deadline to apply is May 15, 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 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. 

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 HSIs 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>>

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.