April 2, 2026

HACU to host 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. Online Registration open through April 10. On-site registration available. More>>

HACU on the Road visits Spain

A HACU on the Road event was held at the Instituto Internacional en España in Madrid, Spain on March 10, 2026. The event brought together members of Spain’s higher education community and leaders from the surrounding area. More>>

HACU-member institution Spanish language faculty awarded UCLM scholarships

HACU, in partnership with the University of Castilla-La Mancha, have awarded Spanish language department professionals at HACU-member colleges and universities eight scholarships. More>>

HACU accepting applications for virtual Emerging Leaders’ Summit, April 17

HACU will host a virtual Emerging Leaders’ Summit for college students on April 17, 2026, from 1:00 – 4:00 p.m. CT. Undergraduate and graduate students of all majors who are enrolled at a HACU-member institution can sign up to attend. More>>

HACU 15th International Conference to take place May 4-6, 2026

HACU will host its 15th International Conference “Bridging Nations to Advance Higher Education,” at the Kimpton Santo Hotel in San Antonio, Texas. Twenty-five concurrent workshops will be offered under the conference theme. More>>

Plenary Session I - “A Cross-Institutional Alliance to Scale International Experiential Learning.” More>>

Plenary Session II - “Presidential Leadership in a Changing Global Landscape.” 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 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 to host 40th Annual Conference Oct. 31 - Nov. 2, 2026

HACU's 40th Annual Conference “40 Years of Championing Higher Education Success: One Graduate at a Time,” will take place on Oct. 31- Nov. 2, 2026, at the Gaylord Pacific Resort & Convention Center in Chula Vista, California. Early Bird rates are available through May 31st. More>>

HACU accepting applications for 2026 Health Care Scholars United Scholarships

HACU has partnered with the United Health Foundation to offer 65 renewable scholarships in the amount of $10,000 per year. Deadline to apply is May 15, 2026. More>>

HACU accepting scholarship applications

The HACU Scholarship Program is currently accepting applications from eligible students for the Coca-Cola First Generation Scholarship, Corteva Agriscience Scholarship, and Denny’s Hungry for Education Scholarship. Deadline to apply for scholarships is May 15, 2026. More>>

To learn more attend a informational webinar on the scholarship program on April 16, 2025, at 4:00 p.m. CT. More>>

HACU National Internship Program accepting applications for fall session

HACU is accepting applications from college students and recent graduates for the fall 2026 session of the HACU National Internship Program. The fall internship session dates are Aug. 31 – Dec. 11, 2026. Application deadline is July 14, 2026. More>>

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