April 29, 2026

HACU hosts its 31st Annual National Capitol Forum

HACU held its 31st Annual National Capitol Forum on Higher Education on April 21, 2026, with an opening plenary themed “This is the Moment HSIs Lead,” bringing together more than 200 participants in Washington, D.C. The day's event featured keynote remarks from national leaders and discussions on the legal foundation, student-centered mission and economic impact of Hispanic-Serving Institutions. More>>

HACU 2026 Legislative Agenda

HACU released its 2026 Legislative Agenda for the 119th Congress, outlining priorities to address higher education needs for Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSIs) and Emerging HSIs, as well as PK-12 support, funding and pipeline issues leading into higher education. More>>

College students participate in HACU’s 31st Annual Capitol Forum Student Track

HACU hosted an HSInnovators Student Track for more than 75 participants from colleges and universities across the country as part of its 31st Annual Capitol Forum in Washington, D.C. More>>

HACU’s 31st National Capitol Forum participants visit Capitol Hill

HACU’s 31st National Capitol Forum on Higher Education included Capitol Hill visits by participants from 21 states, representing 88 colleges, universities and partners, to advocate for support of Hispanic-Serving Institutions. More>>

HACU joined call to protect and fully fund Minority-Serving Institutions

HACU is among the organizations calling on Congress and the Administration to protect and fully fund Hispanic-Serving Institutions and other Minority-Serving Institutions, including Asian American, Native American, and Pacific Islander-Serving Institutions, and Predominantly Black Institutions. More>>

Hispanic-Serving Institutions across the nation total 645

HACU released an analysis of the 2024-25 Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System enrollment data, which shows an increase in the number of Hispanic-Serving Institutions. More>>

Applications open 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, which prepares senior higher education administrators at colleges and universities nationwide for top leadership roles. The extended application deadline is June 5, 2026. More>>

Accepting applications for the 2026 Enlace Mid-Level Leadership Program

HACU is accepting applications for its Enlace Mid-Level Leadership Program. Academic leaders and non-academic support personnel serving at higher education institutions are encouraged to apply. The extended application deadline is June 5, 2026. More>>

HACU accepting applications for virtual Emerging Leaders’ Summit, June 5

HACU will host a virtual Emerging Leaders’ Summit for college students June 5, 2026, from 1–4 p.m. CT. Undergraduate and graduate students of all majors enrolled at a HACU-member institution are eligible to attend. More>>

HACU accepting applications for Voces Nuevas program for undergraduate students

HACU is accepting applications for its Voces Nuevas Program, a competitive eight-month program which selects 75 students from HACU-member institutions across the U.S. and Puerto Rico for leadership, advocacy and career development training. Opportunities available to apply for sponsorship for the Student Track of HACU’s 40th Annual Conference. The application deadline is June 12, 2026. More>>

HACU hosts virtual Emerging Leaders’ Summit

HACU hosted a virtual Emerging Leaders’ Summit, April 17, 2026, focused on preparing students for internships and career opportunities in various fields. The event brought together students from 23 colleges and universities to connect with and learn from industry professionals. 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 Oct. 31- Nov. 2, 2026, at the Gaylord Pacific Resort & Convention Center in Chula Vista, California. Early Bird rates are available through May 31, 2026. More>>

HACU accepting applications for El Café del Futuro Scholarships

HACU has partnered with Café Bustelo® to award 25 El Café del Futuro Scholarships of $5,000 each to undergraduate students of all majors enrolled full-time at a four-year HACU-member institution. The application deadline is May 15, 2026. More>>

HACU accepting scholarship applications

The HACU Scholarship Program is accepting applications from eligible students for the Coca-Cola First Generation Scholarship, Health Care Scholars United Scholarship, Corteva Agriscience Scholarship, and Denny’s Hungry for Education Scholarship. The application deadline is May 15, 2026. 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 session dates are Aug. 31–Dec. 11, 2026. The application deadline is July 14, 2026. More>>

Donate to HACU and support our mission

Support HACU by making a donation. Contributions help expand opportunities for student success, increase support for member colleges and universities, and improve the quality of higher education. #Give2HACU. More>>