September 3, 2026

National Hispanic-Serving Institutions Week to be observed, Sept. 14-20, 2026

HACU has announced National Hispanic-Serving Institutions Week will be observed September 14 - 20, 2026. More>>

HACU announces leadership program for entry-level higher education professionals

HACU is offering the HACU Pathways Early Career Leadership Program, designed to prepare entry-level higher education professionals for future leadership roles. The fully online program will be offered twice a year, beginning in spring 2027. Application deadline for spring cohort is Oct. 16, 2026. More>>

HACU-member Teaching Spanish and Spanish Literature Scholarship available

HACU and the University of Castilla-La Mancha invites faculty from HACU-member institutions in the United States and Puerto Rico to participate in a professional development opportunity focused on Spanish Language, Cervantes Studies, and culture taking place Dec. 12-18, 2026, in Toledo, Spain, and Jan. 10-16, 2027, in Ciudad Real. Application deadline is Sept. 13, 2026. More>>

HACU accepting applications for Career Readiness program

HACU is accepting applications for the Career Readiness program. This program helps college students build the skills employers are looking for, from resume writing and interview preparation, to workplace communication and leadership development. The application deadline is Sept. 28, 2026. More>>

HACU to host virtual Emerging Leaders’ Summit series

A series of virtual Emerging Leaders’ Summits will be held for college students on Sept. 25, 2026, and Nov. 13, 2026, from 1 – 4 p.m. CT. Undergraduate students of all majors who are enrolled at a HACU-member institution may sign up to attend. More>>

HACU accepting applications for student research poster competition

HACU is accepting applications for its Student Research Poster Competition, which will give college students an opportunity to showcase original research during HACU’s 40th Annual Conference. The deadline to register is October 10, 2026. More>>

HACU, Conectado partner to offer AI for Education Leaders certificate

HACU has partnered with Conectado, an education and workforce ecosystem, to offer the AI for Education Leaders certificate, a fully online, three-day leadership program for decision-makers in primary, secondary, and higher education. More>>

HACU announces students selected for the Voces Nuevas Program

HACU has announced 75 students from HACU-member institutions have been selected to the Voces Nuevas Program. The eight-month program provides students the opportunity to develop leadership and advocacy skills while serving as HACU ambassadors promoting the Association’s programs. More>>

HACU's 40th Annual Conference taking place in Chula Vista, California, Oct. 31 – Nov. 2, 2026

The 40th Annual Conference will be held on Oct. 31-Nov. 2, 2026, at the Gaylord Pacific Resort & Convention Center in Chula Vista, California. More than 50 workshops will be offered under seven tracks centered on the theme “40 Years of Championing Higher Education Success: One Graduate at a Time.”

Online registration deadline is Oct. 9, 2026. More>>

Registration, hotel accommodations, advertising, and exhibitor information are available on the conference website.

Speakers of International Plenary announced

The International Plenary will take place on Nov. 2, 2026, under the theme “Global Pathways: Expanding International Access, Mobility and Student Success.” More>>

Upcoming member Webinars

HACU will host the following member webinars:

Student career readiness webinar "Growth Mindset" on Sept. 9, 2026, at 1 p.m. CT. More>> 

“Bold and Courageous Leadership in Tumultuous Times: A Seminar for Higher Education Leaders” on Sept. 22, 2026, at 1 p.m. CT. More>>

"Deloitte Freshman Opportunities" on Oct. 1, 2026, at 4 p.m. CT. More>>

HACU and Dominion Energy bid farewell to Summer Bridge students with virtual ceremony

HACU bid farewell to the students who participated in this year’s Dominion Energy Building Hispanic Talent Initiative Summer Bridge Program with a virtual ceremony held on Aug. 11, 2026. Over 220 students were part of the Summer Bridge Programs. More>>

Applications open for spring internship session

Applications are open for college students and recent graduates for the spring 2027 internship session. The spring session dates are Jan. 4–April 16, 2027. The application deadline is Nov. 20, 2026. More>>

HNIP interns begin fall session

HNIP welcomed college students to the 2026 fall session with a virtual orientation. Selected interns are serving across federal agencies in Washington, D.C., and field offices nationwide. Interns will serve for 15 weeks as part of the fall session. More>>

HACU announces third VOLARÉ Institute cohort

HACU has announced the third cohort of the Visioning, Organizing, Leading and Advancing the Research Enterprise Institute, which supports capacity-building for innovative research at Institutions of Higher Education. More>>

Kendra Gives Back Event benefits HACU

Support HACU by shopping online with Kendra Scott Sept. 26-27 at kendrascott.com using code GIVEBACK-HACU26. Kendra Scott will donate 20% of your purchase to HACU. In San Antonio? Join us Sept. 26 from 2-4 p.m. at Kendra Scott locations at The Quarry Village, La Cantera and North Star Mall.

HACU Advocacy

HACU urges Governor Newsom to sign SB 1255, Designation of California Hispanic-Serving Institutions Act

HACU has called on California Governor Gavin Newsom to sign SB 1255, authored by Senator Eloise Gómez Reyes (SD-29) and coauthored by Assemblymember Mike Fong (AD-49). The legislation establishes a state-level framework for the designation of California HSIs, along with an administrative framework for recognizing qualifying institutions. 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>>

HACU launches President and CEO search following retirement announcement of Antonio R. Flores

The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities’ Governing Board has launched the search for the next President and CEO of the Association. More>>