October 1, 2026

HACU celebrates historic signing of California HSI designation

HACU applauds the signing of Senate Bill 1255 by Governor Gavin Newsom, a historic milestone for California’s Hispanic-Serving Institutions and the students and communities they serve. More>>

HACU on the Road held in LA

HACU visited Los Angeles, California, on Sept. 15, 2026, for HACU on the Road: Destination Higher Education Success. The event brought together more than 145 higher education leaders from across California to discuss collaboration, advocacy and partnership opportunities. 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.

HACU announces speakers of its 40th Annual Conference Town Hall

HACU has announced the speakers for its Town Hall taking place on Nov. 2, 2026, as part of the 40th Annual Conference in Chula Vista, California. More>>

HACU honorees to be recognized at 40th Annual Conference

HACU has announced the 2026 Awards of Excellence honorees, recognizing individuals, institutions and organizations whose leadership and partnership advance HACU’s mission, and for their contributions to improving opportunities for college students. 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 extended application deadline is Oct. 5, 2026. More>>

Teaching Spanish and Spanish Literature Scholarship application close Oct. 7

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. Extended application deadline is Oct. 7, 2026. 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>>

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. The fall cohort will meet Oct. 13-15, 2026, from 2-5 p.m. More>>

Upcoming deadline near for HACU 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 the spring cohort is Oct. 16, 2026. More>>

HACU Emerging Leaders’ Summit connect students with career opportunities

A virtual Emerging Leaders’ Summit on Sept. 25, 2026, focused on preparing students for internships and career opportunities in various fields. The event brought together students from 25 colleges and universities to connect with and learn from industry professionals. More>>



HACU will host another virtual Emerging Leaders’ Summit on Nov. 13, 2026, from 1–4 p.m. CT. Undergraduate students of all majors enrolled at a HACU-member institution are invited to sign up to participate. More>>

Building Stronger Communities scholarship recipients announced

HACU and Building Stronger Communities have announced 30 students from HACU-member institutions will receive a $1,500 scholarship for the 2026-27 school year. More>>

El Café del Futuro scholarship recipients announced

HACU and Café Bustelo® have announced 25 recipients of the Café Bustelo® El Café del Futuro Scholarship for the 2026-27 academic year. More>>

HACU announces sixty-eight Deloitte Foundation supported HACU Scholars

HACU and the Deloitte Foundation have announced 68 students from HACU-member institutions will receive a scholarship of $2,500 per student per semester, renewable for up to 4 semesters for the 2026-27 school year, assuming eligibility criteria continue to be met. More>>

Upcoming HACU-member webinars

Professional Communication

Student career readiness webinar on Nov. 11, 2026, at 1 p.m. CT. More>>

From Equity Data to Action: AI-Powered Student Success at HSIs

HACU will host a HACU-member webinar titled, “From Equity Data to Action: AI-Powered Student Success at HSIs,” on Nov. 17, 2026, at 2 p.m. CT. 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>>

Save the date for HACU’s 32nd Annual National Capitol Forum

Early bird rates are available through Feb. 12, 2027, for HACU’s 32nd Annual National Capitol Forum on Higher Education on April 6-7, 2027, in Washington, D.C. The two-day event will feature sessions, policy briefings, and taking place scheduled meetings with representatives on Capitol Hill. More>>

Governor Newsom Signs Assemblyman Tri Ta’s Bill Establishing Sylvia Mendez Day in California

HACU applauds Assembly Bill 2294 by Assemblyman Tri Ta, officially designating April 14 as “Sylvia Mendez Day” in California in recognition of Sylvia Mendez and the historic fight to end school segregation. 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>>

Hispanic-Serving Institutions Education Grants Program. The HSI Education Grants Program, under assistance listing number 10.223, will promote and strengthen the ability HSIs to carry out education, applied research, and related community development programs. Deadline is Dec. 3, 2026.