June 7, 2017 

Nine undergraduate students from HACU-Member institutions sought to compete in the 2017 Hispanic College Quiz TV show

The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU) is seeking undergraduate Hispanic students currently enrolled at U.S. HACU-member institutions for the 2017 Hispanic College Quiz show, produced by Central City Productions. Online entries will be accepted through June 14, 2017, 5 p.m. CST.

The quiz shows will be pre-taped on July 22, 2017, in Nashville, Tennessee, with nine undergraduate students answering a series of multiple-choice questions on Latino history. For eligibility, click here.

The show will broadcast across the country during Hispanic Heritage Month. Finalists will be recognized at HACU’s 31st Annual Conference in San Diego, Calif.

The purpose of the Hispanic College Quiz is to encourage the appreciation of Hispanic/Latino heritage through an entertaining quiz show format. The series is designed to generate a high level of excitement and enthusiasm by featuring Hispanic college students from around the country in a competition that showcases their knowledge and skills relative to Hispanic culture and history.

Since 2008, HACU has partnered with Central City Productions on the participation of students from HACU-member institutions in the Hispanic College Quiz TV show. 

Photo: 2016 contestants of Hispanic College Quiz show