October 20, 2017

Chris de Hoyos

HACU to Host Students in STEM Youth Leadership Development Forum in San Diego

The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU) will host a Students in STEM Youth Leadership Development Forum at National University in San Diego. The forum provides middle and high school students with varying levels of exposure to STEM fields and an opportunity to learn about academic and career pathways in these areas. The event, which takes place on October 27 at National University’s Spectrum Park Complex in Kearny Mesa, is expected to bring together over 600 students from San Diego and neighboring counties.

The event also marks the beginning of HACU’s 31st Annual Conference, “Championing Hispanic Higher Education Success: Driving America’s Prosperity,” which will take place Oct 28-30 at the Hilton San Diego Bayfront in San Diego, CA.

The HACU Youth Leadership Development Leadership Students in STEM Forum begins at 8 am on Friday, October 27 at National University’s Spectrum Park Complex in Kearney Mesa, CA. Students and teachers will be welcomed by HACU President and CEO Dr. Antonio R. Flores and National University President Dr. David Andrews.

The HACU Students in STEM Youth Leadership Development Forum is hosted in partnership with National University in San Diego and sponsored by the GM Foundation.