July 7, 2011

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DREAM Act Is "Common Sense Legislation in Keeping with Core American Values" Dept of Ed.

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Special discounts for HSIs on Bioneers Conference, Resources and Beaming Bioneers. Discount on national conference registration and early bird rate available.

Fulbright Scholar Program
Deadline: Aug. 1

New Mexico Minority Youth Environmental Training Institute, Aug. 12 - 21. NHEC will cover all costs for accepted students.

Educational Seminars program, fully-funded by U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA)

Race to the Top-Early Learning Challenge, application to be released in the fall

The PhD Project helps minorities attain their business Ph.D.

HACU National Internship Program welcomes students and announces upcoming deadlines
More than 300 undergraduates, graduates and recent graduates from colleges and universities nationwide are currently participating in the summer 2011 session. A list of interns is available online.

HACU has announced the upcoming deadlines for the HACU National Internship Program for the 2011-12 academic year. The next cycle of applications for the spring 2012 session opens on Aug. 1. 

Photo caption: Summer 2011 participants of the HACU National Internship Program pose during orientation weekend activities.

Call for comments on proposed certification process for HSACU institutions
Don't miss your opportunity to comment of proposed regulations defining new Hispanic-Serving Agricultural Colleges and Universities (HSACUs). After a 10-year battle, HACU's efforts to win new funding opportunities for HSIs with agriculture programs are close to fruition. More>>

HACU President states "If DREAM Act students are given a chance, they will contribute to our economy"
HACU, a longtime supporter of the DREAM Act and the lead organization of the ACT on the DREAM Coalition, submitted a statement to the Senate Judiciary Committee in full support of the Senate Hearing and the DREAM Act. More>>

Photo caption: Senator Richard Durbin (D-IL) and HACU President and CEO Antonio R. Flores met DREAMers during a reception held after the Senate hearing on the DREAM Act.

Seeking Hispanic heritage student videos
HACU and the producers of The Hispanic College Quiz have announced a contest for undergraduate students to submit their personal Hispanic heritage video for a chance to receive a scholarship award ranging from $1,000 – $5,000. More>>


Student scholarships for Annual Conference 
Applications are currently being accepted from college and university students to attend the Student Track program of HACU’s 25th Annual Conference taking place Oct. 29-31 in San Antonio, TX. The Student Conference Scholarship covers the cost of Student Track conference, travel, and lodging. Meals are provided at conference-sponsored events. More>>

Sponsorship, advertising, exhibitor opportunities available during Annual Conference
Showcase your services or products to participants of HACU's leading conference on Hispanic higher education with a sponsorship, an ad in the conference program or by reserving an exhibit booth.

The Princeton Review offers HACU-member discount
The Princeton Review now offers HACU members a 10 percent discount on select courses to prepare for standardized tests.  Students, faculty and staff at HACU-member institutions, members of the HACU Alumni Association and HACU employees – as well as their family members – are eligible for the discount.

HSIs attend UNCF Building Green Learning Institute
Twelve HACU-member institutions were among attendees at the Building Green Learning Institute hosted by the United Negro College Fund (UNCF) in Washington, D.C. More>>

New advocacy group to focus on AAPI students 
A new organization will serve as the national association representing Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institutions (AANAPISIs). At least 50 Hispanic-Serving Institutions are also AANAPSIs.  More>>