In 2011 in conjunction with the organization's 25th Anniversary, HACU established the Hall of Champions to honor those who embody the mission of the Association through exemplary efforts "To Champion Hispanic Success in Higher Education."  Each year, following a rigorous nomination and selection process, HACU inducts a new Champion into the Hall.

Click here for selection guidelines.

Honorees to date are:


The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities, founded in 1986, represents more than 500 colleges and universities in the United States, Latin America, Spain, and school districts throughout the U.S. HACU is the only national association representing existing and emerging Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSIs). The Association’s headquarters are in San Antonio, Texas, with regional offices in Washington, D.C. and Sacramento, California.

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