Updated Sept. 13, 2016 

NJ Revilla-Garcia

2016 Hispanic College Quiz participants, more air dates announced 

The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU) has received, from Central City Productions (CCP), more dates of when participants will appear in the Hispanic College Quiz show this fall. Nine students from HACU-member institutions will compete in the 2016 Hispanic College Quiz show.

Click here for the current broadcast schedule. New stations added as of 09/13/16

Three students will compete in one half-hour show. The student that places first in each of the shows will advance as finalists to compete in show four. All students will receive a scholarship according to their placement.   

The three game show finalists will also receive a scholarship to attend HACU's 30th Annual Conference Oct. 8-10,2016, in San Antonio. Texas. The finalist will attend the Student Track and be recognized during HACU's Annual Conference.  

Congratulations to the students from the participating institutions:

• Adams State University
Alamosa, Colo.
Student: Joshua Salas
Coach: Oneida L. Maestas

• Bronx Community College, CUNY
Bronx, N.Y.
Student: Cassandra Ecarnacion
Coach: Denise Comara

• Mount Saint Mary's University
Los Angeles, Calif.
Student: Lizbeth Hernandez
Coach: Janet Castaneda Rosas

• Oklahoma Panhandle State University
Goodwell, Okla.
Student: Elida Esquivel 
Coach: Teri Mora

• Savannah State University 
Savannah, Ga.
Student: Lisa Baez 
Coach: Francisco Duque

• New Mexico State University 
Las Cruces, N.M.
Student: Ismael Torres
Coach: Carlos E. Posadas

• St. Edward's University 
Austin, Texas 
Student: Luana Chaires
Coach: Sonia P. Brisena

• St. Philip's College 
San Antonio, Texas
Student: Gloria Napoles
Coach: Maria G. Botello

• Texas A&M International University
Laredo, Texas
Student: Rosaura Martinez
Coach: Sofia Maldonado

The show will be broadcast nationally during Hispanic Heritage Month, airing begins Sept. 3-Oct. 18.