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Hispanic higher education community
honors
“The Hispanic higher education community applauds Dr. Padrón for opening the door to college each year for so many Hispanic students, and for serving as a national voice for both diversity and academic excellence in higher education,” said HACU President and CEO
Flores presented the national award to Padrón at HACU’s 18th Annual Conference under way through Tuesday in
On Friday, HACU honored Padrón in a special tribute as part of HACU’s 2nd Annual “Celebra Educación” Fundraiser and Dinner also held in
Padrón, a founding member and past chair of the HACU Governing Board, presides over a college with the largest Hispanic enrollment in the country.
A renowned advocate for underserved populations in higher education, Padrón has received presidential appointments from three
Padrón is a past recipient of the Chief Executive of the Year Award from the Association of Community College Trustees. He has also served on the boards of the American Council on Education, The College Board, Carnegie Foundation,
For more information about HACU’s 18th Annual Conference, visit http://www.hacu.net/, or contact HACU Public Affairs at (619) 997-1637