"Bridging the digital divide in education is one of Gateway's primary goals and our new alliance with HACU will make that vision a reality for thousands of students," said Jay Lambke, Gateway's vice president of institutional markets. "We're proud to partner with HACU to help make technology more accessible to the students, faculty, staff and alumni of these fine institutions."

HACU signed a formal agreement with Gateway at HACU’s 16th Annual Conference in Denver, Colorado, that was co-sponsored by Gateway. All Gateway products and services are available to HACU member schools.

"HACU is proud to partner with Gateway," said HACU President and CEO Antonio R. Flores. "With this support, Gateway is demonstrating its commitment to reducing the digital divide. Hispanics are the largest and fastest growing minority group in the United States, but continue to have less access to technology than other groups. By providing significant discounts on computers for our member institutions and students, Gateway is not only helping Hispanics gain access to much needed programs and services, but is helping to assure a well-prepared workforce for America's next generation."

This is Gateway's second alliance with a national collegiate organization. In 2000, Gateway joined forces with the National Association for Equal Opportunity in Education (NAFEO), an alliance of 118 Historically Black Colleges and Universities. Since that time, the computer company has granted more than $1 million in rebates to NAFEO member institutions, placing more than 30,000 systems into the hands of students across the country.

Gateway launched the PC industry's first Spanish-language initiative in 1999 allowing Spanish-speaking customers to purchase PC's and get customer support in Spanish. Spanish-speaking customers receive sales, customer support and technical support from professionals fluent in Spanish. Gateway also offers bilingual representatives at Gateway stores in areas with large Hispanic populations.

About Gateway

Gateway, Inc. (NYSE:GTW), a personal technology company, improves people's lives through a combination of the latest and best hardware, communication tools, applications, training and service, all offered with a custom-financing package. The company takes a localized approach, utilizing its Web site, call centers and nationwide network of Gateway retail stores to build direct relationships with consumers, small and medium businesses and government and education institutions. In 2001, Gateway's products and services received more than 45 awards and accolades and the company was ranked number one in repurchase brand loyalty for PCs (Source: MetaFacts Technology User Profile, 2001 Annual Edition. Based on a survey of 6,799 home PC owners).

For more information, visit Gateway's Web site at www.gateway.com.