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Summer institute in advanced research methods for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics education research accepting applications. Review has started.

United States Agency for International Development Science, Technology, Innovation, and Partnerships in Higher Education Program. Deadline is March 4, 2021.

USAID 2021 call for proposals for international research on food security and resilience. Deadline is March 15, 2021

U.S. Department of Education FY 2021 Fulbright-Hays Group Projects Abroad Program. Deadline is March 15, 2021.

The U.S.-Colombia Grant Competition for 21st Century
Higher Education Partnerships to promote academic exchange and training for students. Deadline is March 15, 2021.

U.S. Department of Education
call for proposals: course development stipends for Russia, Eastern Europe, and Eurasia. Deadline is March 21, 2021. 

Higher Education Challenge (HEC) Grants Program. Deadline is March 24, 2021.

National Research Center on Hispanic Children & Families Research Scholars Program. Deadline is March 31, 2021.

Social Innovation Challenge to support a diverse community of entrepreneurs and innovators. Deadline is April 1, 2021. 

IIE American Passport Project accepting applications. Deadline is April 2, 2021.

National Science Foundation
Scholarships in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Program. Deadline is April 7, 2021.

EcoAmerica American Climate Leadership Summit 2021 
HACU members can use code: ACLS2021_University for 50% off. Deadline is April 27, 2021.

Department of Energy’s Office of Science Graduate Student Research program is accepting applications for the 2021 Solicitation. Deadline is May 5, 2021. 

Conferences  

America Reads Spanish
Issue #160 (Jan. 2020)

CDC’s Operational Strategy for K-12 Schools through Phased Mitigation


ProTalento Recent Job Postings - More>>


Request for Title V program success stories
HACU Members - Please send us your member news and grant stories of student success for the summer issue of The Voice of Hispanic Higher Education magazine. For additional details, click here. 

Submissions deadline is May 21 for the summer issue. Information on Ad  deadlines.

Lena T. Rodriguez named as new senior vice president for policy and government relations
HACU announced the appointment of Lena T. Rodriguez, Ph.D., to its new position of senior vice president for policy and government relations, effective March 8, 2021. More>> 

Eligibility Designations and Applications for Waiving Eligibility Requirements; Programs Under Parts A and F of Title III and Programs Under Title V of the Higher Education Act of 1965, as Amended (HEA)
The Department of Education Office of Postsecondary Education has announced the process for designation of eligible institutions and invites applications for waivers of eligibility requirements for fiscal year (FY) 2021. Deadline is April 5, 2021. More>>

Call for Presentations deadline extended for HACU Annual Conference on Hispanic higher education
Speaker Proposals are being accepted for HACU's Annual Conference "35 Years of Championing Hispanic Higher Education Success." The new extended deadline for its Call for Presentations is March 12. The conference will take place Oct. 30 - Nov. 1, 2021. More>>

HACU celebrates milestone year and salutes Antonio R. Flores
In the past 35 years, HACU has grown from 18 charter members to more than 500 member institutions committed to the mission of championing Hispanic success in higher education.  Impressively, for the past 25 years, HACU has had the leadership of Antonio R. Flores at the helm. More>>


A Letter from Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona: Working Together for Students
To our Nation's Parents and Students: I write first, as your new Secretary of Education, to acknowledge the extraordinarily challenging year you've endured. More>>

HACU, Google accepting applications for Latinx Student Leadership Summit
Undergraduate student leaders with a passion for technology (ie. computer science, engineering or tech-related majors/minors) and an interest in developing their leadership skills are encouraged to apply for the one-day summit. Deadline is March 7, 2021. More>>

Applications being accepted for HACU's Leadership Academy/La Academia de Liderazgo
The fellowship program prepares senior higher education administrators for top leadership roles at Hispanic-Serving Institutions, emerging HSIs and other institutions of higher learning. HACU is accepting applications for the third cohort through March 12, 2021. More>>

Application deadline extended for HACU National Internship Program summer session
College students seeking a summer internship are encouraged to apply to HACU's National Internship Program. The summer internship program dates are June 3 - Aug. 13, 2021, for students on a regular calendar, and June 17- Aug. 27, 2021, for students on a quarter calendar. The application deadline is March 15, 2021. More>>

Registration is underway for HACU’s 26th Annual National Capitol Forum
HACU has posted sessions and speakers for HACU's Annual Capitol Forum, April 13-14, a virtual event. The agenda is being updated as speakers are confirmed. Sessions will feature the most pressing legislative and appropriations priorities for Hispanic-Serving Institutions and strategies for advocating for Hispanic student success in higher education. Register online. Advertising and sponsorship opportunities are available. More>>

HACU statement on confirmation of Miguel Cardona as Education Secretary
“HACU congratulates Dr. Miguel Cardona on his confirmation as the next U.S. Secretary of Education,” said HACU President and CEO Antonio R. Flores. More>>

HACU, United Talent Agency to award two scholarships for 2021-22 academic year
HACU is partnering with the United Talent Agency to offer two scholarships of $2,500 each. Students enrolled at a four-year HACU-member institution and interested in pursuing a career within the business side of the entertainment industry are encouraged to apply.Deadline is May 28, 2021. More>>
 
HACU hosts virtual Emerging Leaders Summit event with Texas A&M University – San Antonio
More than 60 college student participated in a virtual summit co-hosted with Texas A&M University–San Antonio. The Emerging Leaders Summit included students from 20 colleges and universities for a one-day event with professionals and corporate representatives on Feb. 26, 2021. More>>

HACU Scholarship Program accepting applications
Students from HACU-member institutions can apply for the Oracle and Interfaith Youth Scholarship. Deadline is May 28, 2021. More>>

HACU accepting applications for Leader-in-Residence Program for undergraduate students
HACU is accepting applications for the Leader-in-Residence Program, a competitive program where students from HACU-member institutions receive leadership and career development training. Selected students will receive a scholarship to participate in the ¡Adelante! Leadership Institute, Oct. 30 - Nov. 1, 2021. Deadline to apply is June 25, 2021. More>>

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HACU Advocacy Center News

HACU statement on introduction of the U.S. Citizenship Act of 2021
HACU has issued a statement on the introduction of the U.S. Citizenship Act of 2021 by U.S. Senator Robert Menendez and Representative Linda Sánchez. More>> 

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