May Newsletter | HACU releases Legislative Agenda, New members to HACU Corporate and Philanthropic Council announced

May 9, 2022

HACU releases Legislative Agenda

HACU released its 2022 Legislative Agenda for the 117th Congress to address Hispanic higher education needs as well as critical K-20 pipeline issues. The top priorities of the agenda were the focus of the 27th Annual National Capitol Forum on Hispanic Higher Education, a virtual gathering held April 5-6, 2022, that also included virtual congressional visits.

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HACU announces new members to its Corporate and Philanthropic Council

HACU has announced 13 new members to its Corporate and Philanthropic Council. Luke Visconti, chairman and founder, DiversityInc, has been named chair, and Laura Marquez global lead diversity, equity and inclusion policy at Google will serve as the vice-chair. More>>

Congratulations to the 25 semifinalist of the 2023 Aspen Prize

The Aspen Institute has announced 25 community colleges that are semi-finalists for the $1 million Aspen Prize. The Aspen Prize is the nation’s signature recognition of community colleges that are achieving high, improving, and equitable outcomes for students. In years past, only ten finalists have been named on the road to the winner, and this change is designed to highlight the increased number of colleges across the country doing excellent work.More>>

Application deadline extended for Southwest Airlines ¡Lánzate! Travel Program

HACU and Southwest Airlines are accepting applications from college students for the 18th Annual ¡Lánzate! / Take Off! Travel Program through the extended deadline of May 15, 2022. More>>

HACU receives grant from Capital One for the 2021-22 Transformative Capacity Building Cohort

HACU has been awarded a $500,000 community grant from Capital One to support its 2021-22 Transformative Capacity Building Cohort. The grant will support several initiatives and collaborations. More>>

"La HACHE de HACU" Annual Giving invests in student success

The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU) asks friends, alumni and supporters to participate in its Annual Giving Campaign, La HACHE de HACU, and be a part of the Hispanic Alliance to Champion Higher Education. More>>

HACU accepting applications from undergraduate students for the Leader-in-Residence Program

HACU is accepting applications for the Leader-in-Residence Program a career and leadership development program available to students from HACU-member institutions across the U.S. and Puerto Rico. Selection includes a sponsorship to the annual conference to attend the ¡Adelante! Leadership Institute Oct. 8-10, in San Diego, Calif. Deadline is July 1, 2022. More>>

HACU partners with NIH’s All of Us Research Program for the future of health

The All of Us Research Program wants to build a better future of health - and that starts with you. By sharing your health information with All of Us, you can support research that may lead to improved prevention strategies and treatments for future generations. Help change the future of health by becoming a participant! JoinAllofUs.org/Together

HACU accepting applications for the 2022-23 Scholarship Program

HACU has announced applications are being accepted for the 2022-23 scholarship program. Students at HACU-member institutions who meet eligibility can apply for opportunities available. Online applications will be accepted until July 1, 2022, 5 p.m. CT. More>>

HACU webinar - May 9 to focus on Public Service Loan Forgiveness

HACU will host a webinar with the U.S. Department of Education, Office of Federal Student Aid on Monday, May 9 at 3 p.m. EST. HACU’s Government Relations staff and Ashley Harrington, senior advisor to the Chief Operating Officer at DOE’s Office of Federal Student Aid, will provide important information on the Public Service Loan Forgiveness. Click here to register.

Announcements - Grants

Grant competition is now open for MBDA’s Minority Colleges and Universities project

HACU is pleased to share an announcement on behalf of the Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA). MBDA is actively seeking grant proposals for its Minority Colleges and Universities program. The new grant competition will award $1.8 million in grants to any HBCU, HSI, TCU, ANSI, and NHSI in any U.S. state or territory. The goal of this program is to lay the foundation for a future generation of entrepreneurial leaders and innovators that will help strengthen U.S. global competitiveness, job creation, and the overall U.S. economy. Applications must be submitted to Grants.gov no later than May 25, 2022 at 11:59 PM EST.

Health Resources & Service Administration Funding opportunities:

Public Health Scholarship Program

Deadline: June 1

Community Health Worker Training Program Deadline: June 14

Interfaith Youth Core

2022 Institute on Teaching and Learning for Campus-wide Interfaith Excellence application

The IIE will take place virtually from July 19-22 with a pre-Institute event on July 14.

Application Deadline: May 10.

USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture

The Equipment Grant Program

Proposal deadline: June 15

National Endowment for the Humanities

Initiatives at Hispanic-Serving Institutions grant Deadline: May 9

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Request for Commencement News

HACU-member institutions submit your commencement news for the summer issue of The Voice of Hispanic Higher Education Magazine. Also seeking stories about Title V program and other HSIs federal grant success stories.

Submission Deadline: May 27

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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.