July 13, 2023

HACU hosts Executive Leadership Seminar, International Symposium in Guadalajara, México, June 19-22, 2023

HACU brought together approximately 120 participants to Mexico for two events. The HACU Executive Leadership Seminar and International Symposium Student Track. More>>

The HACU International Symposium "Transforming the U.S. - México/Latin America Collaborative Landscape.” More>>

HACU on the Road visits Guadalajara and Mexico City

HACU hosted two events in Mexico as part of its HACU on the Road visits. HACU has visited national and international campuses for over 10 years to speak to education and community leaders about important issues in higher education, and to highlight HACU’s programs and initiatives.

Guadalajara visit. More>> Mexico City visit. More>>

HACU-Member Webinar: Intentional Journey to Achieving and Sustaining an HSI Designation

HACU is hosting a HACU-member webinar on HSI Capacity Building entitled “Intentional Journey to Achieving and Sustaining an HSI Designation,” on July 20, 2023. The presentation will provide an overview of how MSU Denver informs policymakers and other stakeholders about HSI issues and advocates for enhanced funding, new initiatives, programs and services. More>>

HACU accepting applications for two Emerging Leaders' Summits

HACU is currently accepting applications from students for two upcoming Emerging Leaders' Summits. A virtual event will be held on Sept. 8, 2023, in partnership with the University of Arizona. An in-person event will take place on Sept. 29, 2023, in partnership with St. Mary's University. More>>

19th Annual ¡Lánzate! Travel Award Program committee meet to select awardees

The selection committee for the 19th Annual ¡Lánzate! / Take Off! Travel Program met in San Antonio, Texas on June 27-28, 2023, to select awardees of roundtrip e-pass(es) for undergraduate and graduate students across the country who travel away from home to pursue a higher education. More>>

USDA Selects 2023 Class of E. Kika De La Garza Fellows

HACU applauded the selection of 30 faculty and staff from Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSIs) around the nation as the 2023 class of E. Kika De La Garza Fellows. More>>

HACU joined in Farm Bill Roundtable Discussion with Congressional Hispanic Caucus

HACU representatives joined the Congressional Hispanic Caucus in a roundtable discussion on June 22, 2023, to discuss issues related to the reauthorization of the Farm Bill and how it affects HSIs. More>>

Congressional Hearing on University Research under the Farm Bill

The University of California Riverside, a HACU-member HSI was among those testifying at a Congressional Hearing on June 14, 2023 on the importance of agriculture research at HSACUs and Land-grant Universities under the federal Farm Bill. More>>

HACU leaders appointed to Academic Council to advise Department of Homeland Security

HACU and three member institutions were among the new appointments by U.S. Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro N. Mayorkas to the Homeland Security Academic Partnership Council. More>>

HACU-Member Institutions received NextGen program funding

HACU-member institutions were among those awarded funding “From Learning to Leading: Cultivating the Next Generation of Diverse Food and Agriculture Professionals” or NextGen program funding. More>>

HACU hosts virtual Emerging Leaders’ Summit with New Jersey City University

HACU hosted a virtual Emerging Leaders’ Summit with New Jersey City University and brought together students from 51 colleges and universities online with professionals and corporate representatives for the one-day event on June 15, 2023. More>>

HACU premier national conference on Hispanic higher education in Chicago

HACU will host its 37^th Annual Conference at the Hilton Chicago, Oct. 28-30, 2023, along with pre- and post-conference events. A student track will also be held in conjunction with the conference. Exhibitor, Advertising and sponsorship opportunities are available. More>>

HACU announces speakers of the Ninth PreK-12/Higher Education Collaboration Symposium

HACU has announced the agenda and speakers of its Ninth PreK-12/Higher Education Collaboration Symposium taking place, Oct. 28, 2023, at the Hilton Chicago. More>>

HACU to host its Inaugural Women’s Leadership Symposium

HACU will host a half-day, pre-conference Inaugural Women’s Leadership Symposium, Oct. 27, 2023, in Chicago, Ill. The Symposium will bring together women in higher education to explore topics related to navigating work environments, building strategic networks, and preparing to assume executive roles in education. More>>

Celebrate National Hispanic-Serving Institutions Week, Sept. 11-17, 2023

HACU-member HSIs are encouraged to observe the week with campus activities to heighten awareness of the important role HSIs play in improving access to education and advancing equity for traditionally underserved students. More>>

Support our mission of Hispanic higher education success

Since 1986, HACU has impacted the lives of generations of students. Gifts from friends, alumni and supporters to La HACHE de HACU, the Hispanic Alliance to Champion Higher Education, help support our mission by donating to help HACU champion Hispanic success in higher education. More>>

HACU statement on Mildred Garcia’s appointment as 11th CSU Chancellor

HACU issued a statement on the appointment of Mildred Garcia, Ed.D., as the first Latina to serve as chancellor of the 23-campus California State University system. More>>

HACU statement on SCOTUS decision on student loan

HACU issued a statement on the Supreme Court's decision to block the Biden Administration's plan to forgive $430 billion in student loan debt for nearly 43 million Americans. More>>

HACU statement on SCOTUS decision on Affirmative Action

HACU issued a statement on the Supreme Court's decision in the cases involving Students for Fair Admissions Inc., which resulted in striking down Affirmative Action programs at Harvard University and the University of North Carolina. More>>

100,000 Strong in the Americas Innovation Fund: 100K CLIMA Grant Competition for Higher Education Partnerships and Exchanges between the United States and Argentina, Chile, Paraguay, and Uruguay. Deadline is July 31, 2023.

Justice40 Accelerator Application,

Deadline is July 31, 2023.

American Latino Museum Internship and Fellowship Initiative.

Deadline is Aug. 7, 2023.

National Science Foundation Improving Undergraduate STEM Education: Hispanic-Serving Institutions.

Deadline is Aug. 30, 2023.

Improving Undergraduate STEM Education: Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSI Program)

Deadline is Aug. 31, 2023.

Andrew Carnegie Fellows Program

Computer and Information Science and Engineering Minority-Serving Institutions Research Expansion Program

Deadline is Feb. 9, 2024.

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