August 24, 2023

HACU to begin construction on new San Antonio headquarters

HACU has announced it will start construction on its new San Antonio headquarters in the fall of 2023. The 25,000 square foot state-of-the-art facility is designed by Marmon Mok Architecture in partnership with Miro Rivera Architects. More>>

HACU-member webinar: Telling the story: Asset Mapping Strategies to become an Emerging HSI

HACU is hosting a member webinar on strategies for colleges and universities to become an emerging Hispanic-Serving Institution, presented on Aug. 30, 1 p.m. CT, by Yudi Lewis, executive director of Hispanic-Serving Institution Initiatives at Weber State University. 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>>

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. Seats are still available for the Latino Higher Education Leadership Institute, Prek-12 Higher Education Collaboration Symposium and Deans' Forum. Register online by Oct. 6, 2023. The Hilton Chicago is SOLD OUT on some nights. Book your room at Le Meridien Essex Chicago located 1 min walk away from the Hilton Chicago. The deadline to reserve and ad in the conference program is Sept. 8, 2023. More>>

HACU, PeopleCert International Limited accepting scholarship applications

HACU and PeopleCert International Limited are offering five ($5,000) LanguageCert International scholarships to eligible international first-time undergraduate students at HACU-member institutions in the US. Deadline to apply is March 31, 2024. More>>

HACU accepting scholarship applications for Palo Alto Networks Cyber Scholars Program

HACU has partnered with Palo Alto Networks to award scholarships to eligible students at HACU-member institutions. A total of six $5,000 scholarships will be awarded per student. Deadline to apply is Nov. 1, 2023. More>>

HACU accepting applications for HNIP spring session

HACU is accepting applications for the 2024 HACU National Internship Program spring session. Internship dates are Jan. 8 – April 19, 2024. Applications will be accepted until Nov. 17, 2023. Information about eligibility and online application is available here.

HACU, Miller Lite to award $107,500 in scholarships

HACU has partnered with Miller Lite to award $107,500 in college scholarships and leadership development opportunities through HACU's ¡Adelante! Leadership Institute. Deadline to apply is Aug. 30, 2023. More>>

HACU accepting applications for two Emerging Leaders' Summits

HACU is currently accepting applications for its two upcoming Emerging Leaders' Summits. The first summit will be held virtually on Sept. 8, 2023, in partnership with the University of Arizona. The second summit will take place in-person on Sept. 29, 2023, in collaboration with St. Mary's University. More>>

HACU holds financial literacy workshop for college students at UTSA

HACU held a financial proficiency and career exploration workshop, ¡Finanzas y Futuro!, for approximately 130 students from the University of Texas at San Antonio on July 27, 2023. More>>

HACU holds Capital One HSI Immersion program for college students 

HACU and Capital One brought college students from across the U.S. to a four-day Hispanic-Serving Institutions Immersion Program at the Plano, Texas Capital One campus, July 24–27, 2023. More>>

College students complete summer session of HACU National Internship Program

HACU bid farewell to its 2023 summer interns with a virtual ceremony held on Aug. 10, 2023. Students participated in these internships for a total of 10 weeks as part of HACU’s National Internship Program. More>>

HACU and Dominion Energy bid farewell to Summer Bridge Students with virtual ceremony

HACU held a virtual ceremony on Aug. 11, 2023 to bid farewell to students who participated in this year's Dominion Energy Building Hispanic Talent Initiative Summer Bridge Programs. More>>

HACU releases 2022 Annual Report

HACU has released its 2022 Annual Report. More>>

Donate to HACU today

Show your support by donating to HACU. Donations to HACU help make a lasting impact on those who benefit from HACU programs. #Give2HACU More>>

All of Us Research Scholar Program set to Recruit for 2023-2024 Cohort

The All of Us Research Program will begin recruiting for the 2023-2024 cohort of the All of Us Research Scholar Program. Four students and two mentors from HACU-member institutions will be selected for the cohort and receive stipends to participate. To receive updates and be notified when the application period opens, click here.

HACU statement on $39 billion in student loan forgiveness for over 800,000 borrowers

HACU issued a statement on the the Biden-Harris Administration approval of more than $39 billion in student loan forgiveness for more than 800,000 borrowers in the United States. More>>

House Republicans put over five million HSI students at risk in severe budget cut proposal

HACU has released a statement on the House Republicans’ proposal to drastically cut the Department of Education’s budget for Fiscal Year 2024. More>>

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.

Chicagoland Diverse STEM Postdoc Recruitment Initiative Deadline is Sept. 11, 2023.

The Gates Scholarship Deadline is Sept. 15, 2023.

GFI Research Grant Program Deadline is Sept. 21, 2023.

Payne International Development Fellowship Program Deadline is Oct. 26, 2023.

ADVANCE Predoctoral T32 Training Program to Promote Diversity in Health Disparities Research, Preventive Interventions, and Methodology (T32, Clinical Trial Not Allowed) Deadline is Oct. 31, 2023.

Computer and Information Science and Engineering Minority-Serving Institutions Research Expansion Program Deadline is Feb. 9, 2024.

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