January Newsletter | HACU 29th Annual National Capitol Forum on Hispanic Higher Education to take place in Washington, D.C., April 9-10, 2024, and other HSI news
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January 23, 2024

HACU 29th Annual National Capitol Forum on Hispanic Higher Education to take place in Washington, D.C., April 9-10, 2024

HACU is expected to bring together 400 higher education leaders and supporters to advocate on issues impacting Hispanic-Serving Institutions on April 9-10, 2024, as part of it’s Annual National Capitol Forum in Washington, D.C. Last year’s event included distinguished speakers from the Biden-Harris Cabinet Administration, including – Sec. Becerra, Sec. Buttigieg, Sec. Cardona, and Sec. Raimondo. New to the Capitol Forum is "The HSInnovators," a pre-conference student track that will provide firsthand advocacy experience, the opportunity to participate in an advocacy pitch competition, and opportunities to meet elected officials. More>>

 

Early Bird Registration rates available through Feb. 9, 2024. Ad Space Reservation deadline is March 1, 2024.

 

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HACU-Member Webinar: Redesigning Dual Enrollment Programs as an On-Ramp to High-Opportunity College and Career Pathways for Underserved Students

HACU is hosting a member webinar “Redesigning Dual Enrollment Programs as an On-Ramp to High-Opportunity College and Career Pathways for Underserved Students,” on Jan. 31 at 12:00 p.m. CT. This webinar is one in a series being presented for HACU-members this year. More>>

HACU National Internship Program accepting applications for summer session

HACU is accepting applications for the summer 2024 session of the HACU National Internship Program. Online application deadline is Feb. 2, 2024. More>>

HACU Call for Presentations for 38th Annual Conference on Hispanic higher education

HACU is accepting Call for Presentations for its 38th Annual Conference, Nov. 1-3, 2024, at the Gaylord Rockies Resort & Convention Center in Aurora, Colorado. Speaker proposals will be accepted through March 8, 2024. More>>

HACU accepting college student applications for the Exito: CIA Career Exploration Boot-Camp

HACU and the Central Intelligence Agency are accepting applications for “Exito: CIA Career Exploration Boot-Camp,” a four-day career exploration event for college freshmen and sophomores to be held June 3-7, 2024, in Washington, D.C. Deadline for applications is March 25, 2024. More>>

HACU accepting applications for 2024-25 Leadership Academy/La Academia de Liderazgo

HACU is accepting applications for the sixth cohort of its Leadership Academy/La Academia de Liderazgo. The Leadership program prepares senior higher education administrators at colleges and universities nationwide for top leadership roles at Hispanic-Serving Institutions, emerging HSIs and other institutions of higher learning. Deadline for applications and nominations is May 3, 2024. More>>

HACU accepting applications for the 2024 Enlace Mid-Level Leadership Program

HACU is accepting applications for the Enlace Mid-Level Leadership Program. Academic leaders or non-academic support personnel serving around the mid-level at colleges and universities are encouraged to apply. Deadline for applications is May 3, 2024. More>>

HACU's 14th International Conference to focus on Innovation and Technology for an Inclusive and Diverse Workforce

HACU will host its 14th International Conference, offering an opportunity to discuss the latest trends, model programs, and cutting-edge research on international higher education on June 3-5, 2024, in Salamanca, Spain. More>>

Passport renewal information is available here.

Call for action to create a President’s Board of Advisors on Hispanic-Serving Institutions

HACU has made an appeal to President Biden to establish a President's Board of Advisors on Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSIs). The main objective of this board is to provide guidance on effective measures to ensure fair distribution of federal resources for HSIs, which will directly benefit more than 5.5 million students they educate. More>>

HACU recognizes students with USAA scholarships in San Antonio

HACU held a luncheon event to recognize college students receiving scholarships on Dec. 14, 2023. A total of six students were awarded $5,000 scholarships as part of a financial education program supported by the United Services Automobile Association program (USAA). More>>

HACU National Internship Program bids farewell to fall interns with virtual ceremony

HACU bid farewell to its 2023 fall interns with a virtual ceremony on Dec. 8, 2023. The participants were undergraduate and graduate students who served internships with federal agencies across the country, as part of the HACU National Internship Program. More>>

HACU National Internship Program interns begin spring session

HACU welcomed approximately 200 college students to the 2024 spring session of the HACU National Internship Program. A hybrid orientation was held on Jan. 5, 2024, for interns serving across federal agencies in Washington, D.C., and field offices nationwide or remote. More>>

HACU accepting Ford Fund Scholarship applications

HACU has partnered with the Ford Motor Company Fund to award scholarships to eligible undergraduate and graduate students at HACU-member institutions. A total of seventeen ($5,000) Ford Fund Scholarships will be awarded. Feb. 1 is the deadline to apply. More>>

HACU accepting scholarship applications

HACU Scholarship Program is currently accepting applications from eligible students for the LanguageCert International Student Scholarship. Deadline to apply is March 31, 2024. More>>

Teachers: Leaders Shaping Lives

The U.S. Department of Education, TEACH.org, and One Million Teachers of Color have partnered on a public service awareness (PSA) campaign called “Teachers: Leaders Shaping Lives.” It highlights the impressive skills, expertise, and leadership ability teachers use to prepare students for success in our fast-changing world. The PSA will elevate the teaching profession, celebrate our teachers, and inspire more talented people - especially Black and Latine individuals - to become teachers. More>>

Donate to HACU today

Show your support for HACU by making a donation. Your donation can have a lasting impact on those who benefit from HACU programs. Your donation will help increase support for member colleges and universities, expand opportunities for Hispanic student success and improve the quality of higher education. #Give2HACU. More>>

Read the latest issue

The Voice of Hispanic Higher Education magazine

Request for Title V program and other HSIs federal grant success for spring issue

Access the online issue here.

 

HACU Members - Please send us your national news.

 

HACU is accepting student success stories on Hispanic-Serving Institutions federal grant articles for The Voice of Hispanic Higher Education Magazine. For the spring issue, send us news about your new chancellors and presidents. Include links to your news release, logo, and hi-resolution photos in an email to news@hacu.net.

 

Submissions sent by January 29, 2024, will be considered for the spring issue.

 

For additional details, click here.

For information on Ad deadlines here.

Announcements - Grants

Duques de Soria Foundation International Hispanism Award Deadline is Jan. 28, 2024.

 

100,000 Strong in the Americas CLIMA Grant Competition Deadline is Jan. 31, 2024.

 

Rutgers Graduate School-Newark 2024 Summer Undergraduate Research Institute program Deadline is Jan. 31, 2024.

 

EducationUSA Campus Hosting Opportunities

Deadline is Feb. 5, 2024.

Hispanic-Serving Institutions Education Grants Program Deadline is Feb. 8, 2024.

 

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

 

Aspire Leaders Program Deadline is March 21, 2024.

 

Hispanic Leadership Development Fellowship (HLDF) Deadline is April 1, 2024.

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