February 8, 2024

HACU on the Road visits Monterrey, Mexico

HACU President and CEO Antonio R. Flores met with higher education leaders as part of a HACU on the Road visit on Jan. 25, 2024, at the Centro de Estudios Universitarios in Monterrey, Mexico. 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. More>>

HACU and USDA announce 20 Minority-Serving Institutions selected for the USDA Agricultural Export Market Challenge

HACU and the United States Department of Agriculture's Foreign Agriculture Service have announced the selection of 20 minority-serving educational institutions which will participate in the 2024 USDA Agricultural Export Market Challenge. More>>

HACU 29th Annual National Capitol Forum

The largest HACU advocacy event is expected to bring together 400 higher education leaders and supporters to advocate on issues impacting Hispanic-Serving Institutions on April 9-10, 2024, in Washington, D.C. Early Bird Registration rates end on Feb. 9. Ad Space Reservation deadline is March 1, 2024. More>>

HACU-Member Webinar: Partnerships to Champion Student Success

HACU is hosting a member webinar “Partnerships to Champion Student Success,” on Feb. 20 at 11:30 a.m. CT. The Campaign for College Completion and Economic Development ASCENDER program, a partnership with HSIs will be the focus of the webinar. Representatives from Catch the Next, Inc, Iowa State, South Texas College, and Palo Alto College are among the speakers.  More>>

HACU-Member Webinar: Catalyzing Cultural Capital to Optimize Student Success Through Low-Cost, Short-Term Study Abroad Opportunities in Mexico

HACU is hosting a member webinar “Catalyzing Cultural Capital to Optimize Student Success Through Low-Cost, Short-Term Study Abroad Opportunities in Mexico,” on Feb. 28 at 11:30 a.m. CT. The webinar, presented by Britt Rios-Ellis, M.S., Ph.D., will focus on best practices for developing and actualizing mobility agreements and study abroad programs between Mexico and the U.S. More>>

HACU, Google accepting applications for Latinx Student Leadership Summit

HACU and Google will co-host a Latinx Student Leadership Summit at the Google offices in Chicago, Illinois on April 19-21, 2024. Undergraduate student leaders with a passion for technology and an interest in developing their leadership skills are encouraged to apply. Deadline for applications is Feb. 14, 2024. More>>

HACU partners with Territorium

HACU has partnered with edtech provider Territorium to begin a new collaboration initiative called Avanza. The initiative aims to revolutionize the educational and employment landscape for college and university students. More>>

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

HACU is accepting proposals under seven tracks, as part of its 38th Annual Conference Call for Presentations. The conference will take place 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 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 to apply is March 25, 2024. More>>

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

The Leadership Academy 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 Enlace Mid-Level Leadership program

The Enlace Mid-Level Leadership program is a six-month development experience for college and university professionals serving around the mid-level of their organizations. Deadline for applications is May 3, 2024. More>>

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

HACU is accepting applications for the HACU Leader-in-Residence Program, a competitive eight-month program where 50 students from HACU-member institutions across the U.S. and Puerto Rico receive leadership and career development training. Deadline for applications is June 21, 2024. More>>

Deadline extended for HACU National Internship Program summer session

HACU is accepting applications from college students for the summer 2024 session of the HACU National Internship Program. The summer internship program dates are June 3 – Aug. 9, 2024. The application deadline has been extended to Feb. 16, 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>>

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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 million students they educate. 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>>

2024 All of Us Researchers Convention

The All of Us Researchers Convention will take place on April 3-4. Learn how All of Us is helping to shape the future of health research. The free, virtual event is open to researchers across all disciplines and career stages. More>>

Support our mission of Hispanic higher education success

Since 1986, the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU) has touched 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 to champion Hispanic success in higher education. More>>

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.

USAID Science for Development Fellowship Deadline is Feb. 29, 2024.

Todos Juntos research grants Deadline is Feb. 29, 2024.

Florida International University Postdoctoral Fellowship Deadline is March 11, 2024.

Aspire Leaders Program Deadline is March 21, 2024.

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

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