March 7, 2024

HACU salutes president and CEO Antonio R. Flores on 28 years of championing for Hispanic success in higher education

HACU was founded in 1986 in San Antonio, Texas, and has grown to over 500 member institutions committed to championing Hispanic success in higher education. For the past 28 years, HACU has had the leadership of Antonio R. Flores at the helm. More>>

HACU and USDA Agricultural Export Market Challenge winning team announced

HACU and the United States Department of Agriculture's Foreign Agricultural Service have announced the selection of Inter American University of Puerto Rico - Aguadilla as the winning team of the Agricultural Export Market Challenge. More>>

HACU president and CEO meets with Dr. Lisa Ramirez, Director of the Office of Partnerships and Public Engagement at the USDA

On March 6, USDA Director of the Office of Partnerships and Public Engagement Dr. Lisa Ramirez and Director Education Initiatives, National Programs Dr. Mike Williams met with HACU President and CEO Antonio R. Flores at HACU’s National Headquarters. The USDA has partnered with HACU for 34 years and is one of the longest partnerships HACU has had with a federal agency.

HACU receives grant from NSF to transform access to research support at Hispanic-Serving Institutions

HACU was awarded a National Science Foundation Grant to support capacity-building for innovative research at Hispanic-Serving Institutions. HACU was one of eight institutions in the country to receive the NSF award through the Growing Research Access for Nationally Transformative Equity and Diversity initiative. More>>

Deadline near for the Call for Presentations for HACU's 38th Annual Conference

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. Deadline to submit session proposals is March 8, 2024. More>>

HACU on the Road visits Dominican Republic

HACU President and CEO Antonio R. Flores met with higher education leaders as part of a HACU on the Road visit on Feb. 13, 2024, at the Universidad Iberoamericana in the Dominican Republic. More>>

HACU hosts HACU on the Road in Puerto Rico

HACU President and CEO Antonio R. Flores and staff were at the University of Puerto Rico on Feb. 15, 2024, to meet with higher education leaders. More>>

HACU-Member Webinar: HACU Professional Leadership Programs-Preparing the Next Generation of Culturally Diverse Leaders

HACU is hosting a member webinar “HACU Professional Leadership Programs-Preparing the Next Generation of Culturally Diverse Leaders,” on April 4 at 10:00 a.m. CT. The webinar will focus on an overview of HACU’s professional leadership programs. More>>

HACU accepting applications for Emerging Leaders' Summit at Southern Connecticut State University, April 5

HACU is accepting applications from undergraduate and graduate students to participate in an in-person Emerging Leaders’ Summit on April 5, 2024, taking place at Southern Connecticut State University. Online application deadline is March 15, 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, United Health Foundation

accepting scholarship applications

HACU has partnered with the United Health Foundation to offer 110 Diversity in Health Care Scholarships in the amount of $5,000 per year ($2,500 per semester). Application deadline is May 1, 2024. 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>>

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

HACU is accepting applications for its 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 (HSIs), 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

HACU is accepting applications for the 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 to apply 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 that includes a sponsorship to ¡Adelante! Leadership Institute, the Student Track component of HACU’s 38th Annual Conference, Nov. 1-3, 2024, at the Gaylord Rockies Resort and Convention Center in Aurora, Colorado. Deadline for applications is June 21, 2024. More>>

HACU National Internship Program accepting applications for fall session

HACU is accepting applications from college students for the fall 2024 session of the HACU National Internship Program. Online application deadline is June 28, 2024. More>>

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

Registration is open for HACU's 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

Send a letter to President Biden to establish a President's Board of Advisors on 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's partnership with Career Launch

HACU has partnered with Career Launch, a social enterprise whose mission is to measure student's career readiness at scale and support students’ ability to proactively create relationships with employers of interest. Our organizations have a shared mission to serve our HSIs and equip students with tools, resources, and self-confidence to strategically create social capital. More>>

FAFSA Update from the U.S. Department of Education

As the U.S. Department of Education begins implementation of 2024-25 FAFSA processing, stay informed, visit the 2024-25 FAFSA Updates web page. Sign up for Knowledge Center Subscription emails to receive the latest news on a daily or weekly basis.

Support our mission of Hispanic higher education success

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>>

HACU will celebrate National Hispanic-Serving Institutions Week, September 9-15, 2024.

FORSEE Fellowship (USFS and USAID program) Deadline is March 8, 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.

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration PCSSU Grant Funding Opportunity Deadline is April 15, 2024.

USAID's Office of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility (DEIA) 2024 Virtual Webinar Series.

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