July 11, 2024

HACU recognized by California Legislature

HACU President and CEO Antonio R. Flores and HACU’s Western Regional Office were recognized for representing Hispanic-Serving Institutions by the California Legislature on June 20, 2024, in Sacramento, California. More>>

Applications for first VOLARÉ Institute cohort now being accepted

HACU is accepting applications from Hispanic-Serving Institutions for the Visioning, Organizing, Leading, and Advancing the Research Enterprise Institute project. Extended deadline is July 29, 2024. More>>

HACU signs MOU with the Embassy of Mexico

HACU recently signed a memorandum of understanding on June 14, 2024, with the Embassy of Mexico at their Washington, D.C., embassy to develop scientific and educational ties, and advance the strategic economic priorities shared between the United States and Mexico through academic institutions and other organizations. More>>

HACU holds Capital One Launchpad: Legacy & Leadership Program for college students

HACU, Thurgood Marshall College Fund and Capital One brought college students from across the U.S. to a five-day immersion experience at the Capital One Headquarters career exploration and professional development. More>>

HACU joins Independence Day celebration at the U.S. Embassy in Mexico City

HACU President and CEO Antonio R. Flores attended a celebration honoring 248 years of U.S. Independence, hosted by Ambassador to Mexico Ken Salazar at the U.S. Embassy in Mexico City. More>>

HACU to host premier conference on Hispanic higher education in Colorado, Nov. 1-3, 2024

HACU will host its 38th Annual Conference, at the Gaylord Rockies Resort & Convention Center, Nov. 1-3, 2024, along with pre-conference events. Advertising, Exhibitor and Sponsorship Opportunities are available. Register online. More>>

Deadline extended for HACU National Internship Program fall session

HACU is accepting applications from college students for the fall 2024 session of the HACU National Internship Program. The fall internship program dates are Sept. 2 – Dec. 13, 2024. The application deadline has been extended to July 19, 2024. More>>

USDA Selects 2024 Class of E. Kika De La Garza Fellows

HACU applauds the selection of 32 faculty and staff from Hispanic-Serving Institutions and three high schools from around the country as the 2024 class of E. Kika De La Garza Fellows. More>>

HACU congratulates the finalists of the 2025 Aspen Prize

HACU congratulates the 10 community colleges that are finalists for the $1 million Aspen Prize, the nation’s signature recognition awarded every two years to community colleges that are achieving high, improving, and equitable outcomes of student success. More>>

HACU has appointed an inaugural senior VP for Chicago Regional Office and director of Western Regional Office

HACU has announced the appointment of Reyes Gonzalez, Ed.D., as the senior vice president for state policy and government relations and Noemí Luján Pérez as the director of state government relations at the Sacramento office. More>>

HACU has appointed a DoctoreX executive director to expand Hispanic representation in medicine

HACU has announced the appointment of Ricardo Del Castillo Lupio, M.D., as the executive director of DoctoreX, a new program designed to address the underrepresentation of Hispanics in medicine through domestic and international collaborations. More>>

HACU has named Pamela Garza executive director of the Institute of Global Engagement

HACU has announced the appointment of Pamela Garza as executive director of the Institute of Global Engagement. More>>

Deadline extended for Sands Hospitality Advancement Scholarships

The application deadline has been extended for the Sands Hospitality Advancement Scholarships for college students enrolled at the University of Nevada Las Vegas, College of Southern Nevada, University of North Texas, or Dallas College. Extended application deadline is July 28, 2024. More>>

HACU, Miller Lite accepting scholarship applications

HACU has partnered with Miller Lite to award $115,000 in college scholarships and leadership development opportunities through HACU's ¡Adelante! Leadership Institute. Deadline to apply is July 28, 2024. More>>

HACU Applauds Biden-Harris Administration for streamlining legal status for Dreamers and mixed-status households

HACU issued a statement on the Biden-Harris Administration's recent actions aimed at providing protections to Dreamers and mixed-status households. More>>

HACU statement on California’s 2024-25 State Budget signed by Governor Newsom

HACU issued a statement in response to the California’s 2024-25 State Budget signed by Governor Newsom. More>>

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

Join us in urging 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>>

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>>

National Institutes of Health (NIH) Office of Science Policy (OSP): Request for Information on Draft NIH Intramural Research Program Policy: Promoting Equity Through Access Planning. Deadline is July 22, 2024.

NSTC Workforce Partner Alliance Program. Deadline is July 26, 2024.

United States Hispanic Leaders Program

Deadline is July 28, 2024.

The Department of Education - Center of Excellence for Veteran Student Success (CEVSS) Program. Deadline is July 29, 2024.

The Department of Education Basic Needs for Postsecondary Students Program. Deadline is Aug. 5, 2024.

Charging and Fueling Infrastructure (CFI) Discretionary Grant Program ROUND 2. Deadline is Aug. 28, 2024.

Personnel Development To Improve Services and Results for Children With Disabilities Grant Deadline is Aug. 12, 2024.

Hispanic Serving Institutions: Equitable Transformation in STEM Education Grant. Deadline is Sept. 11, 2024.

Artificial Intelligence Driven Radio Frequency for Integrated Circuits (AIDRFIC) Program.

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