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Hispanic-Serving Institutions Across The Nation Total 600

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Wednesday, March 20, 2024

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In 2022-23, there were 600 institutions that met the definition of an HSI compared to 572 in 2021-22.

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In 2022-23, there were 600 institutions that met the definition of an HSI compared to 572 in 2021-22.
This increase of 28 institutions or 5% from the previous year, highlights the continued growth in Hispanic student enrollment at colleges and universities across the country.
“The rate that Hispanic-Serving Institutions continue to grow emphasizes their importance to the communities they serve,” said HACU President and CEO Antonio R. Flores.
In 2022-23, HSIs enrolled 66.2% of all Hispanic undergraduates and 31.7% of all undergraduate students in nonprofit postsecondary education.

HACU and TMCF Partner on Capital One Launchpad: Legacy & Leadership Program

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Monday, March 18, 2024

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SAN ANTONIO, March 18, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU) and Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) have announced they will host the Capital One Launchpad: Legacy & Leadership Program.

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SAN ANTONIO, March 18, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU) and Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) have announced they will host the Capital One Launchpad: Legacy & Leadership Program.
This experience will bring together students from HACU-member Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSIs), and TMCF Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and Predominantly Black Institutions (PBIs).
Sophomore, junior, or senior college students who have participated in leadership of campus activities or comparable groups are encouraged to apply.
“Our partnership with HACU and TMCF will ultimately allow us to produce long lasting relationships with these HBCUs and HSIs.”
“We are thrilled to partner with HACU and TMCF on the Capital One Launchpad: Legacy & Leadership Program.

Café Bustelo® Enters 11th Year of El Café del Futuro Scholarship Awards, Honoring Latino Students and Their Dedication to Education

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Monday, March 18, 2024

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ORRVILLE, Ohio, March 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Iconic espresso-style coffee brand Café Bustelo announced today, the start of its 2024 Café Bustelo El Café del Futuro Scholarship in partnership with the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU). Once again, the company will award 25, $5,000 scholarships, for a total of $125,000 to support education of Latino students.

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Once again, the company will award 25, $5,000 scholarships, for a total of $125,000 to support education of Latino students.
"As the Café Bustelo El Café del Futuro Scholarship program enters its 11th year, we're thrilled to continue our efforts in supporting Latino youth and honored to be a part of so many students' academic journey and success," said Eduardo Merino, Senior Brand Manager at Café Bustelo.
"HACU is grateful to Café Bustelo for their continued partnership in providing El Café de Futuro Scholarship opportunities for our nation's Hispanic students," said HACU President and CEO Antonio R. Flores.
"Students will benefit greatly from these scholarships by helping ease the financial burden as they pursue their higher education goals."

HACU and Territorium launch Avanza Initiative to transform student career success in a skills-oriented economy

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Thursday, January 25, 2024

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SAN ANTONIO, Jan. 25, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU) has announced a new collaboration initiative called Avanza with edtech provider Territorium to transform the educational and employability landscape for students at colleges and universities.

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Through Avanza, HACU-member institutions who join the initiative will receive special member pricing to access Territorium’s LifeJourney platform.
LifeJourney provides students with a comprehensive learner record (CLR), a skills-first digital wallet, and AI-powered career pathways with job-matching technology.
“Territorium’s LifeJourney represents the future for preparing students for the workforce,” said HACU President and CEO Antonio R. Flores.
HACU and Territorium invite leadership from member institutions to explore how LifeJourney can benefit their specific campus.

National University and South Texas College Announce Degree Pathway Partnership

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Wednesday, January 24, 2024

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MCALLEN, Texas, Jan. 24, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- National University(NU) — a distinguished nonprofit Minority Serving Institution that serves more than 130,000 learners annually through its degree and professional training programs and South Texas College(STC) — a Hispanic-serving community college that serves more than 30,000 students and is among the first of three community colleges in the State of Texas to begin offering bachelor's degrees announced a new partnership to provide pathways to possibility for nontraditional community college students who have completed bachelor's degrees to continue on their educational journey and to pursue master's degrees at NU.

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"I look forward to partnering with South Texas College to create accessible — and equitable — pathways for community college students who have completed their bachelor's degree to continue on their educational journey and pursue master's degrees at NU."
The NU and STC partnership offers a 25 percent tuition discount scholarship for current students and for recent alumni who have graduated with a transferable bachelor's degree.
Further, Hispanic students account for over 30 percent of NU's bachelor's degree completers and graduate degree completers, the highest among peer online institutions.
For more information about National University's community college transfer pathways, visit NU.edu .

National University and the Maricopa County Community College District Reaffirm Transformative Partnership

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Friday, November 3, 2023

SAN DIEGO, Nov. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- National University(NU), a distinguished non-profit university founded by Veterans and recognized as one of the most prominent private non-profit Minority Serving Institutions (MSI) in the United States with over 43,000 students, and Maricopa County Community College District (MCCCD), one of the nation's largest community college systems in terms of enrollment with approximately 10,000 full and part-time employees and a student population of close to 100,000, today jointly announced their re-commitment to a transformative educational partnership between NU and MCCCD to create seamless pathways to possibilities for students, alumni, and employees to pursue bachelor's, master's and doctoral degrees.

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"The partnership between National University and Maricopa County Community College District, both nationally recognized access and success innovators, will open the door for aspiring students to pursue their education goals."
- Dr. Mark D. Milliron, National University President and CEO
"The partnership between National University and Maricopa County Community College District, both nationally recognized access and success innovators, will open the door for aspiring students to pursue their education goals and enable professionals to excel in their careers through advanced degrees," said National University President and CEO Dr. Mark D. Milliron, who attended Mesa Community College in the Maricopa County Community College District.
"National University offers a comprehensive suite of online master and doctoral pathways along with a wide array of baccalaureate programs in flexible four-week and eight-week courses to provide as many options as possible for Maricopa County Community College District students and employees," said Dr. Gerardo de los Santos, vice president of community college relations at National University and recent inductee into the American Association of Community College Leadership Hall of Fame.
For more information about National University's community college transfer pathways, visit NU.edu .

DR. DEVORAH LIEBERMAN, PRESIDENT EMERITA-UNIVERSITY OF LA VERNE, INDUCTED INTO THE PRESTIGIOUS 2023 HALL OF CHAMPIONS OF THE HISPANIC ASSOCIATION OF COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES (HACU)

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Tuesday, October 31, 2023

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LA VERNE, Calif., Oct. 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Dr. Devorah Lieberman, President Emerita-University of La Verne, has been inducted into the prestigious 2023 Hall of Champions of the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU). HACU President and CEO Antonio R. Flores made the announcement. HACU is committed to championing Hispanic success in higher education and recognizes individuals and partners who exemplify this mission through their unwavering support, dedication, and commitment. The organization extended its heartfelt congratulations to Dr. Lieberman for her exemplary leadership and contributions to the Hispanic community in the realm of higher education.

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LA VERNE, Calif., Oct. 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Dr. Devorah Lieberman, President Emerita-University of La Verne, has been inducted into the prestigious 2023 Hall of Champions of the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU).
HACU is committed to championing Hispanic success in higher education and recognizes individuals and partners who exemplify this mission through their unwavering support, dedication, and commitment.
The organization extended its heartfelt congratulations to Dr. Lieberman for her exemplary leadership and contributions to the Hispanic community in the realm of higher education.
Most notably, under her tenure, the University of La Verne cemented its commitment as a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI).

HACU Announces Eleven Honorees to be Recognized at 37th Annual Conference on Hispanic Higher Education, Oct. 28-30, 2023

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Friday, October 20, 2023

The awards will be presented during HACU’s 37th Annual Conference, “Championing Hispanic Higher Education Success: Diversifying Our Workforce and Strengthening America,” taking place October 28 – 30, 2023, in Chicago, Illinois.

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The awards will be presented during HACU’s 37th Annual Conference, “Championing Hispanic Higher Education Success: Diversifying Our Workforce and Strengthening America,” taking place October 28 – 30, 2023, in Chicago, Illinois.
As the nation’s leading voice for Hispanic higher education and Hispanic-Serving Institutions, HACU has been a leader in securing the support of federal, corporate and higher education communities for programs and initiatives advancing Hispanic higher education.
“HACU is fortunate to have many great supporters who fulfill our mission of advancing Hispanic student success, and our awards recognize their efforts,” said HACU President and CEO Antonio R. Flores.
Michael Olivas, J.D., Ph.D., recipient of HACU’s Lifelong Leadership Award (posthumous award) for lifelong service to Hispanic higher education.

National University and Southwestern College Partnership Increases Higher Education Opportunities for Nontraditional, Working, and Diverse Students in San Diego

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Wednesday, October 25, 2023

SAN DIEGO, Oct. 24, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- National University (NU), a nonprofit serving more than 43,000 students and one of the largest private Minority Serving Institutions (MSI) in the United States, and Southwestern College (SWC), a designated Hispanic Serving Institution with nearly 20,000 students, today announced a renewed educational partnership to further advance a decades-long commitment to increase access to higher education opportunities for the South County community of San Diego.

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"National University and Southwestern College are committed to working together to open innovative and easy-to-navigate transfer pathways for these striving students."
"Both National University and Southwestern College are committed to working together to open innovative and easy-to-navigate transfer pathways for these striving students."
Nearly 70 percent of students served by the Southwestern Community College District are Hispanic, many of whom are first-generation college students and therefore, face additional challenges as they enter into higher education.
We are proud to partner with National University in this shared, student-centered mission" said Dr. Mark Sancez, president/superintendent of Southwestern College.

SOUTHWEST AIRLINES AND THE HISPANIC ASSOCIATION OF COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES AWARDS ROUND TRIP FLIGHTS TO COLLEGE STUDENTS

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Tuesday, October 10, 2023

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DALLAS, Oct. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) and the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU) celebrate 19 years of the ¡Lánzate!/Take Off! Higher Education Travel Award Program and the 2023 recipients of airline tickets while in school. Southwest Airlines® and HACU awarded 185 students four round trip tickets to stay connected with their loved ones and community while pursuing higher education.

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Higher Education Travel Award Program offers students across the U.S. the opportunity to stay in touch with family while pursuing higher education
DALLAS, Oct. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) and the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities ( HACU ) celebrate 19 years of the ¡Lánzate!/Take Off!
Higher Education Travel Award Program and the 2023 recipients of airline tickets while in school.
Southwest Airlines® and HACU awarded 185 students four round trip tickets to stay connected with their loved ones and community while pursuing higher education.
Since 2004, Southwest® has supported alleviating the financial challenges associated with travel for over 1,500 Hispanic students by championing them to pursue their educational goals.