HACU 15th International Conference
Bridging Nations to Advance Higher Education
May 4-6, 2026 • The Kimpton Santo San Antonio – Riverwalk • San Antonio, Texas
Where HACU’s story began in 1986 WELCOME TO SAN ANTONIO
For 40 years, the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU) has championed Hispanic-Serving Institutions and the students they serve.
HACU supports its members through advocacy, conferences, partnerships and educational programs, and provides scholarships and internship opportunities for students.
A nonprofit 501(c)(3), HACU represents more than 400 colleges and universities across the U.S., Latin America and Spain, and U.S. school districts. Headquartered in San Antonio, Texas, HACU also has regional offices in Washington, D.C., and Sacramento, California.
Welcome from HACU President and CEO
Welcome to San Antonio, the city where the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities was founded 40 years ago, and where we are hosting our 15th International Conference, “Bridging Nations to Advance Higher Education.” We are especially grateful to the Alamo Colleges District for serving as the title sponsor during this momentous time.
The theme for our International Conference demonstrates the undeniable need for an international perspective in preparing America’s students for a future that extends well beyond our nation’s borders. It is imperative that we equip the next generation of leaders in academia, business and science for a rapidly changing world, especially in the uncertain times we are living through. We are excited to host this event in the City of San Antonio, which has a diverse culture and a welcoming atmosphere.
Our three-day conference will feature speakers, researchers, educators, and industry leaders sharing insights, best practices, and innovative approaches to advance international education. Interactive workshops, panel discussions and networking opportunities will provide attendees the opportunity to explore strategies to expand access to global learning experiences and the inspiration to effect positive changes at their home institutions and organizations.
I encourage you to make the most of your time at the conference by fostering connections with others who share your passion for education, as well as exploring San Antonio’s downtown area. We hope you have a memorable experience that will inform and guide your efforts in advancing higher education success, regardless of borders.
Cordially,
Antonio R. Flores President and CEO Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities
HACU Governing Board 2025-2026
Juan Sánchez Muñoz, Chair
Chancellor University of California, Merced Merced, California
Daniel López, Vice Chair
President
Harold Washington College City Colleges of Chicago Chicago, Illinois
Margaret McMenamin, Treasurer
President
UCNJ Union College of Union County, NJ Cranford, New Jersey
Irma Becerra, Secretary
President Marymount University Arlington, Virginia
Mike Flores, Immediate Past Chair
Chancellor Alamo Colleges District San Antonio, Texas
Ted Alejandre
Superintendent San Bernardino County Schools San Bernadino, California
Katrina E. Bell-Jordan
President
Northeastern Illinois University Chicago, Illinois
Mordecai Brownlee
President Community College of Aurora Aurora, Colorado
Abel Antonio Chávez
President
Our Lady of the Lake University San Antonio, Texas
Saúl Jiménez-Sandoval
President
California State University, Fresno Fresno, California
Cynthia Larive
Chancellor
University of California, Santa Cruz Santa Cruz, California
Antonio Leaño Reyes
Rector
Universidad Autónoma de Guadalajara Guadalajara, Jalisco México
Laura Marquez
Independent Consultant
MARQ Strategies Washington, D.C.
Gary May
Chancellor
University of California, Davis Davis, California
Mark Milliron
President
National University San Diego, California
Marie Lynn Miranda
Chancellor
University of Illinois Chicago Chicago, Illinois
Christopher M. Reber
President
Hudson County Community College Jersey City, New Jersey
Frank D. Sánchez
President
Manhattanville University Purchase, New York
Ex-Officio: Antonio R. Flores
President and CEO HACU
Welcome from HACU Governing Board Chair
On behalf of HACU’s Governing Board, I am honored to welcome you to HACU’s 15th International Conference, “Bridging Nations to Advance Higher Education.” This event helps to convene many of the most promising ideas and approaches in education from across the world, and we are excited about the breath and scope of sessions and presentations that have been scheduled for the next few days.
HACU extends a special welcome to the students joining us, who are our future leaders preparing to enter and redefine a newly connected AI world. These students will have a unique conference experience that reflects the wide-ranging landscape of opportunities curated by HACU members and partners.
We extend our sincere gratitude to the organizers, speakers, researchers, educators, and industry leaders who have given their time and expertise to make this conference a success. HACU’s partners, supporters, and allies are a significant part of all our annual events, providing essential support that ensures HACU’s 40 years of mission-driven work of championing proven higher education success for all students.
Thank you for participating in HACU’s International Conference, and for your support of the Association’s mission.
Sincerely,
Juan Sánchez Muñoz
HACU Governing Board, Chair Chancellor University of California, Merced
HACU ProTalento
Job Board Emerging Talent and Seasoned Professionals
If you’re an employer looking to connect with both recent graduates and experienced professionals, the HACU ProTalento Job Board makes the process easier and more personal.
Founded in 1986, the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU) partners with more than 500 member institutions to support recent graduates as they explore career opportunities across industries, while also engaging experienced professionals ready to take the next step in their careers. Over the years, HACU has become a trusted resource for organizations seeking to build strong, diverse teams at every level.
At the heart of HACU’s mission is a commitment to supporting business, industry, and government by sharing knowledge, resources, and expertise. Through the HACU ProTalento Job Board, employers can connect with qualified candidates, from emerging talent to seasoned professionals, and grow their workforce with confidence.
Sponsors and Partners
Thank you to our 15th International Conference Sponsors and Partners!
TITLE SPONSOR
BRONZE
The Malú and Carlos Alvarez Family
SUPPORTERS
Commission on International Education CURRENT MEMBERS 2026
Lic. Antonio Leaño Reyes Chair President
Universidad Autónoma de Guadalajara Guadalajara, México
Katrina Bell-Jordan, Ph.D. President
Northeastern Illinois University Chicago, Illinois
Pradeep K. Khosla, Ph.D. Chancellor
University of California, San Diego La Jolla, California
Kathryn E. Jeffery, Ph.D. President/Superintendent
Santa Monica College Santa Monica, California
Juan Manuel Corchado Rodríguez, Ph.D. President
Universidad de Salamanca Salamanca, Salamanca
Spain
Angélica Varela Llavona, Ph.D. President
University of Puerto Rico, Rio Piedras San Juan, Puerto Rico
David Sanders, Ed.D. President
Malcolm X College Chicago, Illinois
Christopher M. Reber, Ph.D. President
Hudson County Community College Jersey City, New Jersey
Marco Urbina Soto CEO
Universidad Hispanoamerica San José, Costa Rica
Saúl Jiménez-Sandoval, Ph.D. President
California State University-Fresno Fresno, California
International Plenary Session I
Monday, May 4
A Cross-Institutional Alliance to Scale International Experiential Learning
10:30 a.m.–noon CT
La Villita A&B
International Plenary Session II
Presidential Leadership in a Changing Global Landscape
9:00-10:30 a.m. CT
La Villita A&B
International Plenary Session III
Global Cooperation for Cyber Readiness and Workforce Resilience
1:00 - 2:30 p.m. CT
La Villita A&B
Tuesday, May 5
Wednesday, May 6
Thomas M. Evans, Ph.D. President University of the Incarnate Word
Gilberto J. Marxuach Torrós, J.D. President Universidad Del Sagrado Corazón
Moderator Veronica Garcia, Ph.D. President Northeast Lakeview College
Cynthia Olivo, Ph.D. President Fullerton College
Shahrzad (Sherry) Dowlatshahi Chief Diplomacy & Protocol Officer Head of Global Engagement City of San Antonio
Tommy Calvert Commissioner Bexar County Pct. 4
Moderator Armen Babajanian President and CEO World Affairs Council of San Antonio
Mike Flores, Ph.D. Chancellor Alamo Colleges District
Abel Chávez, Ph.D. President Our Lady of the Lake University
Moderator
Katrina E. Bell-Jordan, Ph.D. President Northeastern Illinois University
Taylor Eighmy, Ph.D. President The University of Texas at San Antonio
Eduardo Bravo 2026 Cybersecurity Council Chair and the Co-Founder Chief Operating Officer Irys Technologies
General Conference and Student Track
AGENDA AT A GLANCE
Subject to change | Time Zone: Central | Student Track sessions will be held at the Kimpton Santo San Antonio, unless otherwise noted. All General Conference events will be held at the Plaza Hotel & Spa, Autograph Collection, unless otherwise noted.).
MONDAY, MAY 4
8:00 AM–5:00 PM
Registration/Information
La Villita Prefunction
8:00 AM–5:00 PM
Exhibit Area
La Villita Prefunction
9:00 AM–5:00 PM
Cyber Café
La Villita Prefunction
9:30–10:15 AM
Opening Ceremony
La Villita A&B
10:15–10:30 AM
Coffee Break
La Villita Foyer
10:30 AM–Noon
General Conference: Plenary I A Cross-Institutional Alliance to Scale
International Experiential Learning
La Villita A&B
10:30–10:40 AM
Student Track: Welcome
Kimpton Santo → Meeting Room D
10:40 AM–12:15 PM
Student Track: Campus Visit
Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México (UNAM) - San Antonio
12:15–1:30 PM Lunch
La Villita A&B
1:30-1:45 PM Break
1:45-3:15 PM
General Conference: Concurrent Sessions
Mission West, Mission East; La Villita C; La Boveda
Student Track: Session I
Kimpton Santo → Meeting Room D
3:15-3:30 PM Break
3:30–5:00 PM
General Conference: Concurrent Sessions Mission West, Mission East; La Villita C; La Boveda
Student Track: Session II
Kimpton Santo → Meeting Room D
TUESDAY, MAY 5
8:00 AM–3:30 PM
Registration/Information
La Villita Prefunction
9:00 AM–5:00 PM Exhibit Area
La Villita Prefunction
9:00 AM–5:00 PM
Cyber Café
La Villita Prefunction
9:00–10:30 AM
General Conference & Student Track: Plenary II
Presidential Leadership in a Changing Global Landscape
La Villita A&B
10:30–10:45 AM Coffee Break
La Villita Prefunction
10:45 AM–12:15 PM
General Conference: Concurrent Sessions Mission West, Mission East; La Villita C; La Boveda
Student Track: Session III
Kimpton Santo → Meeting Room D
12:15–12:30 PM Break
12:30–1:45 PM Lunch
La Villita A&B
1:45-2:00 PM Break
2:00–3:30 PM
General Conference: Concurrent Sessions Mission West, Mission East; La Villita C; La Boveda
2:00–5:00 PM
Student Track: Campus Visits - Alamo Colleges District
5:00–8:00 PM
General Conference & Student Track: Cultural Visits / Tours (Optional)
WEDNESDAY, MAY 6
8:00 AM–Noon
Registration/Information/Exhibit Area La Villita Prefunction
9:00 AM–Noon
Cyber Café La Villita Prefunction
9:00–10:30 AM
General Conference: Concurrent Sessions Mission West, Mission East; La Villita C; La Boveda
Student Track: Session IV
Kimpton Santo → Meeting Room D
10:30–10:45 AM
Coffee Break
La Villita Prefunction
10:45 AM–Noon
General Conference: Concurrent Sessions Mission West, Mission East; La Villita C; La Boveda
Student Track: Session V
Kimpton Santo → Meeting Room D
Noon - 12:15 PM Break
12:15–1:00 PM Lunch
La Villita A&B
1:00–2:30 PM
General Conference & Student Track: Plenary III & Closing
Global Cooperation for Cyber Readiness and Workforce Resilience
La Villita A&B
2:30-6:30 PM
General Conference & Student Track: Free Afternoon / Activity
OFF-SITE EVENING
General Conference & Student Track
6:45-7:00 PM
Depart Hotel
Kimpton Santo → Maverick Plaza
7:00–7:30 PM
Reception
Maverick Plaza, La Villita
7:30–9:00 PM
Closing Dinner
Maverick Plaza, La Villita
9:00–9:15 PM
Return
Kimpton Santo Hotel
Visit exhibit tables to connect, explore resources and engage.
Workshop Tracks Exhibitors
Track 1: International Partnerships and Institutional Strategy
Workshop topics may cover cross border academic and research partnerships and initiatives, higher education agreements, regulation and accreditation, student enrollment, and internationalizing institutions efforts that align with mission.
Track 2: Global Competencies and Curriculum
Workshops topics may cover global workforce development collaboration, global and cultural intelligence and competencies, international and experiential student learning, and multilingual communication and collaboration.
Track 3: Innovation, Entrepreneurship, and Sustainability
Workshop topics may include climate change education and green technologies, cross-sector collaborations, sustainable and fair sourcing and trade, ethical and responsible global business practices, and re- and upskilling initiatives.
Track 4: Teaching, Learning, and Technology
Workshop topics can cover assessments, AI and automation’s effect on job and career development, digital literacy, and ethics in technology, research and AI.
MONDAY, MAY 4
8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Registration/Information
La Villita Prefunction
8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Exhibit Area
La Villita Prefunction
9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Cyber Café
La Villita Prefunction
9:30 – 10:15 a.m.
Opening Ceremony
La Villita A&B
10:15 – 10:30 a.m.
Coffee Break
La Villita Foyer
10:30 a.m. – Noon
Plenary Session I - A Cross-Institutional Alliance to Scale International Experiential Learning
La Villita A&B
This plenary session examines how experiential learning is expanding educational opportunities through international and cross-institutional collaboration. Panelists will discuss how their institutions design, implement, and scale study abroad, study away, and other immersive learning experiences advancing student success, workforce readiness, and institutional mission. The session will highlight collaboration across institutions, experiential learning in global contexts, and mission-driven approaches that broaden access to highimpact educational experiences.
Thomas M. Evans, Ph.D.
President University of the Incarnate Word
Gilberto J. Marxuach Torrós, J.D.
President
Universidad Del Sagrado Corazón
Moderator:
Veronica Garcia, Ph.D.
President Northeast Lakeview College
12:15 – 1:30 p.m.
Lunch
La Villita A&B
1:30 – 1:45 p.m.
Break
1:45 – 3:15 p.m.
Concurrent Sessions
University of California Alianza MX: Strategies for Advancing Binational Partnerships Mission East
This session will provide an overview of how the University of California Alianza MX (Alianza MX) initiative supports systemwide engagement with Mexico. UC Alianza MX provides funding and logistical support for innovative research collaboration, academic mobility, and other engagement activities through calls for proposals, hosting meetings and events, and facilitating dialogue on key issues in the bilateral cooperation agenda. These strategies, along with a binational team, provides a unique foundation to support the UC system as Mexico’s premier international academic partner. The presentation will discuss how UC Alianza MX supports systemwide strategies to build sustainable academic and research partnerships with Mexico. Program leadership will provide an overview of existing binational partnerships, funding opportunities, and approaches to identifying strategic collaboration. Participants will discuss best practices and innovations in research and student mobility.
Andrea Galván Vélez
Associate Director of Academic Exchange and Continuing Education University of California Alianza MX
Rodolfo Torres, Ph.D.
Vice Chancellor for Research, Innovation, and Economic Development-UC Riverside, Faculty Director University of California Alianza MX
Aaron Melaas, Ph.D.
Associate Director Research and Innovation University of California Alianza MX
Julianna S. Hernandez
Associate Director for Operations University of California Alianza MX
MONDAY, MAY 4
1:45 – 3:15 p.m.
Assessing High-Impact Experiential Learning in Creative Practicums
Mission West
This presentation examines a course-embedded practicum model implemented in creative disciplines at Universidad del Sagrado Corazón. Framed as a High-Impact Practice, the model integrates experiential learning with a triangulated assessment approach incorporating student selfevaluations, employer feedback, and program evaluation data. Findings from the pilot cohort demonstrate measurable gains in professional competencies, career clarity, and workplace readiness, offering an evidence-based framework for equitable experiential learning in Hispanic-Serving Institutions.
Lorena Franco Director
Universidad Del Sagrado Corazón
Juan Gudiño
Academic Leader
Universidad del Sagrado Corazón
Concurrent Sessions
The Career Connection: Aligning International Education with Career Readiness
La Villita C
With the global demand for higher education’s output focus on workforce development, we are to ensure students are equipped with global perspective and international experience. This session demonstrates high-impact, global experiential learning models that align with career readiness through study/intern abroad, private/public partnership pathway programs, and virtual internships. Attendees will gain strategies through these models and tools to help articulate the value of global experiences. The session will be segmented with time for the audience to ask questions and share their own experiences.
Lindsay Calvert Director, IIENetwork and Center for International Opportunities Institute of International Education (IIE)
Alejandra Bueno Chief Program Officer for Global Engagement and Learning Alamo Colleges District
Mario Vela
Assistant Vice Provost Career-Engaged Learning & Executive Director of the University Career Center
The University of Texas at San Antonio
Elseke Membreño-Zenteno Program Associate, Center for International Engagement Trinity University
3:15pm – 3:30pm Break
MONDAY, MAY 4
3:30 – 5:00 p.m.
HACU Partner Institutions & Alamo Expeditions: Study
Abroad Reinvented
Mission West
This session highlights how Alamo Colleges District and its HACU international partners in Mexico, Costa Rica, and Spain are co-creating accessible, high-impact study abroad opportunities through the Alamo Global Expeditions model. Presenters will share strategies for designing short-term programs that center employability, global competencies, and reciprocal mobility. Attendees will gain insights into building international partnerships that reduce costs, expand student participation, and align with institutional goals for equity, workforce development, and global engagement. The session will open with a short Mentimeter poll to prompt reflection, followed by an interactive discussion with panelists and audience on building equitable study abroad models through HACU partnerships. Participants will be invited to share challenges, strategies, and future opportunities to create accessible, high-impact mobility across the HACU network.
Alejandra Bueno
Chief Program Officer for Global Engagement & Learning
Alamo Colleges District
Strengthening Global Alliances through HACU’s UCLM Prescriber Courses
La Villita C
This presentation examines the HACU’s UCLM Prescriber Teacher Courses, an innovative internationalization strategy that brings faculty from HACU-member institutions to Toledo, Spain, for intensive SFL (Spanish as a Foreign Language) methodological training and cultural immersion. By transforming participating professors into institutional prescribers, the program strengthens binational partnerships, supports strategic international recruitment, and embeds Spanish-language mobility within institutional priorities. The initiative offers a replicable model for sustainable academic collaboration and long-term global engagement. The session will outline the program’s design and objectives, followed by an overview of pedagogical and cultural components. It will present data on institutional impact, strategies for partnership-building, and lessons learned. A facilitated discussion will invite participants to explore replication possibilities within their own internationalization frameworks.
Javier Serrano Aviles, Ph.D.
Director, Spanish in Toledo Program
General Foundation-University Castilla La Mancha
Concurrent
Sessions
Bridging International Education, Career Readiness & Employer-EdTech Partnerships: Advancing Global Student Outcomes for Social Mobility Mission East
This session explores how international education experiences, integrated with career development services, strategic employer relations, and innovative EdTech partnerships, can drive student social mobility globally. Through collaborative frameworks guided by the Global Career Development Council (GCDC) and The Forum on Education Abroad (The Forum), higher-education leadership will discover how to co-construct and measure impactful global competencies, workforce-readiness, and employerindustry aligned outcomes. Attendees will gain access to practical resources, relevant research, and opportunities to co-construct solutions that integrate global experiential learning, career services, and employer engagement, driving data-driven student-outcome strategies. We will engage participants in three phases: (1) reflection and stakeholder mapping of international education + career services + employer/EdTech ecosystems; (2) case breakout examining how GCDC/The Forum models are enabling co-construction of solutions; and (3) interactive design of a pilot action plan with tools for experiential learning, employer/EdTech partnerships, and outcome-measurement strategies.
Andres Jaime, Ed.D.
Director, Public Health Practice
The University of Texas at San Antonio - School of Public Health
Mario Vela
Assistant Vice-Provost Career-Engaged Learning and Executive Director of the University Career Center
The University of Texas at San Antonio
Amelia Dietrich, Ph.D.
Senior Director for Research and Publications
The Forum on Education Abroad
MONDAY, MAY 4
3:30 – 5:00 p.m. Concurrent Sessions
Opening the Cultural Doors with a HETS Partnership
La Boveda
The HETS organization is based in San Juan, Puerto Rico. University of Houston-Downtown is based in Houston, Texas. Through the University of Houston-Downtown’s 12year membership, so many undergraduates have had the opportunity to participate in programs focused on cultural exchange and research dissemination. The three main programs which stand out include the Best Practices Student Research Showcase held in February, the newest program entitled HETS Passport, and the collaboration with SUMM, an island-wide college/industry career fair. UHD and HETS will present descriptions of the three focal areas comprising the talk, each from their own perspectives (academic and HETS). Additionally, images will be presented in addition to testimonials (recorded and live) from students who have actually participated in these unique cultural experiences. Selection processes and agendas will also be provided.
Mary Jo Parker de Garcia, Ed.D.
Executive Director Scholars Academy University of Houston-Downtown
Yubelkys Montalvo, Ed.D.
Executive Director
Hispanic Educational Technology Services Consortium (HETS)
TUESDAY, MAY 5
8:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Registration/Information
La Villita Prefunction
9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Exhibit Area
La Villita Prefunction
9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Cyber Café
La Villita Prefunction
9:00 – 10:30 a.m.
Plenary Session II - Presidential Leadership in a Changing Global Landscape
La Villita A&B
This plenary session examines how presidents and senior leaders are guiding their institutions through geopolitical shifts, enrollment pressures, and evolving workforce demands while sustaining and strengthening international partnerships. Panelists will share how they make strategic decisions at the executive level to balance institutional priorities with global engagement, protect mission-driven initiatives, and respond with agility in uncertain times. The session will highlight the importance of global strategy, cross-border collaboration, and adaptive governance in advancing student success and institutional resilience in today’s higher education landscape.
Taylor Eighmy, Ph.D.
President
The University of Texas at San Antonio
Mike Flores, Ph.D.
Chancellor
Alamo Colleges District
Abel Chávez, Ph.D.
President
Our Lady of the Lake University
Moderator:
Katrina E. Bell-Jordan, Ph.D.
President
Northeastern Illinois University
10:30 – 10:45 a.m.
Coffee Break
La Villita Prefunction
TUESDAY, MAY 5
10:45 a.m. - 12:45 p.m.
Stem Abroad: Collaborative Short-Term International Programs in Latin America Designed to Provide Handson Global Experiences for Latino Students
Mission West
The NEIU Center for Access and Student Success leads our Pre-College Global STEAM Engagement Initiatives. This program provides high school students in Chicago, Cicero, and Berwyn the opportunity to participate in free academic and cultural immersion experiences abroad. The goal of this initiative is to increase the number of Latino students who can access study abroad opportunities by removing financial barriers and fostering their academic growth in STEM fields.
Aaron Cortes
Director, STEAM Pathways
Northeastern Illinois University
Multidimensional Perspective Taking and Cultural Humility in Study Abroad
La Villita C
In this panel presentation, an administrator, a faculty member, and an undergraduate student consider multidimensional perspective-taking and cultural humility as relevant to study abroad. Effective advocacy for such experiences requires multidimensional perspective-taking to understand diverse stakeholder priorities and cultural humility to listen, respect, and understand different experiences. Panelists apply a “glocal” lens, connecting global and local, as they discuss commitment to high-impact study abroad experiences in contexts where designated stakeholders might question or challenge such experiences. Presenters engage the audience in a simulated study abroad experience where attendees are provided roles and asked to take the perspectives of diverse others. Cultural humility is also explored and applied. The session concludes with prompts to apply a “glocal” lens to the experience and consider partnership implications.
Kari Knutson Miller, Ph.D.
Dean, Professional and Global Education
California State University, Stanislaus
Sebastián Sclofsky, Ph.D.
Associate Professor, Criminal Justice
California State University, Stanislaus
Annalee Dias Student
California State University, Stanislaus
Concurrent Session
Faculty-Led Study Abroad as a Tool for Access and Globalization at HSIs
Mission East
This session highlights strategies for developing study abroad programs that empower first-generation, STEM students at HSIs. It will share practical resources for building partnerships and designing programs suited for first-time travelers. Through panel discussions, participants will explore opportunities, challenges, and best practices for expanding global engagement and fostering the development of next-generation global citizens within HSI institutions. Attendees will hear from education abroad professionals who work with access initiatives and faculty-led programs, as well as a biomedical science faculty member who leads study abroad programs. This session also includes an opportunity for the audience to participate in a brainstorming activity and discuss how they can engage with faculty-led global programs at their organizations.
Upal Roy, Ph.D.
Associate Professor
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Ruby Shields
Senior Manager, Access & Strategic Partnerships IES Abroad
Sherene Awong
Senior Customized Program Manager IES Abroad
TUESDAY, MAY 5
12:15 – 12:30 p.m.
Break
12:30 – 1:45 p.m.
Lunch
La Villita A&B
1:45 p.m. - 2:00 pm.
Break
2:00 – 3:30 p.m.
Building Bridges, Sharing Voices: Ampliando Comunidad Through Sister City Partnerships
Mission West
This presentation showcases the evolving Woodlands, La Piedad Binational Academic and Cultural Exchange as a model for bridging nations through higher education. Building on 20 years of hermandad, the partnership now expands through collaboration with COLEGAS and new community college partners. Highlighting forthcoming UNIVA partnerships and an online faculty exchange, the session explores how international collaboration fosters equity, sustainability, and shared cultural identity across borders. Presenters will highlight the Woodlands, La Piedad Binational Exchange, and its expansion through COLEGAS and community college partnerships. The session includes a brief program overview, discussion of new UNIVA collaborations and online faculty exchange, and an interactive dialogue on advancing equity, sustainability, and cultural connection across higher education institutions.
Artemio Pimentel, Ed.D.
President Folsom Lake College
Cynthia Olivo, Ph.D.
President Fullerton College
Cristina Salazar-Romo, Ed.D.
Dean, Social Sciences Division Pasadena City College
Esteban Alfaro, Ed.D.
Dean of Student Success and Student Services
Los Angeles Valley College
2:00 – 3:30 p.m.
Developing Global Competence through Intercultural Training and International Experience
Mission East
This presentation explores the professional competencies needed to succeed in today’s increasingly multicultural workplaces. Drawing on research with Spanish and international students at Nebrija University in Madrid, Spain, the study examines the role of intercultural training and international experiences in shaping global competencies such as empathy, open-mindedness, and social initiative. Insights from nearly two decades coordinating and directing study abroad at Nebrija and leading Small Wide World intercultural training highlight innovative strategies to foster global talent. The session will be interactive, combining research findings with applied practice. Participants will engage in short reflective activities on intercultural skills, casebased scenarios from higher education and organizational training, and open dialogue on strategies to embed intercultural competence in curriculum and co-curricular programming. Audience contributions will guide a collaborative exchange of best practices.
Ana Carballal Broome, Ph.D.
Director Center for Hispanic Studies
Universidad Nebrija
AI-Powered Pathways: Transforming Student Support, Skills Validation, and Curriculum Development
La Villita
C
Many Hispanic students face compounding barriers: 75% work 30+ hours/week, 51% are first-generation, and many bring unrecognized expertise from paraprofessional roles and struggle to articulate skills that systems fail to validate. This panel examines AI-enabled innovations from WGU Labs addressing these challenges: STU provides 24/7 student support, Lazuli enables accelerated, market-relevant curriculum development, and Current Skills Validation is building frameworks to recognize prior learning however it was gained. Panelists present three 20-minute case studies demonstrating AI applications in student support, curriculum design, and skills assessment. Discussions will explore problem statements, implementation and equity considerations, and institutional adaptation. Groups examine honest trade-offs: which human relationships may change, what efficiencies matter most, and where AI benefits and humans remain central.
Jeremy Hodgson Research Scientist
Western Governors University
Tadd Farmer, Ph.D.
Lead Learning Experience Designer
Western Governors University
Lauren Zito
Senior Research Scientist
Western Governors University
3:30 - 5:00 p.m.
Break
5:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Cultural Visits Tours (Optional)
WEDNESDAY, MAY 6
8:00 a.m. – Noon
Registration/Information
La Villita Prefunction
8:00 a.m. – Noon
Exhibit Area
La Villita Prefunction
9:00 a.m. – Noon
Cyber Café
La Villita Prefunction
9:00 – 10:30 a.m.
Concurrent Sessions
Applied Sustainability for Everyone: High-impact
Learning through Permaculture
Mission West
PLACES (Permaculture Learning and Actions for Climate Education and Sustainability), a distance education plus two-way study abroad program between Colorado Mountain College and the University of Guadalajara, offers an example of permaculture-inspired, cross cultural student engagement. Permaculture is grounded in three ethics (earth care, people care, and fair share) and 12 practical application principles that create a platform for student learning and peer collaboration for change agency in diverse institutional settings. Presenters will offer overviews of the PLACES program and of permaculture as a design and practice framework for social-ecological change. Attendees will utilize a toolkit to plan permaculture-inspired academic and co-curricular engagement opportunities that develop students’ capacities as change agents through their direct engagement with challenges of our time.
Tina Lynn Evans, Ph.D.
Professor, Integrated Sustainability
Colorado Mountain College
Harold Dutton-Treviño
Associate professor
CUCEA
Universidad de Guadalajara
Enhancing Confidence through Service-Learning Experiences in the Dominican Republic
Mission East
Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science (CDU), Office of International Affairs, coordinates annual student trips to the Dominican Republic, a region frequently impacted by natural disasters. Since 2019, CDU has partnered with the Light A Candle Foundation, a local faith-based organization, to provide mobile clinic services for migrant cane workers. Survey results indicate that the students experienced meaningful growth in confidence, understanding of health issues, and cultural awareness by leading emergency preparedness trainings. A service-learning experience in the Dominican Republic increased the leadership capacity of an interdisciplinary team of 22 health science student travelers who provided emergency preparedness training to over 80 local leaders. The discussion of video footage, photography, and survey results will highlight the students’ efforts and unique learning outcomes.
Lejeune Lockett, D.M.
Director, Office of International Affairs
Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science
Sandy Yan Meristal Executive Director
Fundación Enciende Una Luz
Yenifer Espitia Gil
Graduate Student, College of Nursing
Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science
WEDNESDAY, MAY 6
9:00 – 10:30 a.m. Concurrent Sessions
From Logistics to Greentech: Building the Inland Empire innovation ecosystem.
La Villita C
SoCal OASIS™ is a regional economic development strategy led by the University of California in Riverside (UCR) designed to drive economic development through innovation, sustainability and skilled workforce training. In this panel, we will share UCR’s approach to building an inclusive entrepreneurial ecosystem that has resulted in more than 620 ventures supported, $160 million in capital and the attraction of multinational startups seeking to access the US Market.
Rosibel Ochoa, Ph.D.
Associate Vice Chancellor Technology Partnerships University of California Riverside
Martin Kleckner, Ph.D.
Director, Small Business Development Center University of California Riverside
Gioia Messinger Entrepreneur
Developing Academic Literacy with Artificial Intelligence: Ethical Applications in Education
La Boveda
Artificial Intelligence is a tool that can benefit society, academic literacy, and ethical development. Participants will learn about how AI can be used to develop critical consciousness through artistic citizenship and ethical decision-making with hands-on opportunities to play with AI, see AI-enhanced student presentations, and write (artistically create) through AI to leverage artistic citizenship and critical consciousness. Learn about the theoretical foundations of using AI for teaching critical consciousness through artistic citizenship. Gain an understanding of academic literacy and ethical development, witness AI-enhanced student presentations, and leverage your artistic citizenship with AI to make the world a better place with hands-on art making.
Victor Lozada, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor of Music Education University of North Texas Dallas
10:30 – 10:45 a.m.
Coffee Break San Juan Prefunction
10:45 a.m. – Noon Concurrent Sessions
Hostos Community College K-16 Professional Development and Study Abroad Exchange
La Boveda
Hostos Community College’s Summer Professional Development and Study Abroad Program is a comprehensive K–16 international opportunity with a legacy of more than 40 years. This three-week experience in New York City and the Dominican Republic engages educators and professionals in workshops, seminars, and field research focused on Dominican education, immigrant experiences, and culturally responsive practice. The program honors cultural traditions, fosters inclusive learning, and helps develop culturally informed leaders who honor and incorporate community cultural health into teaching and learning.
Ana I. García Reyes, Ed.D.
Dean for Community Relations
Hostos Community College
Yudi Lewis, Ph.D.
Executive Director of Hispanic-Serving Institution Initiatives
Weber State University
Cultivating Global Professionals: Integrated Curriculum for Ethical Professional Development
Mission East
St. Mary’s University’s comprehensive engineering curriculum integrates global competencies through First-Year Experience programming, Engineering and Society coursework, internship-based senior design, and discussion-based ethics laboratories. Our approach emphasizes reflective practice, international partnerships with Colombian universities, and holistic professional development that addresses technical, ethical, and spiritual dimensions of engineering practice within Marianist educational principles. Our findings and conclusions are scalable to other areas in addition to engineering. Interactive workshop featuring case study discussions from our Colombia and Czech Republic partnerships, and participant reflection activities modeled after our FYE, ethics workshop, and senior project approaches. Attendees will engage with ethical scenarios, examine assessment rubrics, and develop action plans for implementing reflective practices and international partnerships at their institutions.
Rafael Moras, Ph.D.
Professor and Co-Director, First Year Experience Program
St. Mary’s University of San Antonio
Juan Ocampo, Ph.D.
Professor of Mechanical Engineering and Chair
St. Mary’s University of San Antonio
Andrew Brei, Ph.D.
Professor of Philosophy
St. Mary’s University of San Antonio
10:45 a.m. – Noon Concurrent Sessions
High-Impact Summer Research Experiences Across Disciplines: Lessons from Marymount La Villita C
Marymount University, a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI), developed the Summer Research Fellowship (SRF) Program to broaden access to faculty-mentored research. Between 2021 and 2025, 455 students applied, 132 were selected, and 60 faculty served as mentors. Analysis of student surveys revealed perceived gains in research skills and increased participation among first-generation, Hispanic, and Black students. Structured mentorship, cohort-based workshops, and inclusion of undergraduate and graduate students provide scalable strategies for fostering research-engaged cultures at resource-limited HSIs. This interactive session highlights Marymount University’s Summer Research Fellowship (SRF) Program and five-year assessment, focusing on student research training, faculty mentorship, and interdisciplinary engagement. Participants will learn how to replicate the SRF model, identify funding strategies, and strengthen high-impact research programs at HSIs and resource-limited institutions, gaining actionable insights.
Deana Jaber, Ph.D. Program Director, Summer Research Program
Marymount University
Gregory Stoller Student
Marymount University
12:15 – 1:00 p.m. Lunch
La Villita A&B
1:00 – 2:30 p.m.
Plenary III – Global Cooperation for Cyber Readiness and Workforce Resilience and Closing Remarks
La Villita A&B
Higher education, industry, and government leaders will examine how international collaboration strengthens cyber readiness and prepares a globally competitive workforce. This panel focuses on cross-border partnerships that protect critical digital systems, respond to emerging cybersecurity threats, and align education and workforce pipelines with global labor needs. Panelists will highlight how these efforts translate into local impact by expanding career pathways, building institutional capacity, and advancing economic mobility within Hispanic communities.
Cynthia Olivo, Ph.D. President Fullerton College
Shahrzad (Sherry) Dowlatshahi Chief Diplomacy & Protocol Officer Head of Global Engagement City of San Antonio
Tommy Calvert Commissioner Bexar County Pct. 4
Eduardo Bravo 2026 Cybersecurity Council Chair and the Co-Founder Chief Operating Officer Irys Technologies
Moderator
Armen Babajanian President and CEO World Affairs Council of San Antonio
2:30 – 6:30 p.m. Free Afternoon - Extracurricular Activity
Off-Site Evening
6:45 – 7:00 p.m.
Depart Kimpton Santo Hotel to Dinner Venue Maverick Plaza, La Villita
7:00 – 7:30 p.m.
Reception - Maverick Plaza, La Villita
7:30 – 9:00 p.m.
Closing Dinner – Maverick Plaza, La Villita
9:00 – 9:15 p.m.
Return to Kimpton Santo Hotel
Student Track
(Student Track sessions will be held at the Kimpton Santo San Antonio, unless otherwise noted. All General Conference events will be held at the Plaza Hotel & Spa, Autograph Collection, unless otherwise noted.)
MONDAY, MAY 4
8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Registration/Information
La Villita Prefunction
8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Exhibit Area
La Villita Prefunction
9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Cyber Café
La Villita Prefunction
9:30 – 10:15 a.m.
Opening Ceremony
La Villita A&B
10:15 – 10:30 a.m.
Coffee Break
La Villita Foyer
10:30 a.m. – 10:40 a.m.
Student Track Welcome
Kimpton Santo → Meeting Room D
10:40 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.
Student Track: Campus Visit Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México (UNAM) - San Antonio
12:15 – 1:30 p.m. Lunch
La Villita A&B
1:30 - 1:45 p.m. Break
1:45 - 3:15 p.m. Session I
Empowering Latinos to Save Lives in the Battle Against Blood Cancer
Kimpton Santo → Meeting Room D
College students have the power to save lives by raising awareness of Gift of Life Marrow Registry’s lifesaving mission. Gift of Life, an international nonprofit facilitating transplants for patients battling blood cancers such as leukemia and lymphoma, is addressing the urgent global need for greater donor diversity. Together, Gift of Life and HACU members can help increase the odds of Latino patients finding their matching donors and receiving a second chance at life.
Traci Ackerman
Manager of Strategic Partnerships Gift of Life Marrow Registry
3:30 – 3:45 p.m. Break
TUESDAY, MAY 5
8:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Registration/Information
La Villita Prefunction
9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Exhibit Area
La Villita Prefunction
9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Cyber Café
La Villita Prefunction
9:00 – 10:30 a.m.
Plenary Session II
Presidential Leadership in a Changing Global Landscape
La Villita A&B
This plenary session examines how presidents and senior leaders are guiding their institutions through geopolitical shifts, enrollment pressures, and evolving workforce demands while sustaining and strengthening international partnerships. Panelists will share how they make strategic decisions at the executive level to balance institutional priorities with global engagement, protect mission-driven initiatives, and respond with agility in uncertain times. The session will highlight the importance of global strategy, cross-border collaboration, and adaptive governance in advancing student success and institutional resilience in today’s higher education landscape.
Taylor Eighmy, Ph.D.
President
The University of Texas at San Antonio
Mike Flores, Ph.D.
Chancellor Alamo Colleges District
Abel Chávez, Ph.D.
President
Our Lady of the Lake University
Moderator:
Katrina E. Bell-Jordan, Ph.D.
President Northeastern Illinois University
10:30 – 10:45 a.m.
Coffee Break
La Villita Prefunction
10:45 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.
Session III
Get Career-Ready by Telling Your Global Story
Kimpton Santo → Meeting Room D
Participants in this session will learn about new research that connects international education experiences with work-ready competencies and post-grad career outcomes. Then, they will get the chance to workshop their own story that they can leverage to win a grant or scholarship for study abroad, land an internship, or interview for a job after graduation.
Amelia Dietrich, Ph.D.
Senior Director for Research and Publications
The Forum on Education Abroad
12:15 – 12:30 p.m. Break
12:30 – 1:45 p.m. Lunch
La Villita A&B
1:45 – 2:00 p.m. Break
Meet at Bus Loading Zone
2:00 – 5:00 p.m.
Student Track Campus Visits
Alamo Colleges District
5:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Cultural Visits –Tours (Optional)
WEDNESDAY, MAY 6
8:00 a.m. – Noon
Registration/Information
La Villita Prefunction
8:00 a.m. – Noon
Exhibit Area
La Villita Prefunction
9:00 a.m. – Noon
Cyber Café
La Villita Prefunction
9:00 – 10:30 a.m.
Student Track Session IV
HACU Presentation
Kimpton Santo → Meeting Room D
This presenation will highlight its signature student programs and resources that empower students to achieve academic excellence and transition successfully into meaningful careers. HACU supports student success through a wide range of programs and services designed to expand access, retention, and career readiness for Hispanic and underserved students. Through scholarships, internships, leadership development initiatives, and federal partnerships, HACU provides students with opportunities to gain professional experience, build networks, and develop critical skills for the workforce.
Craig Kilgore
Program Manager
HACU
10:30 – 10:45 a.m.
Coffee Break
La Villita Prefunction
10:45 a.m. – Noon
Student Track Session V
Más que un Viaje: Leveraging Global Experiences for Career Readiness
Kimpton Santo → Meeting Room D
This session will explore how study abroad is an experience that often gets simplified as “it was amazing” or “it was lifechanging!” While both these things can be true, studying abroad can also be an incredible opportunity to build career readiness skills and make you stand out for future employers and graduate schools. In today’s increasingly globalized economy, employers are seeking recent graduates who have demonstrated that they understand the interconnectedness of the world and can apply communication and critical thinking skills in the workplace. Through a mix of discussions and reflective exercises, the participants will work as a group to explore the career benefits of global programs and discuss ways to access these opportunities on their campus.
Ruby Shields
Senior Manager, Access & Strategic Partnerships
IES Abroad
12:15 – 1:00 p.m.
Lunch
La Villita A&B
1:00 – 2:30 p.m.
Plenary III – Global Cooperation for Cyber Readiness and Workforce Resilience and Closing Remarks
La Villita A&B
Higher education, industry, and government leaders will examine how international collaboration strengthens cyber readiness and prepares a globally competitive workforce. This panel focuses on cross-border partnerships that protect critical digital systems, respond to emerging cybersecurity threats, and align education and workforce pipelines with global labor needs. Panelists will highlight how these efforts translate into local impact by expanding career pathways, building institutional capacity, and advancing economic mobility within Hispanic communities.
Cynthia Olivo, Ph.D. President Fullerton College
Shahrzad (Sherry) Dowlatshahi Chief Diplomacy & Protocol Officer Head of Global Engagement City of San Antonio
Tommy Calvert Commissioner Bexar County Pct. 4
Eduardo Bravo 2026 Cybersecurity Council Chair and the Co-Founder Chief Operating Officer Irys Technologies
Moderator
Armen Babajanian President and CEO World Affairs Council of San Antonio
2:30 – 6:30 p.m. Free Afternoon - Extracurricular Activity
6:45 – 7:00 p.m.
Depart Kimpton Santo Hotel to Dinner Venue Maverick Plaza, La Villita
7:00 – 7:30 p.m.
Reception - Maverick Plaza, La Villita
7:30 – 9:00 p.m.
Closing Ceremony & Dinner – Maverick Plaza, La Villita
9:00 – 9:15 p.m.
Return to Kimpton Santo Hotel
HACU SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
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Build your scholarship profile today and let our system automatically match you with HACU scholarships. New scholarships are added throughout the academic year.
Learn More: www.hacu.net/scholarships
Membership Categories
Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI)
A nonprofit, accredited college, university or system in the U.S. or Puerto Rico, where total Hispanic enrollment constitutes a minimum of 25 percent of the total enrollment at the undergraduate or graduate level or both.
Associate Member Institution
A nonprofit, accredited college, university or system in the U.S. or Puerto Rico, where total Hispanic enrollment constitutes at least 10 percent of the total enrollment, or where a minimum of 1,000 Hispanic students are enrolled at the undergraduate or graduate level or both.
Partner Institution
A nonprofit, accredited college, university or system in the U.S. or Puerto Rico, where total Hispanic enrollment constitutes less than 10 percent of the total enrollment.
International Institution
An institution of higher education abroad that documents that it is a legally constituted entity authorized to operate in its country according to the rules and regulations required by its government.
Hispanic-Serving School District (HSSD)
A school district where total Hispanic enrollment constitutes a minimum of 25 percent of the total district enrollment.
2026 HACU HISPANIC-SERVING INSTITUTION (HSI) MEMBERS
284 HACU HSI Members in 27 States and Puerto Rico
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Arizona State University
Arizona Western College
Cochise College
Eastern Arizona College
Glendale Community College
Maricopa Community Colleges
Mesa Community College
Mohave Community College
Northern Arizona University
Northern Arizona University-Yuma Branch Campus
Ottawa University Surprise Arizona
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Pima Community College
Scottsdale Community College
South Mountain Community College
Arkansas (1)
Cossatot Community College of the University of Arkansas
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Antelope Valley College
Azusa Pacific University
Bakersfield College
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California Lutheran University
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California State University System Office
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California State University, Chico
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California State University, Fullerton
California State University, Long Beach
California State University, Monterey Bay
California State University, Northridge
California State University, San Bernardino
California State University, San Marcos
California State University, Stanislaus
Cerritos Community College District
Cerro Coso Community College
Chabot College
Chabot-Las Positas Community College District
Chaffey College
Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science
Clovis Community College
Coastline College
College of Marin
College of the Desert
Crafton Hills College
Cuesta College
Cuyamaca College
Dominican University of California
East Los Angeles College
El Camino College
Fullerton College
Grossmont College
(As of April 1, 2026)
Grossmont-Cuyamaca Community College District
Imperial Valley College
Jessup University
Kern Community College District
La Sierra University
Las Positas College
Long Beach City College
Los Angeles Pierce College
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Loyola Marymount University
Madera Community College
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MiraCosta Community College District
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Mount Saint Mary’s University
Mt. San Antonio College
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National University
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Pasadena City College
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Riverside City College
Riverside Community College District
Sacramento State University
Saint Mary’s College of California
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San Bernardino Valley College
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Sonoma County Junior College District
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University of California, San Diego
University of California, Santa Barbara
University of California, Santa Cruz
University of Redlands
University of San Diego
University of San Francisco
Vanguard University
Ventura College
Ventura County Community College District
West Los Angeles College
Whittier College
2026 HACU HISPANIC-SERVING INSTITUTION (HSI) MEMBERS
284 HACU HSI Members in 27 States and Puerto Rico
Colorado (13)
Adams State University
Aims Community College
Colorado Mountain College
Colorado State University Pueblo
Community College of Aurora
Emily Griffith Technical College
Front Range Community College
Morgan Community College
Pikes Peak State College
Pueblo Community College
Regis University
The University of Northern Colorado University of Colorado Denver | Anschutz Medical Campus
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CT State Community College
Southern Connecticut State University
University of Connecticut Stamford
University of Connecticut Waterbury
Western Connecticut State University
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Ana G. Mendez University
Keiser University
Miami Dade College
Polk State College
St. Thomas University
University of Central Florida University of Miami
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Georgia Gwinnett College
Illinois (18)
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Malcolm X College, City Colleges of Chicago
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North Park University
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Richard J. Daley College, City Colleges of Chicago
Roosevelt University
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University of Illinois Chicago
Waubonsee Community College
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Indiana University Northwest
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Central Christian College of Kansas
Dodge City Community College
Newman University
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American International College
Bunker Hill Community College
MassBay Community College
Mount Holyoke College
Northern Essex Community College
Quinsigamond Community College
Salem State University
Springfield Technical Community College
Michigan (1)
Andrews University
Nevada (1) College of Southern Nevada
New Jersey (13)
Bergen Community College
Essex County College
Fairleigh Dickinson University
Felician University
Hudson County Community College
Kean University
Mercer County Community College
Middlesex College
Montclair State University
(As of April 1, 2026)
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, Newark Campus
Saint Peter’s University
Seton Hall University
UCNJ Union College of Union County, NJ
New Mexico (18)
Central New Mexico Community College
Clovis Community College
New Mexico Highlands University
New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology
New Mexico Junior College
New Mexico State University
New Mexico State University Alamogordo
New Mexico State University Grants
New Mexico State University, Dona Ana Community College
Northern New Mexico College
Santa Fe Community College
Southeast New Mexico College
The University of New Mexico
The University of New Mexico - Los Alamos
The University of New Mexico - Valencia Campus
University of New Mexico, Taos
University of the Southwest
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2026 HACU HISPANIC-SERVING INSTITUTION (HSI) MEMBERS
284 HACU HSI Members in 27 States and Puerto Rico
New York (20)
Boricua College
Borough of Manhattan Community College, CUNY
Bronx Community College, CUNY
College of Staten Island, CUNY
Dominican University New York
Eugenio Maria de Hostos Community College, CUNY
Hunter College, CUNY
John Jay College of Criminal Justice, CUNY
Lehman College, CUNY
Manhattanville University
Mercy University
Molloy University
New York City College of Technology, CUNY
New York Institute of Technology
Queens College, CUNY
Queensborough Community College, CUNY
Stella and Charles Guttman Community College, CUNY
The City College of New York, CUNY
The City University of New York University of Mount Saint Vincent
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Sampson Community College
Oklahoma (1)
Oklahoma Panhandle State University
Oregon (2)
Linfield University
Western Oregon University
Puerto Rico (11)
Colegio Universitario de San Juan
EDP University of Puerto Rico - Hato Rey EDP University of Puerto Rico - San Sebastian Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico
Pontificia Universidad Catolica de Puerto Rico
Universidad Ana G. Méndez, Recinto de Carolina
Universidad Ana G. Méndez, Recinto de Cupey
Universidad Ana G. Méndez, Recinto de Gurabo
Universidad Carlos Albizu
Universidad del Sagrado Corazon University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez
Rhode Island (2)
Community College of Rhode Island
Rhode Island College
Tennessee (1)
Southern Adventist University
Texas (29)
Austin Community College District
Concordia University Texas
Criswell College
Dallas College
Hallmark University
Lamar University
Laredo College
Lee College
Northeast Lakeview College
Northwest Vista College
Our Lady of the Lake University
Palo Alto College
San Antonio College
Southwestern Adventist University
Southwestern University
St. Mary’s University
Texas A&M International University
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi
Texas Lutheran University
Texas Southmost College
The University of Texas at El Paso
The University of Texas at San Antonio
The University of Texas Permian Basin
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley University of Houston University of Houston-Downtown University of North Texas at Dallas University of the Incarnate Word
Western Texas College
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Salt Lake Community College
Virginia (2)
Marymount University
Northern Virginia Community College
Washington (3)
Columbia Basin College
Heritage University
Yakima Valley College
Wisconsin (3)
Alverno College
Gateway Technical College
Mount Mary University
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66 HACU Associate Members in 27 States and the District of Columbia (As of April 1, 2026)
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Coconino Community College
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NorthWest Arkansas Community College
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Milwaukee Area Technical College
2026 HACU PARTNER INSTITUTIONS
14 HACU Partner Institutions in 11 States (As of April 1, 2026)
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Arkansas Colleges of Health Education
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Gordon State College
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The University of the South
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Roanoke College
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University of Wisconsin-Green Bay
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35 HACU International Institutions in 6 countries in Latin America and Europe (As of April 1, 2026)
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Universidad Nacional Mayor de San Marcos
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Universidad Pontificia de Salamanca
Universidad Rey Juan Carlos
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2026 HACU HISPANIC-SERVING SCHOOL DISTRICT (HSSD)
6 HACU HSSD Affiliates in 4 States (As of April 1, 2026)
Arizona (1)
Tucson Unified School District
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Colton Joint Unified School District
San Bernardino County Superintendent of Schools
Victor Valley Union High School District
Illinois (1)
East Aurora School District 131
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Community Academy of Philadelphia Charter School
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