FAQ: HACU's 2025 Annual Conference Honorees and Awards
Summary
The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities will recognize seven honorees at its 39th Annual Conference for their significant contributions to improving college student opportunities and advancing Hispanic higher education success.
What is the main purpose of HACU’s 39th Annual Conference awards?
The awards recognize individuals and organizations for their contributions to improving opportunities for college students and advancing Hispanic higher education success through various programs and partnerships.
When and where will the 39th Annual Conference take place?
The conference will be held November 1-3, 2025, at the Gaylord Rockies Resort & Convention Center in Aurora, Colorado.
Who is being inducted into the HACU Hall of Champions and why?
Félix V. Matos Rodriguez, Ph.D., Chancellor of CUNY, is being inducted for embodying HACU’s mission through exemplary efforts and contributions to higher education, including championing student equity and economic mobility.
What are the different award categories and who are the recipients?
Awards include: Lifelong Leadership Award (Tito Guerrero), Outstanding HACU-Member Institution (Community College of Aurora), Exemplary International Partner (GlobalEdu Consortium), Outstanding Private Sector Partner (Dominion Energy), Outstanding Public Sector Partner (New Mexico Higher Education Department), and Alicia Casanova Award (Virgilio Barrera).
What is HACU’s role in Hispanic higher education?
HACU is the nation’s leading voice for Hispanic-Serving Institutions, securing support from federal, corporate and higher education communities for programs that advance higher education opportunities.
What types of programs does HACU offer to support students and leaders?
HACU offers programs including the HACU National Internship Program for professional experience, HACU Leadership Academy/La Academia de Liderazgo, and Enlace Mid-level Leadership program to prepare aspiring leaders in higher education.
How can I get more information about the 2025 award recipients?
You can download a PDF of the HACU 2025 Awardees here.
What makes Félix V. Matos Rodriguez’s appointment as CUNY chancellor significant?
His appointment made him the first educator of color and the first Latino to lead the nation’s largest urban university, which serves nearly 240,000 students across 26 campuses.
How extensive is HACU’s membership and reach?
Founded in 1986, HACU represents more than 500 colleges and universities in the United States, Latin America, Spain and school districts throughout the U.S., with headquarters in San Antonio and offices in Washington D.C., Sacramento, and Chicago.
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