{"id":18867,"date":"2016-09-16T09:00:53","date_gmt":"2016-09-16T13:00:53","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/staging.hispanicizewire.com\/es\/?p=12747"},"modified":"2017-02-13T14:43:05","modified_gmt":"2017-02-13T19:43:05","slug":"hispanic-association-colleges-universities-recognize-10-honorees-30th-annual-conference-oct-8-10-2016-san-antonio-texas","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.noticiasnewswire.com\/es\/hispanic-association-colleges-universities-recognize-10-honorees-30th-annual-conference-oct-8-10-2016-san-antonio-texas\/","title":{"rendered":"Hispanic Association of Colleges &#038; Universities to recognize 10 honorees at its 30th Annual Conference, Oct. 8-10, 2016, San Antonio, Texas"},"content":{"rendered":"<iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"youtube\" width=\"304\" height=\"186\" src=\"https:\/\/youtube.com\/embed\/D7EgcTwQXCw?wmode=transparent\" frameborder=\"0\" wmode=\"transparent\"><\/iframe> <p>SAN ANTONIO, TX \u2013 September 16, 2016 \u2013 (HISPANICIZE WIRE) &#8211; The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU) Annual Conference will celebrate \u00ab30 Years of Championing Hispanic Higher Education Success\u00bb Oct. 8-10, 2016, at the Grand Hyatt San Antonio, in San Antonio, Texas. HACU will recognize ten honorees that have made significant contributions to improving opportunities for college students. Among them are two leading individuals to be inducted into HACU&#8217;s Hall of Champions, recognizing individuals who embody the mission of the Association through exemplary efforts \u201cTo Champion Hispanic Success in Higher Education.\u201d <\/p>\n<p>\u00abHACU is honored to highlight those individuals, institutions and organizations that have played a crucial role in Hispanic higher education\u201d said HACU President and CEO Antonio R. Flores. \u201cThe presentation of awards provides an opportunity, not only to highlight the contributions of individuals, but also to inspire students and up-and-coming leaders attending our conference.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The 2016 honorees are:<br \/>\n<strong><br \/>\n&#8212; HACU Hall of Champions, inductee,<\/strong> Max Castillo, Ed.D., president emeritus, University of Houston-Downtown and a founding board member of HACU while president at San Antonio College.<\/p>\n<p><strong>&#8212; HACU Hall of Champions, inductee<\/strong>, The Honorable Ruben Hinojosa, United States House of Representatives, who has elevated Hispanic-Serving Institutions to a position of prominence in higher education.<\/p>\n<p><strong>&#8212; HACU Lifelong Leadership Award<\/strong> in recognition of lifelong leadership and advocacy for Hispanic higher education success, Sharon Hahs, Ph.D., president, Northeastern Illinois University.<br \/>\n<strong><br \/>\n&#8212; The President&#8217;s Award of Excellence<\/strong> in recognition of outstanding service to Hispanic higher education success, Tom\u00e1s Morales, Ph.D., president, California State University, San Bernardino.<br \/>\n<strong><br \/>\n&#8212; Special Award for Exemplary Leadership<\/strong> in recognition of his career in advancing educational access and success for Hispanic students, Ricardo Romo, Ph.D., president, The University of Texas at San Antonio.<\/p>\n<p><strong>&#8212; Exemplary Policy\/Advocacy Leadership Award<\/strong> in recognition of exemplary leadership and support of HACU\u2019s policy issues, Congressman Joseph Crowley.<br \/>\n<strong><br \/>\n&#8212; Outstanding HACU HSI-Member<\/strong> in recognition of excellence in support of HACU\u2019s mission, St. Mary\u2019s University, San Antonio, Texas.<\/p>\n<p><strong>&#8212; Outstanding HACU Associate Member Institution<\/strong> in recognition of excellence in support of HACU\u2019s mission, University of Central Florida.<\/p>\n<p><strong>&#8212; Outstanding HACU Public Sector Partner <\/strong>for outstanding leadership and support of HACU\u2019s mission from federal partner, National Credit Union Administration.<br \/>\n<strong><br \/>\n&#8212; Outstanding HACU Private Sector Partner<\/strong> for outstanding leadership and support of HACU\u2019s mission from corporate partner, American Student Assistance.<\/p>\n<p>The <a href=\"http:\/\/www.hacu.net\/hacu\/HACU_30th_Anniversary.asp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">conference<\/a> agenda and registration information is available online at <a href=\"http:\/\/www.hacu.net\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.hacu.net<\/a>. Online registration is available until Sept. 21 Onsite registration will be available.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About HACU<\/strong><br \/>\nThe Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU) represents more than 450 colleges and universities committed to Hispanic higher education success in the U.S., Puerto Rico, Latin America and Spain. The association\u2019s headquarters are located in San Antonio, Texas, with offices in Washington, D.C., and Sacramento, California. HACU, the only national association representing existing and emerging Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSIs), is celebrating its 30th anniversary this year. Information is available at <a href=\"http:\/\/www.hacu.net\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.hacu.net<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Editors: Registrations are accepted for media on assignment to cover HACU\u2019s 30th Annual Conference. Click <a href=\"http:\/\/www.hacu.net\/Forms.asp?MODE=NEW&#038;Forms_FormTypeID=-96\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here<\/a> to submit a media pass request. Interviews are available with HACU President and CEO Antonio R. Flores. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>SAN ANTONIO, TX \u2013 September 16, 2016 \u2013 (HISPANICIZE WIRE) &#8211; The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU) Annual Conference will celebrate \u00ab30 Years of Championing Hispanic Higher Education Success\u00bb Oct. 8-10, 2016, at the Grand Hyatt San Antonio, in San Antonio, Texas. 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