HACU hosts virtual Emerging Leaders’ Summit

The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities hosted a virtual Emerging Leaders' Summit focused on preparing students for internships and career opportunities in various fields.

HACU's Emerging Leaders' Summit provides students from HACU-member institutions with opportunities to develop their leadership potential. Participants are given opportunities to engage with industry professionals to gain valuable career insights.

The event brought together students from 33 colleges and universities to meet and learn from industry professionals for a one-day event on June 5, 2026. Opening remarks were given by HACU program manager Elijah Serena, followed by workshop presentations by Southwest Airlines and Deloitte

Students from the following institutions were among the participants:

• Ana G. Mendez University
• Arizona State University
• Austin Community College District
• Bronx Community College, CUNY
• California State Polytechnic University, Humboldt
• California State University, Fresno
• Central Washington University
• Chapman University
• College of Southern Nevada
• Harold Washington College, City Colleges of Chicago
• Hudson County Community College
• John Jay College of Criminal Justice, CUNY
• Kean University
• MiraCosta Community College District
• Montclair State University
• North Park University
• Palo Alto College
• Saint Peter's University
• San Antonio College
• San Joaquin Delta College
• Southern Adventist University
• Susquehanna University
• The University of New Mexico
• The University of North Carolina at Pembroke
• The University of Texas at San Antonio
• The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
• The University of the South
• University of California, Los Angeles
• University of Illinois Chicago
• University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign
• University of Pennsylvania
• University of the Incarnate Word
• West Los Angeles College

The next Emerging Leaders' Summit will be held virtually on July 31, 2026.