HACU holds Capital One Launchpad: Legacy & Leadership Program for college students

The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities, Thurgood Marshall College Fund and Capital One have brought together college students from across the U.S. to a five-day immersion experience at the Capital One Headquarters in McLean, Virginia., July 13-17, 2026.

The joint immersion experience is focused on career exploration and professional development. Students will have the opportunity to work directly with designated Capital One associates who will work to guide students toward a final capstone presentation that will conclude the week's events.

Additionally, students will be sponsored to attend the ¡Adelante! Leadership Institute at HACU's 40th Annual Conference, taking place on October 30- November 2, 2026, at the Gaylord Pacific Resort and Convention Center in Chula Vista, California. Click here for a full list of participating students.

Students attending are from the following HACU-member institutions:

• California State University, Fresno
• California State University, Fullerton
• Dallas College
• Mercy University
• Montclair State University
• Saint Peter's University
• Santa Monica College
• Seton Hall University
• Texas A&M International University
• Texas Christian University
• The University of Texas at El Paso
• University of California, Davis
• University of California, Irvine
• University of California, Santa Barbara
• University of Houston
• University of Illinois Chicago
• University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign
• University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez
• University of San Diego
• Western Governors University