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 27 colleges and universities to meet and learn from industry professionals for a one-day event on July 31, 2026. Opening remarks were given by HACU program manager Elijah Serena, followed by workshop presentations by American Heart Association and Southwest Airlines.

Students from the following institutions were among the participants:

• Arizona State University
• California State University, Fresno
• California State University, Long Beach
• California State University, San Bernardino
• DePaul University
• Felician University
• Gateway Technical College
• Harold Washington College, City Colleges of Chicago
• Hudson County Community College
• Manhattanville University
• Montclair State University
• Our Lady of the Lake University
• Pima Community College
• Saint Peter's University
• Santa Barbara City College
• Texas Christian University
• The University of Texas at El Paso
• The University of Texas at San Antonio
• The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
• University of California, Davis
• University of California, Irvine
• University of California, Riverside
• University of California, Santa Barbara
• University of California, Santa Cruz
• University of Houston
• West Los Angeles College
• Western Governors University

The next Emerging Leaders' Summit will be held virtually on Sept. 25, 2026.