HACU Annual Conference Comes to California

Announced on: Thursday, May 21, 2026

The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU) Annual Conference is coming to California this fall, bringing together higher education leaders, faculty, staff, students, and community partners from across the nation. As a premier forum for sharing innovative ideas and best practices at Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSIs), the conference focuses on advancing institutional excellence and student success.

HACU 40th Annual Conference
40 Years of Championing Higher Education Success: One Graduate at a Time
October 31 – November 2, 2026
Gaylord Pacific Resort & Convention Center
Chula Vista, California

Conference Website: https://hacu.net/annual-conference/

Early Bird Registration ends May 31, 2026.

Conference highlights include sessions on leadership, teaching and learning, student engagement, advocacy, workforce preparation, and global engagement, along with opportunities to build partnerships and explore emerging trends in higher education.

The conference also features the ¡Adelante! Leadership Institute Student Track, a three-day leadership and career development program for undergraduate students. Participants gain valuable experience in networking, career readiness, internships, graduate school preparation, and professional development alongside students from across the country.

Pre-conference events include the Fourth Annual Women's Leadership Symposium, 15th Annual Deans' Forum, 25th Annual Higher Education Leadership Institute, and the 12th PreK-12/Higher Education Collaboration Symposium.

Chico State is proud to be a National HACU Colleges & Universities Member. Faculty, staff, administrators, and students are encouraged to participate and take advantage of this opportunity to connect with colleagues and leaders dedicated to educational access and success.