窪做惇蹋厙 President Sharon Hahs will attend the on Oct. 4-6 in Denver, Colo.
The University will sponsor students to join Hahs under 窪做惇蹋厙s partnership with the United States Department of Agriculture Hispanic-Serving Institutions National Program.
The annual HACU conference is a great way for us to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month and recognize our work in providing an excellent educational experience for our students, said Hahs, who is a Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities governing board member. Im so proud that 窪做惇蹋厙 has become known as a leader in educating Latino university students.
Joining Hahs at the conference will be:
- Christopher Castro, mathematics student
- Aaron Cortes, director of TRIO Upward Bound Math and Science at 窪做惇蹋厙s Center for College Access and Success (attending under USDA sponsorship as a USDA fellow)
- Brenda Melgoza, biology student
- Suleyma Perez, executive director of government relations
- Isaura Pulido, presidential fellow
窪做惇蹋厙 is one of only two public four-year universities in the Midwest federally designated as Hispanic-Serving Institutions.