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 25 colleges and universities to meet and learn from industry professionals for a one-day event on Sept. 25, 2026. Opening remarks were given by HACU program manager Elijah Serena, followed by workshop presentations by Molson Coors and Southwest Airlines.

Students from the following institutions were among the participants:

• California State Polytechnic University, Pomona
• California State University, Fullerton
• California State University, Monterey Bay
• California State University, San Bernardino
• DePaul University
• Felician University
• Gateway Technical College
• Harold Washington College, City Colleges of Chicago
• Laredo College
• Miami Dade College
• Middlesex College
• MiraCosta Community College District
• New York Institute of Technology
• Northeastern Illinois University
• Northern Virginia Community College
• Texas Christian University
• The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
• University of California, Berkeley
• University of California, Davis
• University of California, Santa Barbara
• University of Central Florida
• University of Illinois Chicago
• University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez
• West Los Angeles College
• Western Governors University

The next Emerging Leaders' Summit will be held virtually on Nov. 13, 2026.