Texas CWS gives NHI students a rare twofold college experience, preparing them for the future

One of the benefits of participating in an NHI program is experiencing living and learning on a college campus — especially at the Collegiate World Series, where participants focus on college. Students at the 2026 Texas CWS program got the rare opportunity to do that at two different universities this year.  While the University of […]

Nearly 300 students connect at fast-paced, friendly edition of NHI’s flagship Texas LDZ at Trinity University

Making its return to Trinity University, the 2026 Texas Lorenzo de Zavala Youth Legislative Session – better known as the Texas LDZ — brought nearly 300 students to Trinity University in San Antonio for the flagship NHI program.  “Everything is bigger in Texas, and that held true for the 2026 Texas LDZ,” said educational director […]

2026 Rocky Mountain CWS program brings ‘excitement and joy’ while showcasing ‘the magic of NHI’

More than 100 students converged on Regis University in Denver, from across the United States and Mexico, to participate in NHI’s 2026 Rocky Mountain Collegiate World Series program from June 29 to July 3.  The Collegiate World Series, better known to NHIers as the CWS, brings students together for two competitions in one over the […]

NHI taps into podcast popularity with new, energized, youth-led series of episodes

If you’re subscribed to the NHI Podcasts feed, you may have noticed some new developments over the last few months:  A series of five episodes released since September, including one on the Collegiate World Series (CWS), which went live earlier this week.  A new logo, courtesy of Diego Garcia.  A new theme song, courtesy of […]

Honoring Dr. Rodolfo Acuna, NHI Lifetime Achievement Award Winner and Chicano Studies Pioneer

NHI was saddened to learn of the passing of Dr. Rodolfo ‘Rudy’ Acuña, honored in 2008 with a Lifetime Achievement Award for his groundbreaking and impressive work in Chicano Studies. According to the California State University, Northridge news site, Acuña — who died at age 93 on March 23 — founded the Chicana/o Studies department at what […]

Bezos Family Foundation Supports NHI’s Youth Leadership Programs for Third Straight Year

For the third year in a row, the National Hispanic Institute is the grateful recipient of a Bezos Family Foundation Director’s Gift. The funds support some of NHI’s home office infrastructural needs, and provide vital program support that’s needed year-round to prepare for 2026 youth leadership programs.  “Thanks to another generous gift from the Bezos […]