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2026 tip of texas team

‘Consistent persistence’: Students shine at Texas Great Debate, with Tip of Texas triumphant again

Posted: June 12, 2026 at 9:19 am   /   Great Debate, NHI Programs

The tradition of Tip of Texas being atop the Texas Great Debate rankings continues.  The Tip of Texas debate team, representing Brownsville, Los Fresnos, and Rancho Viejo, won its ninth straight Texas Great Debate, securing the Silver Cup at NHI’s annual four-day event pitting seven teams from the state’s major metro areas – plus a […]

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hays hs students revealing their college choices

NHI kicks off Decision Day 2026 celebrations touting student successes from coast to coast

Posted: May 5, 2026 at 9:10 pm   /   Volunteers

For high school students in the Class of 2026, picking which college to attend is a monumental decision. NHI students apply at an advantage, gathering information at college fairs run in conjunction with Lorenzo de Zavala Youth Legislative Sessions, before unlocking knowledge of the college application process through the Collegiate World Series program, with the […]

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nhi volunteer miyu tomita and other nhi volunteers

‘The only real limit is ourselves’: NHI volunteers, inspiring others while gaining inspiration

Posted: March 31, 2026 at 11:40 am   /   NHI Programs, Volunteers

During National Volunteer Month, the National Hispanic Institute honors a select group of its phenomenal volunteers who help run summer programs and train students for Great Debate competitions. Earlier this month, we featured a group of eight students based in Mexico, Texas, and the Midwest, preparing students for crucial steps in their NHI journeys. In […]

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