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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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‘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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‘A domino effect’: How NHI’s new generation of mentors are making an impact

Posted: March 28, 2026 at 9:45 am   /   NHI Programs, Volunteers

Once again, NHI is celebrating National Volunteer Month by gathering stories from a number of volunteers who are giving their time, energy, and knowledge to help advance the organization and mentor younger students. Here’s our first round of 2026 stories from this impressive generation of young leaders. Mia Aguinaga Augustana College, Rock Island, Illinois “In […]

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