NHI alumna leads March for Our Lives in McAllen
On the anniversary of the Columbine shooting — and in salute to students who are making their voices heard in rallies across the nation today — we’re featuring this article by Valeria Arguelles (Class of 2019, International Baccalaureate at Lamar Academy in McAllen; 2016 Texas Great Debate, 2017 National LDZ, and Mock Trial Director for NHI […]
NHI to Congress: Xochitl Torres Small seeks to represent New Mexico’s 2nd District
Xochitl Torres Small’s interest in following politics harkens back in part to her National Hispanic Institute involvement in the early 2000s. Throughout her career—including her current role as a water attorney—politics has played a central role in the work she’s done to better her community. And when longtime Congressman Steve Pearce announced he wouldn’t return […]
Second annual #NHIDecisionDay coming on Friday, May 4
Last year, the National Hispanic Institute launched its first-ever #NHIDecisionDay, giving graduating seniors a way to announce, via social media, where they’ll be attending college. Though college is only part of the overall leadership journey for an NHIer, it’s an important one. NHI staffers, volunteers and supporters are proud to see NHI alumni selecting higher […]
