2026 Texas Star Great Debate, with focus on family traditions, ‘had a lot of heart’
Our Lady of the Lake University once again served as host for the Texas Star Great Debate, the first of the six-day Great Debates for NHI in 2026. With close to 100 students attending from across Texas, plus contingents from Querétaro, Mexico and from Puerto Rico, the San Antonio campus rippled with energy throughout the […]
‘Consistent persistence’: Students shine at Texas Great Debate, with Tip of Texas triumphant again
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 […]
‘The only real limit is ourselves’: NHI volunteers, inspiring others while gaining inspiration
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 […]
