
Confidence shines through at 2022 California Sol Great Debate at University of San Diego
The National Hispanic Institute’s Great Debate program is a place where many high school students find more confidence in their voices. For nearly 100 students from the United States and México — including contingents from Las Vegas and a Seattle-area high school — the 2022 California Sol Great Debate, held at the University of San […]

2022 Midwest Great Debate inspires young leaders from Mexico and U.S. at Augustana
Earlier this month, a tight-knit group of more than 40 rising high school sophomores completed the Midwest Great Debate at the scenic campus of Augustana College in Rock Island, Illinois. Students at the program, running July 3-8 at one of NHI’s core partner universities, represented Illinois, Iowa, Nebraska, and various parts of Mexico. Founded in […]

Texas Star Great Debate: Bringing students together to develop confidence and speak out
Soon after the dust settled on the Texas Great Debate — filling Schreiner University with animated students competing and collaborating in the National Hispanic Institute’s enduring tradition – another group of students came to Kerrville for the Texas Star Great Debate. That six-day debate program, held June 16-21, brought 75 students together for the first of NHI’s […]