National LDZ brings impressive group to University of St. Francis

This 2019 edition of the National LDZ — traditionally one of the largest programs on the National Hispanic Institute summer schedule — did not disappoint, with more than 160 students converging on the University of St. Francis last week. It was the first time that the university, located in Joliet, hosted NHI’s annual Chicago-area youth […]

Students from Mexico and U.S. master governance at California LDZ

The 2019 edition of the National Hispanic Institute’s California LDZ, at the University of San Diego, once again brought students from both sides of the border together to share ideas, learn about collaboration — and, in line with this year’s focus for all NHI programs, to learn more about governance. The legislative body created at […]

NHI celebrates 30 years of Colorado State hosting Colorado LDZ program

This past Saturday, a group of nearly 200 — including Colorado State University officials and National Hispanic Institute students, staffers and alumni — gathered for a dinner and award ceremony of great significance for both CSU and NHI. In 1989, NHI began a partnership with Colorado State to host what was then a fledgling youth […]