
2018 California LDZ draws diverse, bilingual group to San Diego
The 2018 California LDZ brought a unique group of nearly 175 students to the University of San Diego last week, as part of a successful ongoing program that features arguably the most bilingual group of students to an NHI program. Staff members estimate that 75 percent of the students — primarily from California, Texas, and Arizona, […]

2018 Texas Star Great Debate students shine at Schreiner
The 2018 Texas Star Great Debate successfully concluded at Schreiner University last week. It’s the first year that the Kerrville school hosted the six-day debate event, originally created for rural students in Texas unable to participate in the Texas Great Debate, but now known in NHI circles a nurturing program allowing students to grow and […]

Texas leaders, Illinois legislators shine at 2018 National LDZ
The 2018 National LDZ, the first ever hosted at the University of St. Francis in Joliet, Illinois, convened last week, with a contingent of Texas students emerging in the top leadership positions. Ultimately, though, it was a pair of the Chicago-area students who traditionally represent well at the event coming through with legislation. “We were […]