
Reaching NHI Graduation Day: Why LDZ and CWS are must-do programs
National Hispanic Institute senior vice president Julio Cotto has seen the transformational power of Great Debate programs for students over the years. But he’s also seen students who are unsure whether to move on to the Lorenzo de Zavala Youth Legislative Session and Collegiate World Series programs — and who experience much more transformation once […]

NHI to team up with longtime partner Austin College for 2023 Texas Great Debate
Once again, the road to the National Hispanic Institute’s fabled Silver Cup will go through Sherman. NHI’s Executive Vice President, Nicole Nieto, was at Austin College on Friday to meet with Michael Deen, the school’s Dean of Students, in advance of the school resuming its host role for the vital Texas Great Debate competition. For […]

Sands Cares and NHI team up to make first year of Las Vegas Program impactful for students
Summer may be coming to a close, but it will be a memorable one for the high school students who participated in the National Hispanic Institute’s (NHI) transformative summer programs, which aim to help high-potential youth develop skills in communication, community advocacy and policy-making, as well as prepare them for success in higher education. NHI […]