2026 Dennis Chavez New Mexico LDZ delivers ‘beautifully orchestrated week of chemistry, connection, and continuity’
2026 was a special year for New Mexico’s flagship NHI event. Held at the University of New Mexico from June 7-14, the 2026 Dennis Chavez New Mexico LDZ Youth Legislative Session brought together 120 New Mexico high school students to exemplify the core NHI concept of community equity building — an asset-based mindset for growing […]
‘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 […]
‘A domino effect’: How NHI’s new generation of mentors are making an impact
Once again, NHI is celebrating National Volunteer Month by gathering stories from a number of volunteers who are giving their time, energy, and knowledge to help advance the organization and mentor younger students. Here’s our first round of 2026 stories from this impressive generation of young leaders. Mia Aguinaga Augustana College, Rock Island, Illinois “In […]
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