‘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 […]
Nearly 200 students gather in San Antonio for community equity building-focused Texas LDZ
Nearly 200 students, predominantly hailing from across Texas but from as far as Puerto Rico and Mexico, gathered in San Antonio from July 20 to 27 for the 2025 edition of the Texas Lorenzo de Zavala (LDZ) Youth Legislative Session — NHI’s flagship program with more than 40 years of history behind it. The […]

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