2026 Midwest Great Debate students come together to fulfills its theme of ‘crafting a vision’

The 2026 Midwest Great Debate brought close to 80 students together — from México, Guatemala, and the Dominican Republic, as well as a Chicago-area contingent principally representing the U.S. — for a six-day competition at Augustana College, one of NHI’s most established host institution partners. “This year’s theme, ‘Crafting a Vision,’ truly came to life throughout […]

Texas Ambassador Great Debate adds new Mexico team, inspires growth and leadership for its large cohort

The 2026 Texas Ambassador Great Debate, held June 27-30 at St. Mary’s University in San Antonio, brought together more than 170 students, assembled into nine different teams representing Texan and Mexican regions prior to the four-day competition.  This year’s was a first for NHI’s Texas-hosted Four-Day Great Debates in that two teams from Mexico — hailing […]

Paying It Forward: How to Support This and Future Texas CWS Programs

The 2026 Texas Collegiate World Series — the Houston-based capstone program that bridges numerous young NHI leaders to their final year of high school and the start of their college journeys — is underway, but it’s still possible to provide support to the students learning there now and to sustain the program for future students.  […]

NHI taps into podcast popularity with new, energized, youth-led series of episodes

If you’re subscribed to the NHI Podcasts feed, you may have noticed some new developments over the last few months:  A series of five episodes released since September, including one on the Collegiate World Series (CWS), which went live earlier this week.  A new logo, courtesy of Diego Garcia.  A new theme song, courtesy of […]

Honoring Dr. Rodolfo Acuna, NHI Lifetime Achievement Award Winner and Chicano Studies Pioneer

NHI was saddened to learn of the passing of Dr. Rodolfo ‘Rudy’ Acuña, honored in 2008 with a Lifetime Achievement Award for his groundbreaking and impressive work in Chicano Studies. According to the California State University, Northridge news site, Acuña — who died at age 93 on March 23 — founded the Chicana/o Studies department at what […]

Bezos Family Foundation Supports NHI’s Youth Leadership Programs for Third Straight Year

For the third year in a row, the National Hispanic Institute is the grateful recipient of a Bezos Family Foundation Director’s Gift. The funds support some of NHI’s home office infrastructural needs, and provide vital program support that’s needed year-round to prepare for 2026 youth leadership programs.  “Thanks to another generous gift from the Bezos […]