Each year from September 15 to October 15, the nation celebrates National Hispanic Heritage Month, honoring the history, culture, and contributions of Hispanic and Latino communities.
At Our Lady of the Lake University, this observance is especially meaningful. OLLU is proud to be recognized as one of the first Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSIs) in the country and the founding home of the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU). Last week, during HSI Week (Sept. 8–14), we joined institutions nationwide in celebrating the impact of HSIs and the students they serve.
As we enter Hispanic Heritage Month, we continue that celebration by recognizing the resilience, creativity, and leadership of Hispanic communities—values that are deeply woven into OLLU’s mission and lived out every day by our students, faculty, staff, and alumni.
This month is both a time to honor history and to look ahead, as we recommit to supporting Hispanic heritage and empowering future generations of leaders.
