American Association of Hispanics in Higher Education

The AAHHE Latina Leadership Institute (LLI) is a dynamic professional development program tailored for early- to mid-career Latina professionals in higher education that aims to empower participants by enhancing their leadership skills, fostering a deeper understanding of their cultural identities, and equipping them to navigate and excel in academic and administrative roles. This intimate and impactful series provides essential leadership training, live engagement with experts and peers, and a trusted environment for open dialogue and connection. The LLI provides a safe and respectful space where all participants can share experiences and engage in candid dialogue.

Sessions will feature expert facilitators Dr. Azara Santiago Rivera and Dr. Patricia Arredondo, breakout rooms for small-group discussion, and opportunities for participants to engage in live dialogue with peers.

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The American Association of Hispanics in Higher Education (AAHHE) invites applications for the 2027 Outstanding Dissertation Awards (ODA), recognizing excellence in doctoral research and supporting the advancement of Latinx in higher education leadership.

The awards are open to any Latinx who has completed a dissertation as part of a doctoral degree program in the social sciences, broadly defined, and/or anyone whose dissertation research conducted as part of a doctoral degree program in the social sciences focuses on the Latinx community. Additionally, the dissertation needs to have been completed between December 2024 and August 7, 2026.

Applicants are encouraged to be AAHHE members. Please review the official guidelines for full details on eligibility, requirements, and evaluation criteria. Submit your application and dissertation summary via the AAHHE portal by August 7, 2026.

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The AAHHE Outstanding Dissertation Awards Committee is seeking nominations for membership on the selection committee.

The duties include:

-reviewing dissertation summaries (approximately 25 pages each)
-rating dissertation summaries
-reviewing and rating full dissertations
-collaborating with colleagues to determine the award winners.

The review and selection period runs from mid-August to mid-October. During this time, the committee meets twice, to select the finalists and to select the award winners. The full commitment is approximately 20 hours.

Committee members must: be active members of AAHHE and must have a doctorate in education, social science, or related field. Members can be administrators, faculty, researchers, or institute directors. Experience with research methods and a familiarity with the current state of the scholarship in your field are necessary to evaluate the application materials.

The Outstanding Dissertation Awards Committee is an extremely rewarding opportunity to promote emerging Latinx scholars or those conducting research on issues that impact the Latinx community.

If you are interested in serving on the ODA selection committee, please complete the following form by July 29, 2026, 11:59pm ET: https://buff.ly/EVpj0qh.

If you have any questions, please reach out to [email protected].

AAHHE welcomes nominations for the 2027 AAHHE Books of the Year Awards!

The AAHHE "Books of the Year" awards celebrate the rich tapestry of Latinx/a/o/é scholarly excellence in education. Presented by AAHHE, these prestigious awards honor Latinx/a/o/é higher education professionals in the United States whose published work advances the research field of Latinxs/as/os/és in education. In its commitment to confronting the most pressing issues and effectively addressing the needs of Latinx/a/o/é communities, AAHHE embraces works that serve as catalysts for social change and advancing equity and justice for Latinx/a/o/é in education.

The AAHHE Books of the Year Awards are presented at the annual AAHHE national conference.

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AAHHE is proud to sponsor the 2027 AAHHE Awards!

The annual AAHHE Awards honor individuals who, through their expertise, energy, productivity, and contributions, have advocated, supported, and championed post-secondary education or careers in higher education in the Hispanic community.

The 2027 AAHHE Awards Call for Nominations is open for the following award categories:

-Alfredo G. de los Santos Jr. Distinguished Leadership Award
-Community College Award
-Doctoral Student Award
-Early Career Award
-Mildred García Founders' Award
-Outstanding Support of Hispanic Issues Award
-Sylvia Hurtado University Faculty Award
-William Aguilar Cultural Arts Award

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Call for Nominations!
2027 AAHHE Awards, Books of the Year, & Outstanding Dissertation Awards

Submission Deadline: Friday, August 7, 2026, 11:59pm ET

Looking for more details on each category, eligibility, and how to apply? Get everything you need here:

AAHHE Awards:
https://aahhe.memberclicks.net/2027-awards #/

Books of the Year:
https://aahhe.memberclicks.net/2027-boty #/

Outstanding Dissertation Awards:
https://aahhe.memberclicks.net/2027-oda #/

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