September 13, 2004
Contact Jeff Villarreal at 408-729-2205

The National Hispanic University Celebrates the Official Dedication Of Their New Learning Facility

The Official Dedication Ceremony for the new, state of the art, learning facility for The National Hispanic University (NHU) will take place on Friday, September 17th, from 10:00 AM - 12:00 Noon at 14271 Story Road, East San Jose. The Ceremony is open to the public.   From 12:00 Noon - 2:00 PM, there will also be an "Open House" of the new building with a festive atmosphere including food and refreshments.

"Everyone is invited to attend and participate in this very special event," indicated Dr. David Lopez, NHU President, "This is an excellent opportunity for individuals interested in attending The NHU to learn more about what The University has to offer.  It is also a good time for local business representatives interested in doing business with The NHU to come by and get acquainted with our staff and the new facility."

Local business and community leaders, education professionals from local and regional high schools, community colleges, and universities, the entire NHU familia, including students, Board of Trustees, Corporate Board of Advisors, faculty, staff, alumni, supporters, and many local businesses and residents from the area will be joining in the celebration.

The NHU was founded by Dr. Roberto Cruz in 1981 to provide affordable and accessible quality education to students who might not otherwise have the opportunity to earn college degrees.  Today, The NHU graduates thousands of students who are trained, capable, and ready for leadership in a variety of fields including education, business, and technology.

The NHU is currently at a significant stage of expanding its facilities and services. "With the completion of this new building, we have reached a significant milestone in the history of The National Hispanic University," states Dr. Lopez "We are very proud of the ongoing support the corporations, businesses, and communities from the Bay Area have provided, over the years.  This very special institution was established for creating opportunities, advancing quality education, and helping to insure the future success of this growing and dynamic community."

Financing for construction of the new $25 million learning facility has received considerable support from local corporations and foundations including the Sobrato Family Foundation, The Applied Materials Foundation, Devcon Construction, the William Randolph Hearst Foundation, the David & Lucile Packard Foundation, the Amador Bustos Family Foundation, the Arrillaga Family Fund, the Koret Foundation, the McKenna Family Foundation, Comerica Bank, the Morgan Family Foundation, Therma Corporation, The Valley Foundation of Los Gatos, Lenders for Community Development, Safeway, Inc., Cisco Systems Inc., and Rudolph & Sletten, Inc.  Individuals who have also made significant contributions to the support of the new building include the Cruz Family, Edward & Nina Alvarez, Raymond Chavez & Rupert Keesler, and Gordon E. and Betty I. Moore

The National Hispanic University is an independent, accredited, non-profit university offering degree programs in business, liberal studies, computer information systems and a credential program for elementary and secondary teachers. The NHU has also established the Latino College Preparatory Academy, a charter high school that currently serves 400 students who are English Language Learners.