National Hispanic University

National Hispanic University
National Hispanic University logo
TypePrivate
Active1981–2015
Parent institution
Laureate International Universities
PresidentDavid P. López
ProvostGladys Ato
Academic staff
12 full-time, 60 part-time [1]
Students700[1]
Location, ,
United States

37°21′33″N 121°48′58″W / 37.3591°N 121.8161°W / 37.3591; -121.8161
CampusUrban
MascotGolden Eagles
Websitewww.nhu.edu

The National Hispanic University (NHU) was a small, private university located in San Jose, California, founded by Stanford-educated Dr. B. Roberto Cruz. National Hispanic University ceased operations on August 23, 2015.[2] It was the first four-year Latino university in the United States. NHU's vision was to foster "a caring learning environment where students have felt valued and supported at every step in their academic journey. Embracing diversity and multiple perspectives as guiding principles."[3]

  1. ^ a b "NHU Financial Plan" (PDF). Nhu.edu. Archived from the original (PDF) on 3 March 2016. Retrieved 15 November 2017.
  2. ^ "national hispanic". Nhu.edu. Retrieved 15 November 2017.
  3. ^ "History - About NHU - The National Hispanic University". Nhu.edu. Retrieved 15 November 2017.