Hobsons and HACU Partner to Publish Fifth Hispanic Student Regional Guide.New College Guide Helps Schools Reach College-Bound Hispanic Students in Fast-Growing Midwest Region CINCINNATI -- Hobsons, a leader in college-bound Hispanic student publishing, will partner with the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU HACU Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities HACU HealthAmerica Credit Union (Jacksonville, Florida) ) to add a fifth regional college guide to its highly successful line of college resource guides specifically for Hispanic students. The College-Bound Hispanic Student Guide - Midwest Edition, which will be released in 2008, will join a national Hispanic guide and the current regional lineup of guides for California, New York, Texas New York is a hamlet in Henderson County, Texas, USA, about 11 miles east of Athens. Geography New York lies at the intersection of FM 804 and FM 607 in a stereotypically flat portion of East Texas, surrounded mostly by farm land. , and the Southwestern states. Hobsons' College-Bound Hispanic Student Guide - Midwest Edition 2008 will provide students with information about colleges that actively recruit Hispanic students in Midwestern states, including Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota North Dakota, state in the N central United States. It is bordered by Minnesota, across the Red River of the North (E), South Dakota (S), Montana (W), and the Canadian provinces of Saskatchewan and Manitoba (N). , Ohio, South Dakota South Dakota (dəkō`tə), state in the N central United States. It is bordered by North Dakota (N), Minnesota and Iowa (E), Nebraska (S), and Wyoming and Montana (W). , and Wisconsin. The guide will also provide valuable information about campus life and experiences from students at campuses across the Midwest, as well as editorial content from Hobsons about HACU, the college search process, financial aid, and scholarship information. This valuable information helps students learn more about college in general, as well as pinpoint an institution where they will succeed. "According to according to prep. 1. As stated or indicated by; on the authority of: according to historians. 2. In keeping with: according to instructions. 3. the U.S. Census Bureau Noun 1. Census Bureau - the bureau of the Commerce Department responsible for taking the census; provides demographic information and analyses about the population of the United States Bureau of the Census , the Hispanic population in the Midwest is growing four times faster than the national average," said Craig Heldman, president of Hobsons U.S. "This new guide is a comprehensive resource for the growing number of Hispanic students and their families in the Midwest Co encouraging them to learn more about the college application and admissions process, financial aid opportunities, and campus life to further their education at the college level." Hobsons will distribute copies of the guide to high schools across the Midwest, and to students through various college fairs across the country. Counselors will be able to request additional free copies through an order form on Hobsons' CollegeView.com Web site. "The Hispanic population continues to be the largest and fastest-growing minority group in the United States United States, officially United States of America, republic (2005 est. pop. 295,734,000), 3,539,227 sq mi (9,166,598 sq km), North America. The United States is the world's third largest country in population and the fourth largest country in area. , and with that growth, there is a continued need for resources to educate students about college choices," said Antonio Flores Antonio Flores (November 14, 1961-May 30, 1995), born Antonio González Flores, was a Spanish singer-songwriter and actor. He was the only male child of singers and actors Antonio González 'El Pescaílla' and Lola Flores. , HACU president and chief executive officer. "The addition of the Midwest to the regional editions of the College-Bound Hispanic Student Guide offers a way for institutions to reach talented students in a region where the Hispanic population is growing the fastest." Colleges and universities interested in participating in this publication should contact Domestic Sales Manager sales manager n → gerente m/f de ventas sales manager n → directeur commercial sales manager sale n → Clay Bond at 800-927-8439, ext. 6048. High school educators and counselors who would like more information on the products and services Hobsons provides should visit www.CollegeView.com. About Hobsons Headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio “Cincinnati” redirects here. For other uses, see Cincinnati (disambiguation). Cincinnati is a city in the U.S. state of Ohio and the county seat of Hamilton County. , Hobsons U.S. has partnered with colleges and universities to enhance and empower institutions' enrollment and admissions efforts. Through domestic, international, and graduate publishing products for students, as well as Web sites and enrollment technology solutions for schools, Hobsons U.S. helps colleges and universities to elevate their enrollment strategies efficiently, effectively, and easily. Hobsons U.S. is the U.S. division of Hobsons Global, which is the leading provider of global education and careers information, services, and research. For more information, please visit us at www.hobsons.com. About HACU The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU) was established in 1986 with a founding membership of 18 institutions. Today, HACU represents more than 450 colleges and universities committed to Hispanic higher education higher education Study beyond the level of secondary education. Institutions of higher education include not only colleges and universities but also professional schools in such fields as law, theology, medicine, business, music, and art. success in the United States, Puerto Rico, Latin America, Spain, and Portugal. Although their member institutions in the United States represent less than 10 percent of all higher education institutions nationwide, together they are home to more than two-thirds of all Hispanic college students. HACU is the only national educational association that represents Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSIs). For more information, visit www.hacu.net. |
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