Baltimore, Maryland - April 20, 2010 - Laureate
Education today announced that the National Hispanic University
(NHU) in San Jose, Calif., has joined Laureate
International Universities. With its focus on educating the growing and
underserved Hispanic population in the United States, NHU
complements Laureate International Universities' mission
of providing broad access to higher education.
NHU was founded in 1981 to meet the education needs of
Hispanic students. It offers a diverse portfolio of undergraduate
and certificate programs in business, education and information
technology, delivered in a multicultural, collaborative
and supportive learning environment. The 11-acre campus
is located in California’s Silicon Valley. NHU is
accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Senior Colleges
and Universities of the Western Association of Schools
and Colleges. More than 500 students attend NHU.
“We are pleased to welcome the students, faculty
and staff of NHU to the Laureate International Universities
network,” said Douglas L. Becker, chairman and
chief executive officer of Laureate Education. “Both
NHU and Laureate share a commitment to offering higher
education with a unique multicultural perspective and to
preparing our students for careers and lifelong achievement.
We also share the belief that when our students succeed,
countries prosper and communities benefit. Together, we
will further enhance and expand opportunities for Hispanic
students here in the United States and abroad.”
NHU joins a global community of more than 50 institutions
with nearly 600,000 students around the world. Laureate
International Universities offer more than 130-career
focused undergraduate, master’s and doctoral degree
programs in a variety of fields including education, business,
information technology, law and medicine.
“Laureate is already deeply committed to serving
Hispanic students, which is illustrated by its strong presence
in both Latin America, with 25 higher education institutions
and 400,000 students, and in the U.S., with Walden University,
a leader in providing advanced degrees to Hispanic students,” said
Dr. David P. López, president of NHU.
“NHU has much in common with Laureate. We share a
focus on student outcomes and on the importance of providing
access to quality higher education for underserved populations.” Dr.
Lopez went on to say “Our board of trustees believes
the partnership with Laureate is vitally important to insure
NHU continues to fulfill its mission of providing access
to quality higher education for the underserved. I have
never been more excited and optimistic about the future
of NHU.”
As a member of the Laureate International Universities network,
NHU will be able to leverage the strategic management,
financial expertise and international strength of a global
network of higher education resources to further extend
opportunities for students and faculty.
About Laureate International Universities
Laureate International Universities is a
global network of more than 50 accredited campus-based
and online universities offering undergraduate and
graduate degree programs to nearly 600,000 students
around the world. Laureate International Universities students
are part of an international, academic community
that spans 21 countries and more than 100 campuses
throughout North America, Latin America, Europe and
Asia. Laureate International Universities offer
more than 130 career-focused, undergraduate, master’s
and doctoral degree programs in fields including
engineering, education, business, medicine, law,
architecture, health sciences, hospitality, culinary
arts, and information technology. For more information,
visit http://www.laureate.net.
About The National Hispanic University
For 30 years, The National Hispanic University has provided Hispanic students and others with access to quality higher education. Located in San Jóse, Calif., the university offers a diverse portfolio of online and campus-based undergraduate, graduate and certificate programs in business, teacher education, child development and computer science. Students are supported in a multicultural and collaborative learning environment that is based on Familia™ a personalized approach that fosters students’ success through mutual respect and cultura. The National Hispanic University, a member of the Laureate International Universities network, is accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Senior Colleges and Universities of the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC). For more information, visit www.NHU.edu.
