Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) Initiatives
Since the fall of 2019, Texas Tech University has been designated a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI). This federal designation enables Texas Tech to apply for grant funding to better resource, access, retain, and graduate Hispanic students. While this designation is centered on minoritized, rural, low-income, and Pell-eligible students, the funding from these grants creates broader resources benefiting all students. To achieve this status, Campus Access & Engagement and other campus partners gathered data to become a Title III- and Title V-eligible institution and show Hispanic, full-time enrolled, undergraduate enrollment was at 25% beginning in the fall of 2017. The Texas Tech community is proud of its HSI designation and works to continue ensuring access and opportunity to all students through the benefits of this designation.
Our Mission
Our mission is to utilize federal grants and our Hispanic Serving Institution designation to increase student access, retention and graduation rates.
Our Vision
Our vision is to empower every member of our campus community to achieve their fullest potential, through enhanced access to resources, support for academic and personal growth, and a strong connection with the Lubbock community. We aim to be a leader in providing an environment where every student is equipped for success and prepared to make a positive impact on the world around them.
Programs & Initiatives
Hispanic-Serving Instutition Week
HSI Student Ambassadors
Hispanic-Serving Institutions 101 Professional Development
Pursuing the Seal of Excelencia
HSI Essay Contest
2025 HSI Essay Contest Winners:
- Names:
- 1st – Rishka Vats
- 2nd – Israel Reyes
- 3rd – Janaea Pedregon
Questions? Contact andrea.Moreno-Juarez@ttu.edu
Events
September 2025
HSI Week 2025
Sept. 8–12 | Texas Tech University
Events at a Glance
Monday, Sept. 8
El Mercadito: HSI Week Kickoff
11 a.m.–1 p.m. | Red Raider Plaza
Tuesday, Sept. 9
Lotería Night
6–7:30 p.m. | Doak Hall, Study Lounge RM 100
Wednesday, Sept. 10
Envision the School Year
4–6 p.m. | Doak Hall, Study Lounge RM 100
Thursday, Sept. 11
Water Bottle Decorating
11 a.m.–1 p.m. | Doak Hall, Study Lounge RM 100
Friday, Sept. 12
Cafecito y Consejos
9–11 a.m. | Doak Hall, Study Lounge RM 100
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HSI Summit
September 19, 2025
Our reservations are full! Please visit the HSI Summit page to be added to the waitlist.
For additional information, please contact:
Andrea Moreno Juarez, Ph.D.
HSI Director
andrea.moreno-juarez@ttu.edu
Sara Martinez, M.Ed
Title V. HSI Grant Program Manager
sara.ad.martinez@ttu.edu
Prospective and current students needing assistance, please contact:
Nick T. Harpster, Ph.D.
Student Success Specialist
nick.harpster@ttu.edu
Kristi Gonzales
First-Generation Administrator
kristi.m.gonzales@ttu.edu
Campus Access & Engagement
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Address
Texas Tech University, 2500 Broadway, Lubbock, TX 79409 -
Phone
806.742.7025 -
Email
campusaccessandengagement@ttu.edu