National Hispanic University

Overview:

National Hispanic University (NHU) was a private, non-profit institution established in 1981 in Oakland, California. It was founded with the mission of providing greater access to education for Hispanics and other underserved groups. NHU officially closed in August 2015 after 35 years of operation.

Other:

• NHU was accredited by the WASC Senior College and University Commission in 2002.
• The university offered undergraduate degrees and certificates in business, education, and technology.
• NHU was known for its commitment to serving the Hispanic community and its focus on multicultural education.
• The university's campus was located in East San Jose, California.
• NHU joined the Laureate International Universities network in 2010 and began offering online courses and programs.
• The university's closure was announced in March 2014, and the final academic year was 2014-2015.
• The NHU Foundation continues to use the campus to serve the educational needs of San Jose and the broader Hispanic community.