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The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU) has announced the 39 participants in its Enlace Mid-level Leadership Program, naming Andy Espinoza, Cochise College’s director of Student Leadership & Activities and advisor for the Student Government Association, among the group to begin the program this fall.  
 
Espinoza’s career in higher education began when he worked as a student employee in the college’s Student Services department. “Supporting students through the admissions process quickly sparked my passion for helping others navigate their educational journey and it opened my eyes to the impact higher education can have on individuals and communities,” Espinoza said. 
 
The six-month leadership development program for mid-level college and university professionals is designed to increase the number, variety, and quality of talent in leadership positions at Hispanic-Serving Institutions and in higher education overall. 
  
“I am honored to be nominated and supported by my colleagues and senior leadership at Cochise College. Their encouragement has motivated my commitment to student-centered leadership,” he added. “The Enlance Program will allow me to grow as a leader, and I am most excited to learn from others and exchange best practices.” 
 
Participants in the program will explore academic and student affairs management, regional institutional accreditation, and higher education advocacy issues. Sessions will be delivered through a series of online meetings and in-person sessions that will take place in November 2025 at HACU’s Annual Conference in Aurora, Colorado and at the National Capitol Forum in Washington, D.C., in April 2026. The program will conclude with a graduation ceremony. 
 
To learn more about the program and to view the list of participants, visit the HACU website.  

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  Cochise News

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  September 23, 2025

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