2026 AAHHE National Conference
San Diego State University, San Diego, CA
March 27-29, 2026
Navigating the Intersections of Geopolitical Realities in Education
Conference At-A-Glance
Friday, March 27, 2026
8:30 AM – 11:30 AM PDT
Pre-Conference Sessions
The Latino Student Success Institute
Sponsored and Presented by the Diana Natalicio Institute for Hispanic Student Success at the University of Texas at El Paso
Location: Matayuum Room
Community College Institute
From Data to Practice: Equity-Focused Approaches to Retention, Transfer, and Workforce Development in Community Colleges
Moderators:
Dr. Laura Ramírez, Assistant Superintendent/Vice President of Instruction, Pasadena Area Community College District
Dr. Mike Muñoz, Superintendent-President of Long Beach City College & President in Residence for Excelencia in Education, Long Beach City College
Presenters:
Sandra Sanchez, Senior Advisor, LA Rebuild, California Community College Chancellor's Office
Dr. Tameka Alexander, Associate Dean, Transfer Honors Completion, Pasadena City College
Dr. Ángel Reyna, President, Madera Community College
Location: Aztlan Room
Latinas and Leadership in Higher Education
Latina Leaders: Thriving on the Empowerment Journey
Patricia Arredondo, EdD & Azara Santiago, PhD
Location: Metztli Room
12:30 PM – 1:00 PM PDT
Welcome Program & Outstanding Dissertation Awards
Location: Montezuma Hall
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM PDT
42nd Annual Tomás Rivera Lecture
Location: Montezuma Hall
"Your Scholarship and Unwavering Commitment to Educational Equity Embody the Spirit and Legacy of Dr Tomás Rivera"
Laura Rendón
Education Theorist and Thought Leader on Student Success and Transformative Learning
2:10 PM – 3:10 PM PDT
Conference Sessions
3:20 PM – 4:20 PM PDT
Paletas y Posters Presentations
Location: Montezuma Hall
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM PDT
Plenary Session
Location: Montezuma Hall
"Advancing Latine Thriving: Leadership, Student Voice, and Institutional Responsibility"
Tina M. King, EdD, President, San Diego College of Continuing Education
Martha Garcia, EdD, President/CEO, Mt. San Antonio College
Dominick Yacoub, Mt. San Antonio College
6:30 PM - 7:30 PM PDT
Chicano Park Guided Tour
Saturday, March 28, 2026
9:00 AM – 10:30 AM PDT
2026 AAHHE Books of the Year Awards & 10th Annual Cigarroa Family Medical/STEM Distinguished Lecture
Location: Montezuma Hall
“Physics Education Research (PER): Navigating a space that is constantly adjusting to external pressures”
Ximena Cid, PhD
Department of Physics, California State University, Dominguez Hills
Sponsored by
Cigarroa Family
10:40 AM – 11:40 AM PDT
Conference Sessions
11:50 AM – 1:40 PM PDT
Awards Ceremony Lunch
Location: Montezuma Hall
1:45 PM – 3:50 PM PDT
Conference Sessions
4:00 PM – 5:00 PM PDT
Geopolitical Realities of Education on the Border Region
Location: Montezuma Hall
Sunday, March 29, 2026
9:00 AM – 10:30 AM PDT
Coffee & Pastries / Fellows Recognition Cafecito
Location: Templo Mayor
10:40 AM – 12:45 PM PDT
Conference Sessions
12:50 PM – 1:15 PM PDT
Closing Remarks
Location: Templo Mayor
Revised February 26, 2026
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