2026 AAHHE National Conference
San Diego State University, San Diego, CA
March 27-29, 2026
Navigating the Intersections of Geopolitical Realities in Education
Conference Events
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
Moderator: Marissa Vasquez, EdD, San Diego State University
Location: Aztlan Room
More information coming soon!
Latinas and Leadership in Higher Education
Navegando Entre Fronteras: Latina-Centered Leadership
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
Dr. Laura Rendón
Education Theorist and Thought Leader on Student Success and Transformative Learning
More information coming soon!
2:10 PM – 3:10 PM PDT
Conference Sessions
3:20 PM – 4:20 PM PDT
Paletas y Posters Presentations
Location: Motezuma Hall
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM PDT
Plenary Session
Location: Motezuma Hall
Tina M. King, EdD, President, San Diego College of Continuing Education
Martha Garcia, EdD, President/CEO, 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
Sponsored by
Cigarroa Family
Lecturer:
Ximena Cid, PhD
Department of Physics, California State University, Dominguez Hills
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: Templo Mayor
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 12, 2026
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