News Release

Antonio Flores

GOSHEN — Antonio R. Flores, president and chief executive officer of the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities, will speak at Goshen College’s Yoder Public Affairs Lecture on Thursday, Sept. 12. His speech, “The Relevance of Hispanic-Serving Institutions in the Midwest and at Goshen College,” starts at 7 p.m.

Flores has served as president and CEO of the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities since 1996. In his time in office, the association has tripled its membership, budget and programs. Alongside his advocation for Hispanic-serving institutions legislation and funding, Flores has served on various national higher education associations and coalitions. He has received honorary doctorates from universities around the country, alongside various other honors for his work.

Flores earned a doctorate from the University of Michigan, a master’s degree from Western Michigan University and bachelor’s degrees from Universidad de Guadalajara and Centro Normal Regional, Mexico.

The lecture is the first event in Goshen College’s new lecture series. More information, dates and descriptions can be found at goshen.edu/lectures.