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Breanna Escamilla

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Leadership Transition at the Hispanic Scholars Program

Posted on February 3, 2026 (February 3, 2026)

Dear Colleagues, The Hispanic Scholars Program (HSP) is announcing the upcoming retirement of Rev. Dr. Daisy L. Machado from her position as Executive Director, a role she has faithfully served in for nearly thirteen years. Dr. Machado’s tenure has been marked by significant accomplishments and a steadfast commitment to the growth and advancement of the

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Happy New Year! A look at 2025

Posted on February 2, 2026 (February 2, 2026)
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A Seasonal Reflection from Rev. Dr. Daisy Machado

Posted on February 2, 2026 (February 9, 2026)

“May your days be merry and bright…” These words come from the well-known Christmas song “White Christmas” written by Irving Berlin and made famous by Bing Crosby. This phrase today can be found in Christmas cards and in holiday greetings. Surely Christmas, at least in the U.S., is imagined as a holiday of lights and

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    Sponsored by the Dominican Sisters of Sinsinawa, Dominican University has been federally designated as a
  • Five Things I Wish I’d Known When I Started Seminary
    When I was debating between attending seminary or not, my sister said, “The mind, once

Latest Press Releases

  • Leadership Transition at the Hispanic Scholars Program
    Dear Colleagues, The Hispanic Scholars Program (HSP) is announcing the
  • HSP to Benefit from $4.3 Million Lilly Endowment Grant
    The Hispanic Summer Program (HSP), a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization whose mission is to support the development of Latinx Theological Leaders, announced it would benefit from a $4.3 million grant from Lilly Endowment Inc. The grant to Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary will support the HSP’s growth and sustainability for half a decade and launch new undergraduate and scholarly initiatives. 
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