HACU and Dominion Energy bids farewell to Summer Bridge Students with virtual ceremony

August 13, 2024

HACU and Dominion Energy bids farewell to Summer Bridge Students with virtual ceremony

The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities bid farewell to the students who participated in this year's Dominion Energy Building Hispanic Talent Initiative Summer Bridge Programs with a virtual ceremony held on Aug. 13, 2024. Over 700 students served in the Summer Bridge Programs from over 190 different high schools.

The participants were given the opportunity to explore STEM careers and the energy industry, as well as learn about university campus life and the rigors of higher education coursework. The Summer Bridge Programs were hosted at seven colleges and universities across the country.

At the event, Vice President of Intergovernmental Affairs at Dominion Energy Maria Tamburri gave a welcome address followed by students who gave testimonials on their experience in the Summer Bridge Program. HACU President and CEO Antonio R. Flores gave closing remarks and congratulated the students on their hard work over the summer.

The seven schools selected to host these programs were:

• George Mason University
• Northern Virginia Community College
• Sampson Community College
• The University of North Carolina at Pembroke
• UConn Stamford
• University of Puerto Rico - Mayaguez
• Utah Valley University