History
- NHI was founded in 1979 by Ernesto Nieto and Gloria de Leon in Austin, Texas.
- The organization's main office was first located at Concordia University Texas.
- NHI creates Young Leaders Conference (YLC) in 1981 at the Lyndon B. Johnson School of Public Affairs.
- NHI creates Lorenzo de Zavala Youth Legislative Session (LDZ) in 1983 at Concordia University Texas.
- NHI's headquarters and administrative offices were moved to Maxwell, Texas--outside of Austin—in 1985.
- Founder Ernesto Nieto publishes his book Third Reality: Crafting a 21st Century Hispanic/Latino Agenda, 2001.
- NHI celebrates 25th year anniversary, July 2001.
- NHI opens its Leadership Service Center and East Coast Outreach Office at Villanova University, October 2004.
- NHI announces its Center for Hispanic Studies at Southwestern University, February 2008.
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