Gateway Forms Alliance With
Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities
POWAY, Calif., Dec. 3 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Continuing its drive to
help bridge the digital divide in education, Gateway, Inc. (NYSE: GTW) today
announced it has teamed with the Hispanic Association of Colleges and
Universities (HACU) to provide a variety of technology solutions and
educational opportunities to HACU's 300 member institutions, including
discounted PCs and a rebate program. HACU member institutions enroll over one
million of the 1.5 million Hispanics in higher education today.
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"Bridging the digital divide in education is one of Gateway's primary
goals and our new alliance with HACU will make that vision a reality for
thousands of students," said Jay Lambke, Gateway's vice president of
institutional markets. "We're proud to partner with HACU to help make
technology more accessible to the students, faculty, staff and alumni of these
fine institutions."
HACU signed a formal agreement with Gateway at last month's national
conference in Denver, Colo. that was co-sponsored by Gateway. All Gateway
products and services are available to HACU member schools.
"HACU is proud to partner with Gateway," said Dr. Antonio R. Flores, HACU
President and CEO. "With this support, Gateway is demonstrating its
commitment to reducing the digital divide. Hispanics are the largest and
fastest growing minority group in the United States, but continue to have less
access to technology than other groups. By providing significant discounts on
computers for our member institutions and students, Gateway is not only
helping Hispanics gain access to much needed programs and services, but is
helping to assure a well-prepared workforce for America's next generation."
This is Gateway's second alliance with a national collegiate organization.
In 2000, Gateway joined forces with the National Association for Equal
Opportunity in Education (NAFEO), an alliance of 118 Historically Black
Colleges and Universities. Since that time, the computer company has granted
more than $1 million in rebates to NAFEO's member institutions, placing more
than 30,000 systems into the hands of students across the country.
Gateway launched the PC industry's first Spanish-language initiative in
1999 allowing Spanish-speaking customers to purchase PC's and get customer
support in Spanish. Spanish-speaking customers receive sales, customer
support and technical support from professionals fluent in Spanish. Gateway
also offers bilingual representatives at Gateway stores in areas with large
Hispanic populations.
About Gateway
Gateway, Inc. (NYSE: GTW), a personal technology company, improves
people's lives through a combination of the latest and best hardware,
communication tools, applications, training and service, all offered with a
custom financing package. The company takes a localized approach, utilizing
its Web site, call centers and nationwide network of Gateway retail stores to
build direct relationships with consumers, small and medium businesses and
government and education institutions. In 2001, Gateway's products and
services received more than 45 awards and accolades and the company was ranked
number one in repurchase brand loyalty for PCs(1). For more information,
visit Gateway's Web site at http://www.gateway.com .
(1)Source: MetaFacts Technology User Profile, 2001 Annual Edition.
Based on a survey of 6,799 home PC owners.
About HACU
As the nation's only recognized voice for Hispanic Serving Institutions
(HSIs) and Hispanic students, the Hispanic Association of Colleges and
Universities represents more than 335 colleges and universities committed to
Hispanic higher education. HACU has proven a strong national voice on issues
that address the importance of educating public and policy makers about
increased and better targeted funding for Hispanics in higher education. HACU
is also responsible for the HACU National Internship Program (HNIP), the
nation's largest Hispanic internship program, college preparation and
financial aid awareness programs, Proyecto Science (which encourages and
prepares middle and high school students to pursue degrees in science and
engineering in college), faculty development programs, technology programs,
and national and international Conferences highlighting best practices in
Hispanic higher education. For information on HACU, visit HACU's website at
http://www.hacu.net .
SOURCE Gateway, Inc.
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CONTACT:
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greg.lund@gateway.com, both of Gateway, Inc.
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