Hispanic Community January 2024 UTSA School Psychology MA Program: Serving the Latino Community through Culturally Responsive Training The UTSA School Psychology MA program, which is dedicated to growth and diversity, welcomes students of Latinx heritage. With half of its graduate students of Latinx heritage, the program emphasizes evidence-based practice and prioritizes cultural and linguistic diversity. by Felicia Castro-Villarreal
Hispanic Community January 2024 Un buen profesor What makes a teacher memorable? What is worth being taught? The author recalls one of his professors who emphasized the value of art and timeless knowledge and underscores the importance of teaching what makes people more humane, transcending current ideologies. by Enrique Del Risco
Administration April 2024 Top 50 Community Colleges for Hispanics Each year, Hispanic Outlook recognizes the invaluable support that community colleges across the country offer to Hispanic/Latino students, as part of their mission to provide opportunities to students from the widest spectrum of American society – particularly those who are better served by local, flexible course schedules, affordable fees and practical, career- oriented pathways.
Administration October 2023 Top 100 Colleges and Universities for Hispanics How are Hispanic/Latino students present in higher education institutions across the nation? Where are the highest numbers of them enrolled? Which colleges and universities grant the most degrees to Hispanics/Latinos?
Hispanic Community September 2023 Premium Embracing Cultural Pride: Empowering Hispanic Futures in Higher Education Dr. Godinez explores the intertwining of Hispanic heritage and the Back-to-School experience, highlighting cultural pride, educational challenges, and empowering futures. It emphasizes how cultural pride shapes identity, addresses educational obstacles, and empowers Hispanic students to advocate for their community and future generations through higher education by Rosalinda Godinez, Ph.D.
Arts and Media May 2024 Premium School Library May 2024 This month featuring books on Inspiring STEM Careers for Kids. from Amazon and Nature & Environment from Brandeis University Press
Administration May 2024 Premium New Leaders May 2024 At H.O. we congratulate new education leaders that have embarked on the challenging but very rewarding journey of education leadership.
Hispanic Community February 2016 PREMIUM Blending First-Generation Minorities into Campus Life at Williams College, by Gary M. Stern Minority students accepted at Williams College, the academically rigorous liberal arts college located in William stown, Mass, have already surpassed several academic hurdles. With high GPAs and SAT scores and first-rate extracurricular activities, they’re already poised for success. But for many first-generation minority students, adjusting to a demanding academic campus can be challenging if not daunting.
Hispanic Community February 2016 PREMIUM NAFSA Launches New Initiative to Expand Relationships Between US & Cuban Higher Education Institutions Last month on the one-year anniversary of President Obama’s historic announcement to begin normalizing relations between the United States and Cuba, NAFSA: Association of International Educators announced the NAFSA Cuba Engagement Initiative, a new program designed to promote sustainable partnerships between U.S. and Cuban academic institutions. The planned initiative consists of two interconnected projects that will lead to sustainable academic partnerships and mobility between the United States and Cuba: the Cuba-U.S. Higher Education Dialogue Project; and the Educators for Cuba Campaign.
Technology February 2016 PREMIUM Boston Hispanics Seek Technology Degrees for High Demand Jobs, by Stacey Marcus Some of 22-year-old Angel Garcia’s fondest childhood memories growing up often involved fixing things. He would tinker with gadgets, take toys apart and learn about their inner workings. “It’s like a puzzle – you have all these pieces, and you are not sure how they fit,” the Boston resident said. “Sometimes you have to take a step back and see it from a different perspective.” Angel has not only applied this approach to repairing things but also to his own career journey. One piece at a time, he built a pathway to earn an associate degree in automotive technology and a bachelor’s degree in automotive management from Benjamin Franklin Institute of Technology (BFIT), a non-profit private college in Boston. Today, he works full-time for the City of Boston, maintaining its fleet of vehicles – from hybrid cars to large trucks.
Technology January 2016 PREMIUM How NASA Attracts Talented Minority Undergraduates. Are You Ready To Be A Rocket Scientist? By Gary M. If you’re a talented Latino or minority student, and NASA’s space program has always fascinated you, there are ways to gain internships and scholarships at NASA and forge careers there. In fact, NASA is dedicated to attracting a wide range of talented minority candidates whose interests align with NASA’s mission and goals.
Technology January 2016 PREMIUM Award-Winning Teacher Opens Doors to Science, by Michelle Adam Carlos Montero begins his chemistry class with a question like, “What do you think is going to happen if you put a piece of iron metal in a solution of copper chloride?” His high school students ponder the answer. Some try out a hypothesis. Others stay quiet. Montero and his students then test the situation. He asks students to explain the results of the test. They get into groups, sometimes drawing out answers on their portable white boards. A discussion ensues.
Hispanic Community January 2016 PREMIUM New UC Center Serves a Most Vulnerable Student Population: A New Trend In Higher Education? by Kevin R. Johnson Over the last year, the University of California has been constructing a form of student services never before seen in higher education. In building the University of California Undocumented Legal Services Center, UC is demonstrating how it truly can be on the cutting edge in serving students and the greater community.
