Hispanic Community October 2024 Riverland Community College: A Beacon of Opportunity and Growth in Southeastern Minnesota Riverland Community College, founded in 1996, plays a vital role in southeastern Minnesota’s workforce development and education. With campuses in Austin, Albert Lea, and Owatonna, it offers diverse programs and was recognized as an Emerging Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) in 2024. The college is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, supporting all students, especially its growing Hispanic population. by Kenneth A. Reid
Hispanic Community June 2026 Premium Universidad Lynn: Hogar de uno de los primeros museos NFT de Estados Unidos Lynn University’s NFT Museum uses blockchain technology to exhibit authentic digital art, expand access for emerging artists—especially Latin American creators—and overcome the financial and spatial limitations of traditional museums through an innovative, multi-location, digitally connected exhibition model. El Museo NFT de la Universidad Lynn utiliza tecnología blockchain para exhibir arte digital auténtico, ampliar las oportunidades para artistas emergentes —especialmente latinoamericanos— y superar las limitaciones financieras y espaciales de los museos tradicionales mediante un innovador modelo expositivo digital conectado en diversas ubicaciones. by Frank DiMaria
Hispanic Community June 2026 Premium The Cultural Evolution of the Telenovela and Its Enduring Popularity Telenovelas are serialized television dramas that originated in Latin America and evolved from radio storytelling traditions. Known for emotional narratives and broad appeal, they became a major cultural force, influencing audiences across countries and helping shape Hispanic media and identity worldwide.
Administration June 2026 Premium New Leaders in Education June 2026 At H.O. we congratulate new education leaders that have embarked on the challenging but very rewarding journey of education leadership.
Hispanic Community April 2026 Premium Tiempos difíciles para los Community Colleges Los community colleges ampliaron el acceso tras el GI Bill, pero ahora enfrentan una caída en las matrículas agravada por el COVID, los costos y la desilusión. Un estudio de Florida destaca barreras financieras, académicas y personales que impulsan la deserción. by Gustavo A. Mellander
Administration April 2026 Premium Catalysts of Success For All: Defending Hispanic Serving Institutions Community colleges overlap with HSIs, gaining federal support strengthens diversity and capacity. For decades, HSIs have advanced equitable access, serving diverse, low income students. Despite misconceptions, they are inclusive institutions meeting criteria and now face significant political and funding challenges by Adriana Alcántara
Hispanic Community April 2026 Premium Supporting Students with Personalized Academic Learning Skills (PALS) at a Hispanic Serving Community College The PALS program at Mt. San Jacinto College creates inclusive academic counter spaces—using frameworks like UDL and CRP—to support underserved students, especially Latinx learners, by reducing systemic barriers and improving their academic success. by Alicia Chavira Medina, B.A. & Audrey Baca Lopez, Ed.D.
Administration June 2026 PREMIUM Hispanics/Latinos in Visual and Performing Arts Programs: A Profile of Degrees Granted over the Past Decade Photo by RUT MUT on Unsplash Hispanic/Latino students have made notable gains in visual and performing arts education over the past decade, especially in bachelor’s degree attainment. Using NCES/IPEDS data, the analysis shows growing participation across arts disciplines, highlighting increased access to educational opportunities and greater representation in higher education.
Arts and Media June 2026 PREMIUM Syracuse University’s Latino Cultural Centers: Engines of Experiential Learning and Professional Growth Latino cultural centers such as La Casita and Point of Contact demonstrate how community-engaged experiential learning enriches higher education by connecting students with real-world experiences, fostering professional development, civic engagement, cultural understanding, and leadership while strengthening ties between universities and communities. by Teresita Paniagua
Hispanic Community June 2026 PREMIUM Bridging Culture and Classroom: How Repertorio Español’s ¡Dignidad! Program Empowers the Next Generation Repertorio Español, one of the nation’s leading Spanish-language theater companies, empowers over 18,000 students annually through its ¡Dignidad! program. By connecting live performances with classroom residencies, it fosters cultural representation, creativity, and belonging while preserving Hispanic heritage for future generations. by Edgard Lopez
Arts and Media June 2026 PREMIUM A Home for Thousands: Rutgers University-New Brunswick’s Center for Latino Arts and Culture Rutgers’ Center for Latino Arts and Culture fosters belonging, leadership, cultural affirmation, and community for Latine/x students through arts, programming, partnerships, and mentorship, demonstrating how cultural centers support student success, identity development, and inclusive engagement beyond the classroom. by Roseilyn Guzman
Arts and Media June 2026 The Poetry Bridge: Transforming Identity and Academic Engagement Through the 7 Arts Latino Foundation Through its collaboration with Springfield Sci-Tech, the 7 Arts Latino Foundation, Inc. used poetry and arts education to help Latino students explore identity, improve literacy, strengthen emotional resilience, and transform feelings of cultural isolation into creative expression and academic engagement, ultimately leading to the publication of “Fragmented Youth.” by Jorge David Martinez
Arts and Media June 2026 PREMIUM Rhode Island Latino Arts: Where Memory Becomes Public Life Rhode Island Latino Arts preserves and activates Latino histories through oral history, art, education, performance, and community archives, transforming memory into public engagement while making Latino cultural experiences visible, accessible, and recognized as an essential part of Rhode Island’s identity. by Marta V. Martínez, PhD
