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 August 2026 Premium Meet Six Latin American Nobel Laureates in Literature Six Latin American Nobel laureates in literature are highlighted through their backgrounds, literary achievements and lasting influence. From Gabriela Mistral to Mario Vargas Llosa, their diverse voices, experiences and perspectives helped shape Latin American literature and earned worldwide recognition.
Administration August 2026 Premium New Leaders in Education August 2026 At H.O. we congratulate new education leaders that have embarked on the challenging but very rewarding journey of education leadership.
Arts and Media August 2026 Premium School Library August 2026 This month featuring books on Intellectual Architects of Latin America from Amazon and Nation Builders of Latin America from Yale University Press
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 August 2026 PREMIUM H.O. Top Schools for Hispanics in Educational Leadership Programs The latest NCES data reveal the landscape of Educational Administration and Supervision degrees awarded to Hispanic/Latino students, highlighting their representation across degree levels and fields. The data show a strong concentration at the master’s level, significant participation by women, and a limited number of institutions preparing future educational leaders. by Adriana Alcántara
Administration August 2026 PREMIUM How Kean University is Preparing the Next Generation of Hispanic Leaders Kean University's Center for Rising Excellence and Community Empowerment (CRECE) prepares the next generation of Hispanic leaders through leadership development, experiential learning, academic excellence, cultural engagement, and community partnerships, advancing the University's long-standing commitment to empowering students and strengthening Hispanic communities. by Carlos Rodriguez, Ed.D. & Frank Argote-Freyre, Ph.D.
Administration August 2026 PREMIUM Bringing a Local Institute to the World: Expanding Educational Opportunities at Seton Hall University’s Joseph A. Unanue Latino Institute Celebrating its 20th anniversary, Seton Hall University´s Joseph A. Unanue Latino Institute has evolved into a multidisciplinary center advancing student success through scholarships, leadership development, mentorship, cultural programming and community partnerships, while fostering educational opportunity, servant leadership and Latino achievement both on campus and beyond. by Lori Tarke
Hispanic Community August 2026 The Ivy League Project: From Farmworker Communities to the Ivy League The Ivy League Project challenges assumptions about Latino students’ access to elite universities by exposing them to selective institutions, mentoring them through applications, and providing academic and cultural support, transforming educational expectations and creating opportunities for first-generation students to succeed. by Martin Mares
Hispanic Community August 2026 PREMIUM Emprendedores Latinos El emprendimiento latino se ha convertido en una fuerza poderosa de la economía estadounidense, con empresas propiedad de latinos que crecen rápidamente, generan empleos y crean riqueza. A pesar de sus importantes logros, los emprendedores aún enfrentan desafíos, especialmente en el acceso desigual al financiamiento, al crédito y a las oportunidades de inversión necesarias para seguir creciendo. by Gustavo A. Mellander
AAHHE Presents August 2026 PREMIUM More than a President: How Latina Leaders Transform Rural Community Colleges Drawing on interviews with two rural Latina community college presidents in California, this article examines how their leadership addresses local needs, expands educational access, strengthens community connections, and broadens opportunities for historically underserved students in rural communities through representation and equity-focused leadership. by Citlalli Franco-Amezcua & Cynthia Estrada
