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.
Financing September 2021 SDCCD Has Received Funding To Hire 25 Full-time Faculty New faculty positions will be created at the San Diego Community College District to assist in achieving the system’s diversity.
Health Care September 2021 PREMIUM LACCD Now Requires Full Vaccinations For Employees and Students Los Angeles Community College District Board (LACCD) of Trustees has revised its policies and now requires all employees and students must be regularly tested or fully vaccinated against Covid-19.
Financing August 2021 The Bank Of America Awarded Alamo Colleges Grant To Train Students The 50.000 grant awarded to Alamo colleges by the Bank of America will help train students for high-demand jobs.
Administration August 2021 Your Future Starts Here “Your Future Starts Here” is the SDCCD’s marketing campaign to encourage more students to enroll.
Health Care August 2021 Kansas Schools Urged to Wear Masks Due to virus outbreak, Kansas Governor Laura Kelly urged schools districts to require face masks.
Health Care August 2021 Weekly COVID-19 Testing for Schools In Pennsylvania In an effort to keep doors open for in-person learning, regular nasal swabs will help interrupt transmission cycles.
