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.
Hispanic Community November 2025 PREMIUM Talent Knows No Status - How TheDream.US Supports Dreamers’ Success in College and Beyond TheDream.US, the nation’s largest scholarship program for Dreamers, has opened new applications to support undocumented students’ higher education and career goals. Despite growing challenges, it continues expanding opportunities, partnerships, and resources to help Dreamers overcome barriers and achieve lasting success. by Dr. Hyein Lee
Hispanic Community November 2025 PREMIUM Afro-Latin Culture and Community at Hyde Square Task Force Hyde Square Task Force empowers Boston youth through Afro-Latin arts, civic engagement, and academic support. Its Jóvenes en Acción and Caminos programs build cultural pride, leadership, and career readiness, helping low-income youth thrive, pursue education, and give back to their communities. by Brittney Lewer
Financing November 2025 PREMIUM Las recompesas financieras de un título universitario La población hispana en Estados Unidos, a pesar de enfrentar desafíos y dificultades, ha experimentado un crecimiento significativo, con la educación como un factor clave de su éxito económico. by Gustavo A. Mellander
Technology November 2025 PREMIUM Verifying Facts in the Age of AI – Librarians Offer 5 Strategies AI tools make it easy to create believable misinformation, complicating readers’ ability to trust news. Librarians recommend verification methods—lateral reading, SIFT, P.R.O.V.E.N., fact-checking, author/source research, careful searching, and pausing to reflect—to identify and reduce spread of fake news online misinformation. by Tracy Bicknell-Homes & Elaine Watson
Arts and Media November 2025 PREMIUM School Library November 2025 This month featuring books on Hidden South America from Amazon and Geograpies of the Past from University Press of Florida.
