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 September 2026 Premium Did you know? Lost in Translation II: Spanish Expressions with No Direct Equivalent in English Spanish is rich in expressions whose meanings cannot always be translated directly into English. This collection explores 15 colorful phrases, revealing how language reflects culture, humor, emotion, and everyday experiences across the diverse Spanish-speaking world.
Administration September 2026 Premium New Leaders in Education September 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 September 2026 School Library September 2026 This month featuring books on Bilingualism: Language as a Cultural Expression from Amazon and Exploring Identity and Belonging from University of Illinois 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.
Arts and Media February 2026 PREMIUM School Library February 2026 This month featuring books on The Latin American Experience from Amazon and on Latin America in Depth from Princeton University Press
Administration January 2026 Top 50 Graduate Schools for Hispanics 2026 Based on analysis of 2023–24 IPEDS data, this article presents the top 50 U.S. graduate institutions serving Hispanic/Latino students, examining enrollment, degree and PhD trends, gender gaps, institutional sectors, and geographic patterns that shape access to advanced education. by Adriana Alcántara
Hispanic Community January 2026 Hispanics: Their Dismal Retirement Reality Despite significant socioeconomic gains, Hispanics face a growing retirement crisis marked by limited access to employer-sponsored plans, lower participation and savings, structural job barriers, and financial literacy gaps—requiring urgent policy reform, targeted education, and inclusive retirement systems to ensure long-term equity and security. by Gustavo A. Mellander
Administration January 2026 PREMIUM LACIS at the University of Wisconsin-Madison: Forming Interdisciplinary Thinkers and Practitioners LACIS at the University of Wisconsin–Madison is a long-standing interdisciplinary hub that fosters diverse voices, community engagement, and flexible graduate pathways, preparing students to critically study Latin America, the Caribbean, and Iberia while linking scholarship to real-world challenges and practice. by Sara McKinnon, PhD & Adriana Angel, PhD
Health Care January 2026 Addressing the Lack of Mentorship for Underrepresented Faculty in Communication Science and Disorders (CSD), Part III Structured, equity-driven mentorship in Communication Science and Disorders and allied health fields is essential to repair the “leaky pipeline,” support underrepresented minority students and faculty, strengthen retention, and promote institutional inclusivity, diversity, and sustainable academic and professional advancement.
Administration January 2026 The University of Houston’s Department of Hispanic Studies: At the Forefront of Research and Teaching on US Latinos The University of Houston’s Department of Hispanic Studies leads U.S. Latino language, literature, and culture through innovative undergraduate, graduate, and online programs, nationally recognized research, and strong community engagement. by Nicolás Kanellos, Ph.D.
