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 October 2026 Premium Must-Sees: Museums of Latin America Ready to explore Latin America’s cultural treasures? From Argentina to Mexico, these eight must-see museums bring the region’s artistic achievements, ancient civilizations, and rich heritage to life—and offer just a glimpse of what awaits curious visitors.
Administration October 2026 Premium New Leaders in Education October 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 October 2026 Premium School Library October 2026 This month featuring books on Latino Identity and Belonging from Amazon and on Advancing Latino Education from the University of Texas 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 March 2026 PREMIUM New Leaders in Education March 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 March 2026 School Library March 2026 This month featuring books on Latina Strength from Amazon and on Latina Legacies from the University of Texas Press
Global February 2026 PREMIUM Miami University: A Journey Through Project Dragonfly’s Latin America Project Dragonfly’s Earth Expeditions immerses graduate students in Latin American ecosystems through community-based conservation field courses in Mexico, Belize, Costa Rica, and Paraguay, blending ecological research, cultural exchange, and local partnerships to transform participants into globally connected environmental leaders committed to collaborative, people-centered sustainability. by Jamie Bercaw Anzano
Global February 2026 PREMIUM Florida State University, Republic of Panama Campus: A Gateway to U.S. Higher Education for Hispanic and Global Students Florida State University’s Panama campus provides Hispanic and international students an affordable, English-language gateway to U.S. higher education, offering rigorous academics, accredited degrees, transfer pathways, and the 2+2 scholarship while fostering bilingual, bicultural skills and global career readiness for graduates. by Alonso de la Guardia and Anubis Espino
Global February 2026 PREMIUM The Middlebury Schools Abroad in Latin America: Immersive Learning Through Culture, Language, and Discovery Middlebury’s Schools Abroad in Latin America offer immersive, language-focused programs in Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Puerto Rico, and Uruguay, combining rigorous academics with cultural engagement, experiential learning, and community integration to foster linguistic fluency, intercultural understanding, and transformative global perspectives by Nicole Chance
Hispanic Community February 2026 PREMIUM College Still Matters College remains vital despite cheaper online alternatives, offering higher lifetime earnings, job stability, and employer-valued skills like critical thinking, communication, and teamwork. Beyond training, it fosters personal growth, networks, and adaptability, providing long-term economic and social returns while evolving to meet technological and workforce by Gustavo A. Mellander
