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 April 2026 Premium Endangered Cultural Heritage Sites in Latin America, Part II Earth’s unique biodiversity faces severe human-driven threats. The Río Plátano Biosphere Reserve exemplifies both rich natural and cultural heritage and ongoing challenges, highlighting the urgent need for sustainable conservation, community involvement, and greater awareness to protect ecosystems for future generations.
Administration April 2026 Premium New Leaders in Education April 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 April 2026 Premium School Library April 2026 This month featuring books on Hispanic Serving Institutions from Amazon and Artificial Intelligence from The MIT 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 September 2025 PREMIUM Department of Spanish and Portuguese at Georgetown University: Shaping Global Citizens Georgetown’s Department of Spanish and Portuguese advances global education through research, teaching, and engagement. It fosters linguistic and cultural competence, supports undergraduates, graduates, and heritage speakers, and prepares students for academic, professional, and civic leadership in a diverse, interconnected world. by Cristina Sanz
Administration September 2025 PREMIUM Building Pathways: Latinx Studies at Holyoke Community College Holyoke Community College’s Latinx Studies Program fosters cultural understanding, civic engagement, and academic success through interdisciplinary courses, community events, and faculty collaboration. Established in 2019, it prepares students for diverse careers while affirming Latinx identity and strengthening institutional commitment to equity and inclusion. by Raul Gutierrez
Administration September 2025 PREMIUM Bridging Cultures and Careers: The Transformative Power of the Center for Latin American Studies at Salt Lake Community College The Center for Latin American Studies at Salt Lake Community College fosters interdisciplinary, transformative learning by connecting students with Latin America through research, study abroad, cultural experiences, and collaboration, empowering them academically and personally while broadening perspectives across disciplines and global contexts. by Verónica Aguilera Sánchez
Administration September 2025 PREMIUM Bridging Cultures, Building Futures: Briar Cliff University’s Latino Cultural Competence in Social Work Briar Cliff University launched a Latino Cultural Competence in Social Work credential to address the growing need for bilingual, culturally aware professionals. The program combines social work principles, Spanish language training, and community engagement, preparing graduates to lead transformative change in Latino communities. by Margarite Reinert & Wilfrido Suárez-Meza
Hispanic Community September 2025 PREMIUM 60 años de impacto: el CLACS de la Universidad de Indiana y sus perdurables contribuciones a América Latina y el Caribe El Centro de Estudios Latinoamericanos y del Caribe (CLACS) de la Universidad de Indiana desempeña un papel central en la educación y la investigación interdisciplinarias sobre América Latina y el Caribe. Como parte de la Escuela Hamilton Lugar de Estudios Globales e Internacionales, CLACS promueve el compromiso global y ofrece diversos programas académicos, incluyendo cursos de idiomas y títulos de posgrado. by Serafín M. Coronel-Molina
Hispanic Community September 2025 PREMIUM Emblematic NPS Hispanic Heritage Sites in the U.S. Hispanic presence in the U.S. dates back to the 1500s, leaving enduring cultural, religious, and architectural legacies. Historic forts, missions, and monuments preserved today reflect centuries of Spanish exploration and settlement, shaping American identity and enriching society with vibrant Hispanic heritage.
