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.
Hispanic Community December 2025 PREMIUM Bridging Rural Divides: Supporting English Language Learners in Midwest Communities The rapid growth of immigrant populations in rural Midwest communities has exposed deep educational inequities for English Language Learners. Under-resourced schools, limited teacher preparation, and structural barriers demand systemic, equity-focused reforms that recognize linguistic and cultural diversity as essential strengths for student success. by Giselle Martinez Negrette, Ph.D.
Hispanic Community December 2025 PREMIUM Holy Words: Spanish Expressions Born from Religion In earlier editions, we explored several idioms linked to faith and spirituality, such as those highlighted in our article “Idioms and Expressions Related to Hope and Faith, Religion”. In this edition, we continue that journey.
Arts and Media December 2025 School Library December 2025 This month featuring books on Deep Human Connections from Amazon and on Mystical Literary Traditions from Lehigh University Press
Administration November 2025 PREMIUM Fairleigh Dickinson University: Gateway to Success for Hispanic College Students Fairleigh Dickinson University empowers Hispanic and bilingual students through inclusive programs like Puerta Al Futuro, Latino Promise, HACER, and Avanza. These initiatives provide bilingual education, financial aid, mentorship, and career networks, fostering academic success, community growth, and equitable access to higher education by Dr. Irene Oujo
Administration November 2025 PREMIUM Disaggregating Hispanic Data for Sharper Insights into College Admission Patterns Aggregating Hispanic data masks important subgroup differences in college admissions. Disaggregating reveals that many “Hispanic, Other” applicants identify European heritage, skewing socioeconomic and enrollment patterns, affecting HSI designations, and raising concerns about fairness and AI-driven homogenization in admissions processes. by AJ Alvero, PhD
Hispanic Community November 2025 PREMIUM Bridging Opportunity Gaps: VIDA's Innovative Approach to Latino Workforce Development in South Texas VIDA addresses South Texas’s workforce paradox—high healthcare vacancies amid poverty—through a holistic support model combining education, financial aid, counseling, and partnerships. Its programs, including nursing and youth initiatives, boost earnings, employment, and community development, earning national recognition for Latino student success. by Felida Villarreal
