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.
Technology November 2020 Amazon Opens Online Pharmacy Amazon.com has opened an online pharmacy where customers can refill prescriptions and order medication for home delivery. Most insurance plans are accepted.
Legal November 2020 Was Wolf Suspending DACA Unlawful? A district judge ruled that Chad Wolf, the Acting Department of Homeland Security Secretary, did not have legal authority to suspend DACA, invalidating the suspension.
Global November 2020 COVID Pushes Drop In Foreign College Students New policies and complications from the pandemic have led to thousands of foreign college students not going to universities in the U.S. Millions of dollars in tuition are at risk.
Global November 2020 Category 4 Iota Threatens Central America Hurricane Iota has strengthened into a Category 4 storm and is predicted to become a Category 5. It is on route to hit the same area of Central America as Hurricane Eta.
Health Care November 2020 COVID Vaccine Candidate May Be 94.5% Effective A second COVID vaccine candidate appears to be 94.5% effective. The candidate’s maker, Moderna, said the protection rate might change as more infections are detected.
