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.
Global October 2020 Dodgers Win The World Series The Los Angeles Dodgers won the World Series. Game 6’s final score was 3-1. However, the Dodgers star player, Justin Turner, has tested positive for COVID-19.
Health Care October 2020 Oregon's State Of Emergency Extended To Jan. 2 Oregon’s state of emergency has been extended until Jan. 2; officials have attributed COVID cases rising in part to Labor Day gatherings and college students returning to campus.
Global October 2020 Hurricane Zeta Speeds Toward Louisiana As Louisiana prepares for Hurricane Zeta, officials in New Orleans announced a turbine responsible for generating power to the city’s drainage pump system has broken down.
Global October 2020 California Fires Keep Tens Of Thousands Away Winds are creating a new risk as wildfires continue to rage in Southern California. Twin wildfires in Orange County have kept tens of thousands of people out of their homes.
Health Care October 2020 What Do We Know About Superspreader Events? The term “superspreader” has been used often in the news lately. But what exactly constitutes a superspreader event? And how much do such events impact the overall rate of infections?
Global October 2020 Hurricane Warning For New Orleans Although Zeta has weakened from a hurricane to tropical storm, it is expected to gain strength over the Gulf of Mexico. Because of this, Louisiana is under a hurricane warning.
