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.
Health Care October 2020 FDA Approves First COVID-19 Drug The FDA has approved remdesivir to treat COVID-19. A WHO-led study found the antiviral drug did not help with hospitalized COVID patients. Two other studies found the drug beneficial.
Health Care October 2020 COVID: Can You Be Contagious And Test Negative? Test accuracy, incubation period and when a COVID test is administered can mean an individual can test negative and still be infected. Asymptomatic people can still spread the virus.
Legal October 2020 Judge Urges US To Help Find 545 Kids’ Parents Going back to summer 2017, of the additional 1,556 kids that were taken from their parents at the U.S.-Mexico border, 545 kids are still separated from their parents.
Arts and Media October 2020 Celebrities Unite To Get Out The Vote Celebrities ranging from sports stars and singers to actors and cartoon characters are participating in free, nonpartisan efforts to encourage people to vote in the 2020 election.
Health Care October 2020 I Had COVID—Am I Now Immune? Based on the information we now have, while those infected with COVID-19 will develop antibodies, those antibodies do not mean the person cannot be reinfected.
