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 September 2026 Premium Did you know? Lost in Translation II: Spanish Expressions with No Direct Equivalent in English Spanish is rich in expressions whose meanings cannot always be translated directly into English. This collection explores 15 colorful phrases, revealing how language reflects culture, humor, emotion, and everyday experiences across the diverse Spanish-speaking world.
Administration September 2026 Premium New Leaders in Education September 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 September 2026 School Library September 2026 This month featuring books on Bilingualism: Language as a Cultural Expression from Amazon and Exploring Identity and Belonging from University of Illinois 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 October 2025 PREMIUM Addressing the Lack of Mentorship for Underrepresented Faculty in Communication Science and Disorders (CSD) Structured, equity-driven mentorship in Communication Science and Disorders and allied health fields is essential to repair the “leaky pipeline,” support underrepresented minority students and faculty, strengthen retention, and promote institutional inclusivity, diversity, and sustainable academic and professional advancement. by Linda Carozza, Ph.D. & Kiara Medina, B. A.
Administration October 2025 PREMIUM Where Heritage Meets Higher Education: Felician’s Commitment as a Hispanic-Serving Institution Felician University, a proud Hispanic-Serving Institution, is dedicated to empowering Hispanic/Latino and underrepresented students through inclusive education, community partnerships, research initiatives, and Title V programs, fostering academic success, leadership, and lifelong learning while advancing equity and social mobility in New Jersey. by Kristen Bombel
Administration October 2025 PREMIUM The Spanish Program at Briar Cliff University: A Gateway to Language, Culture, and Global Impact Briar Cliff University's Spanish Program combines language instruction, cultural immersion, study abroad, internships, project-based learning, and research opportunities, preparing students with bilingual proficiency, cultural competence, professional experience, and leadership skills for diverse careers and community impact. by Wilfrido Suárez-Meza
Administration October 2025 PREMIUM HSIs y HSI emergentes 101 Las HSIs y eHSIs, a diferencia de los HBCUs, surgieron del crecimiento de la población hispana más que de una misión. Definidas por umbrales de matrícula, enfrentan inequidades de financiamiento pese a los sólidos logros estudiantiles latinos, donde la cultura y la demografía influyen más en el éxito que los criterios federales de designación. by Frank DiMaria
Administration October 2025 PREMIUM From Symbol to Substance: Reclaiming the Promise of eHSIs for Latine College Students in the Nuevo South The U.S. faces growing restrictive policies harming Latine communities and higher education. Despite this, Emerging Hispanic Serving Institutions (eHSIs) are expanding, offering critical but uneven support for Latine students in hostile sociopolitical climates, especially across the Nuevo South. by Cathryn B. Bennet, Ph.D. & Delma Ramos, Ph.D.
Hispanic Community October 2025 PREMIUM Latin American Inventors Who Changed the World Man has always found ways to make life better–through devices, techniques, and ideas that radically alter the way we live. Inventors from Spanish-speaking Latin America have contributed innovations that changed the world as we know it today.
