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.
Health Care October 2020 More Than 160 UW Students Contract COVID-19 There were 163 COVID-19 cases at UW. Health officials warn cooler weather will likely mean more time indoors, which could further facilitate the spread of the COVID-19.
Financing October 2020 Intuit Board Chief Donates $25M To WVU Brad Smith, the executive chairman of Intuit's board of directors, has donated $25 million to West Virginia University. The money will support outdoor recreation programs.
Global October 2020 Hurricane Delta Now Category 2 As Hurricane Delta is making its way to Mexico, it has potential to increase in power from a Category 2 storm to a Category 4 one before hitting the U.S. Gulf coast.
Global October 2020 No Mask And Still Infectious, Trump Back At WH The CDC says those with mild to moderate symptoms of COVID-19 can be contagious for as many as 10 days. President Donald Trump returned to the White House and entered without a mask.
Legal October 2020 Ban On Holding Migrant Kids In Hotels Upheld Three judges on the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals have upheld banning detaining migrant children in hotel rooms before expelling them from the United States.
Global October 2020 22,000+ Miami-Dade Students Return To Class The Miami-Dade County school board wanted to wait until mid-October for reopening, but the state’s education secretary threatened to withhold state funding.
