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 3 Win Nobel Prize For Discovering Hepatitis C Two Americans and a British-born scientist won the Nobel Prize for discovering hepatitis C. Their work has led to the development of highly sensitive blood tests and antiviral drugs.
Global October 2020 Trump Aims For Monday Release After Drive-By Although President Donald Trump is “optimistic” he could be released from Walter Reed National Military Medical Center on Oct. 5, his medical team needs to evaluate his condition.
Hispanic Community October 2020 Puerto Rico Extends COVID-19 Measures Following COVID-19 testing errors, the interim governor of Puerto Rico signed an executive order to extend pandemic measures including face masks continuing to be mandatory.
Health Care October 2020 NY Schools Report 1,200 Infections At least 1,200 teachers, staff and students have tested positive for COVID-19 in schools across New York. The state’s 64 universities and colleges are reporting almost 2,000 cases.
Global October 2020 Trump, First Lady Test Positive For COVID-19 President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump have tested positive for COVID-19 and are being quarantined. President Trump is showing “mild symptoms” of the virus.
