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.
Global September 2020 Data: Undergrad Students Need More Support Recent data based on the findings of 3.6 million students at 629 colleges show undergraduate students’ enrollment is down, indicating they need more pandemic support.
Legal September 2020 Cuban-American Judge On Trump High Court List Barbara Lagoa, the first woman of Hispanic heritage on the Florida Supreme Court, is on President Donald Trump’s list for possible replacements for Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg.
Financing September 2020 Jobless Claims At 870,000 Those seeking unemployment aid increased slightly last week to 870,000. Backlogs in part impacted by fraudulent applications are causing delays for some to receive benefits.
Health Care September 2020 Update On ‘Uterus Collector’ A spokesperson for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement has confirmed that Dr. Mahendra Amin would no longer see patients from the Irwin County Detention Center.
Legal September 2020 'Tough, Brave, A Fighter, A Winner' Around 500 members of the public gathered at the Supreme Court to pay respects to Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. The eight remaining justices gathered in the Great Hall to remember her.
Health Care September 2020 Single-Dose COVID-19 Vaccine Tested A single-dose COVID-19 vaccine by Johnson & Johnson is being tested. Top health officials including Dr. Anthony Fauci and the FDA commissioner assured that no corners were cut.
