Photo by Ashwin Vaswani on Unsplash Pope Francis inspired global climate action through his encyclicals, advocacy for Indigenous rights, and moral leadership. His legacy connects faith with environmental justice, influencing political summits, grassroots activism, and the Catholic Church’s commitment to ecological and social responsibility.
Photo courtesy of Azul Azul, a Latina-led ocean justice organization, empowers Latino communities through advocacy, leadership, culture, and policy to protect the ocean. By centering people and justice, Azul transforms conservation into a movement rooted in identity, equity, and collective action for change.
At H.O. we congratulate new education leaders that have embarked on the challenging but very rewarding journey of education leadership.
As we look back on 2024, we have the opportunity to reflect on areas of progress and examine the lessons that can be learned from the challenges that appeared.
Willingness to understand others is a sublime virtue that unites us.
Marta Cronin, the first Latina president of Delaware County Community College, leverages her personal journey and leadership to inspire students, promote diversity, expand dual enrollment, and address industry needs through innovative programs and strategic community partnerships.
At H.O. we congratulate new education leaders that have embarked on the challenging but very rewarding journey of education leadership.
Photo by Jeison Higuita on Unsplash High in the Andes, where Peru and Bolivia share a sacred border more than 12,500 feet above sea level, lies Lake Titicaca—the highest navigable lake in the world. Revered in Andean cosmology and central to many pre-Columbian myths, the lake spans over 8,300 square kilometers and holds not only ecological richness but also remarkable cultural heritage. Near the Peruvian city of Puno, a unique community continues to float—literally—on its waters. These are the Uros, an Indigenous people whose homes is not on land but on human-made islands built entirely of reeds. According to the BBC, approximately 1,300 Uros people live on around 80 man-made floating islands in Lake Titicaca today.
Community colleges significantly boost social mobility, especially for Hispanic/Latino students. Hispanic Outlook annually recognizes the top 50 institutions by enrollment and degrees granted, highlighting the growing role of both two- and four-year public colleges in serving this expanding student population.
Community college study abroad programs, though less common, play a key role in expanding global access for underrepresented students. Despite limited resources, they promote diversity, personal growth, and career development—especially through support like the federal Gilman Scholarship, now facing funding threats.
The Community College Baccalaureate Association champions the expansion of bachelor's degrees at community colleges, providing Latino students with affordable, flexible, and workforce-aligned pathways to high-demand careers. These programs foster socio-economic mobility, meet local industry needs, and reduce student debt, transforming both lives and communities.
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