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 May 2026 Premium Endangered Cultural Heritage Sites in Latin America: Islands and Protected Areas of the Gulf of California The Gulf of California, Mexico’s final UNESCO-listed endangered site in this series, is a globally vital marine ecosystem renowned for exceptional biodiversity and scenic beauty. Despite strong protections, overfishing, development, and pollution threaten its fragile habitats, demanding sustained conservation efforts and greater global awareness.
Administration May 2026 New Leaders in Education May 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 May 2026 Premium School Library May 2026 This month featuring books on AI's Social Impact from Amazon and Latin America's Environmental Future from University of California 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.
Hispanic Community June 2025 PREMIUM Did you know? Rock en Español: Four Legendary Bands that Shaped Latin America’s Sound Rock en español transformed Latin America’s music scene through bands like Soda Stereo, Maná, Aterciopelados, and Los Prisioneros, who broke linguistic and cultural barriers, blending local identity with global sounds to voice social issues and redefine Spanish-language rock.
Arts and Media June 2025 PREMIUM School Library June 2025 This month featuring book on U.S. -Latin America: History, Propaganda, and Media from Amazon and Cinema Across Latin America from the University of California Press.
Global May 2025 PREMIUM Latin America’s Top Universities for STEM Studies Latin American universities are expanding STEM opportunities through research, global rankings, and international collaboration, providing students with access to high-quality programs in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics across the region. by Adriana Alcántara
Global May 2025 PREMIUM Three ways Pope Francis influenced the global climate movement 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. by Celia Deane-Drummond
Administration May 2025 PREMIUM San Jacinto College Ignites STEM Pathways: From Campus to Community Photo courtesy of San Jacinto College San Jacinto College advanced STEM engagement in 2023–2025 through faculty development, student research, community outreach events, university partnerships, and hands-on expos, sparking STEM interest among K–12 students and offering research pathways for undergraduates. by Rachel Garcia
Hispanic Community May 2025 PREMIUM En El Mar: Latino Leadership in Ocean Justice 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. by Marce Gutiérrez-Graudiņš
