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.
Technology October 2025 PREMIUM AI is Making Reading Books Feel Obsolete – and Students Have a Lot to Lose AI is accelerating a decline in reading for pleasure and study, offering shortcuts that undermine comprehension, personal growth, and critical thinking. Overreliance on AI risks weakening cognitive skills, reducing enjoyment, and eroding the lifelong benefits of reading.
Administration October 2025 PREMIUM New Leaders in Education October 2025 At H.O. we congratulate new education leaders that have embarked on the challenging but very rewarding journey of education leadership.
Arts and Media October 2025 PREMIUM School Library October 2025 This month featuring books on HSI Perspectives from Amazon and Intersecting Identities in Higher Education from Rutgers University Press.
Administration September 2025 PREMIUM Supporting Cross-Cultural Understanding through the Spanish Major at Meredith College Meredith College in Raleigh offers a strong Spanish program with cultural and professional tracks, study abroad, community engagement, and Fulbright success. As an emerging HSI, it supports Hispanic students through scholarships, partnerships, and expanding cross-cultural opportunities like Spanish for Healthcare. by Melyssa Allen
Administration September 2025 PREMIUM Department of Spanish and Portuguese at Georgetown University: Shaping Global Citizens Georgetown’s Department of Spanish and Portuguese advances global education through research, teaching, and engagement. It fosters linguistic and cultural competence, supports undergraduates, graduates, and heritage speakers, and prepares students for academic, professional, and civic leadership in a diverse, interconnected world. by Cristina Sanz
Administration September 2025 PREMIUM Building Pathways: Latinx Studies at Holyoke Community College Holyoke Community College’s Latinx Studies Program fosters cultural understanding, civic engagement, and academic success through interdisciplinary courses, community events, and faculty collaboration. Established in 2019, it prepares students for diverse careers while affirming Latinx identity and strengthening institutional commitment to equity and inclusion. by Raul Gutierrez
