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.
Global September 2020 500K Flee Growing Oregon Wildfires It is being estimated that more than 10% of the 4.2 million people in Oregon had to flee the growing wildfires in the state, according to the Oregon Office of Emergency Management.
Global September 2020 US Remembers 9/11 Despite the coronavirus pandemic, the U.S. is holding commemorative ceremony to remember the 19th anniversary of the deadliest terror attack on U.S. soil.
Hispanic Community September 2020 Study: ‘Young Latinos: A Generation Of Change’ Telemundo has released a report entitled “Young Latinos: A Generation of Change” which shows the results of a study the media company conducted with BuzzFeed News on the 2020 Election.
Health Care September 2020 ‘I Wanted To Always Play It Down’ Journalist Bob Woodward has released audio recordings of his interviews with President Donald Trump where the president said he knew how deadly COVID-19 and chose to downplay it.
Health Care September 2020 Virus Alters Sept. 11 Commemoration Commemoration the 19th anniversary of 9/11 has been altered because of COVID-19. While the twin blue beams will shine, the reading of the victims’ names will be replaced by a recording.
Health Care September 2020 UNL Suspends Sororities, Frats Six sorority and fraternity chapters have been suspended at UNL, including Alpha Omicron Phi, Alpha Xi Delta, Delta Gamma, Kappa Alpha Theta, Phi Delta Thea and Sigma Phi Epsilon.
