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.
Administration May 2025 PREMIUM Cal Poly Pomona: Bridging Gaps and Building Futures with Project CAMINOS Photo courtesy of Cal Poly Pomona Cal Poly Pomona’s Project CAMINOS, funded by a Title V HSI grant, supports first-generation and underserved students through programs like Bronco Scholars, offering academic preparation, mentorship, and outreach to improve college access, retention, and graduation rates. by Christie Counts
Technology May 2025 PREMIUM Cómo atrae la NASA a talentosos estudiantes universitarios de minorías Photo by Laurenz Heymann on Unsplash La NASA está comprometida con la diversidad y trabaja activamente para atraer a estudiantes latinos y de otras minorías mediante programas de pasantías, becas y mentoría, con el fin de ofrecerles oportunidades reales de desarrollo profesional y de carrera dentro de la agencia, especialmente en áreas STEM, pero también en otras disciplinas. by Gary M. Stern
Administration May 2025 PREMIUM New Leaders in Education May 2025 At H.O. we congratulate new education leaders that have embarked on the challenging but very rewarding journey of education leadership.
Administration May 2025 PREMIUM Did you know? The Floating World of the Uros: Life on Lake Titicaca 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.
Administration April 2025 PREMIUM 2025 Top 50 Community Colleges for Hispanics 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. by Adriana Alcántara
