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.
Health Care August 2020 VSU Reverses Decision To Reopen Campus Concerns about preventing the spread of coronavirus between the students has led VSU to not reopen campus and instead go fully virtual for the beginning of the academic year.
Health Care August 2020 Plasma’s Effect On Virus Overstated Following President Donald Trump’s announcement regarding convalescent plasma, the FDA Chief apologized for overstating the plasma’s effectiveness as a treatment for COVID-19.
Global August 2020 Hurricane Laura Aims At US Coast Laura has strengthened from a tropical storm into a hurricane and is expected to strengthen into a Category 3 hurricane. Areas of Texas and Louisiana are being evacuated.
Health Care August 2020 Do Children Have To Wear Masks In School? The World Health Organization says factors like how widespread COVID-19 transmission is in an area is important when determining if a child 6-to-11 should wear a mask.
Health Care August 2020 What Is Convalescent Plasma Treatment? Plasma from patients who have recovered from COVID-19 received emergency authorization as a COVID-19 treatment by President Donald Trump. But some experts warn more study is needed.
Global August 2020 Hurricane Tropical Storm Forecast In a possible historical first, tropical storms Marco and Laura may combine and create life-threatening winds and flooding; areas in potential danger range from Texas to Alabama.
