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.
Legal August 2020 Loughlin, Giannulli Get Prison Time Both actress Lori Loughlin and her fashion designer husband Mossimo Giannulli have been sentenced to prison for their part in the college bribery scandal.
Health Care August 2020 US Virus Deaths Reveal Toll On People Of Color New coronavirus information from the CDC has revealed an outsize toll on people of color, specifically Blacks, Hispanics, Native Americans and Asian Americans.
Legal August 2020 Giannulli Sentenced To 5 Months In College Scam Latest in college admissions scam: Mossimo Giannulli, actress Lori Loughlin’s husband, was sentence to five months behind bars, a $250,000 fine and 250 hours of community service.
Financing August 2020 US Jobless Claims Climb Back Over 1M As Americans wonder when and if there will be another virus relief package, the number of people applying for jobless benefits has risen back over 1 million.
Global August 2020 Ex-Trump Adviser Charged In Border Wall Scheme Steve Bannon, the former chief strategist to President Donald Trump, has been arrested; he and three others allegedly pocketed donations from the “We Build The Wall” fundraiser.
