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.
Global August 2020 Laura Blasts Gulf Coast The Gulf Coast is being pounded by wind, rain and a wall of seawater from Hurricane Laura. A 14-year-old has been killed, and the northeast could also be hit.
Health Care August 2020 Experts Bewildered By New COVID Testing Advice Health experts are bewildered by new COVID-19 guidelines: now the CDC’s website states testing is not necessary for those who have been in close contact with an infected individual.
Global August 2020 Hurricane Laura Now Forecast To Be Category 4 Laura is forecast to be become a “formidable” Category 4 hurricane. In addition, the storm may be recharged by the Atlantic Ocean and strike the northeast.
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.
