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 November 2026 Premium Did you know? Roots of Learning: Education Among the Maya, Mexica, and Inca Long before modern schools emerged, the peoples of the Americas had developed rich traditions of teaching and learning. From family instruction and community practices to specialized institutions, the Mexica, Maya, and Inca passed down knowledge, skills, and values, preparing new generations for life and their roles in society.
Administration November 2026 Premium New Leaders in Education November 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 November 2026 Premium School Library November 2026 This month featuring books on Education, Opportunity, and Latino Upward Mobility from Amazon and on Financing Higher Education from The University of Chicago 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 October 2025 H.O. Top 100 Colleges and Universities for Hispanics It is a well-established fact that the Hispanic/Latino population in the U.S., which currently represents nearly 20% of the total, continues to grow. As a result, Hispanic/Latino students will continue to have an important presence in higher education, and colleges and universities across the country will be the vehicles of social mobility and stalwarts of support for students from diverse backgrounds that they have always been, regardless of ever-shifting political developments. As part of its commitment to providing readers with concrete data on the Hispanic/Latino community, Hispanic Outlook presents its annual lists of Hispanic/Latino students’ presence in higher education, recognizing the specific institutions with the highest Hispanic/Latino enrolments and degrees and providing an overview of general trends across these top 100 institutions.
Administration October 2025 PREMIUM Celebrating Culture While Building Community at Oral Roberts University Oral Roberts University actively supports Hispanic and Latino student success through faith-based education, culturally responsive teaching, financial aid, mentoring, and community partnerships—fostering academic excellence, cultural pride, and leadership development that empowers students to transform their families and communities.
Administration October 2025 PREMIUM Addressing the Lack of Mentorship for Underrepresented Faculty in Communication Science and Disorders (CSD) Structured, equity-driven mentorship in Communication Science and Disorders and allied health fields is essential to repair the “leaky pipeline,” support underrepresented minority students and faculty, strengthen retention, and promote institutional inclusivity, diversity, and sustainable academic and professional advancement. by Linda Carozza, Ph.D. & Kiara Medina, B. A.
Administration October 2025 PREMIUM Where Heritage Meets Higher Education: Felician’s Commitment as a Hispanic-Serving Institution Felician University, a proud Hispanic-Serving Institution, is dedicated to empowering Hispanic/Latino and underrepresented students through inclusive education, community partnerships, research initiatives, and Title V programs, fostering academic success, leadership, and lifelong learning while advancing equity and social mobility in New Jersey. by Kristen Bombel
Administration October 2025 PREMIUM The Spanish Program at Briar Cliff University: A Gateway to Language, Culture, and Global Impact Briar Cliff University's Spanish Program combines language instruction, cultural immersion, study abroad, internships, project-based learning, and research opportunities, preparing students with bilingual proficiency, cultural competence, professional experience, and leadership skills for diverse careers and community impact. by Wilfrido Suárez-Meza
Administration October 2025 PREMIUM HSIs y HSI emergentes 101 Las HSIs y eHSIs, a diferencia de los HBCUs, surgieron del crecimiento de la población hispana más que de una misión. Definidas por umbrales de matrícula, enfrentan inequidades de financiamiento pese a los sólidos logros estudiantiles latinos, donde la cultura y la demografía influyen más en el éxito que los criterios federales de designación. by Frank DiMaria
