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.
Financing July 2020 Trump Threatens To Cut Aid If Schools Don't Reopen Will the president withhold aid to schools that do not reopen? This is what President Donald Trump is threatening to do, lashing out that federal health officials’ guidelines.
Health Care July 2020 How Risky Is Dining Out During The Pandemic? According to the CDC, takeout and delivery are still the safest ways to enjoy restaurant food during the pandemic, however, there are precautions for dining out at a restaurant.
Hispanic Community July 2020 Mexico President Heads To Washington Mexico President Andrés Manuel López Obrador is visiting President Donald Trump in Washington. López Obrador has hinted he wants to meet with Trump about Mexico’s suffering economy.
Technology July 2020 Foreign Pupils Must Leave US If Classes Go Online New rules from ICE: if a college offers classes entirely online in the fall, then the school’s international students will be forced to leave the U.S. or transfer to another school.
Legal July 2020 Justices Rule On Electoral College With the 2020 election in November, the Supreme Court has ruled that the Electoral College’s presidential electors can be required to vote according to the popular votes of the states.
Financing July 2020 Fewer Students Seek Federal Aid For College School building closures during the pandemic mean high school students do not have access to guidance counselors, which has contributed to less applying for federal aid for college.
