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 June 2020 Supreme Court Declines To Hear Wall Challenge The Supreme Court denied hearing an appeal by multiple environmental groups regarding sections of the border wall the Trump administration is building on the U.S./Mexico border.
Technology June 2020 Michigan Universities' Students Turn To Summer Classes Record numbers of students at public universities in Michigan are registering for online summer courses, generating much needed revenue during the pandemic.
Health Care June 2020 Tracking Virus Cases Proves Hard Amid New Surge A new surge of COVID-19 cases in the U.S. has left health department scrambling to increase their numbers. Complicating contact tracing are businesses like restaurants reopening.
Hispanic Community June 2020 Latest On Water Shortage In Venezuela The water shortage in Venezuela has led to neighbors in Caracas to build their own water system that uses a local lagoon.
Health Care June 2020 White House Seeks To Scrap 'Obamacare' The Trump administration is urging the Supreme Court to scrap the Affordable Care Act (also called Obamacare). This comes as new cases of COVID-19 rise in more than half of the states.
