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 October 2026 Premium Must-Sees: Museums of Latin America Ready to explore Latin America’s cultural treasures? From Argentina to Mexico, these eight must-see museums bring the region’s artistic achievements, ancient civilizations, and rich heritage to life—and offer just a glimpse of what awaits curious visitors.
Administration October 2026 Premium New Leaders in Education October 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 October 2026 Premium School Library October 2026 This month featuring books on Latino Identity and Belonging from Amazon and on Advancing Latino Education from the University of Texas 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.
Arts and Media July 2020 Lin-Manuel Miranda’s 'Hamilton' On Disney+ Just in time for the Fourth of July, Lin-Manuel Miranda’s “Hamilton” is premiering on Disney+ and will feature the Broadway hit’s original cast.
Technology July 2020 What Are Death Cafes? Virtual Death Cafes are part of a “death-positive” movement that encourages more open discussion about topics like trauma and grief. They are offering support during the pandemic.
Health Care July 2020 Sun Belt Virus Cases Spike Rising cases of COVID-19 in the Sun Belt, as well as other areas of the U.S., are leading some states to tame or even pause their reopening strategies.
Technology June 2020 Social Media Platforms Face A Reckoning A growing number of advertisers are boycotting social media because of various platforms’ lack of response to hate speech and misinformation.
Global June 2020 Drive-Up US Citizenship Eases Backlog Thousands of people in the U.S. are using a drive-up option for the final step in becoming citizens amid the pandemic. However, a budgeting crisis could severely curtail operations.
Legal June 2020 Supreme Court Rules On Religious Schools In a 5-4 ruling, the Supreme Court upheld a scholarship program that allows tax credits for private schooling. This makes it easier for religious schools to get public funding.
