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.
Hispanic Community July 2025 PREMIUM Driven by Passion, Guided by Evidence: How NAMS is Transforming Healthcare by Supporting Patient-Clinician Communication en español Photo courtesy of NAMS The National Association of Medical Spanish (NAMS) believes in the importance of providing multilingual services to patients, which has been shown to increase trust and avoid medication and diagnosis errors. NAMS is a multidisciplinary, collaborative organization that supports clinicians, educators, students, and institutions in their efforts to promote effective Spanish-language communication in healthcare settings. NAMS also supports assessment and certification for Spanish-language healthcare providers. by Pilar Ortega, MD, MGM
Administration July 2025 PREMIUM La Facultad de Medicina de la Universidad de Illinois (UIC), líder en graduados latinos en medicina Photo by Freepik La Facultad de Medicina de UIC recluta y apoya activamente a estudiantes de grupos minoritarios —especialmente latinos— mediante un proceso de admisión integral, programas de alcance comunitario y su Centro de Excelencia Hispana, con el objetivo de crear una fuerza laboral médica culturalmente competente que aborde las desigualdades en salud en comunidades desatendidas. by Gary M. Stern
Administration July 2025 PREMIUM New Leaders in Education July 2025 At H.O. we congratulate new education leaders that have embarked on the challenging but very rewarding journey of education leadership.
Hispanic Community July 2025 PREMIUM Skull Surgery in the Andes: The Inca Medical Marvel The Inca civilization, celebrated for its stunning architecture and sophisticated societal systems, also achieved remarkable feats in medicine, particularly in neurosurgery. Among their most fascinating contributions was trepanation, the surgical practice of removing a piece of the skull to treat head trauma, neurological conditions, or even spiritual afflictions. While trepanation was practiced across several ancient cultures, it reached unprecedented levels of success and sophistication in the Andes. OpenAI. (2025). Tumi ceremonial knife [AI-generated image]. ChatGPT. https://chat.openai.com/
Health Care July 2025 PREMIUM The Complex Reality of College Student Mental Health Image by Preepik Despite persistent challenges, recent data suggests improvements in college students' mental health. Suicide contemplation and severe anxiety have slightly declined since 2022. Depression, academic distress, and substance use are also decreasing. Still, demand for mental health services remains high and disparities persist. by Jeffrey A. Hayes
Health Care July 2025 PREMIUM Preserving Hispanic Culture through Medical Education Photo courtesy of Dr. Mario Del Angel Guevara For over 25 years, the University of New Mexico has offered Curanderismo courses on traditional Hispanic and Indigenous healing, now expanding online and in medical campuses to enhance cultural competency and ancestral knowledge in diverse health-related professions. by Mario Del Angel Guevara
