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.
Global June 2020 Trump Signs Order On Police Changes President Donald Trump signs an executive order in part to establish a database to keep track of police officers that have a history of using excessive force.
Health Care June 2020 1st Drug Proves Able To Improve COVID-19 Survival Dexamethasone, an inexpensive steroid, may reduce COVID-19 related deaths for those severely ill by the virus by as much as one third, according to researchers in England.
Legal June 2020 Justices Reject Trump Bid To Void Sanctuary Law The Trump administration’s bid to void a California immigrant-sanctuary law, has been rejected by the Supreme Court, which left in place the lower court rulings.
Technology June 2020 US Diplomat Finds Virtual Path Into Venezuela U.S. diplomat James Story has been utilizing the “Go Live” button on Facebook to use cyber-diplomacy in place of actions like visiting schools and talking to reporters.
Financing June 2020 Stocks Sink Worldwide Stocks on a worldwide level are sinking with the Dow Jones Industrial Average down 629 points as of 9:48 a.m. Eastern Time on June 15. COVID-19 infections are on the rise.
Global June 2020 Atlanta Sobriety Test Quickly Turned Deadly A sobriety check in the parking lot of a Wendy’s turned deadly. At one point two officers and 27-year-old Rayshard Brooks wrestled before Brooks took one of the officer’s Taser and ran.
