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.
Global June 2020 More Than 9K Arrested At Protests Since Floyd’s Death United States arrests at least 9,300 at protests since the death of George Floyd. Pope Francis said, "My friends, we cannot tolerate or turn a blind eye to racism,” because of protests.
Health Care June 2020 Latest On COVID-19 Vaccine Race Animals like monkeys and ferrets have become vaccine candidates as companies race to find a vaccine for COVID-19.
Global June 2020 Latin America Sees Virus Surge Latin American has become the latest epicenter of COVID-19; health experts are warning that the virus cases are still rising. In Paris, however, lockdown restrictions are easing.
Global June 2020 US Cities Erupt In More Violence The seventh straight night of protests in U.S. cities because of the death of George Floyd included destruction and violence. President Donald Trump threatened to send in troops.
Financing June 2020 Tuition-Free Master’s Programs? The University of Southwest is allowing all of its recent undergraduates to begin their master’s degree programs tuition-free. Students cannot take more than one course per term.
Global June 2020 Spain Reports No Deaths, In 1st Since March While situations in Spain and Italy are improving, a World Health Organization official says the worst transmission worldwide is in Central and South America.
