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.
Health Care May 2020 Poll: 50% Of Americans Would Get Virus Vaccine A recent poll shows 1 in 5 Americans would refuse to get a COVID-19 vaccine. Of those surveyed who said they wouldn’t get vaccinated, 7 in 10 expressed worries about safety.
Arts and Media May 2020 JK Rowling Publishes New Story Online “Harry Potter” author, J.K. Rowling, is publishing her new stand-alone story, “The Ickabog,” for free online to help entertain those sheltering in because of COVID-19.
Global May 2020 Could Smaller Colleges Benefit Amid Pandemic? Bigger may not always be better according to some smaller colleges and universities in Kansas City who say their size may help them weather the pandemic.
Legal May 2020 Plot To Steal $700K In Student Aid A North Carolina school director is facing federal charges including conspiracy to commit student loan fraud and aggravated identity theft.
Health Care May 2020 Novavax Trials Coronavirus Vaccine Candidate In Australia, 131 volunteers are being injected with a possible coronavirus vaccine candidate. The U.S. biotech company conducting the trials is Novavax in Maryland.
Financing May 2020 'Go Big' On Virus Aid Or Hit 'Pause' The federal government is split down party lines with House Speaker Nancy Pelosi saying “go big” on virus aid and Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell saying to hit “pause.”
