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 May 2020 US Approves At Home Saliva-Based Virus Test In news from around the world, the U.S. has approved the first saliva-based at home COVID-19 test, which is expected to expand the use of the test developed by Rutgers University.
Global May 2020 US Unemployment Spikes To 14.7% The unemployment rate in the United States has hit a level last seen during the Great Depression: 14.7%. The job growth that was achieved over 11 years is now all but gone.
Global May 2020 Governors Disregard Guidelines On Reopening Seventeen states did not meet the White House’s guidelines for loosing restrictions to begin reopening. Despite this, many of those states have begun to or are about to reopen.
Technology May 2020 Can COVID-19 Survive On My Phone? The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends wiping down phones, tablets and keyboard on a daily basis to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
Financing May 2020 FIU's Garcia Defers Salary In Virus Response An anonymous source who spoke with AP said Florida International University athletic director Pete Garcia is deferring one of his salary as part of the school’s COVID-19 response.
Global May 2020 Wildfires Rage In Florida Panhandle A lack of rainfall and high winds have helped spread wildfires in the Florida Panhandle, forcing part of Interstate 10 to close and some 1,600 people to evacuate their homes.
