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.
Hispanic Community May 2020 Update On Raid In Venezuela During a TV broadcast in Venezuela, the country’s president, Nicolás Maduro, said two U.S. citizens were arrested during a raid allegedly meant to capture the Venezuelan president.
Technology May 2020 Dental College Creates Testing Swabs At Augusta University’s dental college in Georgia, 3D printers are churning out nasal swabs for COVID-19 testing kits. Georgia is scrambling to catching up on virus testing.
Hispanic Community May 2020 Cinco De Mayo Turns 50 To celebrate the 50th anniversary of Cinco de Mayo and in honor of those impacted by COVID-19, the Pueblo Colorado Cinco de Mayo Planning Committee is hosting a special car caravan.
Technology May 2020 COVID-19 Tracing Apps In the very near future, cellphone apps may be used to monitor new coronavirus outbreaks. This approach, however, raises concerns about privacy trade-offs.
Hispanic Community May 2020 From Heroes To Pariahs There are reports across Latin America and the Caribbean of migrants deported from the U.S. being mistreated, run off and threatened because of fear that they are carrying COVID-19.
Financing May 2020 Millions Must Wait For Federal Checks Millions who do not have bank accounts must wait weeks for their federal checks. This disproportionately Hispanic and black population often must use pricey check-cashing services.
