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 September 2026 Premium Did you know? Lost in Translation II: Spanish Expressions with No Direct Equivalent in English Spanish is rich in expressions whose meanings cannot always be translated directly into English. This collection explores 15 colorful phrases, revealing how language reflects culture, humor, emotion, and everyday experiences across the diverse Spanish-speaking world.
Administration September 2026 Premium New Leaders in Education September 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 September 2026 School Library September 2026 This month featuring books on Bilingualism: Language as a Cultural Expression from Amazon and Exploring Identity and Belonging from University of Illinois 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 2025 PREMIUM Three ways Pope Francis influenced the global climate movement Photo by Ashwin Vaswani on Unsplash Pope Francis inspired global climate action through his encyclicals, advocacy for Indigenous rights, and moral leadership. His legacy connects faith with environmental justice, influencing political summits, grassroots activism, and the Catholic Church’s commitment to ecological and social responsibility. by Celia Deane-Drummond
Administration May 2025 PREMIUM San Jacinto College Ignites STEM Pathways: From Campus to Community Photo courtesy of San Jacinto College San Jacinto College advanced STEM engagement in 2023–2025 through faculty development, student research, community outreach events, university partnerships, and hands-on expos, sparking STEM interest among K–12 students and offering research pathways for undergraduates. by Rachel Garcia
Hispanic Community May 2025 PREMIUM En El Mar: Latino Leadership in Ocean Justice Photo courtesy of Azul Azul, a Latina-led ocean justice organization, empowers Latino communities through advocacy, leadership, culture, and policy to protect the ocean. By centering people and justice, Azul transforms conservation into a movement rooted in identity, equity, and collective action for change. by Marce Gutiérrez-Graudiņš
Administration May 2025 PREMIUM Cal Poly Pomona: Bridging Gaps and Building Futures with Project CAMINOS Photo courtesy of Cal Poly Pomona Cal Poly Pomona’s Project CAMINOS, funded by a Title V HSI grant, supports first-generation and underserved students through programs like Bronco Scholars, offering academic preparation, mentorship, and outreach to improve college access, retention, and graduation rates. by Christie Counts
Technology May 2025 PREMIUM Cómo atrae la NASA a talentosos estudiantes universitarios de minorías Photo by Laurenz Heymann on Unsplash La NASA está comprometida con la diversidad y trabaja activamente para atraer a estudiantes latinos y de otras minorías mediante programas de pasantías, becas y mentoría, con el fin de ofrecerles oportunidades reales de desarrollo profesional y de carrera dentro de la agencia, especialmente en áreas STEM, pero también en otras disciplinas. by Gary M. Stern
Administration May 2025 PREMIUM New Leaders in Education May 2025 At H.O. we congratulate new education leaders that have embarked on the challenging but very rewarding journey of education leadership.
