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.
Administration April 2025 PREMIUM News from Washington April 2025 Linda McMahon was confirmed as Secretary of Education and tasked with beginning to dismantle the Department of Education, aiming to restructure and downsize it. Although unable to eliminate the agency entirely, she plans significant reforms and decentralization. by Peggy Sands Orchowski
Hispanic Community April 2025 PREMIUM UNESCO World Heritage Sites in the United States: Unique Prehistoric and Indigenous Cultural Legacies The U.S. hosts several UNESCO World Heritage Sites that highlight its rich prehistoric and Indigenous cultural legacies, including ancient settlements, ceremonial earthworks, and sacred dwellings—testaments to advanced societies with complex trade networks, architecture, astronomy, and enduring cultural traditions.
Administration April 2025 PREMIUM New Leaders in Education April 2025 At H.O. we congratulate new education leaders that have embarked on the challenging but very rewarding journey of education leadership.
Arts and Media April 2025 PREMIUM School Library April 2025 This month featuring books on the Community College Experience from Amazon and Education and Social Mobility from the University of Chicago Press
Administration March 2025 PREMIUM Dr. Lisa Cardoza: American River College's Greatest Cheerleader Photo courtesy of American River College Lisa Cardoza, the first Latina president of American River College, champions diversity, student success, and community partnerships. Overcoming early challenges, she now focuses on expanding Latino support programs, improving transfer rates, and enhancing financial aid to foster student achievement. by Michelle Adam
Administration March 2025 PREMIUM News from Washington, March 2025 Photo courtesy of toshy_o from Getty Images Pro College enrollment trends in 2025 are complex, with conflicting reports on growth and decline across different institutions and programs. Factors include increased short-term program enrollment, declining small colleges, foreign student numbers, and concerns over degree value. by Peggy Sands Orchowski
