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
Administration August 2025 Premium New Leaders in Education August 2025 At H.O. we congratulate new education leaders that have embarked on the challenging but very rewarding journey of education leadership.
Hispanic Community August 2025 Premium One Language, Many Voices: Examples of Cultural Diversity in the Spanish Language Although a language fulfills the essential function of communicating and improving understanding between parties, that is not its only role. Language is a cultural expression that reflects a way of feeling, thinking, living, and conceiving the world. For this reason, a single language can display as many variations as the settings in which it is used, geographical, social, and contextual—such as formal or informal registers, age, or education level. Because of this complexity, it is challenging to universalize concepts on the use of language.
Arts and Media August 2025 Premium School Library August 2025 This month featuring books on Leading with Latinidad from Amazon and on Latin America Power and Policy from Princeton University Press.
Hispanic Community December 2024 Premium Year In Review 2024 As we look back on 2024, we have the opportunity to reflect on areas of progress and examine the lessons that can be learned from the challenges that appeared. by Adriana Alcántara & Alejandra Suarez
Administration December 2024 Premium Did you know?: 2024 Year in Review Willingness to understand others is a sublime virtue that unites us.
Hispanic Community December 2024 Premium Dr. Marta Cronin: Leading with a Sense of Responsibility to Future Latina College Presidents Marta Cronin, the first Latina president of Delaware County Community College, leverages her personal journey and leadership to inspire students, promote diversity, expand dual enrollment, and address industry needs through innovative programs and strategic community partnerships. by Frank DiMaria
Arts and Media April 2024 PREMIUM School Library April 2024 This month featuring books on Latino/a Success in College from Amazon and Issues in Latino/a Studies from University of Illinois Press
Administration April 2024 PREMIUM New Leaders April 2024 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 2024 PREMIUM Honoring Pachamama As April, Earth Month, unfolds, it heralds a significant occasion for global consciousness and renews our commitment to our planet.
Technology April 2024 PREMIUM Sembrando STEM Semillas: The Transformative Impact of Latinx Faculty-Student Relationships at Community Colleges Latinx students at community colleges benefit greatly from the presence of Latinx STEM faculty who understand their experiences, providing mentorship and creating empowering environments. These interactions foster a sense of belonging, break stereotypes, and pave the way for success in STEM fields, highlighting the crucial role of community colleges in Latinx STEM education. by Lucy Arellano Jr., Ph.D.
Hispanic Community April 2024 PREMIUM El turno del ofendido In light of the increasing hypersensitivity to offense in universities today, exemplified by instances like mispronouncing names or assuming ethnic stereotypes, it becomes crucial to counterbalance this trend by, for instance, addressing the normalization of oppression in certain contexts. The author illustrates this concern with the example of the Spanish textbook ‘Experiencias,’ published by Wiley, which minimizes oppression, thereby hindering empathy and posing threats to democracy and human rights. by Enrique Del Risco
Administration April 2024 PREMIUM News From Washington The resurgence of SATs in college admissions signifies a shift from their previous criticism to acceptance, driven by claims of predictability for minority students' success. However, debates persist over educational equity. Meanwhile, Hispanic political representation grows, with diverse views shaping the electorate, potentially influencing the 2024 election landscape.
