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 March 2026 Premium Did you know? Sor Juana’s Fearless Words A leading intellectual voice of the seventeenth century, Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz defended women’s right to knowledge and justice. In A los hombres, she criticizes the hypocrisy and double standards with which society judges women.
Administration March 2026 Premium New Leaders in Education March 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 March 2026 School Library March 2026 This month featuring books on Latina Strength from Amazon and on Latina Legacies from the University of Texas 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 March 2020 Miami Cancels Hispanic Music Festival The Calle Ocho Music Festival has been canceled due to concerns that crowded events spread the coronavirus. The festival would have stretch over 20 blocks in Miami’s Little Havana.
Health Care March 2020 New York Coronavirus Count Tops 100 There are now more than 100 cases of coronavirus in New York state, leading to New York universities, including Columbia, Barnard and Hofstra, to suspend classes.
Financing March 2020 Dow Drops 1,500 Points Fear over the coronavirus has sent the Dow Jones Industrial Average dropping around 1,500 points. The Nasdaq lost 5.5%, and the S&P 500 lost 5.8%. The worst drops were in the oil markets.
Global March 2020 35K Foreign Workers To Be Allowed Into US The number of so-called H-2B visas for seasonal foreign workers is being increased for an additional 35,000 to help in the service-section and food-processing industry.
Health Care March 2020 Governor: About 200 Under Quarantine A school trip to Italy has led to the quarantine of roughly 200 people in Rhode Island, according to the state’s governor. Additional testing sites are to be opened across the state.
Health Care March 2020 What Education Is Needed To Become A Vet In The US? The Pennsylvania State University’s Department of Veterinary and Biomedical Sciences has a piece on its website entitled “Steps to Becoming a Veterinarian.”