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.
Health Care March 2020 Major Updates On Coronavirus President Trump has invoked the Defense Production Act, suspended interest on federally owned student loans and closed U.S.-Mexico border. SAT requirements will not be enforced.
Health Care March 2020 New York Locks Down Against The Virus New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo has ordered residents to stay home, directed workers of nonessential businesses to stay home and banned gatherings throughout the state.
Financing March 2020 Income Tax Filing Deadline Moved To July 15 Normally, Tax Day is April 15. However, the treasury secretary announced that Tax Day has been moved this year to July 15.
Health Care March 2020 All Californians Ordered To Stay Home The governor of California has ordered that all Californians stay home indefinitely. On Capital Hill a $1 trillion-plus economic rescue package is being drafted.
Health Care March 2020 UVA Health Has Developed Test For COVID-19 COVID-19 testing is available through the University of Virginia health system. The university said it is one of a few institutions that have developed their own test for COVID-19.
Health Care March 2020 States Suspending Standardized Tests Several states including Texas and Washington state are canceling standardized tests for this year in light of the novel coronavirus pandemic. Georgia is suspending the testing.
