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 April 2026 Premium Endangered Cultural Heritage Sites in Latin America, Part II Earth’s unique biodiversity faces severe human-driven threats. The Río Plátano Biosphere Reserve exemplifies both rich natural and cultural heritage and ongoing challenges, highlighting the urgent need for sustainable conservation, community involvement, and greater awareness to protect ecosystems for future generations.
Administration April 2026 Premium New Leaders in Education April 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 April 2026 Premium School Library April 2026 This month featuring books on Hispanic Serving Institutions from Amazon and Artificial Intelligence from The MIT 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.
Technology March 2026 PREMIUM Women in STEM Face Challenges and Underrepresentation – this Course Gives Them Tools to Succeed The course "Tools for Women in STEM" was created to help women better navigate the challenges of scientific careers. By combining mentoring, self-awareness, and practical training in networking, communication, and leadership, it empowers students to build confidence and succeed in STEM. by Filomena Nunes
Hispanic Community March 2026 PREMIUM Dra. Antonia Novello: Primera mujer y latina Cirujana General de EE. UU. – Una guerrera en misión por la equidad en la salud La Dra. Antonia Novello, la primera mujer y latina en ocupar el cargo de Cirujana General de Estados Unidos, dedicó su carrera a abordar las desigualdades en la salud y a defender a las poblaciones vulnerables, utilizando sus experiencias personales y su espíritu de lucha para promover la justicia social en el ámbito sanitario. by Sylvia Mendoza
Hispanic Community March 2026 PREMIUM Celebrando Mujeristas Poderosas Mujeristas are defined as Latina leaders rooted in social justice, spirituality, and cultural identity. Through historic and contemporary examples, the text shows how Latinas navigate higher education challenges, using storytelling, mentorship, and cultural assets to foster self-knowledge, inclusion, equity, and community change. by Dr. Patricia Arredondo
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
