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.
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.”
Health Care March 2020 Can Pets Pass On Coronavirus To Humans? According to Hong Kong's Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department pet cats and dogs cannot pass the coronavirus on to humans. Dogs and cats can test positive for the virus.
Global March 2020 Is Data On Kids Separated At Border Flawed? A watchdog has estimated that the reported figure of 2,500 children being separated from their parents at the border could actually be much higher due to communication problems.
