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.
Hispanic Community March 2020 Refugees Carve Out Existence In Costa Rica Nicaraguan refugees are carving out an existence in Costa Rica. Roughly 75,000 Nicaraguans have sought asylum in Costa Rica since 2018 when Nicaragua plunged into political crisis.
Legal March 2020 Man Gets Prison For Harassing Parkland Victims A 22-year-old man was sentenced to prison for harassing the families of the victims of the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School shooting in 2018. He also threatened kidnapping.
Legal March 2020 Division In The Supreme Court? A case regarding an asylum seeker has the Supreme Court justices seemingly divided along conservative and liberal lines and could open the door to millions of deportations.
Health Care March 2020 Coronavirus: Facts Vs. Misinformation Drinking bleach does not help you get rid of the coronavirus; bleach can kill you if ingested. Shaving off facial hair does not prevent you from getting the coronavirus.
Health Care March 2020 Schools Closed Due To Coronavirus Concerns Six schools closed due to coronavirus concerns: Hazen HS, Kentwood HS, Covington Elementary school, Frank Love Elementary School, Cedar Park Christian School and Jackson HS.
Legal March 2020 Immigration Agency’s Head Unlawfully Named? New ruling: Ken Cuccinelli was unlawfully appointed to head U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. He was named to a new position of "principal deputy director" in June.
