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 October 2026 Premium Must-Sees: Museums of Latin America Ready to explore Latin America’s cultural treasures? From Argentina to Mexico, these eight must-see museums bring the region’s artistic achievements, ancient civilizations, and rich heritage to life—and offer just a glimpse of what awaits curious visitors.
Administration October 2026 Premium New Leaders in Education October 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 October 2026 Premium School Library October 2026 This month featuring books on Latino Identity and Belonging from Amazon and on Advancing Latino Education from the University of Texas 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 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.”
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.
