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.
Legal February 2020 Shot In The Face A lawsuit is being filed against an ICE agent for shooting Erick Diaz Cruz, an assistant to Veracruz’s mayor, while the agent was trying to arrest Diaz Cruz’s mother’s companion.
Health Care February 2020 Coronavirus-Themed Party Stirs Anger The Asian American Alliance said a student coronavirus-themed party was insensitive and racist. The state University at Albany is investigating the off-campus party.
Financing February 2020 $30k Grant For Undocumented Students A $30,000 grant from the Community Foundation of Southeast Michigan is being used to aid the Michigan Coalition for Undocumented Student Success.
Legal February 2020 Judge Sides With Migrants About Facilities A judge has sided with migrants against Border Patrol regarding the conditions of facilities in Arizona. Complaints against the facilities include it being unsanitary and inhumane.
Financing February 2020 Who Qualifies For Free College? USC is introducing a free tuition option, which is going to be phased in beginning this fall. The free tuition option is for students whose family fall into a specific income bracket.
Health Care February 2020 What Education Is Needed To Become A Nurse? SNHU has a piece on its website entitled “What Degree Do You Need to Become a Nurse?” that talks about the specific education needed to enter different aspects of the field of nursing.
