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.
Global February 2020 How To Write College Application Essay? Purdue University’s Online Writing Lab offers guidance for effective college application essay writing. This includes a list of questions to ask yourself before you begin writing.
Hispanic Community February 2020 Student Freed From Detention Center High school student Meydi Guzman fled Honduras with her father after being the victim of sexual assault by gang members. She was going to be deported but has been released.
Global February 2020 What Is The ‘Red Flag’ Gun Law? Florida’s “red flag” gun law has been applied more than 3,500 times since the shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School. While it has bipartisan support, it also has its critics.
Hispanic Community February 2020 EU Giving $4.3M To Help Refugees In Latin America The EU is donating the equivalent of $4.3 million dollars to help refugees in three Latin American countries find jobs that will help them meet their basic needs.
Legal February 2020 Judge: Restore Free Hotline For Immigrants U.S. District Court Judge André Birotte Jr. has ordered the Trump administration to restore a free immigration detention hotline that allows detainees to report concerns.
Legal February 2020 District Sued For Suspending Students Saline Area Schools is being sued because according to the lawsuit the district does not have the authority to suspend four students over racist social media posts.
