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 September 2026 Premium Did you know? Lost in Translation II: Spanish Expressions with No Direct Equivalent in English Spanish is rich in expressions whose meanings cannot always be translated directly into English. This collection explores 15 colorful phrases, revealing how language reflects culture, humor, emotion, and everyday experiences across the diverse Spanish-speaking world.
Administration September 2026 Premium New Leaders in Education September 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 September 2026 School Library September 2026 This month featuring books on Bilingualism: Language as a Cultural Expression from Amazon and Exploring Identity and Belonging from University of Illinois 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 Is Greek Life Dangerous For College Students? Greek life has been put on hold at the University of Northern Colorado. Fraternities and sororities are barred from participating in parties, formals, initiation or recruitment.
Legal February 2020 Can You Sue ICE Agents? A 5-year-old suffered a fractured skull and bleeding around his brain a month before being held by ICE. Now, ICE is being sued for not properly treating the boy’s symptoms.
Arts and Media February 2020 Disney Apologizes To Elementary School Disney CEO Bob Iger tweeted an apology to Emerson Elementary School in Berkeley, California, for charging the school $250 for showing the 2019 remake of “The Lion King” at a fundraiser.
Arts and Media February 2020 Trump Decapitation Artwork Pulled By WilmU WilmU has pulled a student art piece from an online showcase. The piece, which is a parody Caravaggio's "Judith and Holofernes," depicts President Donald Trump being decapitated.
Hispanic Community February 2020 Walmart Shooting Treated As Hate Crime Patrick Crusius has been charged with 90 counts under federal hate crime and firearms laws. Crusius is the suspect in the mass shooting at a Walmart in El Paso.
Global February 2020 How To Write A College Application Essay? Renee Buchanan, communications manager for the Division of Enrollment Management at the University of Florida, wrote a piece entitled “Our Tips on Writing Your College Essay.”
