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 2-Year-Old Hurt In University Shooting Further information has come out about the shooting at Texas A&M University-Commerce. A 2-year-old boy was wounded in the deadly shooting that killed two women.
Hispanic Community February 2020 What Was The Flag In The Halftime Show? The praised Super Bowl halftime show touched on a number of issues impacting the Latino community, including Puerto Rico (whose flag was featured) in the aftermath of Hurricane Maria.
Health Care February 2020 Is It Safe To Travel To China? With the CDC recommending travelers avoid nonessential travel to China amid the spread of the coronavirus, the UNL has suspended its faculty travel and study abroad programs to China.
Global February 2020 How Many Immigrants Cross The Border Each Year? Traditionally crossings at the U.S.-Mexico border ticks up during the winter months, however, border apprehensions have declined for the eighth month in a row.
Global February 2020 2 Dead At University Shooting Texas A&M University-Commerce A deadly shooting at Texas A&M University-Commerce has led to two people being killed and one wounded. The incident occurred in the school’s Pride Rock residence hall.
Hispanic Community February 2020 Who Is The Next Poet Laureate? Levi Romano, a professor of Chicano studies at UNM has been chosen as the first poet laureate for the state of New Mexico. Romano also has experience as a documentary filmmaker.
