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 January 2020 Acid Attack To Be Tried As Hate Crime A 62-year-old man from Milwaukee is being accused of throwing acid on a Latino man’s face while accusing him of being in the U.S. illegally. The incident is being tried as a hate crime.
Global January 2020 NIU Dropping Standardized Tests Standardized tests will no longer be used at Northern Illinois University for decisions regarding merit scholarship, as well as undergraduate admissions.
Global January 2020 ‘Remain In Mexico’ Extends To Brazil Asylum seekers from Brazil are now being told to wait in Mexico for rulings on their asylum claims because of the Trump administration’s “Remain in Mexico” policy.
Global January 2020 Mag 7.7 Quake Hits Between Cuba And Jamaica A 7.7 earthquake that hit between Jamaica and Cuba in the Caribbean Sea and impacted surrounding areas, including Florida and Mexico. No heavy damage or casualties have been reported.
Health Care January 2020 ASU Responds To Confirmed Coronavirus Case Students at ASU are worried about a confirmed case of the coronavirus despite the university’s response. The patient has ties to the ASU community but does not live in school housing.
Global January 2020 Trump Looks To Sign USMCA Trade Deal The new U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement or USMCA is slated to be signed by President Donald Trump January 29. USMCA replaces the North American Free Trade Agreement or NAFTA.
