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 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.
Global February 2020 Is Hispanic On The Census? There is confusion regarding whether colleges and universities are allowed to provide information about a student’s sex, race and if they are Hispanic in origin to the 2020 Census.
Hispanic Community February 2020 Does Jennifer Lopez’s Daughter Sing? Jennifer Lopez’s daughter, Emme, performed with her mother at the halftime show for Super Bowl 2020. The show’s headliners were JLo and Shakira, and featured J. Balvin and Bad Bunny.
Global January 2020 Is The Day After The Super Bowl A Holiday? The Student Senate at the University of Kansas has passed a resolution, requesting the school cancel classes the day after the Super Bowl (Kansas City Chiefs vs. San Francisco 49ers).
