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.
Hispanic Community December 2024 PREMIUM Hispanic Education Must Start Early Despite improved global literacy, Hispanic families, especially recent immigrants, face barriers to children’s education due to low income and limited English proficiency. Early literacy support in English and native languages, along with economic assistance, could help close the educational gap for Hispanic children. by Gustavo A. Mellander
Hispanic Community December 2024 PREMIUM Navidad en Iberoamérica Mexico City - Photo by Luis Covarrubias on Unsplash Las tradiciones y costumbres de las celebraciones católicas permanecen profundamente arraigadas en los países iberoamericanos, donde son ampliamente celebradas y compartidas a lo largo de la región.
Hispanic Community December 2024 PREMIUM First generation Students Find Success at Mount Saint Mary College Mount Saint Mary College equips first-generation students like Patricia Sanchez and Ashley Leonor for success through financial aid, scholarships, and campus support, leading to high employment rates, strong graduate school placements, and significant long-term returns on investment for graduates. by Matt Frey
Hispanic Community December 2024 PREMIUM News From Washington December 2024 Hispanic voters were pivotal in the 2024 U.S. presidential election, driving Donald Trump’s victory with historic Republican support. Economic concerns, immigration, and cultural divides shaped their shift, with Hispanic-American middle-class men playing a decisive role in changing party dynamics.
Hispanic Community December 2024 PREMIUM Idioms and Expressions Related to Hope and Faith, Religion As we approach the year’s final month, December invites us to reflect on the past and look forward to what lies ahead.
Administration December 2024 PREMIUM New Leaders in Education December 2024 As 2024 ends, we would like to take a moment to honor and celebrate U.S. college and university Hispanic presidents featured this year. We congratulate them for their achievements, which mark significant milestones in leadership and recognition of diversity in higher education. These real trailblazers inspire the next generation and play a crucial role in a growing inclusive academic community.
