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.
Administration January 2025 PREMIUM Project upGRADS Addresses Academic Barriers for Latinx Graduate Students Photos courtesy of CSU Fullerton Cal State Fullerton’s federally funded Project upGRADS enhances Latinx and underrepresented students’ access to graduate education through advising, mentorship, scholarships, and cultural awareness initiatives, significantly improving enrollment, retention, and graduation rates while fostering community and institutional transformation. by Katherine Powers & Volker Janssen
Administration January 2025 PREMIUM Nova Southeastern University: Shaping the Next Generation of Underrepresented Leaders Nova Southeastern University (NSU) excels in providing inclusive, high-quality education for Hispanic and underrepresented students, particularly in STEM and graduate programs, through Title V grants, scholarships, and innovative pathways, shaping future leaders in diverse fields and industries. by Meline Kevorkian
Administration January 2025 PREMIUM News from Washington January 2025 Higher education faces intense scrutiny over corruption in admissions, DEI practices, and minority recruitment amid rising calls for meritocracy. Key issues include elite college scandals, affirmative action rulings, and threats to dismantle the Department of Education under conservative leadership. by Peggy Sands Orchowski
Arts and Media January 2025 PREMIUM School Library January 2025 This month featuring books on Navigating Higher Education from Amazon and Shaping Higher Education from the University of Massachusetts Press
Administration January 2025 Latinos and Graduate Education: Breaking Barriers and Building Futures Latinos face underrepresentation in graduate education due to financial and systemic barriers. Programs offering scholarships, mentorship, and culturally responsive support, like those at CSUSB, empower students like Pablo Gutierrez to overcome challenges and drive community impact. by Pablo Gutierrez
Hispanic Community January 2025 2025 Calendar of Events in the U.S. and Latin America - Part 1 Image by Juan Francia from Pixabay As we begin the new year, Hispanic Outlook offers readers a calendar of all national holidays and key electoral, cultural and international events that will take place in 2025 across the United States and Latin America.
