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 January 2020 Guatemala President: No Deal With US Guatemalan President Jimmy Morales’ presidency ends this month, but before it ends, Morales has said that his government has not agreed to receive Mexicans seeking asylum in the U.S.
Global January 2020 Trump: Iran Appears To Be 'Standing Down' In an address to the nation, President Trump said that Iran appears to be “standing down” and the U.S. will immediately place new sanctions on Iran "until Iran changes its behavior."
Hispanic Community January 2020 US Plans To Send Mexicans To Guatemala? An estimated 900 Mexican asylum seekers could be impacted by U.S. plans to send them to Guatemala. Mexico’s Foreign Affairs ministry has stated that it disagrees with this plan.
Financing January 2020 New $10M Scholarship Initiative Weber State University President Brad Mortensen announced a new $10 million scholarship initiative called CATapult for students facing financial difficulties.
Hispanic Community January 2020 Biggest Quake In Century Hits Puerto Rico A 6.4-magnitude earthquake hit Puerto Rico, leaving hundreds of families homeless, and there is a roughly 22% chance the island may experience another quake as large or even larger.
Global January 2020 Are We At War? Iran has launched ballistic missiles at Iraqi bases that house United States troops. The White House said President Donald Trump will address the nation today.
