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.
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.
Hispanic Community January 2020 6.4 Quake Strikes Puerto Rico Puerto Rico was struck before dawn by a 6.4 earthquake followed by a series of strong aftershocks. The quake killed one man and injured at least eight other people.
Legal January 2020 Guatemalan Sues US To Reunite With Family An asylum-seeker is suing the U.S. to reunite her with her family. She and her two daughters were released into the U.S., but her partner and her son were both ordered to remain in Mexico.
Technology January 2020 Gym Class Without The Gym? Virtual physical education gives students the option of taking gym class on their own time and tracking results with wearable fitness trackers. Teachers still guide assignments.
