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.
Financing December 2019 $1.4T Spending Bill Wins Senate OK The $1.4 trillion government spending bill has been passed by the Senate and sent on to President Donald Trump. The White House says the president will sign the bill before the deadline.
Global December 2019 Bomb Scare Shuts Down University San Francisco State University was evacuated during finals week after receiving "an unconfirmed bomb threat," but the investigation has turned up no public threat.
Global December 2019 NJ Officially Enacts Driver’s License Law New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy has signed the bill that allows immigrants without legal status or who cannot prove they're in the country legally to get a driver’s license.
Global December 2019 From Impeachment To Stolen Donated Toys President Donald Trump is impeached on two charges: abuse of power and obstruction. Thieves stole toys donated for needy kids, but the community has more than replaced all the toys.
Financing December 2019 Grant To Help Build Botanic Garden At NMSU A grant is funding a botanical garden at New Mexico State University, which will be used to study plants native to the Chihuahuan Desert and New Mexico that might attract pollinators.
Financing December 2019 Estate Of Federal Judge Leaves WVSU $100K Federal Judge Damon J. Keith’s estate has left $100,000 to West Virginia State University for a scholarship fund. Keith was a figure in the civil rights movement.
