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.
Global December 2019 U Of SC To Sell Beer, Wine At Games Beer and wine are going to be sold at University of South Carolina games, beginning with the women’s basketball game at Colonial Life Arena against Kentucky on Jan. 2.
Health Care December 2019 U Of A Tightens Mumps Vaccine Requirements U of A has tightened mumps vaccine requirements. The state’s Department of Health said 35 mumps cases that can be linked to the campus have been identified since Sept. 1.
Global December 2019 Donated Toys Stolen From Miami School Donated toys for needy children were stolen from St. Kevin Catholic School in Miami. The community, however, stepped up and more than replaced all the stolen toys.
Hispanic Community December 2019 Former Bolivian Leader Moves To Argentina Argentina has granted political asylum to the former president of Bolivia who fled Bolivia for Mexico last month following protests, and loss of support from the military and police.
Financing December 2019 House Passes $1.4T Gov. Spending Bill The House passed a $1.4 trillion government spending bill that includes repealing taxes on high-cost health plans and steady funding for President Trump’s U.S.-Mexico border fence.
Health Care December 2019 US Proposes New Organ Transplants Rules New proposed rules regarding organ transplants is meant to overhaul parts of the nation’s transplant system. More than 113,000 Americans linger on the transplant waiting list.
