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 October 2026 Premium Must-Sees: Museums of Latin America Ready to explore Latin America’s cultural treasures? From Argentina to Mexico, these eight must-see museums bring the region’s artistic achievements, ancient civilizations, and rich heritage to life—and offer just a glimpse of what awaits curious visitors.
Administration October 2026 Premium New Leaders in Education October 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 October 2026 Premium School Library October 2026 This month featuring books on Latino Identity and Belonging from Amazon and on Advancing Latino Education from the University of Texas 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 Free-Tuition For Low-Income Students Students from lower income families may be eligible for financial aid to attend the University of Nevada, Reno through the Nevada Guarantee program.
Global December 2019 Town Gripped By Fear; Top 5 Headlines A small town near the U.S.-Mexico border is beginning cleaning up after 22 people were killed during a gunbattle. Scientists are racing to document indigenous sites in Puerto Rico.
Health Care December 2019 Tufts U Severs Ties With Sackler Family In the wake of the opioid crisis and its related lawsuits, Tufts University is severing its ties with the Sackler family, which owns the OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma.
Health Care December 2019 Cellphone-Linked Face Injuries Spike A recent study by facial plastic surgeon Dr. Boris Paskhover of Rutgers New Jersey Medical School has found that emergency rooms have seen a spike in cellphone-linked face injuries.
Legal December 2019 Minnesota Sues E-Cigarette Maker The attorney general of Minnesota is suing e-cigarette maker Juul Labs, accusing the company of unlawfully targeting young people, leading to youth vaping being on the rise.
Global December 2019 Happiness 101 The psychology course “The Art and Science of Happiness” is being added to the curriculum at the University of Montana. Harvard, Yale and other schools have added similar classes.
