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.
Legal November 2019 Latino War Veteran Files $1M Claim Latino American war veteran Jilmar Ramos-Gomez was born in Michigan. His lawyers say he was wrongfully detained by immigration agents and have filed a $1 million claim.
Financing November 2019 Free Tuition For Late Firefighter's Kids The three children of the late Worcester Fire Lt. Jason Menard have been offered free tuition by eight colleges. Menard was recently killed in the line of duty.
Health Care November 2019 Virginia Tech’s Pediatric Health Center Children’s National Hospital is teaming up with Virginia Tech to establish a biomedical research facility. The 12,000-square-foot center’s focus will be on pediatric health.
Financing November 2019 Oregon State Gets $3.3M Grant From NSF The NSF has given Oregon State University a $3.3 million grant to study the impact of pollution from tiny plastics on aquatic life like inland silversides and oyster larvae.
Global November 2019 Adulting 101 For College Students Kansas State University in Manhattan, Wichita State University, the University of Nebraska-Kearney and University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill offer life skills workshops.
Financing November 2019 Ashland U Freezing New Freshmen Tuition Incoming freshmen at Ashland University will have the same tuition for four years because of a tuition freeze. The university is joining other Ohio campuses in freezing tuition.
