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 March 2026 Premium Did you know? Sor Juana’s Fearless Words A leading intellectual voice of the seventeenth century, Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz defended women’s right to knowledge and justice. In A los hombres, she criticizes the hypocrisy and double standards with which society judges women.
Administration March 2026 Premium New Leaders in Education March 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 March 2026 School Library March 2026 This month featuring books on Latina Strength from Amazon and on Latina Legacies from the University of Texas Press
Hispanic Community December 2024 Premium Year In Review 2024 As we look back on 2024, we have the opportunity to reflect on areas of progress and examine the lessons that can be learned from the challenges that appeared. by Adriana Alcántara & Alejandra Suarez
Administration December 2024 Premium Did you know?: 2024 Year in Review Willingness to understand others is a sublime virtue that unites us.
Hispanic Community December 2024 Premium Dr. Marta Cronin: Leading with a Sense of Responsibility to Future Latina College Presidents Marta Cronin, the first Latina president of Delaware County Community College, leverages her personal journey and leadership to inspire students, promote diversity, expand dual enrollment, and address industry needs through innovative programs and strategic community partnerships. by Frank DiMaria
Health Care July 2024 PREMIUM Unique Program at UC Irvine: Trains Physicians to Serve California’s Latino Communities The UCI PRIME-LC program, established in 2004, trains physicians to serve and lead in California’s underserved Latino communities. This five-year program, integrating advanced medical training with leadership development, requires strong Latino community ties and Spanish skills. The curriculum emphasizes participatory learning, health disparities, and clinical rotations in low-income areas, culminating in a Latin America rotation. Graduates often practice in California, focusing on community health and leadership roles.
Health Care July 2024 PREMIUM UCSD’s Transformative Strategies to Improve Latino Faculty Success in Science and Medicine Latino population in the U.S. is rapidly growing but underrepresented in the biomedical workforce. UC San Diego’s HSCOE program addresses this by enhancing faculty recruitment, mentorship, and retention, aiming to improve diversity, inclusion, and success in health sciences by JoAnn Trejo
Health Care July 2024 PREMIUM The National Hispanic Medical Association: Empowering Future Hispanic Health Leaders The National Hispanic Medical Association (NHMA) empowers Hispanic physicians and improves health equity through educational programs, impactful internships, and the College Health Scholars Program, providing resources and mentorship to Hispanic students in medicine. by Mariah Solis
Health Care July 2024 PREMIUM Concorde Career Colleges: Answering the Call to Increase Representation in Healthcare The U.S. faces a critical healthcare worker shortage, with 1.8 million job openings annually through 2032, driven by population growth, aging, and pandemic burnout. Increasing diversity in healthcare through targeted education can improve care quality and outcomes, particularly for minority groups. by Kevin Prehn
Health Care July 2024 PREMIUM Tips From the Public Policy Institute of California: Why College Is Worth the Price The Public Policy Institute of California’s report highlights the financial challenges college students face but emphasizes the value of obtaining a degree for better job prospects and higher earnings. Researcher Marisol Cuellar Mejía offers advice on managing tuition and housing issues that often hinder students' progress in higher education. by Gary M. Stern
