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.
Arts and Media November 2024 PREMIUM Ancient Mysteries in Latin America October and November are shrouded in mystery—a time when curiosity stirs as the unknown comes into focus.
Arts and Media November 2024 PREMIUM Growing Educator Diversity: HSIs Partnerships with HSSDs This growth of support aligns with recent research that has focused on the role that higher education, and Hispanic Serving Institutions in particular, can play in building economic and workforce stability by understanding the needs, interests, skills and talents of Latinos in the United States. by David A. Fuentes & Amy Ginsberg
Administration November 2024 PREMIUM News From Washington November 2024 In the 2024 U.S. election, divides centered on gender, economic class, and immigration, while Congress anticipates a “lame-duck” session and SCOTUS faces cases on voting and Title IX. Political tensions could lead to recounts and legal challenges. by Peggy Sands Orchowski
Financing November 2024 PREMIUM Cómo financiar la educación universitaria: Pasado vs. presente This is the Spanish translation of the article: “Financing a College Education Past Vs. Present” published in H.O. in May 2018 by Gustavo A. Mellander
Financing November 2024 PREMIUM Primeros pasos en la ayuda financiera universitaria para padres y alumnos - Parte I La decisión de cursar una carrera universitaria implica numerosos aspectos, desde el dominio del inglés y la ubicación de la universidad hasta los programas de estudio, ingreso y costos asociados.
Administration November 2024 PREMIUM Dr. Donna Hodge: Bringing Years of HSI Experience to Fitchburg State President Donna Hodge is leading Fitchburg State University’s efforts to achieve Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) status through initiatives focused on Hispanic outreach, diversity, community engagement, and financial transparency, aiming to establish it as a premier institution in Massachusetts. by Duggan Flanakin
