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.
Financing November 2019 UT Opens Free Tuition Applications The UT Promise scholarship is giving qualifying Tennessee residents who attend one of four UT campuses a chance at free tuition. Applications are now open.
Global November 2019 Migrants Live In Fear At Mexico-US Border The Trump administration has returned 55,000 migrants to Mexico to wait for their cases to wind through immigration courts. These migrants are living in fear as violence flares.
Financing November 2019 US Productivity Falls—1st Time Since 2015 U.S. productivity was down for the first time in nearly four years. In addition, economic growth is slowing in part because the stimulus from Trump administration tax cuts is fading.
Health Care November 2019 Childhood Trauma Linked To Adult Illness A new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has shown a link between childhood trauma and adult illnesses such as heart disease.
Arts and Media November 2019 'Sesame Street' Turns 50 The beloved children’s television program, “Sesame Street,” is celebrating its 50th anniversary. The show premiered during a turbulent time in United States.
Global November 2019 US Child Survivors Of Mexico Ambush Eight children have survived the recent ambush in Mexico involving drug cartel gunmen. Mexican officials said the gunmen may have mistaken the group's SUVs for those of a rival gang.
