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 October 2019 Groups Threaten To Sue U. Of California The University of California system is being threatened with legal action if the school continue to use ACT and SAT exams for its admission requirements.
Legal October 2019 Immigrant Health Insurance Lawsuit The U.S. is being sued about the Trump administration rule that requires foreign spouses and parents of Americans to prove they can afford health care before they get visas.
Health Care October 2019 Purdue Pharma Paid CEO $9M According to financial documents, Purdue Pharma paid its CEO $9 million in the year before it filed for bankruptcy. The company also paid nearly $4 million to its board chairman.
Financing October 2019 Employers Help Pay Off Student Loans About 8% of employers are offering to help repay the student loans of their workers, according to the Society for Human Resource Management. This number has doubled from 2018.
Financing October 2019 RWU Repeals New Student Tuition Freeze Roger Williams University is ending a tuition freeze for new students that will go into effect for students who entered the university in this fall.
Global October 2019 New Wildfire Erupts Near Reagan Library The Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and nearby homes have been evacuated because of a new wildfire that broke out in the Simi Valley area north of Los Angeles.
