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.
Global October 2019 More Blackouts In California Pacific Gas & Electric Corp. is switching off power in California because of the wildfires. This blackout will impact about 1.5 million people in 29 Northern California counties.
Financing October 2019 NC Restoring Law Regarding Scholarships A law that would allow the University of North Carolina system campuses to award full athletic scholarship to out-of-state students is one step closer to being restored.
Hispanic Community October 2019 Aftermath Of Oct. 17 Gunbattles Residents of Culiacan, Mexico, are still coming to grips with the recent deadly gunbattles in which hundreds of gunmen blockaded intersections and bridges, and set vehicles aflame.
Hispanic Community October 2019 Argentina’s Election Results Alberto Fernández defeated incumbent President Mauricio Macri. Fernández had 48.1% of the votes. Macri had 40.4%. Almost 97% of the votes have been counted.
Global October 2019 California Wildfires Erupt In LA Wildfires forced thousands to flee their homes. Areas impacted include Sonoma County and Los Angeles. Mount Saint Mary's University evacuated 450 students from its Chalon campus.
Global October 2019 Children Split At Border Tops 5,400 ACLU: 1,556 children were separated from their parents at the U.S.-Mexico border from July 1, 2017 to June 26, 2018, bringing the total number of children separated to more than 5,400.
