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 California Wildfire Forces Evacuations A wildfire that has grown to 15 square miles (10,000 acres) has forced evacuations north of San Francisco in Sonoma County.
Global October 2019 CS+ Animal Sciences’ Undergraduate Degree The University of Illinois is launching a new undergraduate degree combining computer sciences and animal sciences known as CS+ Animal Sciences.
Hispanic Community October 2019 In Mexico, 'Green Gold' Brings Violence Soaring consumption of avocados in the United States has helped raise parts of western Mexico out of poverty but has also attracted gangs and cartels.
Legal October 2019 Lori Loughlin Charged Again In Scheme Lori Loughlin, her husband and nine other parents are facing new federal charges in connection to the college bribery scandal. Loughlin is known for her role on “Full House.”
Financing October 2019 $28M Fund For 30 Scholarships Princeton Theological Seminary is setting up a $28 million fund to provide 30 scholarships as reparations for slavery. The seminary is also setting up doctoral fellowships.
Hispanic Community October 2019 Trump 2020 Targeting Hispanic Vote The reelection campaign for President Donald Trump is seeking the Hispanic vote in nontraditional places such as Pennsylvania. The campaign is also focusing on key swing states.
