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 Update: Census Seeks Citizenship Info U.S. Census Bureau officials confirmed that the bureau asking for drivers’ license records is in response to the president’s order to gather records to better determine citizenship.
Hispanic Community October 2019 Latest On Venezuela Mass Exodus Several social media videos in Peru have shown migrants being assaulted, harassed or threatened, leading to concerns that Venezuela’s mass exodus is sparking rising xenophobic attacks.
Global October 2019 Congressman Elijah Cummings Has Died Congressman Elijah Cummings has died of complications from longstanding health problems. The 68-year-old congressman was the chairman of the House Oversight and Reform Committee.
Financing October 2019 Oprah Donates $13M For Scholarship Fund Oprah Winfrey celebrated the 30th anniversary of the Oprah Winfrey Scholars Program at Morehouse College with a donation of $13 million to continue the scholarship fund.
Global October 2019 Toxic PCBs Linger In Schools Schools and day care centers across the U.S. may have fluorescent light ballasts containing toxic PCBs. The chemicals were banned decades ago over health concerns.
Global October 2019 From ‘Desperate Housewives’ To Inmate Felicity Huffman has reported to federal prison to start serving her two-week sentence. Huffman pleaded guilty to fraud and conspiracy in a college admissions scam.
