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 September 2026 Premium Did you know? Lost in Translation II: Spanish Expressions with No Direct Equivalent in English Spanish is rich in expressions whose meanings cannot always be translated directly into English. This collection explores 15 colorful phrases, revealing how language reflects culture, humor, emotion, and everyday experiences across the diverse Spanish-speaking world.
Administration September 2026 Premium New Leaders in Education September 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 September 2026 School Library September 2026 This month featuring books on Bilingualism: Language as a Cultural Expression from Amazon and Exploring Identity and Belonging from University of Illinois 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 Will US Require DNA From Asylum-Seekers? Amended regulations require the majority of migrants crossing the border between official entry points to give DNA samples, which would be added to an FBI database.
Health Care October 2019 JJC’s New Medical Assisting Program Joliet Junior College is launching a new medical assisting program, which is a one-year certificate pathway and is currently enrolling students for Spring 2020.
Arts and Media October 2019 16 Student Academy Award Winners Honored The 2019 Student Academy Awards recently honored 16 college and university student filmmakers who are now eligible to compete in the 2020 Academy Awards.
Health Care October 2019 Border Patrol In Hospitals Across US Some doctors say border patrol’s growing presence in health care facilities around the country could frighten patients from seeking care in cities with large immigrant populations.
Global October 2019 One Giant Leap For Womankind Christina Koch and Jessica Meir floated outside of the International Space Station to fix a broken part, marking the first time that a woman floated out without a male crewmate.
Global October 2019 Mulvaney: "That's Why We Held Up The Money" During a press briefing Mick Mulvaney indicated that a quid pro quo was at play for the military aid to Ukraine. He later issued a statement that there was no quid pro quo.
