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.
Administration October 2019 PREMIUM Dr. Ernest Lara Retires From EMCC Dr. Rey Rivera is succeeding Dr. Ernest Lara who was first appointed president of Estrella Mountain Community College (EMCC) on July 1, 2007.
Administration October 2019 PREMIUM EMCC’s VP Of Learning Named President Editor’s Note: Selecting a new community college president is never an easy task, but for EMCC the right person for the job was already a part of the college’s community.
Administration October 2019 PREMIUM CUNY’s First Latino Chancellor - Felix Matos Rodriguez When Felix Matos Rodriguez was named the eighth chancellor of New York’s prestigious City University of New York (CUNY) system and its first Latino leader in May of 2019, it was a towering achievement for him and the city’s entire Latino population. by Gary M. Stern
Health Care October 2019 Who Says You Can't Eat Red Meat? The debate over red meat is good or bad health-wise continues with international researchers seemingly contradicting the American Cancer Society and American Heart Association.
Legal October 2019 New Law Impacts California Teachers A new law in California allows teachers, co-workers and employers to seek gun violence restraining orders. The bill was vetoed twice by the former governor, Jerry Brown.
Legal October 2019 Public Aid And Green Cards Federal Judges in California, New York and Washington have temporarily blocked the president’s policy to deny green cards for immigrants on public aid like Medicaid and food stamps.
