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
Administration April 2025 Premium Building Bridges at Rancho Santiago: Marvin Martinez’s Vision for Latino and Adult Learners Marvin Martinez, an immigrant from El Salvador, built a 36-year career in higher education leadership, expanding access, advocating for Latino students, and promoting community college partnerships, workforce development, and adult education to meet changing demographics and uplift underrepresented communities. by Frank DiMaria
Administration April 2025 Premium Miami Dade College: Transforming Education and Growing Tomorrow’s Workforce Miami Dade College drives South Florida’s economy through education, workforce innovation, and strategic industry partnerships, especially in AI and apprenticeships, while empowering a diverse, largely Hispanic student body with accessible, career-focused pathways and national leadership in higher education. by Madeline Pumariega
Administration April 2025 Premium RVCC Programs Offer Hope, Opportunities, and Support for Latino Students Raritan Valley Community College supports Latino students through outreach programs like CRECER and EOF, offering mentorship, financial aid, and academic resources to ease college transitions, improve success rates, celebrate Hispanic culture, and foster community engagement and educational opportunity. by Dr. Michael J. McDonough
Hispanic Community December 2024 Premium Year In Review 2024 As we look back on 2024, we have the opportunity to reflect on areas of progress and examine the lessons that can be learned from the challenges that appeared. by Adriana Alcántara & Alejandra Suarez
Administration December 2024 Premium Did you know?: 2024 Year in Review Willingness to understand others is a sublime virtue that unites us.
Hispanic Community December 2024 Premium Dr. Marta Cronin: Leading with a Sense of Responsibility to Future Latina College Presidents Marta Cronin, the first Latina president of Delaware County Community College, leverages her personal journey and leadership to inspire students, promote diversity, expand dual enrollment, and address industry needs through innovative programs and strategic community partnerships. by Frank DiMaria
Arts and Media March 2025 PREMIUM School Library March 2025 This montth featuring books on Latina Breaking Barriers from Amazon and Exploring Latinas/os Identity from Texas University Press
Administration February 2025 PREMIUM Esto es NYU Buenos Aires NYU Buenos Aires, parte de la red global de la universidad, es un sitio que ofrece a los estudiantes una experiencia académica viva y enriquecedora, junto con una inmersión cultural completa. Los estudiantes suelen vivir con familias argentinas y aprenden español rápidamente; además, tienen la oportunidad de explorar temas como la justicia social con profesores que son de las figuras más respetadas e influyentes del país. by Anna Kazumi Stahl & Sarah Elizabeth Bender
Administration February 2025 PREMIUM News from Washington, February 2025 Trump’s inauguration faced cold weather disruptions, with inaugural balls highlighting Hispanic influence. Early executive orders focused on defunding USAID and the Department of Education while clarifying that birthright citizenship would be limited, not ended, sparking legal and legislative debates. by Peggy Sands Orchowski
Administration February 2025 PREMIUM Columbia Global Center Santiago: Bridging Academia and Innovation in Latin America The Columbia Global Center Santiago connects Columbia University with Latin America, fostering collaboration in education, research, and innovation. It addresses global and local challenges through thematic pillars—climate, humanities, journalism, and democracy—while supporting scholars, students, and impactful partnerships. by Carla Magri
Administration February 2025 PREMIUM Underrepresented Voices: The Need for Research on Latine Students in Study Abroad Programs Latine students, particularly Latinas, are underrepresented in study abroad research, with few studies examining how race and ethnicity influence students’ experiences and outcomes. As U.S. colleges educate increasingly diverse populations, more research is needed to understand the barriers and benefits of study abroad for Latina students. by Jennifer C. Monroy
Global February 2025 PREMIUM Cross-Cultural Learning (Part I): A Profile of Latin American and Caribbean Studies In this issue, we provide readers with a basic profile of Latin American and Caribbean Studies – how many students obtain degrees and certificates in this field, and how has this evolved over the past 30 years? To what extent have Hispanic/Latino students taken part in these programs? by Adriana Alcántara
