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.
Administration July 2026 PREMIUM H.O. Top Medical Schools for Hispanics Updated AAMC data show Hispanic/Latino representation in U.S. medical schools remains disproportionately low, with only modest enrollment and graduation gains. While certain public, HSI, and emerging HSI institutions lead in representation, greater access, targeted support, and participation are needed to strengthen the future physician workforce. by Adriana Alcántara
Health Care July 2026 PREMIUM ´They Save Lives´: How the UTRGV School of Medicine’s Area Health Education Center is redefining care in South Texas UTRGV School of Medicine’s Area Health Education Center combines community-based medical education with compassionate, accessible healthcare to improve outcomes in underserved South Texas. By training culturally responsive physicians while removing barriers to care, the program transforms lives, strengthens communities and creates a lasting cycle of service and hope. by Saira Cabrera
Health Care July 2026 PREMIUM UC San Francisco’s Office of Health Career Pathways: Helping San Joaquin Valley’s K-16 Students Navigate Health Careers The University of California, San Francisco’s Office of Health Career Pathways builds a diverse, locally rooted health workforce by providing mentorship, academic support, and clinical experiences for K-16 students in California’s San Joaquin Valley, helping underserved communities overcome barriers and pursue health careers. by Stephanie Huerta Alvarez
Health Care July 2026 PREMIUM The Latino Center for Health: Building Healthier Communities Across Washington State and the Broader Region The Latino Center for Health advances health equity for Latino communities through community-engaged research, mobile healthcare, workforce development, and academic partnerships. By expanding culturally responsive care and training diverse health professionals, it addresses persistent healthcare disparities across Washington state and the broader WWAMI region. by Leo S. Morales & Dr. Gino Aisenberg
Hispanic Community July 2026 PREMIUM Asociación de Estudiantes de Medicina Latinos: Empoderando a los Futuros Médicos Latinos La escuela de medicina presenta desafíos desproporcionados para los estudiantes latinos e hispanos (LHS+), lo que impulsa a la Asociación de Estudiantes de Medicina Latinos a unir, orientar, educar y defender a los futuros médicos, reducir las inequidades en la medicina y fortalecer una atención de la salud culturalmente sensible mediante el desarrollo de liderazgo, el servicio, la investigación y la participación en políticas públicas. by John Michel & Gualberto Muñoz
AAHHE Presents July 2026 PREMIUM How Family, Culture, and Community Shape the Health of Hispanic Students: A Review of Recent Studies Family, culture, and community profoundly influence the health of Hispanic children. Research shows that healthy outcomes are shaped by caregivers, cultural traditions, socioeconomic conditions, maternal health, and access to supportive resources, highlighting the need for culturally responsive interventions that engage families and address social and environmental barriers. by Kinjal Nayak
