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.
Health Care September 2019 $5.8M Gift Boosts Bipolar Research At U-M The Richard Tam Foundation has donated $5.8 million to the University of Michigan to help boost precision of care for people with bipolar disorder.
Legal September 2019 Trump Asylum Policy Plan Halted Again U.S. District Judge Jon Tigar has reinstated the nationwide halt on the Trump administration’s asylum policy plan to prevent most migrants from seeking asylum at the border.
Global September 2019 Vote To Block Border Wall Maneuver Sen. Chuck Schumer intends to force a vote to block the president from using special emergency powers to transfer money from military construction projects to help pay for the wall.
Arts and Media September 2019 'Coco' Comes To The Hollywood Bowl To celebrate Diá de los Muertos, the Oscar®-winning film “Coco” is being shown at a special event at The Hollywood Bowl. A full, live orchestra will accompany the movie’s screening.
Global September 2019 Latest On Epstein Gift Probe A fundraising director at Brown University is on administrative leave because of accusations that he participated in covering up Jeffrey Epstein’s connections to the MIT Media Lab.
Global September 2019 Shooting In Maine Puts Schools On Lockdown Although police believe a shooting in northern Maine is an “isolated incident,” several schools, including Northern Maine Community College are on lockdown.
