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.
Global September 2019 UAlbany Opens An On-Campus Food Pantry Students, faculty and staff at the University at Albany now have access to the school’s new on-campus food pantry, a trend which is becoming more and more common on college campuses.
Health Care September 2019 MPCC Students Now Have Therapy Dog Mid-Plains Community College students now have a therapy dog for dealing with tragedy and loss. The black Labrador puppy, Shenzi, helps with emotional health.
Health Care September 2019 Opioid Crisis Is International The United States is not the only company dealing with an opioid crisis. In Australia, their own opioid epidemic has left 400,000 dead with health experts calling for urgent action.
Hispanic Community September 2019 New $120M Aid Package For Venezuela The United States government has announced a new aid package of $120 million to Venezuela. Currently, Ivanka Trump is on a five-day tour of South America.
Health Care September 2019 Children’s Health At The Border According to a questionnaire of 200 detained women, the health of many children worsened while in custody. Ailments included diarrhea, respiratory illness and fevers.
Global September 2019 What Projects Are Being Cut For Border Wall Projects in 19 countries, 23 states and three U.S. territories are going to be killed or stalled because of the Pentagon diverting $3.6 billion for the border wall.
