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 Dorian Rakes The Southeast US Coast A re-energized Hurricane Dorian hit the Southeastern United States’ coast and pushed toward North Carolina’s Outer Banks. The official death toll is now at 20.
Health Care September 2019 Separated Migrant Kids Suffered Trauma A government watchdog group has found that children who were separated from their parents at the border are experiencing PTSD and other serious mental health problems.
Financing September 2019 Rapper Future To Give $2K Scholarships Some fans of the rapper Future will receive scholarships and concert tickets. The performer is planning to give out the tickets and scholarships at each stop on his tour.
Health Care September 2019 Immigrant Medical Care Cases Get Reprieve A decision regarding immigrant medical care has been partly reversed. Pending cases of foreign nationals requesting to remain in the U.S. for medical treatments are to be reopened.
Technology September 2019 YouTube Violates Kids’ Privacy Law The FTC is fining Google $136 million because it’s video site YouTube for violating kids’ privacy. Google will also be paying an additional $34 million to New York state.
Global September 2019 Pentagon Defers $3.6B To Border Wall Pentagon officials are deferring $3.6 billion from 127 military construction projects for the construction of 175 miles of a wall on the border of the United States and Mexico.
