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 August 2019 $271M Moved From FEMA, Coast Guard $271 million is being moved from agencies like the U.S. Coast Guard and FEMA to fund border programs. Meanwhile, Tropical Storm Dorian is headed towards Puerto Rico.
Health Care August 2019 $12B Settlement For OxyContin Maker? Purdue Pharma is negotiating with thousands of state and local governments to reach a settlement of up to $12 billion and where the Sackler family would give up ownership of the company.
Hispanic Community August 2019 Storm Dorian Heads For Puerto Rico Puerto Rico may soon be dealing with widespread flooding, power outages and landslides because of Tropical Storm Dorian, which is heading towards the island.
Health Care August 2019 2 California Schools Receive $14.8M San Francisco State University and the University of California, San Francisco have received a $14.8 million grant from the National Institutes of Health (NIH).
Health Care August 2019 Protection For Migrant Medical Care Ended Protection for migrant medical care that allows immigrants to remain in the country while they or their relatives receive life-saving medical treatments has been eliminated.
Health Care August 2019 University In Maryland To Get $387K The National Institute of General Medical Sciences has awarded $387,000 to the University of Maryland Eastern Shore for research in areas like biological chemistry.
