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.
Arts and Media August 2019 Latino Representation In Films Lagging A new study by the USC Annenberg Inclusion Initiative has found that over the last decade the number of Latino characters in the most popular films is virtually unchanged.
Global August 2019 $100K Reward In Virginia Tech Cold Case A $100,000 reward is being offered for information regarding the killing of two Virginia Tech sophomores back in 2009. The students were found dead with gunshot wounds in a parking lot.
Global August 2019 US And China; 10 Things To Know President Donald Trump said the U.S. and China are going to “start talking very seriously.” Brazil’s president is responding to ire regarding the recent Amazon rainforest fires.
Financing August 2019 Student Debt Forgiveness For Disabled Vets President Donald Trump signed a directive that erases hundreds of millions of dollars in federal student loan debt for disabled military veterans.
Global August 2019 Bullet Fired Through Preschool Classroom What appears to be a stray bullet was fired through the window of a Florida preschool classroom. None of the 2-year-old children inside at the time were injured.
Health Care August 2019 Health Care And 2020 Election A major issue in the 2020 Election is health care, and Democratic voters seem to be reassessing their approach to this hot button topic.
