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.
Administration August 2024 PREMIUM Strengthening the Latino Education Pipeline: The Transformative Impact of the LARES Program at UIC The LARES program at the University of Illinois Chicago, established in 1975, recruits and supports Latino students, fostering leadership and academic success. Its initiatives have significantly increased Latino student enrollment and retention, earning recognition and solidifying UIC’s role in Latino education. by Dr. Mitzi Ramos
Hispanic Community August 2024 PREMIUM The LCDEF’s BoardReady Institute: Essential Preparation for Aspiring Latino Directors The LCDEF‘s premiere BoardReady Institute (BRI) is a comprehensive program uniquely designed to prepare and position aspiring directors for boardroom success. There is no other programming of this scope focused on accelerating the preparation, development, and placement of highly credentialed Latinos who are aspiring directors onto the highest levels of corporate governance. by Monique Navarro
Arts and Media July 2024 PREMIUM School Library July 2024 This month featuring books on Health in Latin America from Amazon and Medicine in Latin America from the University of Pittsburgh Press
Administration July 2024 PREMIUM New Leaders July 2024 At H.O. we congratulate new education leaders that have embarked on the challenging but very rewarding journey of education leadership.
Health Care July 2024 PREMIUM Traumatic Stress and Depression among Latine College Students: The Effects of Acculturation and Place of Birth The study examines how identity-based acculturation and place of birth influence the relationship between traumatic stress due to family separation and depression in Latine college students. It found that U.S. Identity and being foreign-born moderate this relationship, affecting depressive symptoms. by Polet Milian
