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 September 2026 Premium Did you know? Lost in Translation II: Spanish Expressions with No Direct Equivalent in English Spanish is rich in expressions whose meanings cannot always be translated directly into English. This collection explores 15 colorful phrases, revealing how language reflects culture, humor, emotion, and everyday experiences across the diverse Spanish-speaking world.
Administration September 2026 Premium New Leaders in Education September 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 September 2026 School Library September 2026 This month featuring books on Bilingualism: Language as a Cultural Expression from Amazon and Exploring Identity and Belonging from University of Illinois 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 Embracing Organizational Compassion and Humility: Lessons from Hispanic Serving Institutions University and college presidents play a critical role in shaping the institutional culture by embracing compassion, humility, effective communication and collaboration, particularly as observed in Hispanic Serving Institutions (HSIs). This approach not only supports the well-being of the campus community but also enhances the institution's ability to navigate crises and challenges. by Magdalena Martinez, Ph.D.
Administration August 2024 PREMIUM Qué nos dice el censo Gustavo A. Mellander explora el contexto histórico de los censos desde la antigua Babilonia hasta las prácticas modernas en los Estados Unidos. Se discuten investigaciones recientes sobre los logros educativos de los jóvenes hispanos, los desafíos y la necesidad de estrategias innovadoras para apoyar a las poblaciones desatendidas en la educación superior. by Gustavo A. Mellander
Administration August 2024 PREMIUM News From Washington August 2024 Universities see calm summers; DC bans legacy admissions; Biden's student loan forgiveness is halted; political focus shifts to diverse, economically-driven Hispanic voters; and federal law restricts foreign nationals from contributing to or participating in U.S. elections. by Peggy Sands Orchowski
Administration August 2024 PREMIUM Adams State’s LEAD Program Elevates K-20 Leadership Development The Adams State LEAD program offers graduate courses in Educational Leadership for K-20 professionals, expanding from its original focus on postsecondary education to include the entire K-20 pipeline. The program, supported by a US Department of Education grant, emphasizes equity, social justice, and cultural competency, and has been recognized for its success in promoting Latino/a graduate student achievement. by Melissa L. Freeman, Ph.D & Curtis L. Garcia, Ph.D
Administration August 2024 PREMIUM Building Bridges to Higher Education Salvador Hector Ochoa’s career focuses on meeting Hispanic students' psychosocial and educational needs, emphasizing proactive engagement, curriculum alignment, and support structures to improve outcomes, especially for first-generation students, while managing rapid growth at Texas A&M-San Antonio. by Frank DiMaria
