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 Economic Gap Narrows With Citizenship New census figures show that immigrants who were citizens had less poverty, close to equal earnings and higher rates of advanced degrees than native U.S. citizens.
Global August 2019 Public Schools Nearly Scammed Out Of $2.9M Portland Public Schools were almost scammed out of nearly $2.9 million. A fraudster posing as a construction contractor tricked two employees into approving the payment.
Legal August 2019 NY, 2 Other States Sue Over Green Card Rule More states are suing over the new immigration rule that blocks many immigrants from getting green cards if they are using public assistance programs like food stamps and Medicaid.
Health Care August 2019 Tracing Opioid Sales’ Money The New York attorney general’s office is issuing subpoenas regarding the financial records of the Sackler family. The Sacklers own OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma.
Legal August 2019 Detained Immigrants File Lawsuit Fifteen immigrants have filed a lawsuit over the medical care and conditions in U.S. detention facilities. The suit states immigrants were denied recommended medical treatment.
Financing August 2019 4-Year Degree For Under $10K? New Mexico Junior College’s proposal may allow some New Mexico students to earn a degree for under $10,000. This is part of newly unveiled details about the College FasTTrak program.
