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.
Hispanic Community August 2019 US Ups Pressure On Maduro Supporters of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro are accusing the U.S. of trying to blow up Maduro and Juan Guaidó’s efforts to find a way to end Venezuela’s political standoff.
Hispanic Community August 2019 El Paso Rallies Amid Pain El Paso, which has been the cradle of Mexican American culture and immigration, is rallying after the recent mass shooting. The gunman apparently wrote an anti-Hispanic rant.
Global August 2019 Trump Heads To Dayton, El Paso The president is visiting Dayton and El Paso where multiple protests are planned. The mayors of both places have called for the president to change his rhetoric about immigration.
Health Care August 2019 Louisiana Launching Medical Marijuana Louisiana is launching medical marijuana, making it the first Deep South state to dispense medical marijuana. More than 30 states (now including Louisiana) allow medical marijuana.
Financing August 2019 UIC Researchers Get $4.7M UIC researchers have received 4.7 million from the National Science Foundation (NSF) to create a program for math teacher development specifically in the suburbs of Chicago.
Hispanic Community August 2019 Tensions Escalate With Venezuela President Donald Trump has frozen all Venezuela government assets, blocking American companies and individuals from doing business with the government and its top supporters.
