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 July 2024 PREMIUM La universidad ¿un espacio seguro? Albert Einstein, whose theories revolutionized our understanding of the universe, questioned the practical application of theories versus their theoretical ideals. This skepticism extends to modern university concepts like "safe spaces," highlighting discrepancies between theory and practice in higher education's organizational principles and societal challenges. by Enrique Del Risco
Health Care July 2024 PREMIUM En nuestras manos: El futuro de la salud y la atención médica Existe una necesidad tangible de aumentar la representación de médicos latinos en el cuidado de la salud para abordar las disparidades, mejorar el acceso a la atención y potenciar los resultados en la salud de la comunidad latina y otras poblaciones subrepresentadas. by Norma Poll-Hunter, PhD
Health Care July 2024 PREMIUM News From Washington / July 2024 Summer in DC features embassy galas like the Dominican Republic’s cultural showcase, Biden's campaign mirrors Obama's DACA strategy to legalize immigrant spouses, and the Folger's Library reopens with exhibitions and debates on the difficulties of translating Shakespeare's work. by Peggy Sands Orchowski
Health Care July 2024 PREMIUM Fortaleciendo El Futuro: Latino Nurses as Catalysts for Community Change The National Association of Hispanic Nurses (NAHN) empowers Latino nurses to improve community health outcomes through leadership, advocacy, and education. NAHN focuses on health policy, oral health, nutrition, and mental health, enhancing access to care and promoting health equity. by Dr. Adrianna Nava
Health Care July 2024 PREMIUM Unique Program at UC Irvine: Trains Physicians to Serve California’s Latino Communities The UCI PRIME-LC program, established in 2004, trains physicians to serve and lead in California’s underserved Latino communities. This five-year program, integrating advanced medical training with leadership development, requires strong Latino community ties and Spanish skills. The curriculum emphasizes participatory learning, health disparities, and clinical rotations in low-income areas, culminating in a Latin America rotation. Graduates often practice in California, focusing on community health and leadership roles.
Health Care July 2024 PREMIUM UCSD’s Transformative Strategies to Improve Latino Faculty Success in Science and Medicine Latino population in the U.S. is rapidly growing but underrepresented in the biomedical workforce. UC San Diego’s HSCOE program addresses this by enhancing faculty recruitment, mentorship, and retention, aiming to improve diversity, inclusion, and success in health sciences by JoAnn Trejo
