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 2019 More Political Uncertainty In Puerto Rico Justice Secretary Wanda Vázquez, who was supposed to replace Puerto Rico’s Gov. Ricardo Rosselló, said that she doesn’t want the position. Rosselló resigned amid massive protests.
Hispanic Community July 2019 Immigrants Flock To Apps For Work Immigrants around the world, including Venezuelan migrants in Colombia, have been flocking to apps like Rappi for work. This gig economy, however, can mean modest pay and no benefits.
Health Care July 2019 Medical School Gets $3.7M A $3.7 million grant is helping the University of Nebraska address the looming physician shortage in the area of geriatric care. Education is to include how to keep a patient well.
Global July 2019 Garlic Festival Shooting; Things To Know A shooting at the Gilroy Garlic Festival has led to four deaths, including that of the suspected gunman. A nonprofit has been helping Catholic priests accused of sexual abuse.
Global July 2019 The Power Of Heroes The quality of an individual is universally appreciated as Dr. Johanna Vidal Phelan learned when she visited the statue of Pittsburgh Pirates legend Roberto Clemente.
Financing July 2019 Student Loan Repayment Plans Fraud? A federal watchdog agency has released a report indicating that tens of thousands may be lying about their family size and income to get their student loan monthly payments lowered.
