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.
Technology July 2019 FTC Fines Facebook $5B The FTC has fined Facebook $5 billion, the largest fine it has ever levied on a tech company, for privacy violations. It is also instituting new restrictions and oversight on Facebook.
Health Care July 2019 Millions Should Stop Taking Aspirin? While aspirin is still recommended for heart attack survivors and those dealing with heart disease, new guidelines caution against using it as a preventive measure in certain cases.
Global July 2019 Super Bowl Champion Gets College Degree Joe Andruzzi has earned his degree in liberal studies from Southern Connecticut State University. Andruzzi helped the New England Patriots win three Super Bowls and survived cancer.
Hispanic Community July 2019 Trump Threatens Guatemala Guatemala’s high court blocked an asylum deal; President Trump said he'll look at imposing tariffs or at targeting money Guatemalans working in the U.S. send back to their country.
Hispanic Community July 2019 Political Crisis In Puerto Rico Gov. Ricardo Rosselló has promised to not run for re-election, but many question if he can govern amid massive protests for him to immediately leave office.
Hispanic Community July 2019 Massive Blackout Hits Venezuela A massive blackout hit Venezuela, backing up traffic and stopping the subway in Caracas. Venezuela’s government has blamed an "electromagnetic attack" on a series of dams.
