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.
Health Care July 2019 Geriatric Surgery Verification Program The American College of Surgeons has launched the Geriatric Surgery Verification Program, which is designed to help optimize surgery on elderly patients at hospitals around the U.S.
Global July 2019 'Remain In Mexico' Expands The Department of Homeland security is expanding the policy that requires asylum seekers to wait outside the U.S. to Matamoros, Mexico, which is one of Mexico’s most dangerous cities.
Financing July 2019 University Receives $25M Donation An unnamed benefactor has made a $25 million donation to the University of Chicago. The gift is to go towards the school’s financial aid program for international students.
Health Care July 2019 UMD Receives $750K To Train Rural Doctors UMD’s medical school has received a $750,000 federal grant to train rural doctors. Currently, the United States is experiencing a physician shortage in rural areas.
Global July 2019 Disney Remakes Classic; Top 5 Headlines Javier Bardem is in talks to join the cast of Disney’s live action version of “The Little Mermaid.” Lin-Manuel Miranda is working with songwriter Alan Menken on a new song for the film.
Financing July 2019 Texas Tech U Receives $999,999 Grant Texas Tech University researchers have received a five-year, $999,999 grant from the National Science Foundation to educate future scientists and mathematicians.
