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.
Global July 2019 Notre Dame Fire Impacts Local Schools The fire that devastated Notre Dame back in April is impacting area schools, which now have high lead levels. The cathedral’s lead roof was melted away during the blaze.
Global July 2019 Detention Centers And The Asylum Ban The recently enacted asylum ban is threatening to increase strain on makeshift holding areas, as well as immigration detention centers in the United States.
Global July 2019 Asylum Seekers Fear Lurking Dangers Migrants and asylum seekers waiting in Nuevo Laredo in Tamaulipas are fearful and some have experienced attempted kidnappings. Tamaulipas is one of Mexico's most violent states.
Health Care July 2019 US Overdose Deaths Appear To Be Falling Preliminary data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention suggests that drug overdose deaths in the United States are falling for the first time in nearly three decades.
Global July 2019 Impeachment Effort Blocked Texas Rep. Al Green’s effort to impeach President Donald Trump was voted down 137-95 in the House of Representatives. Every voting Republican favored derailing Green's measure.
Health Care July 2019 University Receives $4.5m Grant Keck School of Medicine of University of Southern California has received a $4.5 million grant from the National Institutes of Health’s National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute.
