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 September 2026 Premium Did you know? Lost in Translation II: Spanish Expressions with No Direct Equivalent in English Spanish is rich in expressions whose meanings cannot always be translated directly into English. This collection explores 15 colorful phrases, revealing how language reflects culture, humor, emotion, and everyday experiences across the diverse Spanish-speaking world.
Administration September 2026 Premium New Leaders in Education September 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 September 2026 School Library September 2026 This month featuring books on Bilingualism: Language as a Cultural Expression from Amazon and Exploring Identity and Belonging from University of Illinois 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 Confusion, Fear Reigns On Mexico Border The new U.S. policy that all but eliminates refuge claims by Central Americans has gone into effect. Reports are there is confusion and fear on the U.S.-Mexico border.
Global July 2019 House Vote Condemns Trump's Tweets The House voted 240-187 to condemn President Donald Trump's "racist comments" against four congresswomen of color. President tweeted that he hasn’t "a racist bone in my body."
Financing July 2019 New Free Tuition Program This fall, Alamo Colleges District will start phase one of its new AlamoPROMISE program by recruiting high school students to receive funding from the free tuition program.
Global July 2019 Indiana's College Graduation Rates Are Up A new report from the Indiana Commission for Higher Education shows that nearly 41% of students at Indiana colleges graduated on time last year, which is up from about 28% five years ago.
Global July 2019 Latest On US Asylum Restrictions UNHCR says it’s “deeply concerned” about new U.S. asylum restrictions. The Trump administration said it’ll end asylum protections for most migrants arriving at the southern border.
Global July 2019 Utah State Professor To Be Honored Assistant Professor Idalis Villanueva, a first-generation student from Puerto Rico, will be receiving the Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers.
