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 PREMIUM Marijuana And The Opioid Crisis Medical Marijuana Does Not Reduce Opioid Deaths Editor’s Note: Contradicting a study from 2014, Stanford researchers have found no connection between medical marijuana availability and the reduction of fatal opioid overdoses.
Health Care July 2019 PREMIUM Measles Cases Surpass 1,000 Secretary Azar Reinforces Commitment To Vaccination
Health Care July 2019 PREMIUM Legal Pot Cuts Into Medical Marijuana Written by Gillian Flaccus and Angeliki Kastanis, Associated Press Editor’s Note: The legalization of marijuana inspires debate and occasionally drug-related jokes. Its impact on the medical marijuana industry, however, is no laughing matter.
Health Care July 2019 PREMIUM Graduating More Latino Doctors The Hispanic Center of Excellence (HCOE) was established in 1991. It’s goal is to improve the medical care of Latinos in Illinois by providing programs that strengthen the pipeline and increase the number of Latino applicants pursuing health careers. by Frank DiMaria
Hispanic Community July 2019 Cuban Singer Becomes #MeToo Pioneer Singer Dianelys Alfonso publicly accused musician José Luis Cortés of repeatedly assaulting and raping her, and has become a pioneer of the #MeToo movement in Cuba.
Global July 2019 Update: Detention Center Attack Demonstrators returned to the Tacoma Northwest Detention Center after Willem Van Spronsen threw incendiary devices at the center and was later found dead.
