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 June 2019 ACT Test Prep With Alexa Alexa, Amazon’s cloud-based voice service is partnering with ACTNext to help high school students through the ACT test process at home.
Hispanic Community June 2019 Cuba Restores Oldest Jewish Cemetery Cuba is restoring its oldest Jewish cemetery as part of an initiative to spruce up Havana ahead of the 500th anniversary of its founding, which is in November.
Global June 2019 Migrant Families Aid Bill In Jeopardy A $4.5 billion aid bill for migrant families may be vetoed by the White House. The White House says the bill would hamstring border security efforts.
Financing June 2019 Latest On UNC Schools Tuition Surcharge A measure that would eliminate the 50% tuition surcharge facing some University of North Carolina system students is now going to Gov. Roy Cooper.
Global June 2019 Government Moves Migrant Kids The majority of children at a Border Patrol station in Texas have been moved by the government after AP exposed inadequate sanitation, water and food and other bad treatment.
Financing June 2019 UT-Martin Receives $22M For Scholarships The University of Tennessee-Martin has received the largest gift in the campus’s history: $22 million. The money will go towards scholarships.
