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 June 2019 7 New Degrees For 7 IU Campuses The Indiana University Board of Trustees approved seven new degrees for seven IU campuses. They will be offering six new graduate degrees and one new undergraduate degree.
Financing June 2019 New Scholarship Honors Anthony Bourdain The Culinary Institute of America and Chefs Eric Ripert & José Andrés are honoring Anthony Bourdain with a new scholarship. The announcement comes days before Bourdain’s birthday.
Technology June 2019 Facebook’s Currency Faces Pushback Facebook’s plan to create a new cryptocurrency is raising concerns, including how and if it can be monitored, so it can’t be used for illegal activities or to hurt consumers.
Global June 2019 Ortiz Not Intended Target Of Shooting According to Dominican officials, the shooting of former David Ortiz is a case of mistaken identity and that the intended target was another man sitting at the same table as Ortiz.
Global June 2019 Border Official: Aid Needed To Save Lives Acting Customs and Border Protection Commissioner John Sanders said that if Congress doesn’t pass $4.6 billion in emergency funding, more migrant children might die.
Health Care June 2019 HIV Prevention Drug Services Expanded The SIU School of Medicine is working with the Southern Seven Health Department in an effort to expand HIV prevention drug services to some rural areas.
