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.
Health Care June 2019 No Religious Exemption For Vaccines In NY New York has eliminated the exemption, which allows parents to not vaccinate their children for religious beliefs. The U.S. is experiencing its worse measles outbreak in decades.
Global June 2019 Premature Baby Found In Texas Facility An immigrant advocate discovered a premature baby at a Border Patrol facility in Texas. The baby’s mother had an emergency c-section in Mexico before crossing the border.
Global June 2019 HACU Internship; Top 5 Headlines HACU’s internship deadline has been extended. Chef José Andrés honored with Julia Child award. Sixteen-year-old Angelica Malone has been offered $1.2 million in scholarships.
Health Care June 2019 3 Schools Partner For New Nursing Program Davenport University is partnering with Mid Michigan College (Mid) and West Shore Community College (WSCC) to offer Bachelor of Science in nursing degrees.
Global June 2019 Decline In Immigrants In US Illegally The Pew Research Center has estimated that there has been a sharp decline over the past decade in Mexican immigrants in the United States illegally.
Global June 2019 Driver's Licenses For Immigrants The New York Assembly voted to permit driver’s licenses for immigrants who entered the United States illegally. The bill still needs to be voted on in the state’s Senate.
