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.
Global June 2019 House OKs Dems' Immigration Bill Democrats in the House of Representatives have passed an immigration bill that would give an estimated 2 million-plus migrants a chance to become citizens.
Hispanic Community June 2019 GOP Senators Line Up Against Mexico Tariff GOP Senators are coming out against President Donald Trump’s plan to put tariffs on all imported goods from Mexico, however, it is unclear if they have enough votes to stop the tariffs.
Hispanic Community June 2019 News Brief: New Cuba Travel Restrictions New restrictions by the Trump administration regarding U.S. travel to Cuba means many recreational and education trips are being banned.
Health Care June 2019 More States Sue Opioid Maker Additional states have filed lawsuits against Purdue Pharma and its former president, alleging that the company downplayed the addicting risks of the drug OxyContin.
Financing June 2019 Debt-Free College Benefits Extended High schoolers have the option of free college SAT and ACT prep through Walmart’s newly extended debt-free college benefits.
Global June 2019 House Passes $19.1B Disaster Aid Bill The House has passed a $19.1 billion disaster aid bill by a vote of 354-58 and has sent it to President Donald Trump who is expected to sign it.
