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 April 2019 From Star Student To Suspected Shooter The suspect in the shooting at a California synagogue, was a star student, a musician and an athlete. Friends and others are stunned by his embracing anti-Semitism and white supremacy.
Global April 2019 Drafted University Football Player Shot Washburn University’s Corey Ballentine is expected to join the Giants this weekend. Ballentine, who was drafted in the sixth round by the Giants, was shot early Sunday morning.
Global April 2019 Fee For Asylum Seekers? Could asylum seekers be charged an application processing fee? President Trump proposed this plan in an effort to crack down on Central American migrants seeking to enter the U.S.
Hispanic Community April 2019 Uprising In Venezuela Unrest in Venezuela has reached a boiling point with Venezuela opposition leader Juan Guaidó took to the streets with heavily armed troops, calling for the ousting of Nicolas Maduro.
Health Care April 2019 Students Run Free Health Care Clinic Professional students at the University of Minnesota are instrumental in running the Phillips Neighborhood Clinic, which offers no-cost treatment.
Global April 2019 Global Migrants' Journey Stalls In Mexico Migrants fleeing from Bangladesh, Cameroon, Cuba, Haiti and Nigeria have found their journey has stalled in Tapachula, a city in southern Mexico.
