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.
AAHHE Presents June 2026 PREMIUM Chicano Park Murals and Critical Oral History – Making Meaning from Contested Memories Chicano Park’s murals reflect Chicano history, resistance, and identity through oral histories and contested memories. The piece highlights the importance of preserving artists’ stories, protecting cultural landmarks, and documenting Latino contributions to art and scholarship. by Abel R. Macias
Hispanic Community June 2026 PREMIUM Universidad Lynn: Hogar de uno de los primeros museos NFT de Estados Unidos Lynn University’s NFT Museum uses blockchain technology to exhibit authentic digital art, expand access for emerging artists—especially Latin American creators—and overcome the financial and spatial limitations of traditional museums through an innovative, multi-location, digitally connected exhibition model. El Museo NFT de la Universidad Lynn utiliza tecnología blockchain para exhibir arte digital auténtico, ampliar las oportunidades para artistas emergentes —especialmente latinoamericanos— y superar las limitaciones financieras y espaciales de los museos tradicionales mediante un innovador modelo expositivo digital conectado en diversas ubicaciones. by Frank DiMaria
Hispanic Community June 2026 PREMIUM The Cultural Evolution of the Telenovela and Its Enduring Popularity Telenovelas are serialized television dramas that originated in Latin America and evolved from radio storytelling traditions. Known for emotional narratives and broad appeal, they became a major cultural force, influencing audiences across countries and helping shape Hispanic media and identity worldwide.
Administration June 2026 PREMIUM New Leaders in Education June 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 June 2026 PREMIUM School Library June 2026 This month featuring books on "Sounds of Jazz" from Amazon and "Latin American and Caribbean Arts and Culture" from Duke University Press.
Administration May 2026 Top 10 Schools for Hispanics in Graduate-Level STEM Programs 2023-2024 IPEDS data shows Hispanic/Latino participation in STEM graduate programs is increasing, especially in health and computer sciences, yet underrepresentation remains. The analysis highlights leading institutions, gender disparities, and growing degree attainment, emphasizing the need for access and recruitment efforts.
