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 New Penalty For Visa Overstays? A wide range of ideas are and have been considered by top administration officials regarding immigration including a new penalty for visa overstays and new travel restrictions.
Global April 2019 AP-NORC Poll On School Shootings A recent AP-NORC poll’s results are a majority of Americans blame gun availability, bullying, the internet and video games over schools for school shootings.
Global April 2019 Notre Dame Fire Update Firefighters successfully extinguished the fire at Notre Dame cathedral. While the spire and roof were destroyed, the bell towers and the purported Crown of Christ were spared.
Global April 2019 Notre Dame In Paris On Fire Notre Came Cathedral in Paris is on fire with flames shooting out of the roof. Firefighters are currently fighting the blaze.
Financing April 2019 Rutgers Hiring Initiative Gets $20M The Rutgers Faculty Diversity Hiring Initiative is being extended through June 2024 through $20 million in additional funding.
Financing April 2019 WVU To Hike In-State Tuition WVU’s Board of Governors approved hiking in-state tuition for the school’s Morgantown campus by around $120. WVU said there will be other increases including rates for room and board.
