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.
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.
Financing April 2019 Former Professor Leaves $8M To School Nils K. Nelson, a former professor at Purdue University Northwest (PNW), has left $8 million to the school. PNW’s Board of Trustees has approved naming a building after him.
Legal April 2019 Breaking News: College Bribery Scandal In the latest development in the college bribery scandal, actress Lori Loughlin and fashion designer Mossimo Giannulli have pled not guilty to the two charges against them.
Global April 2019 Program Helps Families, Students The Kingdom Manna food giveaway helps around 200 families on a weekly basis. A partnership with the food giveaway also helps Case High School students.
