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.
Legal April 2019 Trump Administration Appeals Ruling Judge Richard Seeborg ruled to block the U.S. government from returning asylum seekers to Mexico while they await court hearings. The Trump administration has appealed that ruling.
Health Care April 2019 Couple Commits Another $10M To WU Andrew and Barbara Taylor have committed an additional $10 million to the Washington University for psychiatric research. The couple made a previous donation of $20 million in 2012.
Hispanic Community April 2019 Family Seeks Answers In Immigrant's Death Melissa Castro is seeking answers after her husband, who suffered a brain hemorrhage while in detention, died in a California hospital. Castro’s husband was 27-years-old.
Global April 2019 Miller Vs. Kushner Stephen Miller and Jared Kushner are at odds regarding immigration policy. Miller is for tougher policies. Kushner has been working on his own immigration reform package.
Financing April 2019 Illinois Scholarship Program Expanded A new law has expanded a college scholarship program in Illinois, allowing universities to keep unused AIM HIGH scholarship funds at the end of each fiscal year.
Hispanic Community April 2019 Red Cross Regains Entry To Venezuela Jails The Red Cross has regained entry to jails and military prisons in Venezuela, including Ramo Verde, which holds military personnel accused of plotting to overthrow President Maduro.
