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.
Health Care April 2019 PREMIUM Some tips that may help a stressed child Written by Dr. Marlene Jacqueline Wüst-Smith by Dr. Marlene Jacqueline Wüst-Smith
Health Care April 2019 PREMIUM Mental Health Challenges For Hispanics Hispanics have the same susceptibility to mental health illnesses as the general population. by Mary Ann Cooper
Health Care April 2019 PREMIUM A Deadly Mental Health Crisis According to “Graduate School Can Have Terrible Effects on People’s Mental Health,” 40 percent of doctoral students surveyed had not secured a job in their field at the time they received their degree. This frightening prospect is complicated by the fact that along with their degree, graduate students leave campus with $70,000 to $140,000 in personal debt. by Mary Ann Cooper
Health Care April 2019 PREMIUM When Is Someone A True Psychopath? Editor’s Note: It is easy to name a psychopath. Ted Bundy, Charles Manson and even fictitious Norman Bates from the film “Psycho” all spring to mind. But how does one define a psychopath?
Hispanic Community April 2019 PREMIUM The Reaffirming Power Of Belonging Wendy Castillo Ph.D. candidate, Education Policy/STEM Education University of Pennsylvania
Hispanic Community April 2019 PREMIUM Barstow Community College HSI april 2019 Its programs of study include Administration of Justice, Art History, Business Administration, Early Childhood, Natural Science & Math, Physical Education, Political Science, Psychology, Social Science, and Sociology.