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.
Financing April 2019 In-State Tuition For Immigrant Students The Arkansas Senate voted 18-7 to extend in-state tuition rates to immigrant students meeting certain requirements. These rates would apply to state universities and colleges.
Financing April 2019 IU's Lilly Library Gets $11M IU’s Lilly Library is receiving an $10.9 million grant, which will be used for the largest renovation in the library’s roughly 60-year history.
Legal April 2019 Celebs Hit Court In Bribe Case Peter Jan Sartorio, the founder of a packaged-food company, is the first parent to plead guilty in the college bribery scandal. He is one of 33 parents charged.
Legal April 2019 College Athletes: Students Or Employees? According to Mark Emmert, the president of NCAA, a recent court ruling has reinforced that college athletes are not to be treated as employees but rather as students.
Hispanic Community April 2019 MEChA Eyes Name Change Amid Furor The student leaders of MEChA voted to drop the “Chicano” and “Aztlan” references in MEChA’s name over concerns that the words are anti-black, anti-indigenous and homophobic.
Health Care April 2019 Do E-Cigarettes Trigger Seizures? Can nicotine-vaping devices trigger seizures in some people? The Food and Drug Administration says it’s not clear if e-cigarettes cause seizures but that there is cause for concern.
