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 March 2019 University Helps First-Gen Students The UW Oshkosh’s Titan Advantage Program helps underrepresented students (including first-generation students) become familiar with the college environment.
Global March 2019 More Migrants Crossing US Border Migrant families who are crossing the U.S.-Mexico border are breaking records with more than 76,000 migrants crossing the border last month.
Global March 2019 Melania Trump’s 'Be Best' Tour First Lady Melania Trump gave a pep talk about the importance of homework to a second-grade girl at Dove School of Discovery in Tulsa during her “Be Best” tour.
Global March 2019 Fewer International Students? There has been a drop in international students enrolling at many universities in Kansas of more than 11 percent since 2015.
Financing March 2019 Indiana U Receives $30M Gift Indiana University has received a $30 million gift from former U.S. Treasury Secretary Paul O’Neill. O’Neill is a alumnus of the university.
Global March 2019 Border Agents Using Firearms At Lower Rate The Associated Press has obtained data that firearms use by U.S. border agents is declining. The same data also shows that less-lethal force is also down.
