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.
Arts and Media January 2024 PREMIUM Creating a Teacher Pipeline at San Diego Mesa College The Tutor-to-Teacher Pipeline program at San Diego Mesa College is successfully inspiring diverse students to pursue careers in education. Aiming to address the nationwide teacher shortage by creating a pathway from tutoring to teaching, Dr. Mark Manasse, the catalyst behind the initiative, emphasizes the importance of early exposure to the teaching profession and envisions the program as a model for California. by David Ogul
Administration January 2024 PREMIUM 30 Years of The Leadership Alliance Succeeding Beyond Boundaries The Leadership Alliance (TLA) was established to support underrepresented students, particularly Hispanic/Latinx, in pursuing graduate degrees. Through programs like the Summer Research Early Identification Program (SR-EIP), TLA has significantly increased the number of Hispanic/Latinx students earning doctoral degrees, far surpassing the national average. by Taiese Bingham-Hickman & Gina Astorini
Hispanic Community January 2024 PREMIUM UTSA School Psychology MA Program: Serving the Latino Community through Culturally Responsive Training The UTSA School Psychology MA program, which is dedicated to growth and diversity, welcomes students of Latinx heritage. With half of its graduate students of Latinx heritage, the program emphasizes evidence-based practice and prioritizes cultural and linguistic diversity. by Felicia Castro-Villarreal
Financing January 2024 PREMIUM Empowering Futures: The Impact of Chico State on Hispanic/Latino Graduate Students Recognized by Excelencia in Education in 2023, California State University, Chico or Chico State’s Graduate Equity Fellowship Program has empowered Hispanic/Latino graduate students by addressing academic, cultural, and financial barriers. The program has significantly increased the number of Latino students attaining advanced degrees and pursuing rewarding professional careers, contributing to a more equitable future. by Sharon Barrios
Technology January 2024 PREMIUM Transformation is the Key at Northern New Mexico College Hector Balderas, President of Northern New Mexico College, shares his inspiring journey from poverty to success. As Attorney General, he prioritized family and victim empowerment. Now, as college president, he aims to transform the institution, emphasizing student support and cultural richness for nationwide appeal. by Frank DiMaria
Administration January 2024 PREMIUM News From Washington January 2024 It is anticipated that the year 2024 will bring disconcerting developments, particularly in Congress, focusing on the November presidential election, the influence of the monolithic Latino Vote, student loans, hate speech on campuses, and immigration decisions affecting Dreamers. The exclusion of Dreamers from immigration measures and the considerations for immigration reform in 2024 will likely play a significant role in the political landscape of the upcoming year. by Peggy Sands Orchowski
