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 April 2026 Premium Endangered Cultural Heritage Sites in Latin America, Part II Earth’s unique biodiversity faces severe human-driven threats. The Río Plátano Biosphere Reserve exemplifies both rich natural and cultural heritage and ongoing challenges, highlighting the urgent need for sustainable conservation, community involvement, and greater awareness to protect ecosystems for future generations.
Administration April 2026 Premium New Leaders in Education April 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 April 2026 Premium School Library April 2026 This month featuring books on Hispanic Serving Institutions from Amazon and Artificial Intelligence from The MIT 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 February 2019 Plan To Integrate Immigrants, Refugees San Diego’s mayor, Kevin Faulconer, has unveiled a plan to implement a plan to integrate refugees and immigrants into the community through job assistance and education.
Financing February 2019 Student Loan Default Can Gut Your Paycheck Wage garnishing and withholding federal benefits like Social Security payments and tax returns are all possibilities for students who default on their federal student loans.
Health Care February 2019 SIU Opens Clinic For Foster Kids SIU’s Center for Family Medicine has opened a clinic specifically for foster children that offers a variety of services including mental health resources and checkups.
Global February 2019 OSU Offering Counseling To 150+ Alumni More than 150 Ohio State University alumni are being offered free counseling because of alleged sexual misconduct at the hands of former university doctor Dr. Richard Strauss.
Global February 2019 Pentagon Sending 3,750 Troops To Border The Pentagon is sending 3,750 additional troops to the southern border. Troops will be providing support for Customs and Border Protection, including putting up concertina wire.
Hispanic Community February 2019 European Nations Raise Pressure On Maduro Tensions continue to rise in Venezuela as members of the European Union threw in their support for opposition Juan Guaido over President Nicolas Maduro.
