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 February 2019 1,600 Migrants Surrounded, Detained Mexican authorities surrounded a caravan of 1,600 migrants not far from Texas. The caravan members hoped to seek asylum in the U.S.; U.S. authorities tried to stop them.
Financing February 2019 Texas Tech U Awarded $1M NSF Grant The National Science Foundation (NSF) has awarded a $1 million grant to Texas Tech University to help financially disadvantaged, high-achieving undergraduate students.
Financing February 2019 New Scholarships For Bakers, Pastry Chefs RMU’s French Pastry School has established a new charitable foundation that will provide students with scholarships as they pursue the confectionary arts, pastry and baking.
Global February 2019 NM Governor Pulls Troops From Border Michelle Lujan Grisham, the governor of New Mexico, has ordered the withdrawal of National Guard troops from the U.S.-Mexico border.
Arts and Media February 2019 Craigslist Founder Donates $10M To Columbia Craig Newmark, the founder the Craigslist, is donating $10 million to Columbia University and $5 million dollars to the Poynter Institute to help promote ethics in journalism.
Global February 2019 Fact Check: State Of The Union Address The following is an Associated Press fact check of last night’s State of the Union address. Topics including minority unemployment, tariffs and the border wall are explored below.
