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 November 2026 Premium Did you know? Roots of Learning: Education Among the Maya, Mexica, and Inca Long before modern schools emerged, the peoples of the Americas had developed rich traditions of teaching and learning. From family instruction and community practices to specialized institutions, the Mexica, Maya, and Inca passed down knowledge, skills, and values, preparing new generations for life and their roles in society.
Administration November 2026 Premium New Leaders in Education November 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 November 2026 Premium School Library November 2026 This month featuring books on Education, Opportunity, and Latino Upward Mobility from Amazon and on Financing Higher Education from The University of Chicago 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 January 2019 Dangerous Cold Impacting Colleges Severe temperatures have forced universities and schools in Ohio to cancel classes. Among those impacted were the University of Akron and the University of Toledo.
Financing January 2019 Now Open: El Café Del Futuro Scholarship Applications are now open for The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU) and Café Bustelo® El Café del Futuro Scholarship.
Hispanic Community January 2019 U Of M, Puerto Rico Groups Explore Energy Puerto Rico and the University of Minnesota are working together to explore more resilient sources of energy in the aftermath of Hurricane Maria.
Global January 2019 County Provides Shelter To Asylum Seekers The Board of Supervisors in San Diego County have voted 4-1 to provide an unused courthouse for temporary housing for those seeking asylum.
Hispanic Community January 2019 Venezuela Opposition Urges Walkouts Political unrest continues in Venezuela with Juan Guaido, the opposition leader, is looking to up the pressure on President Nicolas Maduro by urging walkouts.
Financing January 2019 10 New Scholarships Now Available Young Hispanics living in Florida can now apply for ten new scholarships from Westfield Business School and the Ismael Cala Foundation. Applications are being accepted until Feb. 8.
