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.
Hispanic Community January 2019 New Caravan Makes 1st Border Crossing A caravan consisting of Honduran migrants has crossed into Guatemala as they make their way towards the U.S. border. The caravan is made up of about 500 people, including children.
Hispanic Community January 2019 US Mistakenly Wanted To Deport Veteran A U.S. citizen who is a Marine veteran with PTSD was held three days as he waited for possible deportation, according to the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) of Michigan.
Global January 2019 U Hosts Free Program For US Workers The University of Mary Washington has invited federal employees who have been furloughed because of the government shutdown to a free professional development day.
Global January 2019 IRS Recalls About 46,000 Workers With the shutdown into its 26 day, the IRS is recalling around 46,000 furloughed employees to handle tax returns, as well as pay out refunds for the time being will work without pay.
Global January 2019 UNH Designated R1 Institution The University of New Hampshire (UNH) has now been designated as a R1 research university by Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education.
Global January 2019 Pentagon To Extend Role On Border The Pentagon has agreed to provide personnel to lay concertina wire and operate security cameras at the U.S.-Mexico border. This was at the request of Homeland Security.
