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 October 2026 Premium Must-Sees: Museums of Latin America Ready to explore Latin America’s cultural treasures? From Argentina to Mexico, these eight must-see museums bring the region’s artistic achievements, ancient civilizations, and rich heritage to life—and offer just a glimpse of what awaits curious visitors.
Administration October 2026 Premium New Leaders in Education October 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 October 2026 Premium School Library October 2026 This month featuring books on Latino Identity and Belonging from Amazon and on Advancing Latino Education from the University of Texas 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.
Administration November 2023 PREMIUM President Jose Fierro: Empowering Student Success at Cerritos College José Fierro, the president of Cerritos Community College in California, has overcome personal and external obstacles in order to provide support and resources for students facing different kinds of challenges, from housing to academic performance. by Frank DiMaria
Administration November 2023 PREMIUM Supporting Multilingual Education in Illinois In the Midwest, particularly in Illinois, there has been a growing Latino immigrant population, which has prompted the state to implement bilingual policies to support their educational needs. The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign’s College of Education has created the Bilingual-Bicultural program to address these needs and promote an asset-based approach to teaching and learning within linguistically diverse communities. by Idalia Nuñez & Monica Gonzalez Ybarra
Hispanic Community November 2023 PREMIUM En la búsqueda de una universidad: Visión de un especialista de NACAC Angel Perez, jefe ejecutivo del National Association for College Admission Counseling, NACAC, (Asociación Nacional para la Orientación en el Ingreso a Universidad), aporta una guía para orientar a estudiantes y padres en su búsqueda de la universidad ideal, enfatizando la importancia de no depender únicamente de los rankings de U.S. News y World Report. by Gary M. Stern
Administration November 2023 PREMIUM The Transformative Impact of the Montclair Hispanic Student College Institute The Montclair Hispanic Student College Institute (HSCI) empowers Hispanic/Latino high school juniors and seniors with valuable knowledge, peer mentorship, and networking skills, fostering confidence and paving the way for college success and future careers, while also offering support and resources to their families. by Dr. Katia Paz Goldfarb
Administration November 2023 PREMIUM Cal Poly Humboldt: Championing Diversity and Excellence in Hispanic Serving Institutions Cal Poly Humbolt, as a Hispanic Serving Institution, stands out as a trailblazer in higher education by making extraordinary efforts to support Hispanic/Latino students and advance diversity and equity on its campus. by Fernando Paz
Hispanic Community November 2023 PREMIUM Examples of Excelencia Fairleigh Dickinson University’s Latino Promise and HACER Programs What works for Latino students on their journey to and through college? by Deborah Santiago & Adriana Rodríguez
