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 March 2026 Premium Did you know? Sor Juana’s Fearless Words A leading intellectual voice of the seventeenth century, Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz defended women’s right to knowledge and justice. In A los hombres, she criticizes the hypocrisy and double standards with which society judges women.
Administration March 2026 Premium New Leaders in Education March 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 March 2026 School Library March 2026 This month featuring books on Latina Strength from Amazon and on Latina Legacies from the University of Texas Press
Hispanic Community December 2024 Premium Year In Review 2024 As we look back on 2024, we have the opportunity to reflect on areas of progress and examine the lessons that can be learned from the challenges that appeared. by Adriana Alcántara & Alejandra Suarez
Administration December 2024 Premium Did you know?: 2024 Year in Review Willingness to understand others is a sublime virtue that unites us.
Hispanic Community December 2024 Premium Dr. Marta Cronin: Leading with a Sense of Responsibility to Future Latina College Presidents Marta Cronin, the first Latina president of Delaware County Community College, leverages her personal journey and leadership to inspire students, promote diversity, expand dual enrollment, and address industry needs through innovative programs and strategic community partnerships. by Frank DiMaria
Financing September 2018 $90K Scholarship Initiative Opens New Doors For Women The Motorola Solutions Foundation is gifting $90,000 to the Society of Women Engineers (SWE), enabling SWE to launch a global scholarship program to help advance the education of women pursuing careers in engineering. The donation is expected to fund 18 scholarships each valued at $5,000.
Health Care September 2018 Penn State Officials Confirm Case Of Bacterial Meningitis A case of bacterial meningitis has been confirmed at Penn State University. Bacterial meningitis’ symptoms can include stiff neck, headache and fever, and can cause inflammation of the brain. Anyone who suspects having bacterial meningitis should contact University Health Services' Advice Nurse service.
Arts and Media September 2018 Gloria And Emilio Estefan Receive Gershwin Prize The Library of Congress has named international superstars Emilio and Gloria Estefan as recipients of the Gershwin Prize for popular song. For the first time in history the award is honoring a married couple and musicians-songwriters of Hispanic descent. The Estefans have been influential leaders infusing rich cultural diversity into the American musical experience.
Hispanic Community September 2018 Seattle Mariners' Felix Hernandez Becomes US Citizen Seattle Mariners’ pitcher Felix Hernandez was among 74 people who became naturalized U.S. citizens at a ceremony on Monday. Originally from Venezuela, Hernandez said the strife in Venezuela is one of the reasons he became a U.S. citizen and that he would like to bring his parents to the United States.
Global September 2018 Job News: Utah Regents Seek College Advisors For All High Schools College access advisors may soon be in higher demand in Utah. The state’s Board of Regents is seeking $6 million from the Legislature towards their goal of placing college advisors in every pubic high school in Utah by the year 2022.
Global September 2018 What No Supreme Court Nominee Has Done; 10 Things to Know for Today Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh was interviewed on Fox News, stating that he has never sexually assaulted anyone. President Donald Trump addresses the United Nations today, as will Secretary-General Antonio Guterres. After speculation about whether or not his job was in jeopardy, Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein will be having a meeting with Trump later in the week.
