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.
Health Care October 2018 Alzheimer and Latino Population They were awarded a five-year NIH grant to fund the training and mentoring of underrepresented investigators.
Health Care October 2018 University Offers Free Health Clinics Into December The underinsured, the uninsured and patients without social security numbers have the option of free health services thanks to the University of Nevada, Reno’s School of Medicine. Now into December, the university is offering a series of free health clinics.
Hispanic Community October 2018 District Receives $336k For Dreamer Resource Centers The San Diego Community College District (SDCCD) has received a $336,000 grant to create and expand programs at its three colleges to support undocumented students and their families so that more people will be able to realize their full potential.
Financing October 2018 University To Launch New Scholarship Program The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is launching a new scholarship program that is designed to help cover the costs for undergraduates that are from middle class families. The new program coincides with the 225th birthday of the university.
Global October 2018 Army Expelled 500 Immigrant Recruits In 1 Year—APNewsBreak The United States Army has discharged over the course of 12 months more than 500 immigrant enlistees. These enlistees were recruited across the globe for their medical or language skills and were promised a fast track to citizenship in exchange for their service.
Global October 2018 This Week’s Top 5 Trending Headlines Deported Parents May Lose Kids To Adoption—AP Investigation, Community Colleges Hosting Events In Support Of Undocumented Students
