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 September 2026 Premium Did you know? Lost in Translation II: Spanish Expressions with No Direct Equivalent in English Spanish is rich in expressions whose meanings cannot always be translated directly into English. This collection explores 15 colorful phrases, revealing how language reflects culture, humor, emotion, and everyday experiences across the diverse Spanish-speaking world.
Administration September 2026 Premium New Leaders in Education September 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 September 2026 School Library September 2026 This month featuring books on Bilingualism: Language as a Cultural Expression from Amazon and Exploring Identity and Belonging from University of Illinois 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.
Financing September 2018 Students Help Children’s Hospital Reach $50M Fundraising Milestone College and high school students have helped a children’s hospital in Indianapolis reach a $50 million fundraising milestone. The students have held dance marathons to raise money for Riley Hospital for Children, and more than 100 schools have participated in these marathons since 1991.
Global September 2018 Job News: Oklahoma Emergency Teacher Certificates Surpass 2,500 The Oklahoma Board of Education has approved more than 400 certificates to school districts that have vacancies but lack qualified candidates. In addition, the board had already approved more than 2,500 certificates since June, which is a increase from the 590 certificates that were issues over the previous year.
Global September 2018 West Virginia University Bans 5 Fraternities From Campus The following fraternities have been banned from West Virginia University (WVU) for at least 10 years: Alpha Sigma Phi, Kappa Alpha Order, Phi Sigma Kappa, Sigma Chi and Theta Chi. These five fraternities wrote letters to become independent of WVU back in August. The fraternities were upset by regulations that were prompted by a university report.
Hispanic Community September 2018 UCF Extends In-State Tuition To Students From Puerto Rico The University of Central Florida’s trustees voted to waive out-of-state fees for students from Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands who came to the school after Hurricane Maria. This in-state tuition offer has been extended through 2023. Students must remain enrolled continuously in order to quality.
Global September 2018 Yale Students Gripped By Brett Kavanaugh Hearing Students at Yale University have been glued to their phones and television, watching events unfold regarding Supreme Court nominee and former Yale student Judge Brett Kavanaugh. Some students at Yale have been protesting Kavanaugh’s nomination, including holding a rally outside a building where Deborah Ramirez has alleged Kavanaugh exposed himself to her.
Global September 2018 This Week’s Top 5 Trending Headlines HACU Celebrates Unique Champions Hispanic Outlook’s Pick for Hispanic of the Year Antonio R. Flores, Ph.D.; Our September #backtoschool & #HispanicHeritage
