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 August 2026 Premium Meet Six Latin American Nobel Laureates in Literature Six Latin American Nobel laureates in literature are highlighted through their backgrounds, literary achievements and lasting influence. From Gabriela Mistral to Mario Vargas Llosa, their diverse voices, experiences and perspectives helped shape Latin American literature and earned worldwide recognition.
Administration August 2026 Premium New Leaders in Education August 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 August 2026 Premium School Library August 2026 This month featuring books on Intellectual Architects of Latin America from Amazon and Nation Builders of Latin America from Yale University 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 September 2023 PREMIUM Todos sobresalimos con GANAS ¿Tener ganas nos transforma, no creen? by Abel A. Chávez
Hispanic Community September 2023 PREMIUM Instituto Cervantes New York: Nurturing Hispanic Heritage through Language and Culture Instituto Cervantes is a key cultural and educational institution that promotes Hispanic heritage and language around the world. In the US, Instituto Cervantes New York enriches the city’s diverse landscape through comprehensive Spanish courses, teacher training, and events, fostering dialogue and understanding between communities. by Richard Bueno Hudson, Ph. D.
Administration September 2023 PREMIUM News from Washington - September 2023 The end of affirmative action prompts focus on legacy admissions at selective colleges. Proposed legislation seeks to eliminate such preferences, paralleling calls for equitable education funding. by Peggy Sands Orchowski
Hispanic Community September 2023 PREMIUM Dr. Tina M King: Giving Back to Students Like Her Dr. Tina M. King, an Afra-Latina educator, transitioned from teaching in Beverly Hills to Compton Unified School District, and is now set to lead San Diego College of Continuing Education. Her personal journey of embracing her heritage has enriched her leadership and commitment to inclusivity. by Frank DiMaria
Hispanic Community September 2023 PREMIUM NYU Department of Spanish and Portuguese: A Cultural Node Driven by Excellence Committed to excellence, NYU’s department of Spanish and Portuguese has developed a robust language program in its almost 200 years of existence, through an inter-American and trans-Atlantic approach, diverse curriculum and faculty, and several study abroad sites. by Lourdes Dávila
Administration September 2023 PREMIUM Navigating the College Search: NACAC’s Expert Insights Angel Perez, the chief executive of the National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC), offers guidance on finding the perfect fit for students and parents seeking the ideal college, emphasizing the importance of not solely relying on the U.S. News and World Reports rankings. by Gary M. Stern
