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 September 2018 US And Cuba Institutes Create First Joint Biotech Venture U.S. and Cuban research institutes are creating the first joint U.S.-Cuban biotech venture. Headquartered in Cuba the new initiative aims to bring new cancer therapies to U.S. patients. The Roswell Park Cancer Institute of Buffalo, New York and Cuba’s Center for Molecular Immunology established the Innovative Immunotherapy Alliance SA after the historic 2014 U.S.-Cuban detente.
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.
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.
