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
Hispanic Community September 2018 US, Cuba To Meet On Mysterious 'Health Attacks' In Havana Cuban and U.S. officials met today to determine the motive and method behind what the United States describes as “health attacks” that affected about two dozen people in Cuba. Some of the people impacted by these mysterious incidents have been diagnosed with brain damage.
Financing September 2018 Deal Gives Community College Graduates Shot At $10K Degrees A deal between Guilford Technical Community College (GTCC) and Fayetteville State University (FSU) will allow GTCC graduates earn bachelor’s degrees for an amount not exceeding $10,000. The deal specifically assists graduates pursuing degrees in fire and emergency services administration, criminal justice, business administration, psychology and sociology.
Legal September 2018 Democratic AGs Win Case Against US Education Secretary DeVos The District of Columbia and Democratic attorneys general from 19 states won a case against U.S. Education Secretary Betsy DeVos. The lawsuit against DeVos was regarding her decision to suspend rules that are meant to protect students from abuse specifically by for-profit colleges.
Global September 2018 US Says Transfer From FEMA Funds Won't Harm Hurricane Relief Officials with President Donald Trump’s administration have pushed back on Senator Jeff Merkley’s claim that nearly $10 million were transferred from Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). Merkley’s claim comes as Hurricane Florence threatens the Carolinas.
Financing September 2018 WIU Waives Application Fee For Fifth Consecutive Year For the fifth consecutive year area high school students will have their application fee to Western Illinois University waived. Additionally, an automatic scholarship that covers two-thirds of tuition costs is available to high school seniors that attend WIU classes before their high school graduation.
Global September 2018 Florence Forces 3 Games With Ranked Teams Off Weekend Slate Several Top 25 games originally scheduled for this weekend are being cancelled because of Hurricane Florence. Impacted schedules include No. 14 West Virginia's trip to North Carolina State, No. 13 Virginia Tech's home game against East Carolina and No. 18 UCF's game at North Carolina.
