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 Plans To Sidestep Limits On Detaining Immigrant Children The Trump administration has said that it is planning to sidestep a longstanding court agreement regarding how children are treated while in immigration custody. This step is being done in part to deter migrants from illegally crossing the Southwestern border by detaining families longer.
Global September 2018 William Paterson U Makes SAT And ACT Optional William Paterson University has just made SAT and ACT optional for Fall 2019 Freshman Applicants. While the most of 2019-2020 student applicants are no longer required to submit SAT or ACT scores there are some exceptions. The University joins more than 1,000 colleges and universities that have adopted the test-optional policy or have eliminated them entirely.
Hispanic Community September 2018 50 Years After Student Massacre, Mexico Students Strike Students at Mexico's National Autonomous University in Mexico City, Mexico's largest university, went on strike today. Students were demanding an end to violence by groups of thugs. These groups often register but don't attend classes, and on Monday, thugs attacked protesters from a university-affiliated high school who were demonstrating for free speech and against fees.
Hispanic Community September 2018 Immigrants In US Program Spend 25 Days Longer In Detention A review by the Justice Department has found that a program whose aim is to help detained immigrants navigate the immigration court system has found that those in the program were less likely to get a lawyer than those not in the program and had longer detention stays.
Hispanic Community September 2018 Suit Seeks Payout For Immigrant Families Separated At Border A lawsuit being brought against the president’s administration is seeking monetary damages for children who have been separated from their parents at the border. The aim of the suit is to create a fund for the mental health treatment of these children.
Global September 2018 Hard Alcohol Ban Ordered For Most US, Canada Fraternities A hard liquor ban in going into effect at national and international fraternities. Affected fraternities have a year to prohibit drinks with an alcohol content of 15 percent or more from frat events and chapters. The one exception is if the alcohol is served by licensed third-party vendor.
