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.
Hispanic Community September 2018 PREMIUM West Virginia State University Student Receives National Leadership Award INSTITUTE, W.Va. -- West Virginia State University (WVSU) senior Edgar Lopez-Torres was one of 15 undergraduate students in the world to receive the 2018 Student Leadership Award from the American Chemical Society (ACS). The program recognizes emerging leaders in the ACS student chapter network and helps them prepare for leadership opportunities at volunteer organizations and in their professional career.
Financing September 2018 PREMIUM Scholarship Recipient Looks to Help Community Written by Allison Pries, NJ.com ORANGE, N.J. (AP) — The $22,650 she won will take Jenny Rodriguez far from her New Jersey home. But the high school senior says she doesn’t see the hefty scholarship -- which she won from a pool of more than 15,000 applicants nationwide -- as a ticket out. Instead, it’s chance for her to do more good for her hometown of Orange, she says.
Hispanic Community September 2018 HACU Celebrates Unique Champions The two individuals selected for this year’s Hall of Champions are the late Dr. Sister Elizabeth Anne Sueltenfuss, former president of Our Lady of the Lake University, and Dr. J. Michael Ortiz, president emeritus of California State Polytechnic University at Pomona (Cal State Pomona). by Michelle Adam
Hispanic Community September 2018 Cuomo Expands Puerto Rico Recovery, Rebuilding Initiative Governor Andrew M. Cuomo is expanding the highly successful New York stands with Puerto Rico Recovery and Rebuilding Initiative. They will be deploying 500 more SUNY and CUNY student volunteers and launching a new disaster mental health initiative. SUNY and CUNY volunteers will be cleaning, repairing and restoring damaged homes.
Hispanic Community September 2018 As Venezuelans Go Hungry, Trump Targets Food Corruption The Trump administration has pressured the president of Venezuela, Nicolas Maduro, regarding widespread starvation in Venezuela. In closed door meetings U.S. Treasury Department officials have distributed a list of companies that are suspected to be shell companies that they believe senior Venezuelan officials have used to siphon off millions of dollars from food import contracts.
Financing September 2018 University Of Florida Leads In Professor Raises University of Florida is leading the state when it comes to raises for its professors, according to a new study by the American Association of University Professors. Full-time professors at the University’s Gainesville location got on average an 8.8 percent salary increase in 2017-18.
