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.
Administration September 2023 PREMIUM Community College Baccalaureate Programs, Part II Community College Baccalaureate programs (CCBPs) are essential for addressing teacher shortages and diversifying the teaching workforce. These programs provide accessible pathways to teacher certification, which benefits a wide range of students, including first generation and immigrants. Currently, education-related CCBPs are concentrated in a few states, with a need for expansion in other regions to meet the demand for qualified educators. by Adriana Alcántara
Hispanic Community September 2023 PREMIUM What the Census Tells Us Gustavo A. Mellander explores the historical context of censuses from ancient Babylon to modern U.S. practices. It discusses recent research on young Hispanic educational achievements, challenges, and the need for innovative strategies to support underserved populations in higher education. by Gustavo A. Mellander
Arts and Media August 2023 PREMIUM School Library August 2023 This month featuring books on Latino Leadership from Amazon and Leadership from Purdue University Press
Administration August 2023 PREMIUM Leaders in Education August 2023 At H.O. we congratulate new education leaders that have embarked on the challenging but very rewarding journey of education leadership.
Administration August 2023 PREMIUM Hispanic Labor Leaders Latinos have played an ever growing role as workers in the U.S.
Hispanic Community August 2023 PREMIUM Emerging Hispanic Serving Institutions’ Readiness for Student Success Emerging Hispanic Serving Institutions (EHSIs) are increasing in number, and this growth is leading institutional leaders and stakeholders to focus on creating an inclusive environment for Latinx/e students to succeed. Consequently, adopting a Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB) framework to improve student success and implementing measurable goals for inclusivity are key aspects of becoming a successful HSI.
