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.
Global September 2018 US Again Slashing Number Of Refugees It Will Accept The United States is slashing the number of refugees it will accept from 45,000 to 30,000 for next year. This is the lowest ceiling regarding admitting refugees since the program began back in 1980. Human rights groups criticized the move. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said that the U.S. is still committed to providing sanctuary to those fleeing from the most dangerous areas in the world.
Arts and Media September 2018 Exhibit At University Showcases Images Of Mexico Border Walls, Fences Photos of the U.S.-Mexico border wall are being featured at Ohio State University. The photos were taken by a geography professor at the University, and the free exhibit entitled "Up Close with U.S.-Mexico Border Barriers" opens Wednesday and will feature 33 poster-sized pictures.
Health Care September 2018 Rutgers School of Nursing-Camden Receives AACN Award Rutgers School of Nursing-Camden’s new model for educating nurses has received a 2018 American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) Innovations in Professional Nursing Award that recognizes the outstanding work of AACN member schools that have re-envisioned traditional nursing education models leading to future change.
Global September 2018 Top 4 Featured Jobs On Hispanic Outlook’s Job Board This week’s top four featured jobs on Hispanic Outlook’s Job Board are from Georgia Institute of Technology, Elizabeth City State University and University of North Dakota. Positions are Dean, College of Computing; Dean, College of Sciences; Chancellor; and Dean of the School of Law.
Arts and Media September 2018 DeVos Play Not Meant As 'Cartoon Or Lampoon,' Producer Says A play entitled “The Confirmation Hearing for the Secretary of Education” was performed Monday at Washington’s Arena Stage theater. The play featured about a dozen high school students and was part of a series of dramatic readings of congressional transcripts called “American Scorecard.”
Global September 2018 Duke, UNC Collecting Donations For Hurricane Florence Relief The University of North Carolina and Duke University have begun collecting donations to aid those impacted by Hurricane Florence. Requested items for donation include cleaning supplies, water and nonperishable food. Donations can be brought to designated gates at Wallace Wade Stadium or the ticket office at Duke.
