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 September 2026 Premium Did you know? Lost in Translation II: Spanish Expressions with No Direct Equivalent in English Spanish is rich in expressions whose meanings cannot always be translated directly into English. This collection explores 15 colorful phrases, revealing how language reflects culture, humor, emotion, and everyday experiences across the diverse Spanish-speaking world.
Administration September 2026 Premium New Leaders in Education September 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 September 2026 School Library September 2026 This month featuring books on Bilingualism: Language as a Cultural Expression from Amazon and Exploring Identity and Belonging from University of Illinois 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 This Week’s 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 Elizabeth City State University, University of North Dakota, Northern Michigan University and Cornell University. Positions are Chancellor; Dean of the School of Law; Dean, College of Business; and Assistant Dean for Human Resources.
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.
