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 Bilingual Certificates Proposed For Oklahoma Diplomas Oklahoma high school graduates who are fluent in more than one language may have a special seal added to their transcripts or diplomas. The Oklahoma Association for Bilingual Education is proposing that the state add this Seal of Biliteracy for students who can speak English and at one other language proficiently.
Global September 2018 Hurricane Could Strike US Southeast; 10 Things To Know For Today Leslie Moonves, a top TV industry executive, has been accused of sexual misconduct and is no longer with CBS. Hurricane Florence threatens the U.S. Southeast. With elections roughly two months away, two questions are being tested: can President Donald Trump get his supporters out on election day, and can Democrats harness opposition to the president to motivate voters.
Financing September 2018 SUNY Receives $5M To Support Got Your Back Program The State University of New York (SUNY) just received $5 million in funding from the state Office of Victim Services expanding the SUNY’s Got Your Back program that was established in 2016, allowing the university to supply and distribute 225,000 comfort bags to victims of sexual assault and domestic violence throughout the state.
Arts and Media September 2018 Media School At IU Gets $6M The Media School at Indiana University (IU) has received a $6 million dollar gift from an IU Bloomington alumnus. The school is planning to use the money for a center that will focus on the teaching and production of investigative journalism.
Global September 2018 US Adds A Strong 201K Jobs There was an increase in hiring in the U.S. this past month with employers adding 201,000 jobs. The unemployment rate stayed near an 18-year low at 3.9 percent. These stats may indicate businesses and consumers will continue spending even though there are ongoing conflicts between the Trump administration and its trading partners.
Hispanic Community September 2018 Knight Foundation Renews $250,000 Support For Displaced Puerto Rican Students Studying At MDC The John S. and James L. Knight Foundation has awarded Miami Dade College $250,000, so the school can continue to support students from Puerto Rico who have been displaced by Hurricane Maria. These funds assist these displaced students with living expenses and tuition, as well as other costs associated with emergency relocation.
