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 March 2026 Premium Did you know? Sor Juana’s Fearless Words A leading intellectual voice of the seventeenth century, Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz defended women’s right to knowledge and justice. In A los hombres, she criticizes the hypocrisy and double standards with which society judges women.
Administration March 2026 Premium New Leaders in Education March 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 March 2026 School Library March 2026 This month featuring books on Latina Strength from Amazon and on Latina Legacies from the University of Texas Press
Hispanic Community December 2024 Premium Year In Review 2024 As we look back on 2024, we have the opportunity to reflect on areas of progress and examine the lessons that can be learned from the challenges that appeared. by Adriana Alcántara & Alejandra Suarez
Administration December 2024 Premium Did you know?: 2024 Year in Review Willingness to understand others is a sublime virtue that unites us.
Hispanic Community December 2024 Premium Dr. Marta Cronin: Leading with a Sense of Responsibility to Future Latina College Presidents Marta Cronin, the first Latina president of Delaware County Community College, leverages her personal journey and leadership to inspire students, promote diversity, expand dual enrollment, and address industry needs through innovative programs and strategic community partnerships. by Frank DiMaria
Global August 2018 Arizona Higher Education Institutions Bring Real-World Experiences To STEM Courses Arizona State University and Phoenix College are collaborating on the development of Course-based Undergraduate Research Experiences (CURE) to pave the way to students to make long-lasting impressions in the world. Their goal is to design, implement and access research projects, so students can gain hands-on, real-world experience to shape them into better scientists or citizens.
Global August 2018 St. Mary's University Garden Helps Feed Low-Income Residents A university garden is helping its Minnesota community. St. Mary’s University established its garden a year ago and is currently growing tomatoes, beets, potatoes, onions and asparagus. These produce are donated to the food shelter at Winona Volunteer Services and helps provide free food once a month to low-income residents.
Financing August 2018 Endowed Scholarship At Wesleyan For Land Institute Founder Alumni from Kansas Wesleyan University have established the Conservation Endowed Scholarship. Created to honor the founder of The Land Institute, Wes Jackson, the scholarship will be awarded each year to a biology student at Kansas Wesleyan University that is in good academic standing.
Hispanic Community August 2018 As More Immigrants Wear Monitors, Effectiveness Is Disputed Both advocacy groups and the government are opposing fitting immigrant families caught in the U.S. illegally with electronic monitoring devices. Government officials have said that once deportation proceedings begin, these devices lose their effectiveness. Advocacy groups have said the devices are inhumane and inappropriate.
Financing August 2018 Entrepreneurs' $4M Fund Offers Scholarships To Students Wisconsin and Minnesota students have a new scholarship opportunity. Wisconsin entrepreneurs Marty Ryan and Richard Sterbenz have set up a $4 million fund, which will allow scholarships to be awarded annually to about 100 students. Those eligible include students attending a two- or four-year college.
Global August 2018 We Did See Him With Two Hands on a Gun Witnesses say they saw David Katz, who is suspected of a deadly shooting during an online video game tournament, from the back as they fled. John McCain’s private burial service will take place next weekend. The Pope has neither confirmed McCarrick claims. Russian hackers have been trying to steal private correspondence of Christian Orthodox figures.
