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.
Financing September 2018 SpongeBob Creator Gifts $135K To HSU Stephen Hillenburg, the creator of the Nickelodeon cartoon series “SpongeBob Squarepants” and an alumnus of Humboldt State University, and his wife Karen have gifted $135,000 to HSU to support marine sciences research, including student research projects in oceanography, marine fisheries and marine biology.
Financing September 2018 Entergy Grants $2M To Louisiana College Engineering Program Southern University in Baton Rouge has received $2 million from Entergy for the school’s engineering program. The money is slated to support lab upgrades and engineering classroom, as well as bolster faculty professional development and engineering curriculum and create internship programs.
Arts and Media September 2018 Vermont College To Sell Artwork To Fund Scholarship Program Bennington College is auctioning off works by Diego Rivera and Julian Dupré, as well as a graduate of the college, Helen Frankenthaler, to support the school’s Art for Access scholarship. The College’s president says the scholarships help to “increase access” to students who without the scholarships would not be able to afford the private college.
Global September 2018 Surge, Wind, Rain, Floods: Hurricane Florence Could Hit Hard Despite its top winds dipping Tuesday morning, Hurricane Florence is predicted to approach Category 5 status. Three East Coast states are undergoing mandatory evacuations as millions prepare for what may be one of the most catastrophic hurricanes in decades to hit the Eastern Seaboard.
Global September 2018 US Marks 9/11 With Somber Tributes The United States is marking the anniversary of 9/11 with volunteer projects and somber tributes. In addition, a new monument called the “Tower of Voices” was dedicated on Saturday in honor of the victims. The terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001 caused the deaths of nearly 3,000 people.
Hispanic Community September 2018 Cal State LA Celebrates 50th Anniversary Of Chicano Studies Program California State University Los Angeles (Cal State LA) established the first Chicano studies program in the nation 50 years ago. Back then, around four percent of students were Mexican American, and the program only had four courses. Valuing the history, culture and contributions of Mexican Americans, the program now offers over 150 courses.
