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.
Financing August 2018 Bill Gates Directs Education Funding To Poor US Schools The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation have announced the first round of nearly $100 million to help middle and high schools in 13 states. This first round will benefit a specific 19 program initiatives, and Gates has also pledged $460 million over the next five years to fund programs to help low-income and minority students get into college.
Hispanic Community August 2018 Hurricane's Death Toll In Puerto Rico Put At Nearly 3,000 The death toll in Puerto Rico regarding Hurricane Maria has been raised to 2,975 by Puerto Rico’s governor, Ricardo Rossello. Previously reports had the number at 64. The new number is due to findings by researchers at the Milken Institute School of Public Health at George Washington University.
Global August 2018 SUNY Oneonta Alumni Use Letters To Help New Students SUNY Oneonta implemented a new project that aims to help new students transition into college life with letters from alumni. Seventy letters were written to distribute to freshmen and transfer students. Students received letters from alumni that lived in the exact same dorm room when they attended the college.
Arts and Media August 2018 ALMA Awards Return After 3 Years In Agreement With Fuse A multi-year agreement with Fuse Media means the ALMAs or the American Latino Media Arts Awards will be returning this fall after a three-year hiatus. The ALMAs’ return coincides with the 50th anniversary of UnidosUS, which was previously known as National Council of La Raza.
Hispanic Community August 2018 Preliminary US-Mexico Trade Deal Leaves Trail Of Uncertainty The possibility of NAFTA being replaced by a new deal between the United States and Mexico has raised questions, regarding future trade. President Donald Trump announced on Monday that the U.S. has reached a preliminary new trade deal with Mexico. At this time, Canada is not a part of this preliminary deal. Can Canada be coaxed or coerced into a new deal?
Financing August 2018 Tuition Plan Seeks To End Flight Of Students To Other States Illinois Commitment, a University of Illinois program, is offering free tuition and fees to qualified in-state students to encourage them to go to college in state. Families of eligible students must have an income that is below $61,000 annually, and the free tuition and fees will cover eight semesters.
