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 August 2026 Premium Meet Six Latin American Nobel Laureates in Literature Six Latin American Nobel laureates in literature are highlighted through their backgrounds, literary achievements and lasting influence. From Gabriela Mistral to Mario Vargas Llosa, their diverse voices, experiences and perspectives helped shape Latin American literature and earned worldwide recognition.
Administration August 2026 Premium New Leaders in Education August 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 August 2026 Premium School Library August 2026 This month featuring books on Intellectual Architects of Latin America from Amazon and Nation Builders of Latin America from Yale University 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.
Health Care July 2023 PREMIUM The Evolution of Schools of Nursing in Latin America The modern field of nursing has had a complex history in Latin America, from its origins as the purview of caretakers affiliated with Catholic religious orders and community clinics to an integral part of national health systems today.
Health Care July 2023 PREMIUM En Nuestras Manos: The Future of Health & Health Care There is a tangible need to increase the representation of Latina/o physicians in health care to address disparities, improve access to care, and enhance health outcomes for the Latina/o community and other underrepresented populations.
Technology July 2023 PREMIUM A solas con la inteligencia artificial La inteligencia artificial satisface el deseo humano de que alguien piense por nosotros. Sin embargo, existen peligros y preocupaciones, especialmente en el ámbito educativo. Aunque los chatbots son útiles, no son infalibles, y la IA está limitada por los prejuicios humanos. Es crucial enseñar a los estudiantes a lidiar con la frustración de comprender el mundo, incluso con herramientas poderosas como la IA. by Enrique Del Risco
Hispanic Community July 2023 PREMIUM News from Washington July 2023 Affirmative action in college admissions may face potential demise due to weaknesses in the current law. Also, there is a diversity of views on immigration within the Hispanic community. by Peggy Sands Orchowski
Health Care July 2023 PREMIUM Chancellor Elva LeBlanc: Leading Tarrant County College through a Holistic Lens Elva LeBlanc, the chancellor of Tarrant County College, has highly comprehensive understanding of the college through her experiences as a student, professor, administrator, and now chancellor leading Tarrant County College successfully in serving a multicultural student body, aligning with the changing economy, and providing opportunities for underserved students. by Gary M. Stern
Health Care July 2023 PREMIUM CSU Bakersfield Lynnette Zelezny: Using Diversity as a Superpower Dr. Lynnette Zelezny, the president of California State University, Bakersfield, emphasizes that, as homogenous ecosystems are fragile and, given time, fail, the same is true for college ecosystems. “If you lose diversity, you lose the ability for nature to thrive.” by Frank DiMaria
