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.
Administration August 2023 PREMIUM Dr. Susana Rivera-Mills: From Immigrant to President Dr. Rivera-Mills, the first Latina and person of color to lead Aurora University as its president, has brought her diverse background to promote student success and inclusivity through strategic leadership and innovative initiatives. by Michelle Adam
Administration August 2023 PREMIUM AASCU President Mildred Garcia Mildred Garcia, president of the American Association of State Colleges and Universities (AASCU) and recently appointed as the first Latina chancellor of the California State University system (CSU), discusses key issues affecting state colleges: budgetary battles, affirmative action restrictions, and AI. Garcia's work at AASCU has focused on financial restoration, securing grants, and advancing public higher education. by Gary M. Stern
Administration August 2023 PREMIUM The Latinx Leadership Initiative at Boston College School of Social Work The Latinx Leadership Initiative (LLI) at the Boston College School of Social Work focuses on training graduate-level social workers to collaborate with Latinx communities and develop effective solutions for complex social issues. by Jason Kornwitz
Administration August 2023 PREMIUM LBAN and SLEI: Providing the Tools to Empower Latino Entrepreneurs The Latino Business Action Network (LBAN) and the Stanford Latino Entrepreneurship Initiative (SLEI) collaborate to empower Latino entrepreneurs by conducting extensive research, providing transformative education, and creating an empowering ecosystem. by Arturo Cázares
Hispanic Community August 2023 PREMIUM SUNY’s Hispanic Leadership Institute The State University of New York (SUNY), committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion aims at increasing Hispanic/Latinx representation in leadership positions within higher education through its Hispanic Leadership Institute (HLI), which was established to uplift and support Hispanic/Latinx faculty. HLI's success has led to the creation of a similar Black Leadership Institute. by Zulaika Rodriguez-Awoliyi
Hispanic Community August 2023 PREMIUM ASU’s César Chávez Leadership Institute Arizona State University's César Chávez Leadership Institute, which honors Cesar Chávez's legacy, offers a no-cost residential summer program for high school juniors and seniors, providing guidance and resources to help diverse students pursue higher education, fostering personal growth and leadership. by Rocque Perez
