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 May 2026 Premium Endangered Cultural Heritage Sites in Latin America: Islands and Protected Areas of the Gulf of California The Gulf of California, Mexico’s final UNESCO-listed endangered site in this series, is a globally vital marine ecosystem renowned for exceptional biodiversity and scenic beauty. Despite strong protections, overfishing, development, and pollution threaten its fragile habitats, demanding sustained conservation efforts and greater global awareness.
Administration May 2026 New Leaders in Education May 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 May 2026 Premium School Library May 2026 This month featuring books on AI's Social Impact from Amazon and Latin America's Environmental Future from University of California 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 January 2026 Addressing the Lack of Mentorship for Underrepresented Faculty in Communication Science and Disorders (CSD), Part III Structured, equity-driven mentorship in Communication Science and Disorders and allied health fields is essential to repair the “leaky pipeline,” support underrepresented minority students and faculty, strengthen retention, and promote institutional inclusivity, diversity, and sustainable academic and professional advancement.
Administration January 2026 The University of Houston’s Department of Hispanic Studies: At the Forefront of Research and Teaching on US Latinos The University of Houston’s Department of Hispanic Studies leads U.S. Latino language, literature, and culture through innovative undergraduate, graduate, and online programs, nationally recognized research, and strong community engagement. by Nicolás Kanellos, Ph.D.
Administration January 2026 Advancing Hispanic Studies at CU Boulder: Spanish and Portuguese Graduate Programs The Department of Spanish and Portuguese at CU Boulder offers interdisciplinary, well-funded graduate programs grounded in multilingual communities and global perspectives, combining rigorous scholarship, teaching, professional development, and community engagement to prepare students for diverse academic and professional careers.
Hispanic Community January 2026 PREMIUM Instituto de Investigación en Humanidades Crossing Latinidades: Fomentando el incremento de estudiantes de doctorado y profesorado latinos Lanzada en 2020, la iniciativa Crossing Latinidades apoya a estudiantes de doctorado y al profesorado latino en las humanidades mediante la colaboración, la mentoría y la investigación en Instituciones al Servicio de los Hispanos (HSIs). Tiene por objetivo aumentar la representación latina en la educación de posgrado y en la academia a través de programas financiados por la Fundación Mellon. by Gary M. Stern
Administration January 2026 A Student Perspective: Applying our Research Towards Achieving Hispanic Representation in Graduate Education URM doctoral students—especially Latinas—remain statistically rare due to inequities in admissions pipelines, institutional support, and representation. Despite undergraduate progress, graduate education lags, creating barriers to belonging, access, and retention, and requiring systemic, intentional change to attract and sustain diverse scholars. by Angelina Baltazar
Hispanic Community January 2026 Did you know? 2026 Calendar of Events in the U.S. and Latin America As the year gets underway, Hispanic Outlook brings readers a calendar highlighting national holidays and key electoral, cultural, and international events scheduled for 2026 in Latin America.
