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 June 2026 PREMIUM New Leaders in Education June 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 June 2026 PREMIUM School Library June 2026 This month featuring books on "Sounds of Jazz" from Amazon and "Latin American and Caribbean Arts and Culture" from Duke University Press.
Administration May 2026 Top 10 Schools for Hispanics in Graduate-Level STEM Programs 2023-2024 IPEDS data shows Hispanic/Latino participation in STEM graduate programs is increasing, especially in health and computer sciences, yet underrepresentation remains. The analysis highlights leading institutions, gender disparities, and growing degree attainment, emphasizing the need for access and recruitment efforts.
Technology May 2026 PREMIUM Más allá de la ingeniería: la verdadera complejidad de las misiones espaciales Space missions such as Artemis and SAOCOM show that their true complexity goes beyond engineering: they require managing uncertainty, human coordination, systemic organization, and collective learning to integrate technology, processes, and people toward shared goals in highly demanding and ever-changing contexts. Editor's Note: This article is presented in its original Spanish, followed by an English Translation. by Pablo Quintela
Administration May 2026 PREMIUM Colegio de Ciencias Agrícolas: Cultivando Innovación en Puerto Rico The College of Agricultural Sciences at the University of Puerto Rico–Mayagüez leads agricultural education, research, and extension in Puerto Rico. Through academic training, scientific innovation, and community service, it promotes sustainable tropical agriculture, strengthens food security, and contributes to the region’s economic and social development. El Colegio de Ciencias Agrícolas del Recinto Universitario de Mayagüez lidera la educación, investigación y extensión agrícola en Puerto Rico. Mediante formación académica, innovación científica y servicio comunitario, impulsa una agricultura tropical sostenible, fortalece la seguridad alimentaria y contribuye al desarrollo económico y social regional. by Lynette E. Orellana Feliciano
Hispanic Community May 2026 PREMIUM Hispanic Access Foundation promueve el aprendizaje y la conservación ambiental La Hispanic Access Foundation impulsa el liderazgo latino en la conservación ambiental en Estados Unidos mediante la movilización de comunidades, la defensa de la justicia ambiental y el desarrollo de programas de pasantías remuneradas como el Proyecto MANO, que ubica a profesionales latinos en agencias federales y fomenta carreras de largo plazo en el sector ambiental. by Ellen Alderton
