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.
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
Health Care July 2023 PREMIUM Keiser University Fills a Vital Role in Strengthening the Nursing Workforce Keiser University, Florida’s largest private university, and one of the largest producers of nurses in Florida, is addressing the nursing shortage by collaborating with community partners, forming a nursing advisory council, and launching a Master of Science in Nursing in women's health. by Arthur Keiser
Health Care July 2023 PREMIUM Dr. Antonia Novello: First Woman and Latina U.S. Surgeon General- Warrior on a Mission for Health Equity Dr. Antonia Novello, the first woman and Latina U.S. surgeon General, dedicated her career to addressing health inequities and advocating for vulnerable populations, using her personal experiences and warrior spirit to fight for social justice in healthcare. by Sylvia Mendoza
Health Care July 2023 PREMIUM Community College Baccalaureate Programs, Part I Broadening Access To Careers In Health by Adriana Alcántara
