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 March 2026 Premium Did you know? Sor Juana’s Fearless Words A leading intellectual voice of the seventeenth century, Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz defended women’s right to knowledge and justice. In A los hombres, she criticizes the hypocrisy and double standards with which society judges women.
Administration March 2026 Premium New Leaders in Education March 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 March 2026 School Library March 2026 This month featuring books on Latina Strength from Amazon and on Latina Legacies from the University of Texas Press
Hispanic Community December 2024 Premium Year In Review 2024 As we look back on 2024, we have the opportunity to reflect on areas of progress and examine the lessons that can be learned from the challenges that appeared. by Adriana Alcántara & Alejandra Suarez
Administration December 2024 Premium Did you know?: 2024 Year in Review Willingness to understand others is a sublime virtue that unites us.
Hispanic Community December 2024 Premium Dr. Marta Cronin: Leading with a Sense of Responsibility to Future Latina College Presidents Marta Cronin, the first Latina president of Delaware County Community College, leverages her personal journey and leadership to inspire students, promote diversity, expand dual enrollment, and address industry needs through innovative programs and strategic community partnerships. by Frank DiMaria
Hispanic Community June 2018 APNewsBreak: Youngest Migrants Held In 'Tender Age' Shelters [Beyond Education] Trump administration officials have been sending babies and other young children forcibly separated from their parents at the U.S.-Mexico border to at least three "tender age" shelters in South Texas, The Associated Press has learned. Lawyers and medical providers who have visited the Rio Grande Valley shelters described play rooms of crying preschool-age children in crisis.
Global June 2018 U Of Virginia Graduates Give Back To The Community [On A Positive Note In Education] University of Virginia graduates use the Hoos ReUse campaign to give back to the community. Hoos ReUse allows graduates to donate whatever they do not need left from their dorm rooms and apartments. The campaign gives the option of giving to students on campus and/or to local charities.
Financing June 2018 New Grads, Unlock Your Future With A Credit Check-Up [Education And Beyond] Good credit is your ticket to an easier and more affordable postgrad life. It could help you qualify for apartments, nab low-interest car loans, pay less for car insurance , set up utilities with little or no deposit s, and more. And it's not that hard to get started. With a few strategic moves this summer, you can make sure future-you is ready to clinch those savings.
Hispanic Community June 2018 WHAT'S HAPPENING: Trump To Discuss Border Amid Outrage [Beyond Education] President Donald Trump's immigration policies have come under intense scrutiny following reports of the forced separation of migrant children from their parents. Democrats and some Republicans are urging an end to the practice at the U.S.-Mexico border. The Associated Press breaks down the latest developments regarding families being separated at the border.
Hispanic Community June 2018 Recording Of Crying Children At Border Adds To Outrage [Beyond Education] An audio recording that appears to capture the heartbreaking voices of small Spanish-speaking children crying out for their parents at a U.S. immigration facility took center stage Monday in the growing uproar over the Trump administration's policy of separating immigrant children from their parents.
Hispanic Community June 2018 Minnesota Athletes Making Girls Soccer More Diverse [On A Positive Note In Education] Girls' soccer — in Minnesota and across the country — is widely seen as a white, suburban sport. The most elite private clubs can charge families thousands of dollars a year for their daughters to participate in top-tier programs. But a new Twin Cities nonprofit is trying to open doors for a more racially diverse set of female athletes who are already embracing the game.