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
Global June 2018 U Of Chicago To Not Require SAT Scores For Many Applicants [Education News] The University of Chicago is becoming the first major U.S. research university to stop requiring American undergraduate applicants to submit ACT or SAT scores. The decision that school officials say is designed to help even the playing field for students from low-income or underrepresented communities has been made by some liberal arts colleges but the school is the first major research university to do so.
Technology June 2018 Tips For Making Your Social Media Profiles Look More Professional For College [Education News] Social Media can make or break college applicants being accepted at the college or university of their choice. Students have faced disciplinary actions for using offensive language and images in private group chats throughout social media platforms. The Princeton Review has come up with social media tips for college applicants to revamp their social media presence.
Financing June 2018 University Of Wyoming Approves Budget With Employee Raises [Education News] The University of Wyoming's budget for next year includes millions of dollars to fund raises and hire additional employees. The university's board unanimously approved the nearly $500 million budget, which includes $5.5 million for raises for university employees, more than $4 million to hire at least 32 faculty members and about $450,000 to hire additional custodians.
Legal June 2018 Governor Signs 6 Gun Control Measures In New Jersey [Education News And Beyond] New Jersey on Wednesday enacted a half-dozen new gun control laws, tightening its already strict statutes as advocates applauded and critics questioned whether they will achieve their aims. Democratic Gov. Phil Murphy signed the legislation in Trenton alongside Democratic legislative leaders and the bills' sponsors, who moved the legislation shortly after a mass shooting at a Florida high school in February.
Health Care June 2018 USC Recruiting For Study To Explore Impact Of Culture And Genetics On Hispanics With MS [Education News] The Keck School of Medicine of USC is actively recruiting Hispanics with multiple sclerosis (MS) to participate in a study examining the impact of genetics, acculturation and cultural perceptions on disease severity. The multicenter study, which is being funded by a grant from the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, is recruiting 400 Hispanics who have been diagnosed with MS within the last two years.
Arts and Media June 2018 CUNY And Latino Media Organizations Team Up For Spanish-Language Journalism Program [Education News] The City University of New York (CUNY) Graduate School of Journalism has teamed up with Latino media organizations including Univision News, NY1 Noticias; The Guardian and Telemundo for the school’s Spanish-language Journalism Program. This program’s initiative is filling a void by training bilingual students that are interested in covering Latino communities in the U.S. and abroad.
