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 Bourdain's Death Means Loss Of A Voice For Immigrant Workers [Beyond Education] Anthony Bourdain's culinary passions went far beyond the cuisine he put on a plate. He also was committed to the immigrant workers who toil in his and other kitchens throughout the restaurant industry. Bourdain, who died Friday in France in an apparent suicide at age 61, was an outspoken critic of President Donald Trump's immigration policies and a fierce defender of Hispanic workers.
Arts and Media June 2018 A Theme Of Tolerance, Inclusion At This Year's Tony Awards [Beyond Education] This year’s Tony Awards emphasized tolerance and inclusion. Lindsay Mendez of "Carousel" tearfully recalled, "I was told to change my last name from 'Mendez' to 'Matthews,' or I wouldn't work." John Leguizamo spoke about immigrant children in detention centers and the deaths of thousands of Puerto Ricans in Hurricane Maria.
Global June 2018 Trump Optimistic Amid Final Kim Summit Prep President Donald Trump expresses optimism prior to his meeting with the leader of North Korea. Meanwhile, North Koreas have just officially heard about the upcoming summit between their leader and Trump. While a Florida immigration firm got what it wanted, AT&T and Novartis are expressing regret turning to Michael Cohen for assistance.
Global June 2018 Upcoming Career Fairs at U of Rhode Island [Education News] The University of Rhode Island is slated to host three career fairs, which are scheduled to take place in September and October of this year. Topics covered in these career fairs include volunteering and internships, as well as engineering, tech and health industry jobs.
Global June 2018 Feed the Children Expands Summer Food And Education Program [On A Positive Note] Feed the Children is kicking off its Summer Food and Education Program in communities across the country to help combat the alarming number of children who do not have a stable source of nutrition during the summer months. The nonprofit is partnering with community organizations to hold meal sites at libraries, parks, camps, churches and schools and plans to provide up to one million meals this summer.
Global June 2018 NYU Psychologist Breaks Down The Allure Of Fake News [Education News] NYU psychologist Jay Van Bavel has recently pondered why our brains love fake news and how we can resist it. Van Bavel is an associate professor of psychology and neural science that specializes in finding out how group identities and political beliefs shape the mind and brain.
