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 May 2018 Trump Cancels North Korean Summit, Citing 'Tremendous Anger' [Beyond Education] President Donald Trump is canceling the planned June 12 summit with North Korea's Kim Jong Un, citing the "tremendous anger and open hostility" in a recent statement from North Korea. Trump says in a letter to Kim released Thursday by the White House that based on the statement, he felt it was "inappropriate, at this time, to have this long-planned meeting."
Financing May 2018 Increased Amounts Set For New Mexico Lottery Scholarships [Education News] The amount of per-student financial aid provided by scholarships mostly funded by New Mexico Lottery revenue is going up. The Albuquerque Journal reports that increases that exceed more than $1,100 for some students will result from additional funding provided by the state and a reduced demand for scholarships due to enrollment drops.
Financing May 2018 15 Illinois Libraries To Share $724K In State Grants Fifteen libraries across Illinois will share more than $700,000 in state grants to help pay for critical remodeling and renovation projects. Among the libraries receiving money are Benton Public Library District, Elmwood Park Public Library and Selby Township Library District in DePue. Several libraries are receiving money to help make facilities accessible to people with disabilities. Others will use the money for new roofs or HVAC systems.
Hispanic Community May 2018 Hispanic Female Ex-Sheriff Wins Democratic Runoff To Become Texas' First Openly Gay And First Latina Governor Nominee [Beyond Education] A liberal outsider who founded an activist group against President Donald Trump lost her insurgent bid for a U.S. House seat in Houston on Tuesday night while a Hispanic former sheriff became the first openly gay and Latina nominee for governor in Texas history.
Hispanic Community May 2018 DeVos: Reporting Undocumented Students Is A Local Decision [Education News] Education Secretary Betsy DeVos said Tuesday that decisions on whether to report undocumented students to authorities rest with local communities. But Lorella Praeli, director of immigration policy and campaign at the American Civil Liberties Union, said in a statement that a school taking such action would violate the U.S. Constitution's guarantee of education to every child.
Global May 2018 Vote, Take Risks, Be Fearless: Celebs Offer Advice To Higher Education Grads Work hard, be true to yourself, embrace diversity and seize the moment. It's the advice graduation speakers have offered for ages. This year, colleges have invited a wide variety of commencement speakers, including Justin Trudeau, Oprah Winfrey, Tim Cook, Nikki Haley, Chance the Rapper, Hillary Clinton, Chadwick Boseman, Queen Latifah and Michael Keaton.
