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 August 2026 Premium Meet Six Latin American Nobel Laureates in Literature Six Latin American Nobel laureates in literature are highlighted through their backgrounds, literary achievements and lasting influence. From Gabriela Mistral to Mario Vargas Llosa, their diverse voices, experiences and perspectives helped shape Latin American literature and earned worldwide recognition.
Administration August 2026 Premium New Leaders in Education August 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 August 2026 Premium School Library August 2026 This month featuring books on Intellectual Architects of Latin America from Amazon and Nation Builders of Latin America from Yale University 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 March 2023 PREMIUM UPchieve Helping Minority High School Students Prepare for College Aly Murray, raised by a single Mom of Cuban heritage, found in the hurdles she faced as a student, the incentive to launch and run UPchieve, a free online tutoring solutions organization with over 10,000 volunteers worldwide and a $2.7 million budget. by Gary M. Stern
Hispanic Community March 2023 PREMIUM Latinas Face Ongoing Challenges in the Workforce Hispanic/Latino women still face inequality in terms of equal pay compared to white non-Hispanic men in the US and they will not enjoy it until 2206, according to a report by the Institute for Women’s Policy Research. They earn $28,911 less per year on average than white males. Education is the way out. by Frank DiMaria
Hispanic Community March 2023 PREMIUM Hispanic Women Although Latinas still remain underrepresented in STEM and education positions when compared to the U.S. population, their progress is encouraging and they are likely to play a significant role in the future of Hispanic influence in America. by Gustavo A. Mellander
Arts and Media February 2023 PREMIUM School Library February 2023 This section showcases books on the study abroad experience from Cornell University Press. Discover the personal, academic, and cultural benefits and challenges of studying abroad. Perfect for students and travelers alike.
Administration February 2023 PREMIUM New Leaders on Education - February 2023 At H.O., we extend our warmest congratulations to the newly appointed education leaders who have taken on the challenging but immensely fulfilling path of educational leadership.
Arts and Media February 2023 PREMIUM Chocolate Heavenly Delight Chocolate has been a popular worldwide delight for centuries. The origins of cacao are uncertain but evidence of its utilization has been found in ancient Mesoamerican civilizations in Mexico dating back to around 1500 BC.
