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 September 2026 Premium Did you know? Lost in Translation II: Spanish Expressions with No Direct Equivalent in English Spanish is rich in expressions whose meanings cannot always be translated directly into English. This collection explores 15 colorful phrases, revealing how language reflects culture, humor, emotion, and everyday experiences across the diverse Spanish-speaking world.
Administration September 2026 Premium New Leaders in Education September 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 September 2026 School Library September 2026 This month featuring books on Bilingualism: Language as a Cultural Expression from Amazon and Exploring Identity and Belonging from University of Illinois 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.
Administration March 2023 PREMIUM New Leaders in Higher Education March 23 At H.O. we congratulate new education leaders that have embarked on the challenging but very rewarding journey of education leadership.
Hispanic Community March 2023 PREMIUM Women’s Right to Vote in Latin America The year 2020 marked 100 years since women obtained the right to vote in the United States, a reminder of how far women’s rights have advanced over the past century, despite the many challenges that still remain.
Administration March 2023 PREMIUM Hispanic Women in Higher Education Although there has been an increase in Hispanic/Latino representation in higher education, particularly women, their underrepresentation in faculty and leadership positions still needs to be addressed to better reflect the demographic profile of Hispanic/Latino students.
Arts and Media March 2023 PREMIUM Palabras Mágicas El Museo Británico ha decidido dejar de llamar "momias" a los cadáveres embalsamados que presenta, en cambio, se referirán a ellos como "personas momificadas". by Enrique Del Risco
Hispanic Community March 2023 PREMIUM News from Washington 03-23 The new Congress is focused on increasing oversight in the education sector since US community colleges have been losing students in the last years. Meanwhile, the question of who should be allowed to vote in local elections, particularly in college towns, is being considered. by Peggy Sands Orchowski
Administration March 2023 PREMIUM Del Mar College Marks a Year of Firsts and Expansions in 2022 Del Mar College (DMC) is an HSI with a student population that reflects the diversity of the community it serves.
