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 Vanya Quiñones: Applying Human and Scientific Principles to Educational Leadership at CSUMB Dr. Vanya Quiñones, a neuroscientist and physiologist, now President of California State University, Monterey Bay (CSUMB), bets on a strategic plan as well as a human approach to inspire students and get them involved. by Frank DiMaria
Administration March 2023 PREMIUM President Irma Becerra Preparación y Persistencia Pays Irma Becerra, President of Marymount University, fled Cuba at a very young age and soon learned that persistence and education are the right path to success. She has demonstrated strong leadership, encouraging students not to give up. by Michelle Adam
Administration March 2023 PREMIUM Women’s and Gender Studies at Texas Tech University Texas Tech’s Women’ and Gender Studies program offers undergraduate and graduate courses, collaborates with diverse groups, and hosts outreach events, with a focus on empowering a diverse student body, including Hispanic/LatinX students. by Elizabeth Sharp & Brandy Piña-Watson
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
