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 November 2026 Premium Did you know? Roots of Learning: Education Among the Maya, Mexica, and Inca Long before modern schools emerged, the peoples of the Americas had developed rich traditions of teaching and learning. From family instruction and community practices to specialized institutions, the Mexica, Maya, and Inca passed down knowledge, skills, and values, preparing new generations for life and their roles in society.
Administration November 2026 Premium New Leaders in Education November 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 November 2026 Premium School Library November 2026 This month featuring books on Education, Opportunity, and Latino Upward Mobility from Amazon and on Financing Higher Education from The University of Chicago 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 July 2026 PREMIUM Asociación de Estudiantes de Medicina Latinos: Empoderando a los Futuros Médicos Latinos La escuela de medicina presenta desafíos desproporcionados para los estudiantes latinos e hispanos (LHS+), lo que impulsa a la Asociación de Estudiantes de Medicina Latinos a unir, orientar, educar y defender a los futuros médicos, reducir las inequidades en la medicina y fortalecer una atención de la salud culturalmente sensible mediante el desarrollo de liderazgo, el servicio, la investigación y la participación en políticas públicas. by John Michel & Gualberto Muñoz
AAHHE Presents July 2026 PREMIUM How Family, Culture, and Community Shape the Health of Hispanic Students: A Review of Recent Studies Family, culture, and community profoundly influence the health of Hispanic children. Research shows that healthy outcomes are shaped by caregivers, cultural traditions, socioeconomic conditions, maternal health, and access to supportive resources, highlighting the need for culturally responsive interventions that engage families and address social and environmental barriers. by Kinjal Nayak
Hispanic Community July 2026 PREMIUM Did you know? Latin American Medical Breakthroughs that Changed the World Breakthroughs from Latin America transformed global medicine by revealing how diseases spread, preserving Indigenous medical knowledge, and pioneering innovative treatments.
Administration July 2026 PREMIUM Leaders in Education July 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 July 2026 PREMIUM School Library July 2026 This month featuring books on Latin American Botanical Wisdom from Amazon and Beyond Medicine from Stanford University Press.
Administration June 2026 PREMIUM Hispanics/Latinos in Visual and Performing Arts Programs: A Profile of Degrees Granted over the Past Decade Photo by RUT MUT on Unsplash Hispanic/Latino students have made notable gains in visual and performing arts education over the past decade, especially in bachelor’s degree attainment. Using NCES/IPEDS data, the analysis shows growing participation across arts disciplines, highlighting increased access to educational opportunities and greater representation in higher education.
