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
Administration November 2025 PREMIUM Disaggregating Hispanic Data for Sharper Insights into College Admission Patterns Aggregating Hispanic data masks important subgroup differences in college admissions. Disaggregating reveals that many “Hispanic, Other” applicants identify European heritage, skewing socioeconomic and enrollment patterns, affecting HSI designations, and raising concerns about fairness and AI-driven homogenization in admissions processes. by AJ Alvero, PhD
Hispanic Community November 2025 PREMIUM Bridging Opportunity Gaps: VIDA's Innovative Approach to Latino Workforce Development in South Texas VIDA addresses South Texas’s workforce paradox—high healthcare vacancies amid poverty—through a holistic support model combining education, financial aid, counseling, and partnerships. Its programs, including nursing and youth initiatives, boost earnings, employment, and community development, earning national recognition for Latino student success. by Felida Villarreal
Hispanic Community November 2025 PREMIUM Talent Knows No Status - How TheDream.US Supports Dreamers’ Success in College and Beyond TheDream.US, the nation’s largest scholarship program for Dreamers, has opened new applications to support undocumented students’ higher education and career goals. Despite growing challenges, it continues expanding opportunities, partnerships, and resources to help Dreamers overcome barriers and achieve lasting success. by Dr. Hyein Lee
Hispanic Community November 2025 PREMIUM Afro-Latin Culture and Community at Hyde Square Task Force Hyde Square Task Force empowers Boston youth through Afro-Latin arts, civic engagement, and academic support. Its Jóvenes en Acción and Caminos programs build cultural pride, leadership, and career readiness, helping low-income youth thrive, pursue education, and give back to their communities. by Brittney Lewer
Financing November 2025 PREMIUM Las recompesas financieras de un título universitario La población hispana en Estados Unidos, a pesar de enfrentar desafíos y dificultades, ha experimentado un crecimiento significativo, con la educación como un factor clave de su éxito económico. by Gustavo A. Mellander
Technology November 2025 PREMIUM Verifying Facts in the Age of AI – Librarians Offer 5 Strategies AI tools make it easy to create believable misinformation, complicating readers’ ability to trust news. Librarians recommend verification methods—lateral reading, SIFT, P.R.O.V.E.N., fact-checking, author/source research, careful searching, and pausing to reflect—to identify and reduce spread of fake news online misinformation. by Tracy Bicknell-Homes & Elaine Watson
