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 April 2017 PREMIUM A University of Maryland Graduate School Program Prepares Doctoral Students for Life Outside of Academia “This is a national issue. The University of Maryland is responding to that need. Many students want and are interested in careers outside of academia, and many of them are unsure of how to manage their own career.” — Dr. Susan C. Martin, program director for career and professional development at the University of Maryland Graduate School by Gary M. Stern
Hispanic Community June 2017 PREMIUM The USC Center for Urban Education: Using Data and Scorecards to Achieve Equity and Improve Graduation Rates by <b> Gary M. Stern</b> "Students of color are more likely to engage with material when they see its relevance to their community and lives." Lindsey Malcom-Piqueux, associate director for research and policy for the Center for Urban Education at the University of Southern California by Gary M. Stern
Administration October 2017 PREMIUM Latino Professors To Pursue a New Job or To Stay Put—That Is the Question? by <b> Gary M. Stern</b> Remember two decades ago or so when employees who worked at GE, IBM and many corporate firms for 25 years earned a watch at their retirement party? Those days, for the most part, are gone. Now savvy employees expect to change jobs every so often, identify new challenges and keep their skills updated. by Gary M. Stern
Administration January 2011 PREMIUM Enrollment vs. Retention – Why Are There So Few Women Engineers? by <b> Frank DiMaria</b> by Frank DiMaria
Administration February 2011 PREMIUM No More Pencils, No More Books Fewer than 50 percent of the students at Virginia State University (VSU) have the means to purchase the textbooks needed for their courses. Even with the odds stacked against them, some complete their courses, albeit with great difficulty. by Frank DiMaria
Global March 2011 PREMIUM Writing, a Key Component at Binghamton University’s Boot Camp by <b> Frank DiMaria</b> Some high school seniors are academically well prepared to attend college. Others are woefully underprepared but demonstrate promise. So where do these underprepared students turn to earn a college degree and make their contribution to society? by Frank DiMaria