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 August 2026 Premium Meet Six Latin American Nobel Laureates in Literature Six Latin American Nobel laureates in literature are highlighted through their backgrounds, literary achievements and lasting influence. From Gabriela Mistral to Mario Vargas Llosa, their diverse voices, experiences and perspectives helped shape Latin American literature and earned worldwide recognition.
Administration August 2026 Premium New Leaders in Education August 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 August 2026 Premium School Library August 2026 This month featuring books on Intellectual Architects of Latin America from Amazon and Nation Builders of Latin America from Yale University 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 December 2016 PREMIUM Graduate Degrees and Jobs by <b>Gustavo A. Mellander</b> More Hispanic students are pursuing graduate studies. Some graduate degrees lead to enhanced employment opportunities at significantly higher salaries; some don’t. I report on both. by Gustavo A. Mellander
Arts and Media June 2017 PREMIUM Arts Education and Hispanics by <b>Gustavo A. Mellander</b> A National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) study, “Arts Education in Public Elementary and Secondary Schools” reports Hispanic students are disproportionally found lodged among the arts opportunity gap. by Gustavo A. Mellander
Hispanic Community July 2017 PREMIUM Hispanic Household Income Hsis and Bad Loans by <b>Gustavo A. Mellander</b> There is some good news about Hispanic reality in this country and some lingering bad news. So I begin. by Gustavo A. Mellander
Financing February 2011 PREMIUM How Is the Economy Affecting Private College Enrollments? by <b> Gary M. Stern</b> Despite a terrible recession, rising unemployment and scandals about college loan programs, enrollment at most private American colleges is holding its own, according to a survey conducted by the National Association of Independent Colleges and Universities (NAICU). by Gary M. Stern
Legal January 2011 PREMIUM Labor Secretary Hilda Solís: Past and Present by <b> Gary M. Stern</b> Atthe Hunter College graduation ceremony in New York in spring 2009, Hilda L. Solís, who spent four terms as a California congresswoman, gave the keynote speech. She related an incident that happened to her in high school in La Puente, Calif. At open school night, her guidance counselor told her mom that “Your daughter is not college material. by Gary M. Stern
Hispanic Community January 2011 PREMIUM 15 Tips for Minority Students to Get Accepted into Ivy League and Elite Colleges by <b> Gary M. Stern</b> Pam Proctor adds that elite colleges are looking for a three-legged stool: top SAT scores; high GPAs; and one attribute, skill or experience that sets a student apart from the others. by Gary M. Stern
