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 October 2026 Premium Must-Sees: Museums of Latin America Ready to explore Latin America’s cultural treasures? From Argentina to Mexico, these eight must-see museums bring the region’s artistic achievements, ancient civilizations, and rich heritage to life—and offer just a glimpse of what awaits curious visitors.
Administration October 2026 Premium New Leaders in Education October 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 October 2026 Premium School Library October 2026 This month featuring books on Latino Identity and Belonging from Amazon and on Advancing Latino Education from the University of Texas 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.
Health Care July 2016 PREMIUM Training Foreign-trained Physicians to Become Nurses in the Us by <b> Gary M. Stern</b> "Many graduates of the program work in hospitals, clinics, school systems, wound care centers and medical specialties." by Gary M. Stern
Administration September 2016 PREMIUM Antonio Flores Celebrating His 20th Year as Executive Director of the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU) and Still Going Strong by by <b> Gary M. Stern</b> Most executive directors of non-profit educational organizations burn out. It’s just an expected result of running an organization with limited resources and excessive hours. by Gary M. Stern
Financing October 2016 PREMIUM Georgia State University Showing Success at Raising Graduation Rates Via a Personalized Approach "Frequently first-generation minority students who are often low-income don’t have the support systems that middle-class students rely on." by Gary M. Stern
Legal December 2016 PREMIUM Recent Texas a&m Law School Graduates Aim to Close the Justice Gap by <b> Gary M. Stern</b> "Texas A&M University School of Law has attracted a 24 percent minority student body. In fall 2016, its 493 students were 72 percent white, 13 percent Hispanic, six percent African-American, three percent Asian and two percent bi-racial.” by Gary M. Stern
Technology February 2017 PREMIUM Grant Inspires stem study at California Community Colleges Including Sierra College by <b> Gary M. Stern</b> Each participating community college, like Sierra College, Pepper-Kittredge noted, “will develop its own network of businesses, which will help drive what internships are available. These businesses will connect to suppliers, partners, businesses, at a local to global level,” she said. by Gary M. Stern
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
