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.
Financing December 2017 Northern Illinois U Trustees Again Vote to Freeze Tuition; Lower Fees for Undergraduate Education Northern Illinois University trustees have again voted to freeze tuition and lower fees for the upcoming 2018-2019 school year. Trustees also approved a half-percent decrease in undergraduate fees.
Global December 2017 The Latest: Subway Bomb Suspect Charged--Beyond Education The latest information on the blast in the New York City subway system. The New York Police Department says the man accused of the subway bombing has been charged with supporting an act of terrorism.
Global December 2017 Update: 3 Hurt When Bomb Strapped to Man Explodes in NY Subway--Beyond Education A man inspired by the Islamic State group set off a crude pipe bomb strapped to his body Monday in a crowded subway corridor near Times Square, injuring the man, slightly wounding three others and sending New York commuters fleeing in terror through the smoky passageway.
Global December 2017 Putin Makes Surprise Stop in Syria en Route to Cairo Russian president Vladimir Putin made a surprise stop in Syria while en route to Cairo. Political opponents Doug Jones and Roy Moore show divergent views on what the Alabama Senate vote means. Interviews with more than two dozen women and girls bolster contention by the U.N. that Myanmar's military is using rape as a "calculated tool of terror."
Hispanic Community December 2017 Bowdoin to Accept Some Hurricane-impacted Higher Education Students --On a Positive Note Maine's Bowdoin College says it's going to open classrooms to a small number of students whose education has been disrupted in Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. The school also invited students to enroll in the spring semester, and will cover their tuition, room and board, books, winter clothing costs, and transportation to campus.
Financing December 2017 SNHU Freezes Tuition at $30,800 for 2018-19 to Make Education More Accessible South New Hampshire University is freezing tuition for the 2018-19 academic year at the current rate of $30,800. With housing and fees, the cost for on-campus undergraduate students is between $41,700 and $46,800 per year.
