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 November 2017 NIH Awards Two Miami-Based Universities $6.8 Million Grant to Address Health Issues in High-risk Latino Communities Together, the University of Miami (UM) and Florida International University (FIU) have been awarded $6.8 million from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to lead a newly-funded Center for Latino Health Research Opportunities, called CLaRO.
Legal November 2017 PREMIUM Spain Court Could Jail Catalan Politicians in Rebellion Case Spain's National Court in Madrid was questioning ousted Catalan government members Thursday in an investigation into possible rebellion charges for having declared the region's independence, while a parallel Supreme Court session for six Catalan lawmakers was postponed for a week.
Technology November 2017 PREMIUM Vigil Held in Argentina to Remember 5 Killed in NYC Bicycle Path Attack The Latest on the victims of the deadly New York City bicycle path attack (all times local).
Legal November 2017 Complaint: Truck Attack Suspect Plotted Rampage for 2 Months --Top Story The suspect in the deadly New York City truck rampage was inspired by the Islamic State group's online videos and plotted his attack for two months, renting a truck ahead of time to practice turning it, federal authorities said in bringing terrorism charges against the Uzbek immigrant.
Financing November 2017 Fenderson Law Firm Announces Annual Scholarship Fenderson Law Firm is pleased to announce their first annual scholarship for law students in the amount of $1,000.
Global November 2017 UW-Superior to Drop 9 Majors, 15 Minors, Grad Program University of Wisconsin-Superior officials have decided to drop nine majors, 15 minors and a graduate program due to lack of interest.
