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 September 2026 Premium Did you know? Lost in Translation II: Spanish Expressions with No Direct Equivalent in English Spanish is rich in expressions whose meanings cannot always be translated directly into English. This collection explores 15 colorful phrases, revealing how language reflects culture, humor, emotion, and everyday experiences across the diverse Spanish-speaking world.
Administration September 2026 Premium New Leaders in Education September 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 September 2026 School Library September 2026 This month featuring books on Bilingualism: Language as a Cultural Expression from Amazon and Exploring Identity and Belonging from University of Illinois 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 October 2017 PREMIUM TOP STORY--Vegas Hospitals Swamped with Victims after High-rise Attack It was the deadliest mass shooting in modern U.S. history, with at least 59 killed and 527 injured, some by gunfire, some during the chaotic escape. University Medical Center of Southern Nevada was one of many hospitals that were overflowing.
Financing October 2017 On a Positive Note--NY State's New Free Tuition Program Covers 22K Students New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo says the state's first-in-the-nation tuition-free college program will pay the bill for about 22,000 students this year.
Financing October 2017 Lawyer, Investor Leaves $140M Bequest to 3 NC Universities Three North Carolina universities will share $140 million bequeathed by a Charlotte attorney and business investor who died earlier this year at age 96.
Legal October 2017 PREMIUM The Latest: Spanish Minister Denies Police Were Heavy-handed The Latest on Catalonia's independence referendum and Spain's response (all times local).
Technology October 2017 PREMIUM APNewsBreak: Attacks in Havana Hit US Spy Network in Cuba Frightening attacks on U.S. personnel in Havana struck the heart of America's spy network in Cuba, with intelligence operatives among the first and most severely affected victims, The Associated Press has learned.
Technology October 2017 Mass Shooting on Las Vegas Strip Deadliest in Modern Us History A mass shooting at a music festival resulted in 50 dead and wounded more than 200. In a closed-door Cabinet meeting, Catalonia's government is discuss the next steps to secede Spain. Jeffrey Hall, Michal Young and Michael Rosbash received the 2017 Nobel Prize in medicine. U.S. operatives in Cuba reported experiencing strange physical effects and hearing bizarre sounds.
