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 November 2026 Premium Did you know? Roots of Learning: Education Among the Maya, Mexica, and Inca Long before modern schools emerged, the peoples of the Americas had developed rich traditions of teaching and learning. From family instruction and community practices to specialized institutions, the Mexica, Maya, and Inca passed down knowledge, skills, and values, preparing new generations for life and their roles in society.
Administration November 2026 Premium New Leaders in Education November 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 November 2026 Premium School Library November 2026 This month featuring books on Education, Opportunity, and Latino Upward Mobility from Amazon and on Financing Higher Education from The University of Chicago 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.
Arts and Media June 2026 PREMIUM Syracuse University’s Latino Cultural Centers: Engines of Experiential Learning and Professional Growth Latino cultural centers such as La Casita and Point of Contact demonstrate how community-engaged experiential learning enriches higher education by connecting students with real-world experiences, fostering professional development, civic engagement, cultural understanding, and leadership while strengthening ties between universities and communities. by Teresita Paniagua
Hispanic Community June 2026 PREMIUM Bridging Culture and Classroom: How Repertorio Español’s ¡Dignidad! Program Empowers the Next Generation Repertorio Español, one of the nation’s leading Spanish-language theater companies, empowers over 18,000 students annually through its ¡Dignidad! program. By connecting live performances with classroom residencies, it fosters cultural representation, creativity, and belonging while preserving Hispanic heritage for future generations. by Edgard Lopez
Arts and Media June 2026 PREMIUM A Home for Thousands: Rutgers University-New Brunswick’s Center for Latino Arts and Culture Rutgers’ Center for Latino Arts and Culture fosters belonging, leadership, cultural affirmation, and community for all students through exploration and celebration of Latine/x arts, programming, partnerships, and mentorship, demonstrating how cultural centers support student success, identity development, and inclusive engagement beyond the classroom. by Roseilyn Guzman
Arts and Media June 2026 The Poetry Bridge: Transforming Identity and Academic Engagement Through the 7 Arts Latino Foundation Through its collaboration with Springfield Sci-Tech, the 7 Arts Latino Foundation, Inc. used poetry and arts education to help Latino students explore identity, improve literacy, strengthen emotional resilience, and transform feelings of cultural isolation into creative expression and academic engagement, ultimately leading to the publication of “Fragmented Youth.” by Jorge David Martinez
Arts and Media June 2026 PREMIUM Rhode Island Latino Arts: Where Memory Becomes Public Life Rhode Island Latino Arts preserves and activates Latino histories through oral history, art, education, performance, and community archives, transforming memory into public engagement while making Latino cultural experiences visible, accessible, and recognized as an essential part of Rhode Island’s identity. by Marta V. Martínez, PhD
AAHHE Presents June 2026 PREMIUM Chicano Park Murals and Critical Oral History – Making Meaning from Contested Memories Chicano Park’s murals reflect Chicano history, resistance, and identity through oral histories and contested memories. The piece highlights the importance of preserving artists’ stories, protecting cultural landmarks, and documenting Latino contributions to art and scholarship. by Abel R. Macias
