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.
Health Care April 2017 PREMIUM Fresno State to educate youth about health, human services career options The College of Health and Human Services at Fresno State and West Fresno Family Resource Center have partnered up to get youth ready for college at the "iFuture: You Belong at Fresno State" event, 10 a.m. to noon, April 22 at the West Fresno Family Resource Center (1802 E. California Ave.).
Arts and Media April 2017 PREMIUM Celebrated Actress Kate Burton Joins the Faculty of USC School of Dramatic Arts Three-time Emmy and Tony Award nominee Kate Burton will be joining the faculty of the USC School of Dramatic Arts as professor and master artist, beginning in fall 2017. Burton, who is currently starring with Kevin Kline in the Broadway revival of Noël Coward’s backstage comedy, Present Laughter, is recognized as one of the industry’s most versatile actresses.
Health Care April 2017 UT Austin Receives $2.7 Million in Grants from Mellon Foundation The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation has awarded The University of Texas at Austin two new grants. A $2 million grant will provide training for doctoral students working across disciplines in the humanities, and a $700,000 grant will help preserve vulnerable human rights documentation from Latin America.
Legal April 2017 PREMIUM Conference explores prospects for change under Trump Changing Washington? Prospects for Republican Rule under Donald Trump is the title of the 20th annual Travers Conference on Ethics and Accountability in Government, held at the University of California, Berkeley.
Financing April 2017 $10 Million Bequest to Bolster Southeastern's Scholarships Officials at Southeastern Louisiana University say it's the largest single donation in the Hammond-based institution's 92-year history: a $10 million bequest from a 1953 graduate.
Health Care April 2017 PREMIUM Diversity within Latino population may require more nuanced public health approaches Not all Latinos face the same health challenges, suggesting that public health approaches may need to be tailored based on needs of the diverse groups within the Latino population, new research from Oregon State University indicates.
