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 October 2026 Premium Must-Sees: Museums of Latin America Ready to explore Latin America’s cultural treasures? From Argentina to Mexico, these eight must-see museums bring the region’s artistic achievements, ancient civilizations, and rich heritage to life—and offer just a glimpse of what awaits curious visitors.
Administration October 2026 Premium New Leaders in Education October 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 October 2026 Premium School Library October 2026 This month featuring books on Latino Identity and Belonging from Amazon and on Advancing Latino Education from the University of Texas 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.
Global August 2016 Henry Ford College’s 12-Week Classes Begin Sept. 15 Henry Ford College’s fall 12-week session of classes begins Sept. 15 and offering more than 120 associate degree and certification programs, as well as a new bachelor’s degree program in Culinary Arts. HFC has also formed partnerships with Madonna University, Siena Heights University (SHU), and Eastern Michigan University (EMU), creating a University Center on its main campus.
Global August 2016 University of South Carolina Collects Books for Louisiana The University of South Carolina's College of Information and Communications is collecting books to help rebuild elementary school libraries devastated by the Louisiana floods. New books and school supplies are being gathered through Thursday. Donations may be dropped off at the Center for Children's Books and Literacy, at the School of Journalism and Mass Communications, and at the School of Library and Information Science.
Global August 2016 Rice ranked No. 1 for happiest students and lots of race/class interaction The happiest students in the country are at Rice University, according to the Princeton Review’s 2017 edition of “The Best 381 Colleges.” The new college guide ranks Rice No. 1 for happiest students and for lots of race/class interaction. Rice is also No. 9 for best quality of life.
Health Care January 2018 New University Medical Program Seeks to Diversify Physicians in Omaha Two local University of Nebraska institutions have teamed up to create a program to diversify Omaha's physician population. The Urban Health Opportunities Program will provide tuition and other benefits to undergraduate students at the University of Nebraska at Omaha who want to be doctors in Omaha, particularly in the northeast and southeast parts of the city.
Health Care August 2016 Learning Ally announces College Success Program for blind or visually impaired college students According to the National Federation of the Blind, of the 1.3 million legally blind individuals in the U.S., only 29 percent go to college, while only 12 percent earn a Bachelor's Degree or higher. With these challenges in mind, Learning Ally recently launched its College Success Program (CSP) specifically for students attending institutions of higher education who are blind or visually impaired.
Global August 2016 Hostos Unveils New Programs For Fall 2016 Eugenio María de Hostos Community College (CUNY) announces new programs and services for Fall 2016: a new Associate in Science (A.S.) in Police Science degree program, Associate in Science (A.S.) in Food Studies degree program, Basic Property Management Certificate Program and Basic Construction Project Management Certificate Program.
