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 July 2016 Johnson & Wales University Bans Smoking on Campus Johnson & Wales University now has a smoke-free campus. The ban began Friday on smoking, along with the use of chewing tobacco and electronic cigarettes. University officials and the state Department of Health say it's the first college or university in Rhode Island to adopt a campus-wide, tobacco-free policy. Others have tobacco-free areas.
Administration June 2016 TCI College Of Technology Names DR. George Santiago, JR. President And CEO TCI College of Technology (TCI) has named Dr. George Santiago, Jr., of Bethpage, NY as its new President and CEO. Philip M. Getter, TCI’s Chairman of the Board of Directors, made the announcement. Dr. Santiago assumed the position on May 23, 2016. Dr. Santiago will also serve as a member of the TCI Board of Directors. Dr. Santiago joins TCI after a decade as President and CEO of Briarcliffe College, a four-year proprietary institution headquartered on Long Island.
Health Care June 2016 Initial site work begins on new home for UofL pediatric health care On July 18, the University of Louisville Foundation will begin construction on a new, 170,000-square-foot pediatric medical office building. The building will be designed to house all of the UofL Physicians pediatric specialty clinical practices, with a large general pediatrics location on the ground floor. The eight-story building will have seven clinical floors, plus a lab, pharmacy and radiology services, as well as a rooftop garden and conference area.
Technology June 2016 MSU Police Offers Text Service for Non-emergency Situations Mississippi State University Police Department is offering a new service that will provide a quick and simple means for faculty, staff, students and the general public to communicate with the department by text message in non-emergency situations. University Police Chief Vance Rice said in addition to calling the department at 662-325-2121, individuals may now text the same phone number at any time for non-emergency services.
Global June 2016 UI Fish and Wildlife Sciences Among Top Four Nationwide for Faculty The University of Idaho College of Natural Resources Fish and Wildlife Science faculty team has been ranked No. 4 in the nation in a recent research publication. The rankings were published in the journal PLOS One. The study evaluated the faculty of 33 research-intensive universities that belong to the National Association of University Fish and Wildlife Programs. This ranking is based upon scholarly productivity and research impact.
Global June 2016 Struggling Dowling College Losing Its Accreditation A small liberal arts college on eastern Long Island struggling to survive has been told it is losing its accreditation Aug. 31. Newsday (http://nwsdy.li/295a4lQ ) reports that the Middle States Commission on Higher Education is withdrawing accreditation to Dowling College. The independent agency measures the quality of more than 500 colleges and universities. It made its decision after analyzing the school's finances. A New York state official has said Dowling is $54 million in debt.
