Hispanic Community. Hispanic Outlook Higher Education Magazine.

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.

Kenneth A. Reid

Hispanic Community March 2026 Premium

Did you know? Sor Juana’s Fearless Words

A leading intellectual voice of the seventeenth century, Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz defended women’s right to knowledge and justice. In A los hombres, she criticizes the hypocrisy and double standards with which society judges women.

Hispanic Community January 2026

Did you know? 2026 Calendar of Events in the U.S. and Latin America

As the year gets underway, Hispanic Outlook brings readers a calendar highlighting national holidays and key electoral, cultural, and international events scheduled for 2026 in Latin America.

Hispanic Community December 2025 Premium

Holy Words: Spanish Expressions Born from Religion

In earlier editions, we explored several idioms linked to faith and spirituality, such as those highlighted in our article “Idioms and Expressions Related to Hope and Faith, Religion”. In this edition, we continue that journey.

Hispanic Community December 2023 Premium

Berea College: The Most Economically Diverse College in the U.S.

Berea College, located in Kentucky, stands out as the most economically diverse U.S. college, defying expectations set by its small town and Appalachian Mountain setting. Offering free tuition through fundraising and a substantial endowment, the college prioritizes inclusivity, serving primarily working-class students with a unique work-study approach.

Gary M. Stern

Hispanic Community December 2023 Premium

Decolonizando al decolonizador

How does the decolonial theory influence the American university? How is it that decolonial thinking, which aims at disconnecting from Eurocentric knowledge, ends up reinforcing stereotypes and contradicting its owns principles?

Enrique Del Risco

Hispanic Community December 2023 Premium

Why did the Supreme Court Exempt Military Academies?

The Supreme Court’s decision barring the use of race in college admissions triggered a nationwide decline in minority enrollments. However, a footnote exempts military academies, citing “potentially distinct interests” crucial for national security. The Department of Defense has argued that diversity is vital for a strong, effective military, although critics question the exemption’s rationale.

Gustavo A. Mellander

Hispanic Community November 2023 Premium

¿Para qué ir a la universidad?

¿Cuántos ángeles caben en un alfiler?

Enrique Del Risco

Hispanic Community November 2023 Premium

En la búsqueda de una universidad: Visión de un especialista de NACAC

Angel Perez, jefe ejecutivo del National Association for College Admission Counseling, NACAC, (Asociación Nacional para la Orientación en el Ingreso a Universidad), aporta una guía para orientar a estudiantes y padres en su búsqueda de la universidad ideal, enfatizando la importancia de no depender únicamente de los rankings de U.S. News y World Report.

Gary M. Stern

Hispanic Community November 2023 Premium

Examples of Excelencia Fairleigh Dickinson University’s Latino Promise and HACER Programs

What works for Latino students on their journey to and through college?