Administration February 2023 Premium

President Miguel Martinez-Saenz

President Martinez-Saenz leads St. Francis, a college that, while rooted in Franciscan values, mirrors the multicultural diversity of New York City and embraces students from a wide-ranging number of countries.

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Gary M. Stern

Hispanic Community February 2023 Premium

Dr. Hubert Benitez, A Leader in Five Core Values

Dr. Hubert Benitez, the current president of American International College, is a former dentist from Colombia who returned to the US to pursue a career in higher education. He is committed to AIC, an institution whose core values – access, opportunity, diversity, community and belonging - are aligned with his own.

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Michelle Adam

Administration February 2023 Premium

Dr. Luis Dorado Putting “Community” Back into Community College

Dr. Luis Dorado, President of Los Angeles Harbor College, is working to build social capital among students in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Sylvia Mendoza

Administration February 2023 Premium

University of North Texas

The University of North Texas is committed to creating a equitable, diverse and inclusive campus community, including initiatives to support and recruit Hispanic students through partnerships, programs and research.

Hispanic Community February 2023 Premium

Keiser University Campuses in Nicaragua

Keiser University’s San Marcos campus in Nicaragua, established in 2013, focuses on unique learning experiences in Latin America.

Administration February 2023 Premium

New Year/New Job, Leadership Transitions with Integrity

Dr. Johnson shares with us his incisive approach on how higher education leaders should prepare themselves for a career move.

Hispanic Community February 2023 Premium

Opportunities for Hispanics in the Private Sector

Hispanics/Latinos are highly underrepresented in leadership positions in the private sector. It is imperative that younger generations get the mentorship needed to succeed in such a demanding field.

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Gustavo A. Mellander

Administration February 2023 Premium

News from Washington

The US Conference of Mayors, held between January 17 and 20, addressed challenging issues for Hispanics/Latinos such as the Latino vote, and assistance for migrants.

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Peggy Sands Orchowski

Hispanic Community February 2023 Premium

Aprendizaje

Que la humanidad no aprende de sus errores es una verdad aceptada por todos pero sin intenciones serias de enmendarla.

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Enrique Del Risco

Hispanic Community February 2023 Premium

Internationalizing Latinx Student Experiences

Opening opportunities for Latinx and BIPOC students to benefit from study abroad programs.

Arts and Media February 2023 Premium

Chocolate Heavenly Delight

Chocolate has been a popular worldwide delight for centuries. The origins of cacao are uncertain but evidence of its utilization has been found in ancient Mesoamerican civilizations in Mexico dating back to around 1500 BC.

Administration February 2023 Premium

New Leaders on Education - February 2023

At H.O., we extend our warmest congratulations to the newly appointed education leaders who have taken on the challenging but immensely fulfilling path of educational leadership.

Arts and Media February 2023 Premium

School Library February 2023

This section showcases books on the study abroad experience from Cornell University Press. Discover the personal, academic, and cultural benefits and challenges of studying abroad. Perfect for students and travelers alike.