Hispanic Outlook

Administration December 2023 PREMIUM

News From Washington December 2023

The Biden administration’s efforts with regard to student loan forgiveness face challenges due to issues like fraud management, leading to disapproval by the Supreme Court. Additionally, a significant rise in international students, especially from China and India, raises concerns about the impact on U.S. colleges and students, including financial reliance and potential issues related to diversity, intellectual property, and immigration.

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Peggy Sands Orchowski

Administration December 2023 PREMIUM

From Campus to Community: Latinx Students’ Commitment to Giving Back

As Latino students, driven by a desire to give back, seek opportunities for positive change in their communities, educational institutions should recognize and support this commitment by creating validating spaces, offering internship opportunities aligned with service, and providing financial support for conferences to foster connections and mentorship.

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Gaby Perez & Marcela G. Cuellar, PhD

Arts and Media December 2023 PREMIUM

Spanish Idioms involving God and Food

The concepts of religion and God are timeless, having been ingrained in human existence since its inception.

Administration December 2023 PREMIUM

New Leaders In Education December 2023

At H.O. we congratulate new education leaders that have embarked on the challenging but very rewarding journey of education leadership.

Arts and Media December 2023 PREMIUM

School Library November 2023

This month featuring books on Latin American Classics from Amazon and Self-knowledge from Duquesne University Press

Global December 2023 PREMIUM

Year in Review 2023

As the year draws to a close, we can take a step back and look at the topics presented to readers in each issue.

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Adriana Alcántara & Alejandra Suarez

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?

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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.