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
Global May 2025 Premium Three ways Pope Francis influenced the global climate movement Photo by Ashwin Vaswani on Unsplash Pope Francis inspired global climate action through his encyclicals, advocacy for Indigenous rights, and moral leadership. His legacy connects faith with environmental justice, influencing political summits, grassroots activism, and the Catholic Church’s commitment to ecological and social responsibility. by Celia Deane-Drummond
Hispanic Community May 2025 Premium En El Mar: Latino Leadership in Ocean Justice Photo courtesy of Azul Azul, a Latina-led ocean justice organization, empowers Latino communities through advocacy, leadership, culture, and policy to protect the ocean. By centering people and justice, Azul transforms conservation into a movement rooted in identity, equity, and collective action for change. by Marce Gutiérrez-Graudiņš
Administration May 2025 Premium New Leaders in Education May 2025 At H.O. we congratulate new education leaders that have embarked on the challenging but very rewarding journey of education leadership.
Hispanic Community December 2024 Premium Year In Review 2024 As we look back on 2024, we have the opportunity to reflect on areas of progress and examine the lessons that can be learned from the challenges that appeared. by Adriana Alcántara & Alejandra Suarez
Administration December 2024 Premium Did you know?: 2024 Year in Review Willingness to understand others is a sublime virtue that unites us.
Hispanic Community December 2024 Premium Dr. Marta Cronin: Leading with a Sense of Responsibility to Future Latina College Presidents Marta Cronin, the first Latina president of Delaware County Community College, leverages her personal journey and leadership to inspire students, promote diversity, expand dual enrollment, and address industry needs through innovative programs and strategic community partnerships. by Frank DiMaria
Global May 2025 PREMIUM Latin America’s Top Universities for STEM Studies Latin American universities are expanding STEM opportunities through research, global rankings, and international collaboration, providing students with access to high-quality programs in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics across the region. by Adriana Alcántara
Global May 2025 PREMIUM Three ways Pope Francis influenced the global climate movement Photo by Ashwin Vaswani on Unsplash Pope Francis inspired global climate action through his encyclicals, advocacy for Indigenous rights, and moral leadership. His legacy connects faith with environmental justice, influencing political summits, grassroots activism, and the Catholic Church’s commitment to ecological and social responsibility. by Celia Deane-Drummond
Administration May 2025 PREMIUM San Jacinto College Ignites STEM Pathways: From Campus to Community Photo courtesy of San Jacinto College San Jacinto College advanced STEM engagement in 2023–2025 through faculty development, student research, community outreach events, university partnerships, and hands-on expos, sparking STEM interest among K–12 students and offering research pathways for undergraduates. by Rachel Garcia
Hispanic Community May 2025 PREMIUM En El Mar: Latino Leadership in Ocean Justice Photo courtesy of Azul Azul, a Latina-led ocean justice organization, empowers Latino communities through advocacy, leadership, culture, and policy to protect the ocean. By centering people and justice, Azul transforms conservation into a movement rooted in identity, equity, and collective action for change. by Marce Gutiérrez-Graudiņš
Administration May 2025 PREMIUM Cal Poly Pomona: Bridging Gaps and Building Futures with Project CAMINOS Photo courtesy of Cal Poly Pomona Cal Poly Pomona’s Project CAMINOS, funded by a Title V HSI grant, supports first-generation and underserved students through programs like Bronco Scholars, offering academic preparation, mentorship, and outreach to improve college access, retention, and graduation rates. by Christie Counts
Technology May 2025 PREMIUM Cómo atrae la NASA a talentosos estudiantes universitarios de minorías Photo by Laurenz Heymann on Unsplash La NASA está comprometida con la diversidad y trabaja activamente para atraer a estudiantes latinos y de otras minorías mediante programas de pasantías, becas y mentoría, con el fin de ofrecerles oportunidades reales de desarrollo profesional y de carrera dentro de la agencia, especialmente en áreas STEM, pero también en otras disciplinas. by Gary M. Stern
