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 April 2026 Premium Endangered Cultural Heritage Sites in Latin America, Part II Earth’s unique biodiversity faces severe human-driven threats. The Río Plátano Biosphere Reserve exemplifies both rich natural and cultural heritage and ongoing challenges, highlighting the urgent need for sustainable conservation, community involvement, and greater awareness to protect ecosystems for future generations.
Administration April 2026 Premium New Leaders in Education April 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 April 2026 Premium School Library April 2026 This month featuring books on Hispanic Serving Institutions from Amazon and Artificial Intelligence from The MIT 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 August 2017 PREMIUM Embracing the Intersecting Identities of Student Veterans in Higher Education More than 2.3 million U.S. service members have been deployed to serve in the Global War on Terrorism. According to National Center for Veterans Analysis and Statistics (NCVAS, 2012) limitless military personnel and their family and friends have been deleteriously impacted by the longest conflict in U.S. history with an estimated 1.2 million service members having disabilities resulting from combat exposure. by Jose E. Coll & Eugenia L. Weiss
Arts and Media August 2017 PREMIUM Sullie Saves the Seas…and Inspires Next Generation of Environmentalists Olivia and Carter Ries were inspired by real-life environmental issues to start a nonprofit organization and try to make a difference around the world. Similarly, author Goffinet McLaren saw firsthand the impact of littering on the environment and decided to take action.
Health Care July 2017 PREMIUM School Library July 2017 Issue School Library it is our pleasure to feature the works of Pat Mora. Book summaries, book covers and curriculum activities for the K-12 by School Library
Health Care July 2017 PREMIUM HEAD OF THE CLASS Introducing the University of Houston’s New Dean of the College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences The University of Houston recently welcomed Dr. Antonio D. Tillis as the new dean of the College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences and M. D. Anderson Professor in Hispanic Studies.
Health Care July 2017 PREMIUM RUTGERS’ WEBSITE PROVIDES Mental and Behavioral Health Resources for Teens When teens have troubling thoughts or are prompted by a peer’s concerning behavior or news story to educate themselves on mental health, they often turn to internet search engine links—many hosted by unreliable sources.
Health Care July 2017 PREMIUM AAHHE’S CONFERENCE A FAMILIA OF SCHOLARS Scholar Corner July 2017 Issue Attending the American Association of Hispanics in Higher Education (AAHHE) conference in the spring of 2016 in Costa Mesa, California, transformed my worldview of the academic community entirely. by Christine Vega
