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.
Hispanic Community September 2025 PREMIUM There is Fuerza en tu Herencia: Embracing Cultural Capital as our Superpower Austin's vibrant tribute to Hispanic Heritage Month: From Mexico's Independence Day to a month-long cultural celebration. Credit: ESB Macc, 2023). Photo credit: ESB Macc, 2023. Hispanic/Latinx students often feel pressured to assimilate, but their heritage is a source of strength. Embracing culture, language, and community fosters resilience, adaptability, and pride, turning identity into a powerful asset for academic and personal success. by Sandra Bertram Grant Ph.D.
Administration September 2025 PREMIUM New Leaders in Education September 2025 At H.O. we congratulate new education leaders that have embarked on the challenging but very rewarding journey of education leadership.
Arts and Media September 2025 PREMIUM School Library September 2025 This month featuring books on "Undestanding Latin America from Amazon and "Latin American Studies" from The University of Chicago Press.
Counseling August 2025 PREMIUM Cultivating Conscious, Culturally Grounded Leaders in North Carolina through LÍDER: Carolina Leadership Institute LÍDER, a culturally rooted leadership program by the Carolina Latinx Center, empowers undergraduate students in North Carolina through yearlong retreats, workshops, and community-building. It fosters identity, resilience, and adaptive leadership, valuing authenticity, collaboration, and presence over traditional leadership metrics. by Marcela Torres-Cervantes
Counseling August 2025 PREMIUM Latino Leadership That Soars: How the Friends University Latino Leadership Program Does More The Latino Leadership program at Friends University empowers Hispanic/Latino students through mentorship, community service, and culturally grounded leadership development, expanding access to higher education while guiding students to grow, lead, and give back throughout their academic and personal journeys. by Shaylee Gibbs
Counseling August 2025 PREMIUM Elevating and Empowering Young Hispanics: Southeastern University's Pre-College and Leadership Program Southeastern Louisiana University’s HPCL program empowers Hispanic high school students through leadership, academic, and workforce training while preserving cultural identity. It addresses educational gaps by fostering skills, mentorship, and college readiness, preparing youth for success in higher education and beyond. by Dr. Aristides "Ari" Baraya
