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.
Financing January 2019 Tuition Discounts Available At UVa Wise Out-of-state students from Appalachia can now receive discounts on their tuition at the University of Virginia’s College at Wise. The move is to counter declining enrollment.
Global January 2019 Commission OKs Arming Teachers Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School Public Safety Commission has unanimously approved its recommendations and findings, including allowing teachers to carry guns.
Global January 2019 Border Wall Fact Check With the government shutdown still in effect, and President Trump insisting on a border wall, AP fact checked the president’s statements at his recent Cabinet meeting and on Twitter.
Global January 2019 Disney Funds Sandy Hook Promise Program Sandy Hook Promise’s Start With Hello program is receiving funding from the Walt Disney Co. The educational program combats social isolation and promotes inclusion.
Arts and Media January 2019 Lin-Manuel Miranda Creates Scholarship “Hamilton” creator Lin-Manuel Miranda and his family announced a new scholarship for underrepresented and first-generation performing arts students at Rhode Island College.
Financing January 2019 Priest Donates $1M For Professorship Priest Don Willette has donated about $1 million to fund a faculty position at Colorado State University that will focus on the theological traditions and history of Christianity.
