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 December 2018 Shutdown Looming; 10 Things To Know The government may soon face a partial shutdown as President Trump insists on billions to build a border wall. A child’s death is underscoring language issues at the border.
Legal December 2018 Earn BA And Law Degree In 6 Years SUNY Canton and the University at Buffalo School of Laws are launching a new program where students can earn a bachelor’s degree and a law degree in six years.
Global December 2018 CPK To Co-Host Calif. Fires Fundraiser California Pizza Kitchen (CPK) and California Fire Foundation will be hosting a fundraiser on December 18 to help support those impacted by the California fire.
Global December 2018 7-Year-Old Held At Border Dies In Custody A migrant child who was picked with her father along the U.S.-Mexico border suffered seizures and a high fever while in immigration custody. She was taken to a hospital where she died.
Global December 2018 Sandy Hook School Threatened A bomb threat made to Sandy Hook Elementary School led to an evacuation. It is not clear if this threat is connected to nationwide bomb threats made on Thursday.
Financing December 2018 $150M In Student Loan Forgiveness An Obama-era rule is leading to the forgiveness of loans for 15,000 former students. The U.S. Education Department says $150 million in loans is going to be wiped clean.
