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 August 2026 Premium Meet Six Latin American Nobel Laureates in Literature Six Latin American Nobel laureates in literature are highlighted through their backgrounds, literary achievements and lasting influence. From Gabriela Mistral to Mario Vargas Llosa, their diverse voices, experiences and perspectives helped shape Latin American literature and earned worldwide recognition.
Administration August 2026 Premium New Leaders in Education August 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 August 2026 Premium School Library August 2026 This month featuring books on Intellectual Architects of Latin America from Amazon and Nation Builders of Latin America from Yale University 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.
Technology May 2026 PREMIUM Más allá de la ingeniería: la verdadera complejidad de las misiones espaciales Space missions such as Artemis and SAOCOM show that their true complexity goes beyond engineering: they require managing uncertainty, human coordination, systemic organization, and collective learning to integrate technology, processes, and people toward shared goals in highly demanding and ever-changing contexts. Editor's Note: This article is presented in its original Spanish, followed by an English Translation. by Pablo Quintela
Administration May 2026 PREMIUM Colegio de Ciencias Agrícolas: Cultivando Innovación en Puerto Rico The College of Agricultural Sciences at the University of Puerto Rico–Mayagüez leads agricultural education, research, and extension in Puerto Rico. Through academic training, scientific innovation, and community service, it promotes sustainable tropical agriculture, strengthens food security, and contributes to the region’s economic and social development. El Colegio de Ciencias Agrícolas del Recinto Universitario de Mayagüez lidera la educación, investigación y extensión agrícola en Puerto Rico. Mediante formación académica, innovación científica y servicio comunitario, impulsa una agricultura tropical sostenible, fortalece la seguridad alimentaria y contribuye al desarrollo económico y social regional. by Lynette E. Orellana Feliciano
Hispanic Community May 2026 PREMIUM Hispanic Access Foundation promueve el aprendizaje y la conservación ambiental La Hispanic Access Foundation impulsa el liderazgo latino en la conservación ambiental en Estados Unidos mediante la movilización de comunidades, la defensa de la justicia ambiental y el desarrollo de programas de pasantías remuneradas como el Proyecto MANO, que ubica a profesionales latinos en agencias federales y fomenta carreras de largo plazo en el sector ambiental. by Ellen Alderton
AAHHE Presents May 2026 PREMIUM Nuestra Comunidad: Our Biggest Resource Latinx students remain underrepresented in STEM and MD/PhD pathways, facing persistent barriers including limited finances and knowledge, weak networks, and imposter syndrome. Structured research programs, funding, mentorship, and asset-based frameworks like community cultural wealth can boost access, belonging, persistence, and success. by Edgar Beas, M.A & Quetzal Flores-Ramirez, MD/PhD
Hispanic Community May 2026 PREMIUM Endangered Cultural Heritage Sites in Latin America: Islands and Protected Areas of the Gulf of California The Gulf of California, Mexico’s final UNESCO-listed endangered site in this series, is a globally vital marine ecosystem renowned for exceptional biodiversity and scenic beauty. Despite strong protections, overfishing, development, and pollution threaten its fragile habitats, demanding sustained conservation efforts and greater global awareness.
Administration May 2026 New Leaders in Education May 2026 At H.O. we congratulate new education leaders that have embarked on the challenging but very rewarding journey of education leadership.
