Indiana U Bloomington Libraries Receives $1.2M Grant

UMaine Foundation Had Record Fundraising Year In 2018

The University of Maine Foundation has had a record fundraising year, receiving pledges and gifts totally $36.9 million, which is a 115 percent increase from the previous year. The fundraising brought the foundation’s "Vision for Tomorrow" drive to above $160 million.

MU Researchers Study Cat Genomes To Treat Human Allergies

Researchers at the University of Missouri in Columbia are studying the genomes of cats to better understand a host of human diseases and ailments, including human allergies. Humans and cats share many common diseases such as asthma, obesity, allergies and diabetes.

In Migrant Caravan, Kids And Parents Struggle With Long Trek

The migrant caravan making its way across Mexico to the U.S. border contains hundreds of children of all ages who are at risk of dehydration and illness. As the caravan continues its journey, these children must walk for long hours in the sun and rely on food and clothing donations.

Trump Pledges Asylum Crackdown, Tent Cities; Is It Legal?

President Donald Trump has said that he is planning to sign an order regarding two legally dubious proposals: the large-scale detention of migrants crossing the U.S.-Mexico border and the barring of anyone who crosses the border illegally from claiming asylum.

US Adds Robust 250,000 Jobs

U.S. employers have added 250,000 jobs during the month of October, according to a recent economic report. U.S. employers have also raised average pay by the most in almost a decade, and the unemployment rate remains at 3.7 percent, a five-decade low.