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H.O. Top Medical Schools for Hispanics

Updated AAMC data show Hispanic/Latino representation in U.S. medical schools remains disproportionately low, with only modest enrollment and graduation gains. While certain public, HSI, and emerging HSI institutions lead in representation, greater access, targeted support, and participation are needed to strengthen the future physician workforce.

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Global August 2018

Colorado College Reprinting Up To 9.2K Diplomas To Fix Typo

A Colorado university is offering to reprint up to 9,200 diplomas after the outgoing editor of the school newspaper found a big typo. Alec Williams was checking to make sure his name was spelled correctly on his Colorado Mesa University diploma when he noticed it said "Coard of Trustees" instead of "Board of Trustees" in Old English font.

Hispanic Community August 2018

For Now, Army Suspends Discharges Of Immigrant Recruits

The U.S. Army has stopped discharging immigrant recruits who enlisted seeking a path to citizenship — at least temporarily. A memo shared with The Associated Press on Wednesday and dated July 20 spells out orders to high-ranking Army officials to stop processing discharges of men and women who enlisted in the special immigrant program, effective immediately.

Health Care August 2018

School Leaders, Students Stress Need For Mental Health Care

Wyoming education officials and students say increased access to health care for students is needed to keep schools safe. The Wyoming Tribune Eagle reports Michael Harris with the Fremont County School District told members of the Federal Commission on School Safety on Tuesday that several of his students share similar characteristics with man accused in the Florida high school shooting earlier this year.

Legal August 2018

ACLU Lawsuit Accuses US Of Wrongfully Denying Asylum

The American Civil Liberties Union sued the U.S. government Tuesday over its efforts to prevent immigrants from seeking asylum due to domestic and gang violence in their home countries. The ACLU's lawsuit asks a judge to invalidate Attorney General Jeff Sessions' June 11 decision to restrict the kinds of cases that qualify for asylum.

Financing August 2018

New Scholarship Offered To Community College Students

A new scholarship is available to students enrolled in the Kentucky Community and Technical College System. A statement from the school system says the 15 to Finish scholarship will pay $500 to students who successfully complete 15 credit hours in a semester and sign up for 15 hours the following semester.

Financing August 2018

Mississippi State Pledges Free Tuition For Guard Members

Mississippi State University is guaranteeing free tuition for Mississippi National Guard members studying full time for an undergraduate degree. University President Mark Keenum and National Guard commander Maj. Gen. Janson "Durr" Boyles signed the agreement Tuesday. University spokesman Sid Salter says Mississippi State receives $2,250 per guard member for tuition already.

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