Hispanic Community January 2019

HACU Announces Academia De Liderazgo

HACU has announced the launching of the HACU Presidential Leadership Academy/Academia de Liderazgo, a new leadership program specifically for Hispanic-Serving Institutions.

Global January 2019

US Plan For Asylum Seekers

The U.S. launched an effort to make asylum seekers wait in Mexico while their cases are processed in the United States immigration courts.

Financing January 2019

10 New Scholarships Now Available

Young Hispanics living in Florida can now apply for ten new scholarships from Westfield Business School and the Ismael Cala Foundation. Applications are being accepted until Feb. 8.

Global January 2019

County Provides Shelter To Asylum Seekers

The Board of Supervisors in San Diego County have voted 4-1 to provide an unused courthouse for temporary housing for those seeking asylum.

Hispanic Community January 2019

U Of M, Puerto Rico Groups Explore Energy

Puerto Rico and the University of Minnesota are working together to explore more resilient sources of energy in the aftermath of Hurricane Maria.

Financing January 2019

University Investments Fare Well In 2018

Although universities and colleges in the U.S. made strong returns on their 2018 financial investments, experts are worried that increased spending could jeopardize these gains.

Hispanic Community January 2019

The Importance Of Education For Hispanics In US

At the first-ever Hispanic Leadership Summit at the U.N., access to education received the most votes as the most important common goals for Hispanics in the U.S.

Global February 2019

Estefan And Fallon; Top 3 Facebook Stories

As we say goodbye to the month of January, we’re taking a look back at the top trending stories on Facebook.

Legal February 2019

Courts Turn Away Hundreds Of Immigrants

Hundreds of immigrants were turned away from courts when they arrived with government-issued notices. Officials blamed the shutdown and the extreme weather for the confusion.

Financing February 2019

UI To Continue Tuition Freeze

University of Illinois trustees have approved continuing freezing tuition for in-state freshmen for a fifth consecutive year.

Global February 2019

The Patriots Win; 10 Things To Know

The New England Patriots win the Super Bowl against the Los Angeles Rams. Sweden, Spain, Germany, France and the U.K. recognize Juan Guaido as Venezuela’s interim president.

Global February 2019

Pentagon Sending 3,750 Troops To Border

The Pentagon is sending 3,750 additional troops to the southern border. Troops will be providing support for Customs and Border Protection, including putting up concertina wire.

Financing February 2019

Student Loan Default Can Gut Your Paycheck

Wage garnishing and withholding federal benefits like Social Security payments and tax returns are all possibilities for students who default on their federal student loans.

Global February 2019

Plan To Integrate Immigrants, Refugees

San Diego’s mayor, Kevin Faulconer, has unveiled a plan to implement a plan to integrate refugees and immigrants into the community through job assistance and education.

Global February 2019

Fact Check: State Of The Union Address

The following is an Associated Press fact check of last night’s State of the Union address. Topics including minority unemployment, tariffs and the border wall are explored below.