Financing February 2019

Texas Tech U Awarded $1M NSF Grant

The National Science Foundation (NSF) has awarded a $1 million grant to Texas Tech University to help financially disadvantaged, high-achieving undergraduate students.

Global February 2019

1,600 Migrants Surrounded, Detained

Mexican authorities surrounded a caravan of 1,600 migrants not far from Texas. The caravan members hoped to seek asylum in the U.S.; U.S. authorities tried to stop them.

Global February 2019

House Passes School Safety Bill

Mississippi House members passed a bill requiring active shooter drills and safety inspections at public schools.

Global February 2019

Scholarships To Hamilton; Top 5 Headlines

Historians criticize “Hamilton.” RMU’s French Pastry School has established a foundation that will provide scholarships to aspiring pastry chefs and bakers.

Hispanic Community February 2019

Oil Workers Flee Venezuela's Crisis

Oil workers have begun leaving in large numbers from Venezuela, hoping for higher wages and a better life outside of their home country.

Global February 2019

Spies Exposed In NYC; 10 Things To Know

The AP has identified six individuals who were approached by undercover operatives. President Trump is holding a rally in El Paso where he will try to turn the border debate.

Global February 2019

Trump Taps Stereotypes About Immigrants

President Donald Trump is speaking at a rally in El Paso today about building a wall on the border. But the AP has found that his arguments on immigration draw from false stereotypes.

Global February 2019

Budget Deal Allows Far Less For Wall

A second government shutdown may have been avoided. An agreement has been reached, which includes $1.4 billion for constructing new barriers along the border.

Health Care February 2019

Drug Prices Could Threaten NAFTA 2.0

Democrats in Congress are raising concerns about drug prices under the revamped version of NAFTA. They argue Americans will pay more for prescription drugs.

Global February 2019

Trump Unhappy But Leaning Toward Deal

The U.S. might avoid another government shutdown as President Trump seems to be leaning towards accepting a deal—a deal that only has a fraction of the money he wanted for a border wall.

Global February 2019

San Diego To Sue US Over Asylum Seekers

The Trump administration may soon be facing a lawsuit, regarding asylum-seeking families being released on a widespread basis.

Financing February 2019

Eastern Iowa College Announces $5M Gift

Iowa’s Loras College, a Roman Catholic liberal arts college, said it has received a $5 million gift, which will go towards campus upgrades.

Financing February 2019

California Universities Receive $17M

California State Universities receive $17 million from the United States Department of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS) to train special education teachers.

Global February 2019

Highlights Of Bill To Avoid Shutdown

The following are highlights from the $330-billion-plus spending measure being proposed to avoid another government shutdown.

Global February 2019

From Rutgers To CSU; Top 5 Headlines

Rutgers alumnus becomes a “Jeopardy” champion. Lin-Manuel Miranda joins the cast of “Brooklyn Nine-Nine” as Amy’s brother. California Universities receive $17 million.