Global March 2019

UC To Co-Host College Signing Day Event

Reach Higher, the college access and success initiative, has chosen the University of California to co-host its 2019 College Signing Day event.

Hispanic Community March 2019

US Pulling Last Diplomats From Venezuela

The U.S. is pulling its remaining diplomats from Venezuela as the Trump administration looks to oust President Maduro. Venezuela is still struggling to restore electricity.

Administration March 2019

Texas Tech U Receives More Than $2.1M

Texas Tech University’s College of Education has received more than $2.1 million from the Texas Education Agency to partner with school districts in a principal preparation program.

Financing March 2019

‘The Big Bang Theory’ Scholarship Expands

Honoring their 12th and final season “The Big Bang Theory” Scholarship will support one extra student each year until they reach a total of 10.

Global March 2019

Feds: Charity Masked Fraud Donations

William “Rick” Singer set up a charity to mask payoffs and bribes for the college admissions scandal, according to prosecutors and tax documents.

Hispanic Community March 2019

Fate Of Venezuelans In US

The Trump administration is faced with whether or not to grant Temporary Protected Status (or other protections) to more than 70,000 Venezuelans in the U.S.

Global March 2019

Students Worldwide Skip Class

Students worldwide have mobilized via social media and word of mouth to skip class to protest what they view as a lack of action regarding climate change.

Global March 2019

Update On Asylum Seekers

An expanded U.S. program is requiring asylum seekers to wait in Mexico while their cases go through the courts.

Health Care March 2019

UC Davis Study On Dementia

UC Davis Alzheimer’s Center has found dramatic differences in the brains of Hispanic, non-Hispanic whites and African-Americans who have been diagnosed with dementia.

Global March 2019

‘Original Sin’ Of College Sports

Even though the admissions bribery scandal only became national news recently, special admissions or special admits have been part of the world of college sports since the beginning.

Global March 2019

Proof-Of-Citizenship Voting Law

Hearings on March 18 are exploring resurrecting a previously struck-down law that requires proof-of-citizenship to vote. This is a Kansas law that has national implications.

Financing March 2019

Earn College Credits At No Cost

Students in high school in Michigan have the opportunity to earn associate degrees and diplomas or pre-apprenticeships with college credits at no cost.

Global March 2019

George W. Bush Welcomes New US Citizens

New citizens at a naturalization ceremony in Dallas were welcomed to the United States by former President George W. Bush and first lady Laura Bush.

Financing March 2019

New Scholarship From Montclair State U

Starting in fall 2019, Montclair State University will offer a national student scholarship for academically qualified students to qualify for in-state tuition.

Arts and Media March 2019

Disney Closes $71B Deal For Fox Assets

Disney has closed its acquisition of Fox’s entertainment business, paving the way for its new streaming service. Properties now under the Disney umbrella include “The Simpsons.”