Hispanic Community March 2019

Mexico Talks US Investment With Kushner

Talks between the Mexico’s president and Jared Kushner could lead to an agreement where the U.S. would guarantee some $10 billion in investments for Mexico and Central America.

Financing March 2019

Ford College Community Challenge

The following information is from HACU’s website, regarding the Ford College Community Challenge.

Global March 2019

'Full House' To Big House In College Scam?

Lori Loughlin, who played Aunt Becky on the show "Full House," is one of the parents accused of paying bribes in the college scandal. Experts are split on if these parents could go to jail.

Global March 2019

New Legislation On Student-Athletes

A recently introduced piece of legislation could end NCAA restrictions on student-athletes’ publicity rights regarding their image, likeness and name.

Financing March 2019

UConn Receives $12M Grant

UConn is receiving more than $12 million, which will be used over a four-year-period for Air Force R&D efforts. The federal grant funding is from the Air Force Research Lab program.

Hispanic Community March 2019

10 Important Facts Of The Hispanic Heritage Month

Each year, the United States observes National Hispanic Heritage Month.  But how long has the U.S. been doing this?  Was it always a month?  Why does it begin in the middle of September?

Health Care March 2019

ASU Gets $50M For Dementia Research

ASU received $50 million for dementia research. The gift was from a couple who run a foundation that supports the ASU Foundation, the Mayo Clinic and a cancer research center.

Hispanic Community March 2019

Spanish-Language Learning At Dartmouth

Dartmouth College’s 250th anniversary is a time to reflect on the school and its accomplishments, including at an immersive Spanish-language program involving organic farming.

Financing March 2019

Free Tuition For Community Colleges?

A new bill recently signed by Republican Gov. Jim Justice will allow West Virginia residents to attend community college tuition free. Requirements including maintaining a 2.0 GPA.

Hispanic Community March 2019

More Nationwide Power Cuts In Venezuela

Nationwide power outages in Venezuela have forced its citizens to scour neighborhoods for food, and search for the few spots where they could get a mobile signal to contact loved ones.

Global March 2019

New Migrant Caravan Of 2,500 Sets Out For US

A migrant caravan of about 2,500 is in southern Mexico and heading for the U.S. The caravan is mainly made up of people from El Salvador, Nicaragua, Guatemala, Cuba and Honduras.

Global March 2019

Eliminating Special Olympics Funding?

Betsy DeVos, the education secretary, is defending a plan to eliminate Special Olympics funding as part of roughly $7 billion in budget cuts for next year.

Global March 2019

US Will Reassign Border Inspectors

The U.S. will be reassigning 750 border inspectors on a temporary basis. It is not known when these inspectors will return to their regular duties.

Global March 2019

From ‘Coco’ To Dartmouth; Top 5 Headlines

Gymnast Ana Largo performed her routine at the Super Stars of Gymnastics event to a song from the movie “Coco.” Dartmouth’s Spanish-language program involves organic farming.

Arts and Media March 2019

‘One Day At A Time’ And ‘Jane The Virgin’

The cancellation of Latino-themed programs like the reboot of “One Day at a Time,” as well as “Jane the Virgin,” demonstrate the challenges such projects still encounter.