Global September 2018

William Paterson U Makes SAT And ACT Optional

William Paterson University has just made SAT and ACT optional for Fall 2019 Freshman Applicants. While the most of 2019-2020 student applicants are no longer required to submit SAT or ACT scores there are some exceptions. The University joins more than 1,000 colleges and universities that have adopted the test-optional policy or have eliminated them entirely.

Global September 2018

US Adds A Strong 201K Jobs

There was an increase in hiring in the U.S. this past month with employers adding 201,000 jobs. The unemployment rate stayed near an 18-year low at 3.9 percent. These stats may indicate businesses and consumers will continue spending even though there are ongoing conflicts between the Trump administration and its trading partners.

Arts and Media September 2018

Media School At IU Gets $6M

The Media School at Indiana University (IU) has received a $6 million dollar gift from an IU Bloomington alumnus. The school is planning to use the money for a center that will focus on the teaching and production of investigative journalism.

Global September 2018

Surge, Wind, Rain, Floods: Hurricane Florence Could Hit Hard

Despite its top winds dipping Tuesday morning, Hurricane Florence is predicted to approach Category 5 status. Three East Coast states are undergoing mandatory evacuations as millions prepare for what may be one of the most catastrophic hurricanes in decades to hit the Eastern Seaboard.

Arts and Media September 2018

Vermont College To Sell Artwork To Fund Scholarship Program

Bennington College is auctioning off works by Diego Rivera and Julian Dupré, as well as a graduate of the college, Helen Frankenthaler, to support the school’s Art for Access scholarship. The College’s president says the scholarships help to “increase access” to students who without the scholarships would not be able to afford the private college.

Hispanic Community September 2018

Government To Expand, Extend Texas Tent Shelter For Children

A tent shelter at Tornillo, Texas, is being expanded by the U.S. government to 3,800 and is to remain open through the end of 2018. The facility is for immigrant minors who crossed the southwest border and originally opened with a 360-bed capacity for 30 days.

Global September 2018

Michigan, Harvard Focus On Detroit Poverty, Opioid Problems

Harvard University and the University of Michigan are working together to deal with opioid addiction and poverty in Detroit. The universities teaming up will pair Harvard's statistical and computational research into forces influencing economic success or failure with Michigan's Poverty Solutions Initiative. The universities are planning national summits in the Boston and Detroit areas.

Global September 2018

This Week’s Top 4 Featured Jobs On Hispanic Outlook’s Job Board

This week’s top four featured jobs on Hispanic Outlook’s Job Board are from Elizabeth City State University, University of North Dakota, Northern Michigan University and Cornell University. Positions are Chancellor; Dean of the School of Law; Dean, College of Business; and Assistant Dean for Human Resources.

Global September 2018

This Week’s Top 5 Trending Headlines

SpongeBob Creator Gifts $135K To HSU, Our TOP 100 Colleges & Universities for Hispanics Issue, Cal State LA Celebrates 50th Anniversary Of Chicano Studies Program

Legal September 2018

Lawsuit Claims Houston Blocking Facility For Migrant Kids

The city of Houston is being sued by the nonprofit Southwest Key Programs. The nonprofit alleges city officials are obstructing efforts to open a facility to house unaccompanied migrant children. Southwest Key Programs also alleges that the city incorrectly designated the shelter as a detention facility as opposed to a residential facility.

Global September 2018

Top 4 Featured Jobs On Hispanic Outlook’s Job Board

This week’s top four featured jobs on Hispanic Outlook’s Job Board are from Georgia Institute of Technology, Elizabeth City State University and University of North Dakota. Positions are Dean, College of Computing; Dean, College of Sciences; Chancellor; and Dean of the School of Law.

Health Care September 2018

A Year After Maria, Puerto Rican Kidney Patients Fear Death

Hurricane Maria ruined the only dialysis center in Vieques, forcing patients to take flights three times a week to the Puerto Rican mainland for treatments. These constant flights, however, have taken a physical toll on these patients. Five patients have died this past year from health causes ranging from cancer to heart failure.

Hispanic Community September 2018

Federal Agency Says It Lost Track Of 1,488 Migrant Children

The Health and Human Services Department has lost track of 1,488 migrant children, according to what the Department told Senate staffers. This is the second time in less than a year that the federal government lost track of close to 1,500 children.

Health Care September 2018

West Virginia University Plans To Offer Heart Transplants

West Virginia will soon have its first heart transplant program. West Virginia University’s Heart and Vascular Institute is planning to offer the first such program in the state. There are currently 22 residents of West Virginia on the waiting list for a heart transplant.

Global September 2018

Top 4 Latest Jobs On Hispanic Outlook’s Job Board

This week’s top four featured jobs on Hispanic Outlook’s Job Board are from Southern Methodist University; University of Maryland, Baltimore; and University of Texas at El Paso. Positions are Assistant Professor of Dance (Jazz); Clinical Instructor, Assistant and Associate Faculty Positions; Assistant Professor- Finance; and Assistant Professor & Associate/Professor- Accounting.