Health Care April 2019

NYC Declares Public Health Emergency

NYC has ordered mandatory vaccines for some because of a public health emergency over a measles outbreak. All exposed to the virus who are unvaccinated are required to be vaccinated.

Arts and Media April 2019

WPUNJ Name A Top Music Business School

WPUNJ (William Paterson University) is one of the top 20 top music business schools in the country by Billboard magazine. WPUNJ has been named for the second consecutive year.

Global April 2019

2020 Candidates Target College Campuses

2020 Democratic presidential candidates have been making visiting young potential voters on college campuses a priority in their campaigns.

Hispanic Community April 2019

Red Cross Regains Entry To Venezuela Jails

The Red Cross has regained entry to jails and military prisons in Venezuela, including Ramo Verde, which holds military personnel accused of plotting to overthrow President Maduro.

Health Care April 2019

Couple Commits Another $10M To WU

Andrew and Barbara Taylor have committed an additional $10 million to the Washington University for psychiatric research. The couple made a previous donation of $20 million in 2012.

Financing April 2019

Rutgers: Hit $100M Sports Facilities Goal

Rutgers University says it has hit its $100 million goal to construct sports and athletics facilities, including for football, softball, basketball, wrestling and gymnastics.

Legal April 2019

CUNY’s Free Clinic For Green Card Holders

CUNY Citizenship Now! and CUNY Law Team have partnered to support immigrants by launching a free clinic for green card holders.

Technology April 2019

Hawaii U Professor Names Black Hole

A University of Hawaii-Hilo professor named the now famous black hole “Powehi,” meaning “the adorned fathomless dark creation” or "embellished dark source of unending creation."

Global April 2019

Program Helps Families, Students

The Kingdom Manna food giveaway helps around 200 families on a weekly basis. A partnership with the food giveaway also helps Case High School students.

Financing April 2019

Rutgers Hiring Initiative Gets $20M

The Rutgers Faculty Diversity Hiring Initiative is being extended through June 2024 through $20 million in additional funding.

Global April 2019

New Penalty For Visa Overstays?

A wide range of ideas are and have been considered by top administration officials regarding immigration including a new penalty for visa overstays and new travel restrictions.

Hispanic Community April 2019

US, Lawsuits And Cuba

There are plans for the Trump administration to announce that the United States is allowing lawsuits over properties that were seized from Americans in Cuba.

Global April 2019

Rider, Pearson Launch New Online Programs

Rider University and Pearson is launching a new online master of business administration and accountancy degree programs.

Health Care April 2019

Mental Health And Mass Shootings

There is no one size fits all therapy for dealing with a massive shooting. Mental health resources range from grief counselors and therapy dogs to support groups and art therapy.

Health Care April 2019

Virus Linked To Polio-Like Illness

Researchers from the CDC and the University of Minnesota have found that a virus appears to be cause of an illness that caused paralyzing symptoms in some children in Minnesota.