Financing July 2019

Texas Tech U Receives $999,999 Grant

Texas Tech University researchers have received a five-year, $999,999 grant from the National Science Foundation to educate future scientists and mathematicians.

Global July 2019

'Remain In Mexico' Expands

The Department of Homeland security is expanding the policy that requires asylum seekers to wait outside the U.S. to Matamoros, Mexico, which is one of Mexico’s most dangerous cities.

Hispanic Community July 2019

Trump Threatens Guatemala

Guatemala’s high court blocked an asylum deal; President Trump said he'll look at imposing tariffs or at targeting money Guatemalans working in the U.S. send back to their country.

Global July 2019

Super Bowl Champion Gets College Degree

Joe Andruzzi has earned his degree in liberal studies from Southern Connecticut State University. Andruzzi helped the New England Patriots win three Super Bowls and survived cancer.

Global July 2019

How Many Arrested In Immigration Roundup?

The immigration roundup operation, which targeted 2,100, led to 35 arrests, 18 of which were members of families and 17 of which were collateral apprehensions.

Hispanic Community July 2019

Venezuela Blackout Update

As Caracas began to have its power restored Tuesday, residents of the Doleli Building reacted to the latest power outage as they wait for their power to be restored.

Global July 2019

Migrants Dumped In Mexico's Monterrey

The U.S. has started moving Central American migrants by bus to Monterrey, Mexico, on a large-scale level as part of the expansion of its "remain in Mexico" program.

Hispanic Community July 2019

Immigrants Flock To Apps For Work

Immigrants around the world, including Venezuelan migrants in Colombia, have been flocking to apps like Rappi for work. This gig economy, however, can mean modest pay and no benefits.

Hispanic Community July 2019

Would-Be Cuban Immigrants Left In Limbo

Thousands of Cubans living in the United States are unable to reunite with family members because of the closure of the embassy due to a mysterious illness.

Arts and Media July 2019

Al Roker To Teach At SUNY Oswego

NBC TODAY’s Al Roker is returning to his alma mater SUNY Oswego to teach a broadcasting course entitled “Camera Ready: Developing Your On-Air Persona” (BRC 497).

Financing July 2019

Aid Meant For Needy Going To Wealthy

A loophole is allowing the wealthy to get aid meant for needy students. Some parents have transferred custody of their children, so they would appear to be from poorer backgrounds.

Global August 2019

Democratic Debate: Divisions Intensify

AP has released the following article on takeaways from the most recent presidential debate. Debate topics included health care, criminal justice, climate change and immigration.

Financing August 2019

Investigating The Financial Aid Loophole

State lawmakers in Illinois said they are going to look into the practice by some wealthy families of transferring guardianship of their children to get financial aid for college.

Financing August 2019

Free Tuition Option For Foster Kids

A new law allows foster kids to attend Pennsylvania universities and colleges tuition-free. These include community colleges, as well as private, public and state-related schools.

Health Care August 2019

Physician Pipeline Preparatory Program

The Physician Pipeline Preparatory Program (P4), which was designed in part to encourage diversity in the medical profession, is producing results with its first medical students.