Technology February 2018

Do Tech Incubators Work? NYU Tandon Future Labs Answer: 3,200 Jobs And $4B For New York [Education Jobs News]

NYU Tandon School of Engineering's FutureLabs reported an estimated economic impact on New York City's economy of $4.06 billion since launching in 2009 as the first incubators with city support through the New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC). The NYU Tandon Future Labs supported 3,201 jobs in New York State, including 2,740 jobs in New York City.

Global February 2018

Bentley University Debuts New State-of-the-Art Multipurpose Arena to Enhance Student Life for the Next Generation [Education News]

Bentley University has opened the doors to a new, state-of-the-art multipurpose arena that will host the university's NCAA Division I hockey team and prominent university events such as career fairs, high-profile speakers, alumni events and concerts. The 76,000 square foot facility is designed by Architectural Resources Cambridge and built by Suffolk Construction.

Global February 2018

Survivors Allowed Back in Florida School to Collect Belongings

Stoneman Douglas High School students returned to their school to collect their belongings, which they had to leave behind during the massacre. Syria endures additional damage even as it begins rebuilding its war torn infrastructure. President Donald Trump has said that he wants to meet with the nation's governors and discuss the mass shooting at the Florida high school.

Hispanic Community March 2018

Los Angeles High School Students Walk In To Cal State LA To Commemorate East L.A. Walkouts [Education News]

More than 1,000 high school students walked in to the California State University, Los Angeles campus on Friday as part of a commemoration of the 50th anniversary of the 1968 East L.A. Walkouts. The “Walk in to Higher Education” was part of two days of events on March 1-2 at Cal State LA exploring the educational legacy of the walkouts.

Global March 2018

Weeks After School Shooting, Band Performs At Carnegie Hall [Education News]

Three weeks after a gunman killed 17 people at their high school, students from Parkland, Florida, have followed through with a long-planned Carnegie Hall performance. The Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School Wind Symphony played at the renowned New York venue Tuesday during a concert featuring high school bands.

Global March 2018

School Shooting Suspect Indicted On 17 Counts Of Murder [Breaking Education News]

Florida school shooting suspect Nikolas Cruz was formally charged Wednesday with 17 counts of first-degree murder, which could mean a death sentence if he is convicted. The indictment also charges him with 17 counts of attempted murder for the Valentine's Day massacre at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland in which 17 people died and more than a dozen others were wounded.

Global March 2018

Mexico, Canada And Others May Be Exempted From US Steel and Aluminum Tariffs [Beyond Education]

The White House said Wednesday that Mexico, Canada and other countries may be spared from President Donald Trump's planned steel and aluminum tariffs under national security "carve-outs," a move that could soften the blow amid threats of retaliation by trading partners and dire economic warnings from lawmakers and business groups.

Financing March 2018

Mississippi State Gets $7M Grant For New 2-mile Road

Mississippi State University is getting $7 million to build a new two-mile north-south road with sidewalks, bike lanes, and street lighting along the eastern edge of campus. University President Mark Keenum says in a news release that the project is important both to ease traffic problems and to help the campus grow.

Global March 2018

Will Gov. Rick Scott Sign Legislature's Compromise On Guns? [News In Education And Beyond]

All eyes are now on Republican Gov. Rick Scott to see if he'll sign the Florida legislature's narrowly approved response to last month's high school massacre of 17 people, a measure that isn't what he called for, falls short of what survivors demanded and challenges National Rifle Association orthodoxy.

Legal March 2018

US Sends Warning Shot With California Immigration Lawsuit [Beyond Education]

The Trump administration's lawsuit challenging California's efforts to protect immigrants who are in the country illegally served as the latest warning shot at communities nationwide with so-called sanctuary policies. As he excoriated California officials for their policies and actions, U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions warned against "rewarding" people who enter the country illegally.

Global March 2018

Upcoming CUNY Spring Job Fair Expected to Attract 300+ Students [Education News]

CUNY’s Kingsborough Community College is hosting its Spring Job Fair on Tuesday, March 27 from 12:00 pm to 3:00 pm ET. According to the school’s website, the fair is specifically designed for “students who are looking for part time and full time positions in their career fields, but also students who are seeking summer employment and internships.”

Global March 2018 Premium

This Week’s Top 5 Trending Headlines in Education and Beyond

Every Friday Hispanic Outlook features the headlines that received the most views on our Facebook page in a special regular feature on our website. These headlines can include breaking news stories, as well as articles related to the field of education and/or the Hispanic community.

Global March 2018

AP Analysis: NRA Gave $7 Million To Hundreds Of Schools [Education News]

The National Rifle Association has given more than $7 million in grants to hundreds of U.S. schools in recent years, according to an Associated Press analysis, but few have shown any indication that they'll follow the lead of businesses that are cutting ties with the group following last month's massacre at a Florida high school.

Global March 2018

Trump Orders Stiff Trade Tariffs, Unswayed By Grim Warnings; Mexico and Canada Exempted For Now [Beyond Education]

Unswayed by Republican warnings of a trade war, President Donald Trump ordered steep new tariffs on steel and aluminum imports to the U.S. on Thursday, vowing to fight back against an "assault on our country" by foreign competitors. The president said he would exempt Canada and Mexico as "a special case" while negotiating for changes to the North American Free Trade Agreement.

Financing March 2018

Texas Mutual Awards $100K To The Risk Management Institute At El Paso Community College [Education News]

Texas Mutual Insurance Company is awarding a $100,000 grant to El Paso Community College’s (EPCC) Risk Management Institute, which provides workplace safety courses for community employers, workers and the general public. Scott Bain, Texas Mutual’s regional manager of safety services, recently presented the grant to the Risk Management Institute.