Global December 2018

Shutdown Looming; 10 Things To Know

The government may soon face a partial shutdown as President Trump insists on billions to build a border wall. A child’s death is underscoring language issues at the border.

Global December 2018

$5B Wall Vs. Partial Government Shutdown

With the White House insisting on billions to build a border wall, a move that has met with lawmaker resistance from both parties, the government is facing a possible partial shutdown.

Hispanic Community December 2018

Child's Death, Communication Barriers

The father of the child who died in U.S. custody signed a form that was written in English stating she was in good health, but it’s unclear how much of the form he understood.

Global December 2018

84-Year-Old Woman Gets College Degree

The University of Texas at Dallas had a very special graduate in its ranks this week. Janet Fein, who is 84 years old, has earned her bachelor’s degree in sociology.

Global December 2018

Will School Discipline Rules Be Revoked?

President Trump’s school safety panel made dozens of policy proposals, including rolling back Obama-era guidance on suspending, expelling and calling the police on students.

Global December 2018

Bump Stocks To Be Banned?

Bump stocks allow semi-automatic weapons to fire like automatic weapons. Trump’s administration has made them illegal to possess starting in March.

Financing December 2018

Texas Tech U Receives $9.1M

Texas Tech University received $9.1 million to expand their National Teacher Prep Center, allowing the Renewal of Educator Preparation National Center to partner with 16 schools.

Financing December 2018

UVM Gifted $15M

UVM or The University of Vermont has received a $15 million gift, which will in part help fund upgraded athletic facilities. The new facility is to be called the “Tarrant Event Center.”

Financing December 2018

UCF Offering $40M In Scholarships, Aid

To support its student body, the University of Central Florida is planning to offer an additional $40 million in financial aid and scholarships.

Hispanic Community December 2018

HSIs Schools Are In The Hundreds

Hundreds of colleges and universities have used the fact that they’re classified as a Hispanic-serving institution to their advantage.

Global December 2018

House Struggles To Avoid Shutdown

House is struggling to pass a bill to avoid a partial government shutdown. The House Freedom Caucus is urging the president to hold fast on funding for the U.S.-Mexico border wall.

Financing December 2018

State Colleges Ask For Additional $25M

State colleges in Vermont are requesting an additional $25 million in funding over the next five years. Currently, Vermont contributes to 17 percent of the system’s budget.

Hispanic Community December 2018

Spain Finds 11 Dead Migrants In Boat

The Maritime Rescue Service of Spain found migrants in a boat off Spain’s southern coast. It is being reported that 11 of the migrants were dead, and 33 were rescued.

Global December 2018

From Shutdown To “Coco”; Top 5 Headlines

Topping our headlines this week were the government shutdown, thousands of migrant children being held in mass shelters and Disney•Pixar’s “Coco” being dubbed for kids in Peru.

Global December 2018

Senators Meet With Trump Over Shutdown

With a partial government shutdown looming, GOP senators met with President Donald Trump. The deadline to avoid the shutdown is midnight.