Global March 2019

Update On Asylum Seekers

An expanded U.S. program is requiring asylum seekers to wait in Mexico while their cases go through the courts.

Health Care March 2019

UC Davis Study On Dementia

UC Davis Alzheimer’s Center has found dramatic differences in the brains of Hispanic, non-Hispanic whites and African-Americans who have been diagnosed with dementia.

Global March 2019

RX Price War; 10 Things To Know

Prescription drug prices is a hot issue, but which groups are on which side of the issue is not always clear. The white supremacist accused of the mosque shootings purchased guns online.

Global March 2019

Proof-Of-Citizenship Voting Law

Hearings on March 18 are exploring resurrecting a previously struck-down law that requires proof-of-citizenship to vote. This is a Kansas law that has national implications.

Financing March 2019

Caps On Student Loan Borrowing?

The White House has proposed caps on student loans that can be taken out by graduate students and parents. This plan is part of a list of suggested changes to the Higher Education Act.

Financing March 2019

State Oks $50M For U Tech Building

Utah’s state Legislature has approved $50 million in funding for the Noorda Building for Engineering, Applied Science & Technology at Weber State University.

Hispanic Community March 2019

Mexico Talks US Investment With Kushner

Talks between the Mexico’s president and Jared Kushner could lead to an agreement where the U.S. would guarantee some $10 billion in investments for Mexico and Central America.

Global March 2019

Bribery Scandal: Window Into Admissions

The bribery scandal surrounding college admissions has shined a light on the stress and desperation many families go through when their children seek to attend the top colleges.

Global March 2019

New Scholarship And Issue; Top 5 Headlines

The latest issue of Hispanic Outlook is available online. Montclair State University is offering a new scholarship. George W. Bush welcomes new U.S. Citizens.

Global March 2019

HCCC To Open On-Campus Food Pantries

HCCC is opening two food pantries at its Journal Square Campus on March 26 and its North Hudson Campus on April 9.

Global March 2019

Community College In RI To Open Food Pantry

CCRI is opening its first food pantry with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at the school’s Lincoln campus. The pantry will provide nonperishable foods and personal hygiene products.

Global March 2019

Parkland Worried After Suicides

Two survivors of the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School massacre have apparently committed suicide. Parkland’s mayor said officials are publicizing counseling services.

Global March 2019

House Tries To Override 1st Trump Veto

The House is planning to vote against President Trump’s veto. It appears their vote will fail, and the president’s declaration of a national emergency at Mexico’s border will stand.

Global March 2019

Investigating College Bribery Scheme

The U.S. Education Department is investigating if the schools embroiled in the bribery scandal violated rules surrounding the management of federal student aid or federal law.

Financing March 2019

Free Tuition For Community Colleges?

A new bill recently signed by Republican Gov. Jim Justice will allow West Virginia residents to attend community college tuition free. Requirements including maintaining a 2.0 GPA.