Hispanic Community June 2019

Inside Mexico’s Siglo XXI Center

The Associated Press interviewed 20 people who described conditions at Mexico’s Siglo XXI detention center as overcrowded and filthy, and the agents there as allegedly abusive.

Financing June 2019

OR Public Universities To Raise Tuition

Oregon’s public universities are citing receiving less money than expected from legislators, as well as increased costs, as why they are raising their tuitions.

Health Care June 2019

HIV Prevention Drug Services Expanded

The SIU School of Medicine is working with the Southern Seven Health Department in an effort to expand HIV prevention drug services to some rural areas.

Global June 2019

Ortiz Not Intended Target Of Shooting

According to Dominican officials, the shooting of former David Ortiz is a case of mistaken identity and that the intended target was another man sitting at the same table as Ortiz.

Global June 2019

In-State Tuition News; Top 5 Headlines

There are 20 states where undocumented students can receive tuition. A new scholarship honors Anthony Bourdain. Puerto Rico sees a population drop as U.S. Latino population grows.

Financing June 2019

8 UMass Students Awarded $5K Scholarships

The James J. Karam Scholarship Fund has awarded eight UMass students $5,000 in scholarships. Scholarships are based on financial need and academic performance.

Global June 2019

Government Moves Migrant Kids

The majority of children at a Border Patrol station in Texas have been moved by the government after AP exposed inadequate sanitation, water and food and other bad treatment.

Financing June 2019

Latest On UNC Schools Tuition Surcharge

A measure that would eliminate the 50% tuition surcharge facing some University of North Carolina system students is now going to Gov. Roy Cooper.

Hispanic Community June 2019

Cuba Restores Oldest Jewish Cemetery

Cuba is restoring its oldest Jewish cemetery as part of an initiative to spruce up Havana ahead of the 500th anniversary of its founding, which is in November.

Global June 2019

More Firings After Shooting At High School

Two more deputies have been fired in connection to the response to the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School shooting. The sheriff did not provide details, but a report will be released.

Global June 2019

Top Issues At Democrats' 1st Debate

Immigration and health care led the first of two debates as Democratic party presidential candidates deliberated, discussed and argued their positions.

Global June 2019

Students Help Puerto Rico; Top 5 Headlines

NY students reach out to Puerto Rico by helping to build homes.  Emilio and Gloria Estefan give an inside look at their newly renovated Miami Hotel.  Four more colleges go test optional.

Hispanic Community July 2019

Drowned Migrants Return To El Salvador

Oscar Alberto Martínez and his daughter, Valeria, have been returned to El Salvador for an expected burial. The father and daughter drowned attempting to swim across the Rio Grande.

Financing July 2019

WU Staff To Get $15-An-Hour Minimum Wage

Washington University in St. Louis will start paying its staff a $15-an-hour minimum wage by 2021; this raise will not include working graduate students.

Global July 2019

NY Students Help Puerto Rico; Top 3 Stories

NY students helping build homes in Puerto Rico, undocumented students receiving in-state tuition and “One Day at a Time” being saved had the most views on our Facebook page for June.