Global April 2019

From Iran To Vaccines; 10 Things To Know

The president is planning to designate Iran’s Revolutionary Guard as a “foreign terrorist organization.” Vaccines were blocked in Yemen during cholera epidemic.

Legal April 2019

Student Linked To Bribery Case Expelled

A student who lied about her sailing credentials on her college application to Stanford University has been expelled. The student’s actions are linked to the college bribery scandal.

Global April 2019

School’s Food Rescue Program

Students at Woodland Elementary School in Indiana are being given frozen meals on Fridays to help make sure they have food on weekends.

Health Care April 2019

School Of Medicine Awarded $100M Grant

Centene has awarded a $100 million grant to Washington University. Funding will go towards research into breast cancer, diabetes, Alzheimer's disease and obesity.

Global April 2019

School Shootings Support Network

The Principals Recovery Network offers support for education leaders of places where there have been school shootings, as well as will advocate for policies and education resources.

Financing April 2019

Illinois Scholarship Program Expanded

A new law has expanded a college scholarship program in Illinois, allowing universities to keep unused AIM HIGH scholarship funds at the end of each fiscal year.

Hispanic Community April 2019

Family Seeks Answers In Immigrant's Death

Melissa Castro is seeking answers after her husband, who suffered a brain hemorrhage while in detention, died in a California hospital. Castro’s husband was 27-years-old.

Global April 2019

From Oprah To Nielsen; Top 5 Headlines

Oprah Winfrey has donated $2 million to relief efforts in Puerto Rico. The latest issue of Hispanic Outlook is online. Kirstjen Nielsen is no longer the Homeland Security secretary.

Global April 2019

Students Charged In Immigration Protest

Immigrant rights advocates and UA faculty and students are pressuring the university to drop its cases against three students who protested border agents speaking at the school.

Financing April 2019

Excelsior Scholarship: Year Two

The Excelsior Scholarship is in its second year, and authorities are saying that there are slightly more students who are now going to college tuition-free because of the program.

Global April 2019

Trump And Migrant Relocation Plan

The White House said the plan to send migrants to “sanctuary cities” is not a top choice for dealing with increasing numbers of migrants crossing the southern border.

Hispanic Community April 2019

Mexico Deports 204 Migrants

Immigration officials in Mexico have deported by plane more than 200 migrants (mostly families traveling with underage children) from Veracruz to San Pedro Sula, Honduras.

Legal April 2019

Breaking News: College Bribery Scandal

In the latest development in the college bribery scandal, actress Lori Loughlin and fashion designer Mossimo Giannulli have pled not guilty to the two charges against them.

Financing April 2019

WVU To Hike In-State Tuition

WVU’s Board of Governors approved hiking in-state tuition for the school’s Morgantown campus by around $120. WVU said there will be other increases including rates for room and board.

Global April 2019

Notre Dame In Paris On Fire

Notre Came Cathedral in Paris is on fire with flames shooting out of the roof. Firefighters are currently fighting the blaze.