Global April 2019

Should The SAT Be Optional?

The debate over whether standardized testing should or should not be required has been renewed by the recent college bribery scandal.

Global April 2019

Homeland Security’s 12 Days Of Turmoil

Kirstjen Nielsen is no longer Homeland Security’s secretary, but what led to this? The following is from interviews with congressional aides, administrative officials and others.

Arts and Media April 2019

WPUNJ Name A Top Music Business School

WPUNJ (William Paterson University) is one of the top 20 top music business schools in the country by Billboard magazine. WPUNJ has been named for the second consecutive year.

Global April 2019

2020 Candidates Target College Campuses

2020 Democratic presidential candidates have been making visiting young potential voters on college campuses a priority in their campaigns.

Hispanic Community April 2019

Red Cross Regains Entry To Venezuela Jails

The Red Cross has regained entry to jails and military prisons in Venezuela, including Ramo Verde, which holds military personnel accused of plotting to overthrow President Maduro.

Global April 2019

Miller Vs. Kushner

Stephen Miller and Jared Kushner are at odds regarding immigration policy. Miller is for tougher policies. Kushner has been working on his own immigration reform package.

Health Care April 2019

Couple Commits Another $10M To WU

Andrew and Barbara Taylor have committed an additional $10 million to the Washington University for psychiatric research. The couple made a previous donation of $20 million in 2012.

Global April 2019

Release Migrants To 'Sanctuary Cities'?

President Donald Trump considered a plan to send detained migrants to “sanctuary cities.” This plan is being criticized as a way to go after political opponents.

Hispanic Community April 2019

Update: Julian Assange And Ecuador

Legal representation for Julian Assange alleged that Ecuador’s government has been spreading lies regarding Assange’s behavior inside the country’s embassy in London.

Global April 2019

Program Helps Families, Students

The Kingdom Manna food giveaway helps around 200 families on a weekly basis. A partnership with the food giveaway also helps Case High School students.

Financing April 2019

Former Professor Leaves $8M To School

Nils K. Nelson, a former professor at Purdue University Northwest (PNW), has left $8 million to the school. PNW’s Board of Trustees has approved naming a building after him.

Financing April 2019

Rutgers Hiring Initiative Gets $20M

The Rutgers Faculty Diversity Hiring Initiative is being extended through June 2024 through $20 million in additional funding.

Hispanic Community April 2019

Ignoring Education Reform In Mexico?

Education reforms in Mexico have been set aside by President Andrés Manuel López Obrador. He has instructed that the treasury ministry will control teachers’ payroll.

Global April 2019

Rider, Pearson Launch New Online Programs

Rider University and Pearson is launching a new online master of business administration and accountancy degree programs.

Health Care April 2019

Mental Health And Mass Shootings

There is no one size fits all therapy for dealing with a massive shooting. Mental health resources range from grief counselors and therapy dogs to support groups and art therapy.