Hispanic Community June 2019

Latest On Mexico Deal

In response to criticism, President Donald Trump said on Twitter that there is more to the deal with Mexico than meets the eye and teased that more would be announced soon.

Hispanic Community June 2019

LULAC Faults School On Hispanic Hiring

The New Mexico chapter of LULAC is calling for a federal and state investigation into the hiring practices of the University of New Mexico regarding the school’s administrators.

Hispanic Community June 2019

Venezuelans Adopt Recycling Habits

Eliset González repairing lightbulbs is in response to economic chaos in Venezuela—chaos that has left many unable to afford things like lightbulbs in their now crisis-torn nation.

Financing June 2019

Tuition Hikes At 4 Oregon Universities?

The University of Oregon, the Oregon Institute of Technology, Portland State University and Southern Oregon University are proposing tuition hikes ranging from 9% to 13.5%.

Global June 2019

David Ortíz Counted On Fans To Protect Him

Fans of David Ortíz captured and beat up Eddy Vladimir Féliz Garcia, the 25-year-old motorcyclist involved in his shooting. The gunman is currently still at large.

Global June 2019

Butler U Plans $100M Science Complex

Slated to begin construction within the next 18 months, Butler University is planning to upgrade and expand its science facility with high-tech classrooms and modern research labs.

Financing June 2019

Free Tuition, No Marijuana

Students in West Virginia have a chance at free tuition if they can pass a drug test that includes marijuana, opiates, cocaine and amphetamines.

Hispanic Community June 2019

Likely Runoff In Guatemala President Vote

At this time, it appears a runoff ballot will be necessary to determine the next president of Guatemala. Currently, former first lady Sandra Torres has 24% of the vote.

Global June 2019

US Restores Some Aid To Central America

Previously, President Trump announced cutting more than $615 million in assistance to El Salvador, Honduras and Guatemala. Now $432 million in grants and projects will go ahead.

Financing June 2019

US CEO Hands Oxford University $189M

Stephen Schwarzman, CEO of the private equity firm Blackstone, has donated 150 million pounds ($188.6 million) to Oxford University. Donation will fund the university’s AI studies.

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.

Financing June 2019

New Scholarship Honors Anthony Bourdain

The Culinary Institute of America and Chefs Eric Ripert & José Andrés are honoring Anthony Bourdain with a new scholarship. The announcement comes days before Bourdain’s birthday.

Global June 2019

Migrant Kids Describe Neglect At Facility

The 250 minors (ranging from infants to teens) at a Texas border facility are dealing with inadequate food, water and sanitation; neglect; and mistreatment.

Global June 2019

VCU Launches 5 New Teaching Degrees

Virginia Commonwealth University School of Education is launching five new undergraduate teaching degrees.

Global June 2019

Q&A On Census Citizenship Question

The following is a Q&A of some of the most important questions currently being debated and litigated, regarding adding a citizenship question to the Census?