Financing June 2018

Student Leaders From Public Colleges Lobby For More Support [Education News]

Student leaders from public colleges across New York are headed to Albany to urge lawmakers to approve legislation aimed at boosting support for higher education. The leaders of the City University of New York's University Student Senate and the State University of New York's Student Assembly are joining advocates in Tuesday's lobby effort at the Capitol.

Financing June 2018

Penn State Awarded $2.5 Million Grant For Transit Study [Education News]

Pennsylvania State University has received a $2.5 million grant for a transportation research program involving several other universities. The study will cover different modes of transportation, such as highways, rail and air. Its focus is "improving the durability and extending the life" of transportation infrastructure.

Hispanic Community June 2018

House Republicans To Offer 2 Separate Bills On Immigration [Beyond Education]

House Republicans are considering next steps on two immigration bills after GOP leaders persuaded moderate Republicans to drop their renegade effort to force votes on legislation that would have protected young "Dreamer" immigrants with a path to citizenship. Instead, leaders reached a deal with moderates and conservatives that will allow two votes on other bills, starting as soon as next week.

Arts and Media June 2018

CUNY And Latino Media Organizations Team Up For Spanish-Language Journalism Program [Education News]

The City University of New York (CUNY) Graduate School of Journalism has teamed up with Latino media organizations including Univision News, NY1 Noticias; The Guardian and Telemundo for the school’s Spanish-language Journalism Program. This program’s initiative is filling a void by training bilingual students that are interested in covering Latino communities in the U.S. and abroad.

Legal June 2018

Governor Signs 6 Gun Control Measures In New Jersey [Education News And Beyond]

New Jersey on Wednesday enacted a half-dozen new gun control laws, tightening its already strict statutes as advocates applauded and critics questioned whether they will achieve their aims. Democratic Gov. Phil Murphy signed the legislation in Trenton alongside Democratic legislative leaders and the bills' sponsors, who moved the legislation shortly after a mass shooting at a Florida high school in February.

Financing June 2018

University Of Wyoming Approves Budget With Employee Raises [Education News]

The University of Wyoming's budget for next year includes millions of dollars to fund raises and hire additional employees. The university's board unanimously approved the nearly $500 million budget, which includes $5.5 million for raises for university employees, more than $4 million to hire at least 32 faculty members and about $450,000 to hire additional custodians.

Global June 2018

This Week’s Top 5 Trending Headlines In Education And Beyond

Every Friday Hispanic Outlook features the headlines that received the most views on our Facebook page in a special regular feature on our website. These headlines can include breaking news stories, as well as articles related to the field of education and/or the Hispanic community.

Hispanic Community June 2018

Trump Says He Won't Sign 'Moderate' GOP Immigration Bill [Beyond Education]

President Donald Trump said Friday he would not sign a "moderate" immigration bill being finalized by House Republicans, igniting confusion on Capitol Hill over a GOP bill that Trump's allies believed had his support. House Speaker Paul Ryan has said that Trump backs the emerging immigration compromise between the party's battling conservative and moderate wings.

Financing June 2018

SUNY Extends Offer To Help Students Displaced By Hurricanes [On A Positive Note In Education]

Governor Andrew M. Cuomo has announced that the State University of New York (SUNY) has extended their offer to help students displaced by Hurricanes Maria and Irma. SUNY’s colleges and universities are offering in-state tuition for the 2018-2019 academic year to students from Puerto Rico and U.S. Virgin Islands.

Hispanic Community June 2018

Hundreds Of Children Wait In Border Patrol Facility In Texas [Beyond Education]

Inside an old warehouse in South Texas, hundreds of immigrant children wait in a series of cages created by metal fencing. One cage had 20 children inside. Scattered about are bottles of water, bags of chips and large foil sheets intended to serve as blankets.

Global June 2018

Who 'hates to See Children Separated From Their Families

First lady Melania Trump said regarding immigration that she "believes we need to be a country that follows all laws, but also a country that governs with heart." A 6.1 earthquake in Osaka, Japan, has killed three and injured scores of people. Ivan Duque has been elected Colombia's next president. A deadly SUV crash was chased by a border patrol agent because it was suspected of smuggling.

Hispanic Community June 2018

Colombia's President-Elect Seeks Unity After Polarizing Vote [Beyond Education]

President-elect Ivan Duque appealed for unity after winning a runoff election over a leftist firebrand whose ascent shook Colombia's political establishment and laid bare deep divisions over the nation's peace process. The conservative Duque, the protege of a powerful former president, was elected Sunday with 54 percent of the vote.

Hispanic Community June 2018

Minnesota Athletes Making Girls Soccer More Diverse [On A Positive Note In Education]

Girls' soccer — in Minnesota and across the country — is widely seen as a white, suburban sport. The most elite private clubs can charge families thousands of dollars a year for their daughters to participate in top-tier programs. But a new Twin Cities nonprofit is trying to open doors for a more racially diverse set of female athletes who are already embracing the game.

Hispanic Community June 2018

Recording Of Crying Children At Border Adds To Outrage [Beyond Education]

An audio recording that appears to capture the heartbreaking voices of small Spanish-speaking children crying out for their parents at a U.S. immigration facility took center stage Monday in the growing uproar over the Trump administration's policy of separating immigrant children from their parents.

Hispanic Community June 2018

WHAT'S HAPPENING: Trump To Discuss Border Amid Outrage [Beyond Education]

President Donald Trump's immigration policies have come under intense scrutiny following reports of the forced separation of migrant children from their parents. Democrats and some Republicans are urging an end to the practice at the U.S.-Mexico border. The Associated Press breaks down the latest developments regarding families being separated at the border.