Financing August 2018

Promocodes.com Launches $5,000 Cost-Conscious Student Scholarship [Education News]

Coupon site Promocodes.com announced the launch of the Promocodes.com $5,000 Cost-Conscious Student Scholarship. Student applicants are asked to submit a 2-3-minute video that answers the question; What have you done to save for your future? One student will be selected and announced during the month of September 2018.

Global August 2018

DCCCD Students Can Now Earn International Honors Certificate At Tuition Rate [Education News]

Students can now earn an International Honors Certificate at the seven Dallas Community Colleges. If students have completed at least 12 credit hours from one of the Dallas County Community College District (DCCCD) schools, they can obtain the certificate at the DCCCD tuition rate. Enrollment is open through August 22.

Arts and Media August 2018

Lehman College Art Gallery To Exhibit 20th Century Mexican Painting Masterpieces [Education News]

The Lehman College Art Gallery, in conjunction with the Mexican National Commission of Public Textbooks and the Institute for Mexicans Abroad through the Consulate General of Mexico in New York, will present a major exhibition of 20th century Mexican painting masterpieces from August 13 to September 22.

Hispanic Community August 2018

Immigrants Held In US Prison Sue Over Harsh Conditions [Beyond Education]

Immigrants sued the U.S. government Wednesday over conditions at a federal prison in California used to house detainees since the Trump administration sought to toughen enforcement on the U.S.-Mexico border. The lawsuit filed in federal court in Riverside says harsh prison conditions at a medium-security facility in Victorville, California, are too restrictive for detainees awaiting their immigration court hearings, many who are seeking asylum.

Technology August 2018

Financial Fruit: Apple Becomes 1st Trillion-Dollar Company [Beyond Education]

Apple has become the world's first publicly traded company to be valued at $1 trillion. The milestone marks the financial fruit of stylish technology that has redefined society since two mavericks named Steve started the company 42 years ago. The peak reached Thursday seemed unimaginable in 1997 when Apple teetered on the edge of bankruptcy, with its stock trading for less than $1.

Global August 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.

Health Care August 2018

Mexico's National University Admits 12-Year-Old For Physics [Education News]

Mexico's National Autonomous University says it has admitted a 12-year-old student to its undergraduate degree program in biomedical physics. The university, better known by its Spanish initials as the UNAM, said Thursday that Carlos Santamaria Diaz is the youngest such student in the university's roughly century-long history.

Hispanic Community August 2018

US, ACLU Divide On How To Reunify Separated Families [Beyond Education]

The Trump administration and the American Civil Liberties Union on Thursday revealed widely divergent plans on how to reunite hundreds of immigrant children with parents who have been deported since the families were separated at the U.S.-Mexico border.

Health Care August 2018

2018 Northwest Classic Raises More Than $1.428 Million For Children’s Hospitals [On A Positive Note Beyond Education]

The Credit Union for Kids Northwest Classic, presented by First Tech Federal Credit Union, raised more than $1.428 million to support Credit Unions for Kids, benefiting six Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals across California, Colorado, Oregon and Washington. This is the third consecutive year that the event has raised over $1 million.

Hispanic Community August 2018

Venezuela Detains 6, Hunts More In Drone Attack On Maduro [Beyond Education]

Investigators hunting for assailants behind a failed attempt to assassinate President Nicolas Maduro with explosives-laden drones have raided hotels and seized vehicles while grilling six suspects for details of the plot. Venezuela's socialist government alleged Sunday that the detained suspects conspired with others in Miami and the capital of neighboring Colombia, though they offered no specific evidence

Hispanic Community August 2018

Judge Reaffirms Ruling That DACA Must Resume [Beyond Education]

A federal judge has reaffirmed his ruling that the Trump administration must resume a program that has shielded hundreds of thousands of young immigrants from deportation. The ruling has no immediate effect because U.S. District Judge John D. Bates in Washington gave the administration 20 days to decide if it wants to appeal and ask that it be put on hold while trying to get it overturned.

Global August 2018

Largest Wildfire In California History Still Growing [Beyond Education]

Wildfires tearing through trees and brush, rampaging up hillsides and incinerating neighborhoods: The place-names change but the devastation is showing signs of becoming the new normal in California. On Monday, twin fires being treated as one incident north of San Francisco became the largest wildfire in state history, destroying 443 square miles (1,148 square kilometers) — nearly the size of the city of Los Angeles.

Hispanic Community August 2018

Venezuela Rallies Maduro Supporters After Thwarted Attack [Beyond Education]

Pro-government factions mobilized thousands of Venezuelans dressed in red — the color of the ruling socialist party — onto the streets of the capital on Monday in a bid to show the country remains united around President Nicolas Maduro after what the government described as a thwarted assassination attempt.

Arts and Media August 2018

Kennedy Center To Honor “Hamilton” Co-Creators

The Kennedy Center has announced their 2018 Honorees that will be honored at their 41st annual celebration of the arts held on December 2. Artists that will be honored at the ceremony include the co-creators of “Hamilton” Lin-Manuel Miranda, Thomas Kail, Andy Blankenbuehler and Alex Lacamoire, as well as Cher, Reba McEntire, Philip Glass, and Wayne Shorter.

Legal August 2018

Judge Who Overturned Other Obama Program Hears DACA Case

Opponents of a President Barack Obama-era program shielding young immigrants from deportation will go before a federal judge who they hope will rule that the program cannot continue. Three federal judges have ruled against President Donald Trump's administration's efforts to end Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals.