Global November 2018

U Hires 1st Diversity Vice Chancellor

The University of Nebraska-Lincoln is bringing on Marco Barker as the schools’ first vice chancellor for diversity and inclusion.

Hispanic Community November 2018

5 Food Trends Changing Latin America

Five restauranteurs from Brazil, Venezuela, Peru and Bolivia are working to help prevent violence, boost their countries’ economies and create jobs.

Global November 2018

Troops At Border To Cost About $210M

The Pentagon has told Congress that using thousands of troops to secure the U.S.-Mexico border will cost in the neighborhood of $210 million.

Financing November 2018

Law Firm To Double Scholarship Offerings

Wilshire Law Firm in Los Angeles is expanding its biannual academic scholarship program to four awards instead of two for the 2019-2020 academic year.

Hispanic Community November 2018

Police, Students Clash In Venezuela

Students and hundreds of police clashed at a protest at the Central University of Venezuela in Caracas. The protest was calling for better conditions at universities.

Global November 2018

Where Trump Is Headed; 10 Things To Know

President Donald Trump is headed to Mississippi for two rallies. Why? To help keep the Senate seat current held by Cindy Hyde-Smith in the hands of the Republican Party.

Hispanic Community November 2018

Mexico To Up Security At Border

Following an attempt by some migrants to breach the international line, which led to U.S. agents using tear gas, Mexican officials have pledged to shore up security near the border.

Global November 2018

Migrants Dispirited After Tear Gas Clash

After U.S. agents fired tear gas to deter some migrants who had breached the border, caravan members are considering their options, losing hope of getting asylum in the U.S.

Global November 2018

Reduced Tuition For HS Grad Volunteers

A new program gives high school graduates the opportunity to help older adults and receive reduced tuition at any public university or college in New Hampshire.

Global November 2018

Fact Check On Family Separation Policy

Although both the Obama and Trump administrations operated/operate under the same immigration laws, the family separations were because of Trump’s “zero tolerance” policy.

Global November 2018

Info-Sharing On Asylum-Seeking Kids

Groups are demanding DHS and HHS stop using information on potential sponsors for asylum-seeking children obtained from detained children to "arrest and deport those families."

Arts and Media November 2018

Rita Moreno Returns To “West Side Story”

Rita Moreno is joining the cast of Steven Spielberg's new adaptation of the Broadway musical “West Side Story” and will also serve as executive producer.

Global December 2018

What Do Colleges Want?

Applying to colleges and universities can be an intimidating experience. What do these higher education institutions really want? What makes a student a stronger candidate?

Technology December 2018

Facebook Expands Local Feature

The “Today In” feature on Facebook is being expanded to include school announcements, road closures, missing-person alerts, local news, local information and crime reports.

Global December 2018

Fact Check On Immigrant Aid

President Trump has spread a false claim: people in the U.S. illegally are receiving more in federal assistance than the average American receives in benefits from Social Security.