Global January 2019

Louis C.K. Mocks Parkland Students

A sound-only recording of a stand-up set has comedian Louis C.K. apparently mocking Parkland school shooting survivors who have become activists.

Financing January 2019

Priest Donates $1M For Professorship

Priest Don Willette has donated about $1 million to fund a faculty position at Colorado State University that will focus on the theological traditions and history of Christianity.

Global January 2019

Disney Funds Sandy Hook Promise Program

Sandy Hook Promise’s Start With Hello program is receiving funding from the Walt Disney Co. The educational program combats social isolation and promotes inclusion.

Global January 2019

Border Wall Fact Check

With the government shutdown still in effect, and President Trump insisting on a border wall, AP fact checked the president’s statements at his recent Cabinet meeting and on Twitter.

Hispanic Community January 2019

Abused Young Immigrants Denied Refuge

The Trump administration said some immigrants seeking refuge from abuse are too old to qualify at 18 even though applicants are required to file paperwork before 21.

Financing January 2019

PCCC Offering Tuition-Free Option

Passaic County Community College (PCCC) is now offering an opportunity to attend tuition free. The new financial assistance award will allow qualifying Passaic County residents.

Global January 2019

Pelosi Elected House Speaker

Nancy Pelosi is elected the House speaker by a vote of 220 to Republican Kevin McCarthy's 192 votes. To date, she is the only woman to hold this position.

Global January 2019

Pelosi Elected Speaker; Top 5 Headlines

Nancy Pelosi is elected House Speaker. Lin-Manuel Miranda creates a new scholarship for underrepresented and first-generation performing arts students.

Global January 2019

Dems Pass Funding Plan Without Wall

House Democrats have passed a funding plan to reopen the government that does not include money for a border wall with Mexico.

Financing January 2019

Emilio And Gloria Estefan Scholarship

The Latin GRAMMY Cultural Foundation is accepting applications for the Emilio and Gloria Estefan Scholarship. Latin music students are able to receive the four-year scholarship.

Global January 2019

Shutdown Update; 10 Things To Know

House Democrats are planning to increase pressure to end the partial government shutdown. The movie “Bohemia Rhapsody” won the Golden Globe for best picture, drama.

Legal January 2019

Top 4 Student Debt Relief News Stories

Career Education Corp., which owns two for-profit college chains, is erasing around $500 million in student debt as part of a settlement with 48 states and the District of Columbia.

Global January 2019

Center Helps After School Shooting

The Santa Fe Strong Resiliency Center has been helping in the mental health and emotional needs of those affected by a school shooting at Santa Fe High School.

Hispanic Community January 2019

SUNY And CUNY Support Puerto Rico

SUNY and CUNY have deployed 50 volunteers to clean, restore and rebuild homes in Puerto Rico. The schools and UNICEF USA are expanding Trauma-Informed Mental Health Support.

Global January 2019

The Reality On The Border

As the government shutdown continues, the border wall remains a topic of argument and debate in Washington. Beyond politics, what are the issues surrounding the border?