Global March 2019

Update On Asylum Seekers

An expanded U.S. program is requiring asylum seekers to wait in Mexico while their cases go through the courts.

Global March 2019

Students Learn About World Hunger

Elementary school students in San Antonio, Texas, are learning about world hunger and making a difference as members of their school’s World Changers Club.

Global March 2019

RX Price War; 10 Things To Know

Prescription drug prices is a hot issue, but which groups are on which side of the issue is not always clear. The white supremacist accused of the mosque shootings purchased guns online.

Global March 2019

Proof-Of-Citizenship Voting Law

Hearings on March 18 are exploring resurrecting a previously struck-down law that requires proof-of-citizenship to vote. This is a Kansas law that has national implications.

Financing March 2019

Earn College Credits At No Cost

Students in high school in Michigan have the opportunity to earn associate degrees and diplomas or pre-apprenticeships with college credits at no cost.

Global March 2019

Students Knit For Anti-Bullying Campaign

#HatNotHate is an anti-bullying campaign where students knit blue hats (the movement’s symbol to eradicate bullying). Its goal is to distribute 25,000 hats to schools by Oct. 7.

Financing March 2019

Caps On Student Loan Borrowing?

The White House has proposed caps on student loans that can be taken out by graduate students and parents. This plan is part of a list of suggested changes to the Higher Education Act.

Global March 2019

George W. Bush Welcomes New US Citizens

New citizens at a naturalization ceremony in Dallas were welcomed to the United States by former President George W. Bush and first lady Laura Bush.

Arts and Media March 2019

Disney Closes $71B Deal For Fox Assets

Disney has closed its acquisition of Fox’s entertainment business, paving the way for its new streaming service. Properties now under the Disney umbrella include “The Simpsons.”

Global March 2019

Fire Protection Priority In California

California will be pulling National Guard troops away from the border next month to help protect communities from fires like the ones in the city of Paradise last year.

Hispanic Community March 2019

Mexico Talks US Investment With Kushner

Talks between the Mexico’s president and Jared Kushner could lead to an agreement where the U.S. would guarantee some $10 billion in investments for Mexico and Central America.

Global March 2019

New Legislation On Student-Athletes

A recently introduced piece of legislation could end NCAA restrictions on student-athletes’ publicity rights regarding their image, likeness and name.

Global March 2019

New Scholarship And Issue; Top 5 Headlines

The latest issue of Hispanic Outlook is available online. Montclair State University is offering a new scholarship. George W. Bush welcomes new U.S. Citizens.

Global March 2019

Trump Orders Colleges To Back Free Speech

President Trump has ordered federal agencies to ensure that universities and colleges receiving research grants are promoting free speech. Schools found not doing so risk funding.

Legal March 2019

Trump Asylum Seeker Policy Faces Judge

Judge Richard Seeborg is going to be scrutinizing the Trump administration’s policy regarding returning asylum seekers to Mexico.