Global January 2019

HR Position Open; Top 4 Latest Jobs

The latest jobs being featured on Hispanic Outlook’s job board include positions available in New York, Pennsylvania and Louisiana.

Global January 2019

Trump's Shutdown Proposal’s Fate

Trump’s proposal (“End The Shutdown And Secure The Border Act”) faces uncertainty in the Senate. The legislation would extend DACA protections in exchange for border wall funding.

Arts and Media January 2019

Parkland Survivors Write Book

Students and teachers who lived through the deadly school shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School have written a book about their experience.

Global January 2019

CU Monitors Shutdown Effects On Campus

At a university where most of the research funding is from the federal government, the University of Colorado is monitoring the effects of the government shutdown on campus.

Global January 2019

DeVos Faces Sharp Scrutiny

Betsy DeVos faces scrutiny from House Democrats. Policies expected to be challenged include for-profit college regulations’ rollback and campus sexual assault rules’ overhaul.

Health Care January 2019

Rutgers Addresses Health Disparities

Rutgers U. is making educating competent Spanish-speaking health professionals in Camden a priority. In a round table discussion eight students spoke about health disparities.

Global January 2019

430 Mistaken College Admissions Sent

The University of South Florida St. Petersburg sent out 430 acceptance letters for applicants who were still under review. These letters were quickly revoked by email.

Financing January 2019

Public School Graduates Scholarships

Public school graduates in Cleveland are now eligible for new scholarships for public and private colleges in Ohio thanks to Say Yes to Education, a national nonprofit.

Hispanic Community January 2019

Mariano Rivera Makes Hall Of Fame

Mariano Rivera became baseball’s first unanimous Hall of Fame selection, receiving all 425 votes. Edgar Martinez, Mike Mussina and Roy Halladay also made the Hall of Fame.

Hispanic Community January 2019

Hispanic Student College Institute

Montclair State University’s 2019 Hispanic Student College Institute for high school students is currently accepting applications.

Financing January 2019

NY Lawmakers Pass State Dream Act

Lawmakers in New York have voted to pass the Dream Act, which will extend state financial aid to students who were brought to the United States illegally when they were children.

Financing January 2019

New Tech Grad Debt Forgiveness Program

Utah lawmakers have created the $2.5 million Talent Development Incentive Loan Program to assist tech grads with college debt.

Hispanic Community January 2019

Families Keep Trying To Cross Border

President Donald Trump’s proposed border wall is unlikely on its own to stop the families crossing the U.S.-Mexico border by the thousands each month.

Financing January 2019

SUNY, CUNY Helps Students In Shutdown

SUNY and CUNY will assist students affected by the prolonged federal shutdown by delaying payments for tuition and other expenses as well as not charging late fees or penalties.

Global January 2019

DeVos, Trump, STEM; Top 5 Headlines

While Betsy DeVos faces sharp scrutiny from House Democrats, polling shows 6 in 10 Americans blame President Donald Trump for the shutdown. Our STEM Careers issue is available online.