Financing July 2019

Texas Tech U Receives $999,999 Grant

Texas Tech University researchers have received a five-year, $999,999 grant from the National Science Foundation to educate future scientists and mathematicians.

Global July 2019

Disney Remakes Classic; Top 5 Headlines

Javier Bardem is in talks to join the cast of Disney’s live action version of “The Little Mermaid.” Lin-Manuel Miranda is working with songwriter Alan Menken on a new song for the film.

Health Care July 2019

UMD Receives $750K To Train Rural Doctors

UMD’s medical school has received a $750,000 federal grant to train rural doctors. Currently, the United States is experiencing a physician shortage in rural areas.

Financing July 2019

University Receives $25M Donation

An unnamed benefactor has made a $25 million donation to the University of Chicago. The gift is to go towards the school’s financial aid program for international students.

Global July 2019

Camp No Limits At Quinnipiac University

Quinnipiac University’s York Hill campus is hosting a Camp No Limits program for children with limb loss. Activities include volleyball, relay races, basketball and riding bikes.

Global July 2019

Mueller To Testify July 24; Things To Know

Robert Mueller is scheduled to testify before Congress this week. “Law and Order” inspiration dies. "Avengers: Endgame" is the highest-grossing film of all time, beating "Avatar."

Global July 2019

W.Va. Homeless Students Rises To Over 10K

Data from West Virginia’s Department of Education shows the state has about 10,500 homeless students as of the 2018-19 school year. Contributing factors include opioids and a flood.

Arts and Media July 2019

The Power Of Dance

AileyCamp teaches students dance, as well as how to resolve conflicts, eat well and become leaders. When camp ends, Atlanta Ballet offers a full-tuition scholarship to 10 students.

Health Care July 2019

Mental Health Days For Students

Oregon is adding “mental health days” to include mental or behavioral health to its list of excused school absences. Students can now take “mental health days” as well as sick days.

Hispanic Community July 2019

Political Crisis In Puerto Rico

Gov. Ricardo Rosselló has promised to not run for re-election, but many question if he can govern amid massive protests for him to immediately leave office.

Global July 2019

Super Bowl Champion Gets College Degree

Joe Andruzzi has earned his degree in liberal studies from Southern Connecticut State University. Andruzzi helped the New England Patriots win three Super Bowls and survived cancer.

Health Care July 2019

Millions Should Stop Taking Aspirin?

While aspirin is still recommended for heart attack survivors and those dealing with heart disease, new guidelines caution against using it as a preventive measure in certain cases.

Hispanic Community July 2019

ICE Releases US Citizen Wrongfully Held

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement has released 18-year-old, U.S.-born citizen Francisco Erwin Galicia who was wrongfully detained for more than three weeks.

Financing July 2019

Rutgers To Raise Tuition On 3 Campuses

Rutgers University is increasing tuition and fees at its New Brunswick, Newark and Camden campuses by 2.9%, or about $433. The new rates were approved as part of a $4.6 billion budget.

Health Care July 2019

Health Mystery In Cuba Deepens

A new study has found that U.S. diplomats working in Cuba who experienced concussion-like symptoms have less white matter in their brains than a comparison group of healthy people.