Financing November 2019

Oregon State Gets $3.3M Grant From NSF

The NSF has given Oregon State University a $3.3 million grant to study the impact of pollution from tiny plastics on aquatic life like inland silversides and oyster larvae.

Health Care November 2019

Virginia Tech’s Pediatric Health Center

Children’s National Hospital is teaming up with Virginia Tech to establish a biomedical research facility. The 12,000-square-foot center’s focus will be on pediatric health.

Financing November 2019

Free Tuition For Late Firefighter's Kids

The three children of the late Worcester Fire Lt. Jason Menard have been offered free tuition by eight colleges. Menard was recently killed in the line of duty.

Global November 2019

College’s Gator Mart To Meet Food Needs

Houston Food Bank and Brazosport College have partnered to create Gator Mart, a food pantry that offers fresh fruits, vegetables and meat, as well as clothing for job interviews.

Global November 2019

US Latina Income; Top 5 Headlines

New U.S. government figures show U.S. Latinas need twice the time to match the yearly income of white, non-Hispanic males. Michelle Obama honors Lin-Manuel Miranda.

Hispanic Community November 2019

Venezuela Students Protest March Blocked

Venezuela university students’ attempt to stage a protest march to Caracas’ main military base was cut short by a National Guard blockade. The protest was against President Maduro.

Health Care November 2019

Are E-Cigarettes Wiping Out Teen Smoking?

While the smoking rate among high schoolers has fallen to a new low, underage vaping has almost completely overshadowed a parallel drop in traditional smoking.

Financing November 2019

$10M School Safety Fund

More than 100 schools have new funding for school safety projects thanks to a $10 million school safety fund. The decision by Colorado county officials follows a fatal school shooting.

Global December 2019

Impeachment Invitation Rejected

The White House has stated that it will not be participating in the first impeachment hearing before the House Judiciary Committee. A measles outbreak is devastating Samoa.

Global December 2019

Schools Close; US East Braces For Storm

The storm that caused problems for Thanksgiving travel is not done yet, leading to school and office closures, as well as the cancellation or delay of hundreds of flights.

Hispanic Community December 2019

Mexican Border Town Gripped By Fear

Villa Union, a town near the U.S.-Mexico border, is beginning cleaning up after 22 people were killed during a gunbattle involving security forces and drug cartel members.

Hispanic Community December 2019

Saving Puerto Rico’s Coastal Heritage

Scientists are racing to document indigenous sites in Puerto Rico that are along the country’s coast before rising sea levels destroy a large portion of them.

Global December 2019

Diversity Marks US Rhodes Scholars

The 32 individuals selected from more than 236 applicants from 90 U.S. college and universities for the latest class of U.S. Rhodes Scholars are mainly from minority groups.

Global December 2019

Storm Clobbers US East

The Northeast felt the final blast from a long-lasting winter storm, which dropped more than a foot of snow on parts of the region late Sunday and Monday.

Hispanic Community December 2019

Update On Villa Union Gunfights

The follow article offers a timeline of events regarding the recent gunfights in Villa Union, a town near the U.S.-Mexico border, where 22 people were killed.