Technology December 2020

Phishing Ploy Targets Vaccine Distribution

Researchers are looking into spoofed emails that appeared to come from an executive of Haier Biomedical but were actually targeting the distribution of COVID-19 vaccine.

Global December 2020

Pandemic’s Impact On Students With Disabilities

There are 7 million students with disabilities in the U.S. Erratic attempts to reopen schools and extended months of learning from home are raising concerns about their futures.

Health Care December 2020

Is Shopping In Stores Safe During The Pandemic?

While normally the time between Thanksgiving and Christmas is a popular time to shop inside stores, health experts are recommending avoiding doing so with COVID surging.

Health Care December 2020

1st Time US Virus Deaths Top 3,100 In A Single Day

For the first time, coronavirus deaths in the U.S. surpassed 3,100 in a single day. This combined with two other benchmarks indicates the U.S. is slipping deeper into crisis.

Health Care December 2020

New Antiviral Drug May Be COVID Game Changer

Georgia State researchers have found a drug that completely suppresses the transmission of SARS-CoV-2, which is the scientific name for the coronavirus strain that causes COVID-19.

Health Care December 2020

Could Hispanics Be Among First To Get Vaccine?

A new analysis argues for low-income Black, Hispanic and Native American households to receive a COVID vaccine first. As of yet, no one at the federal level has committed to this idea.

Technology December 2020

Trump Administration Vs. Facebook

The DOJ is alleging that Facebook’s hiring practices discriminate against hiring qualified U.S. workers in favor of H-1B visa holders. Facebook disputes the allegations.

Hispanic Community December 2020

Maduro Claims Sweep Of Boycotted Election

Following Venezuela’s election, the political alliance of President Nicolás Maduro has claimed victory, but internationally the election is widely being called fraudulent.

Global December 2020

Volunteers Bring Cheer To Ill U-M Students

A group of parents known as the "aMAIZEing Blue Crew" are helping University of Michigan students who are sick or quarantining by bringing them comforts like soup and cookies.

Health Care December 2020

Will There Be A National COVID Testing Strategy?

Will there be a national COVID-19 testing strategy under President-elect Joe Biden’s administration? And how could such a strategy help curtail the pandemic?

Health Care December 2020

UK Gives 1st COVID-19 Vaccine Doses

The UK has begun its coronavirus vaccination program. The first two doses of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine were given to a shop clerk and a man named William Shakespeare.

Hispanic Community December 2020

US Fully Restores DACA Program

Complying with a federal judge’s order, the Trump administration has restored DACA, and the Department of Homeland Security is accepting new applications.

Hispanic Community December 2020

Former NEA Head Vying For Education Secretary

Lily Eskelsen García, for former president of the NEA, is vying to be the next Secretary of Education. If appointed she would be the first Latina to head up the U.S. Education Department.

Global December 2020

Olivia Jade Giannulli On College Scandal

The daughter of Lori Loughlin and Mossimo Giannulli went on the Facebook Watch series “Red Table Talk” to talk for the first time about the college admissions scandal.

Administration March 2023 Premium

Hispanic Women in Higher Education

Although there has been an increase in Hispanic/Latino representation in higher education, particularly women, their underrepresentation in faculty and leadership positions still needs to be addressed to better reflect the demographic profile of Hispanic/Latino students.