Hispanic Community April 2018

First Clues Emerge About Cuba's Future Under New President [Beyond Education]

Miguel Diaz-Canel has been the presumptive next president of Cuba since 2013, when Raul Castro named the laconic former provincial official to the important post of first vice president and lauded him as "neither a novice nor an improviser," high praise in a system dedicated to continuity over all.

Financing April 2018

No Tuition Increase At California State University Next Year [Education News]

California State University will not raise tuition at its 23 campuses for the 2018-19 academic year as officials had proposed, Chancellor Timothy White said. White said the country's largest university system is dropping a proposal for trustees to consider raising tuition that was to be discussed at a May meeting.

Global April 2018

More Than 40 Boys & Girls Clubs Nationwide To Benefit From 17th Annual Comcast Cares Day [On A Positive Note Beyond Education]

On Saturday, April 21, more than 40 Boys & Girls Clubs around the country will benefit from hours of painting, landscaping, cleaning, mentoring and other transformational efforts provided by thousands of Comcast NBCUniversal volunteers during the company's 17th Comcast Cares Day. The annual day of service includes employees, families, friends, and local community leaders gathering as part of the company's year-round commitment to service and the community.

Global April 2018

Royal Baby: It's A Boy For Kate On England's National Day [Beyond Education]

The Duchess of Cambridge gave birth Monday to a healthy baby boy — a third child for Kate and Prince William and fifth in line to the British throne. The couple's Kensington Palace office announced news of the birth around lunchtime, about five hours after the 36-year-old duchess and her husband traveled by car from their Kensington Palace home to the private Lindo Wing of St. Mary's Hospital.

Global April 2018

Intensive Manhunt on for Waffle House Suspect

There is a manhunt for Travis Reinking who is the suspect of a deadly shooting at a Waffle House. The Koreas Summit has gained the world's attention even in light of limited success on the nuclear front. Secretary of state nominee, Pompeo, is facing opposition from the Senate panel. The Supreme Court will be weighing in on the Trump administration's travel ban.

Health Care April 2018

Connecticut University Closes Because Of Student Illness [Education News]

A Connecticut university is shutting down for the day after about 100 students fell ill. John Clark, the president of Western Connecticut State University in Danbury, says he consulted with state, local and university health officials before deciding to close the school for Monday.

Hispanic Community April 2018

4-H And New York Life Foundation Inspire More Latino Youth To Pursue Higher Education [On A Positive Note In Education]

National 4-H Council recently received a three year, $1.5 million grant from the New York Life Foundation to enable more Latino students to successfully transition from middle school to high school, graduate on time and pursue a college education. The grant will provide continued support to the Juntos 4-H program launched in 2015 while expanding the program to new markets in California and Illinois.

Global April 2018

Police: Waffle House Suspect Was Armed When Arrested [Breaking News Beyond Education]

The mentally unstable gunman suspected of opening fire at a Waffle House restaurant in the middle of the night was arrested not far from his apartment Monday after hiding from police for more than a day following the attack that killed four people, authorities said.

Global April 2018

The Latest: Suspected Van Driver Charged In Canada Deaths [Beyond Education]

A judge in Canada has ordered Alek Minassian, the 25-year-old man suspected of plowing a van into pedestrians in north Toronto, detained on 10 counts of first-degree murder and 13 of attempted murder. Minassian learned of the charges in a brief initial hearing before a judge in Toronto on Tuesday.

Financing April 2018

New Mexico Junior College Staff Get 3 Percent Pay Hike [Education News]

The New Mexico Junior College Board is giving staff members and hourly employees pay increases. The board voted to give staff members a three percent pay hike and hourly employees a 25 cent an hour spike. In addition, the board extended NMJC president Kelvin Sharp's contract to June 30, 2021, and increased his salary from $223,000 per year to $229,600 per year.

Hispanic Community April 2018

Remnants Of Mexico Migrant Caravan Closer To US Border [Beyond Education]

The remnants of a caravan of Central American migrants protested in northern Mexico on Monday, even as once again they drew angry tweets from U.S. President Donald Trump. The mainly Central American migrants are demanding better treatment and many are planning to request asylum, either in the United States or Mexico.

Financing April 2018

Governor's College Credit Requirement Bill Fails In House [Education News]

A bill by Republican Gov. Bill Haslam that would require certain college scholarship students to finish 30 hours of credits annually has failed in the Tennessee House. The Republican-led House's 41-46 vote Monday dealt Haslam a defeat in the final days of his last annual legislative session as governor. Haslam has touted the proposal as helping push students toward graduating on time.

Global April 2018

Richmond FBI To Host Second Annual Youth Academy [Education News And Beyond]

The Richmond division of the FBI will host its second annual Youth Academy this summer to give teens a comprehensive look at today's FBI. The two-day program will be held in July at the FBI's Richmond field office. Students may be offered case studies drawn from resolved cases, but will not be exposed to active cases or day-to-day investigations.

Hispanic Community April 2018

Judge Deals Big Setback To Trump On 'DREAMers' Program [Beyond Education]

A federal judge ruled that the Trump administration must resume a program that has shielded hundreds of thousands of young immigrants from deportation but gave it 90 days to restate its arguments before his order takes effect. The ruling by U.S. District Judge John D. Bates in Washington, if it survives the 90-day reprieve, would be a new setback for the administration.

Global April 2018

SIU To Recruit Alumni For 'Volunteer' Adjunct Positions [Education News]

Southern Illinois University Carbondale is seeking volunteers with graduate degrees to serve as adjunct faculty. Chancellor Carlo Montemagno posted a statement Tuesday indicating the "pilot project" is being developed in collaboration with the SIU Alumni Association. Those approved wouldn't teach entire courses, but may deliver an individual lecture, lead a seminar discussion, mentor students or contribute to thesis committees.