Global May 2018

Hawaii Volcano Sends Lava Bubbling, Forces 1,500 From Homes [Beyond Education]

Nearly 1,500 residents were ordered to evacuate from their volcano-side homes after Hawaii's Kilauea Volcano erupted, sending molten lava to chew its way through forest land and bubble up on paved streets. Volcano officials couldn't predict how long Thursday's eruption may last, prompting Hawaii's governor to activate the National Guard to help with evacuations and provide security to about 770 structures left empty when residents sought shelter.

Global May 2018

Arizona Schools Reopen After Education Funding Deal Reached [Education News]

Hundreds of thousands of Arizona schoolchildren can go back to class now that the Legislature passed an education funding deal, ending a six-day walkout that shuttered classrooms around the state. Strike organizers called for an end to the walkout Thursday after a dramatic all-night legislative session resulted in a 20 percent pay raise by 2020.

Hispanic Community May 2018

Vallarta Supermarkets Contributes $110,000 To Local Education Organizations To Support Higher Education For California Latino Students [On A Positive Note]

Vallarta Supermarkets will contribute a total of $110,000 to the following organizations: The Hispanic Education Foundation, Fresno Unified School District, Oxnard Community College, Youth Leaders Education Foundation, Hancock College, Southwestern Community College, Antelope Valley College, Victor Valley College, and TELACU Education Foundation.

Hispanic Community May 2018

Supermercados Vallarta contribuye $110,000 a organizaciones educativas locales para apoyar la educación superior entre los estudiantes latinos de California [Buenas Noticias]

Supermercados Vallarta contribuirá un total de $110,000 a las siguientes organizaciones: Fundación Hispana de Educación, Distrito Escolar Unificado de Fresno, Oxnard Community College, Fundación de Educación de Líderes Juveniles, Hancock College, Southwestern Community College, Antelope Valley College, Victor Valley College, y Fundación de Educación TELACU.

Global May 2018

Destructive Hawaii Volcano Forces Evacuations

A volcanic eruption in Hawaii has wiped out 26 homes. Rudy Giuliani is having difficulty staying on message, regarding President Donald Trump. Meanwhile, Trump's new attorney, Alan Dershowitz, is aiding the special counsel's investigation. Syria's regional court system is emphasizing reconciliation and leniency. Chelsea Manning has thrown her hat into the ring for U.S. Senate.

Financing May 2018

Maryland To Offer Free Tuition At Community Colleges [Education News]

Going to community college may soon be much more affordable for Maryland residents. Gov. Larry Hogan plans to sign a bill this week the covers tuition costs at community colleges for qualifying residents. The legislation was approved near the end of this year's legislative session.

Global May 2018

World To Learn Fate Of Iran Nuclear Pact Tuesday Afternoon [Beyond Education]

President Donald Trump is preparing to tell the world whether he plans to follow through on his threat to pull out of the landmark nuclear accord with Iran and almost surely ensure its collapse. There are no signs that European allies enlisted to "fix" the deal have persuaded him to preserve it.

Financing May 2018

Washington State University Increases Undergraduate Tuition [Education News]

Washington State University officials have increased undergraduate in-state tuition for the 2018-19 school year. The increase is by 2 percent, from $9,530 to $9,720. This is the second year in a row that the university has increased its tuition for students pursuing a bachelor’s degree.

Global May 2018

The Latest: Trump Announces US Withdrawal From Iran Deal [Beyond Education]

President Donald Trump says the United States is withdrawing from the Iran nuclear deal, which he is calling "defective at its core." Trump on Tuesday signed a presidential memorandum withdrawing from the 2015 agreement and he is planning to reinstall sanctions on the Iranian regime.

Global May 2018

UMaine Brings Goats To Campus To Help Stressed Students [Education News]

The University of Maine has deployed a herd of goats to help students get through a stressful finals season at the end of the semester. There was a line of students waiting this week to get close to the goats. WABI-TV reports the goal of the goats is to cheer students up who may be dealing with stress.

Health Care May 2018

Multimillion-Dollar Grant To Help Pregnant Women With Opioid Dependence [Education News]

The University of Kentucky has received a multimillion-dollar grant to expand and improve a program to help pregnant women with opioid dependence problems before, during and after delivery. The Perinatal Assistance and Treatment Home (PATHways) program is helping women with medication, peer support and health services to reduce the number of babies born with an opioid addiction.

Global May 2018

Amid #MeToo, More Colleges Host Women As Graduation Speakers [Education News]

For the first time in at least two decades, the majority of the nation's top colleges are featuring women as their spring commencement speakers, a shift that industry experts credit to the wave of female empowerment that has fueled the #MeToo movement. Yale is bringing Hillary Clinton. MIT will host Sheryl Sandberg. Vanderbilt landed Amal Clooney, while Dartmouth chose Mindy Kaling.

Financing May 2018

7 Scholarships Currently Available Through The HACU Scholarship Program 2018-2019

The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU) is currently administrating seven scholarships for The HACU Scholarship program 2018-2019. Scholarship amounts range from $1,000 to 5,000. The application deadline for all seven scholarships is May 25.

Hispanic Community May 2018

Texas Suit Could Speed DACA's Path To Supreme Court [Beyond Education]

Three judges have ordered the Trump administration to continue a program that has shielded hundreds of thousands of young immigrants from deportation. Now, a lawsuit filed last week in Texas seeks to shut down the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program and may create a legal clash that could speed the issue's path to the Supreme Court.

Financing May 2018

Alma Mater Honors Waffle House Hero With Scholarship Fund [Education Article]

The alma mater of the man who took an AR-15 rifle from a gunman at a Tennessee Waffle House has established a scholarship fund in his name. Tennessee State University held a reception in honor of 29-year-old James Shaw Jr. of Nashville. Several businesses and organizations praised Shaw and gave him awards.