Hispanic Community November 2018

41 Latinos In Congress, 2 Races Still Undecided

Although two races remain undecided, the number of Latinos who will be serving in Congress in 2019 will be rising to at least 41. There were 44 Latino Democratic candidates who ran in the midterm elections, and 33 of those 44 won. There were also 15 Latino Republican candidates who ran, and of those six won.

Global November 2018

In Honduras, Most Returnees From Caravan Hope To Try Again

A certain bus terminal in Honduras has become a place of crossing destinies. For some there, it is the beginnings of their journey north towards the United States. For others it is where they are ferried back to after trying and failing to complete the trek.

Financing November 2018

The Watershed Addiction Treatment Programs Offers $6K in Scholarships

The Watershed Addiction Treatment Programs has announced that it is offering six scholarships totally $6,000 to students currently enrolled at an accredited university or college. These scholarships are: a Health Care Scholarship, an Addiction Science Scholarship and an Addiction Recovery Scholarship.

Arts and Media November 2018

Lehman College Event Featuring Author José Alcántara Almánzar

Lehman College is hosting a reading and lecture on Dominican Author José Alcántara Almánzar. The event will focus on his new collection of short stories titled “Where the Dream Ends.” This event will take place in Lehman’s Music Building on Thursday November 15 at 2:00 p.m. ET, is admission free and open to the public

Global November 2018

Trump Limits Asylum, Says People Must 'Come In Legally'

President Trump has limited those seeking asylum by circumventing laws that state that anyone is eligible for asylum regardless of how the individual enters the country. Officials with the administration have said that the measures are in effect for at least three months but could also be extended.

Global November 2018

Whittier Union Selected As A ‘Bright Spot’ District

The Whittier Union High School District has been selected as a “Bright Spot” honoree by the Education Trust for its work with disadvantaged students. The district is being recognized for its work closing opportunity and achievement gaps, advancing equity and strengthening the pipeline for students who have been traditionally underrepresented.

Financing November 2018

U Of Missouri-Kansas City Adds $20M In Scholarships

The University of Missouri-Kansas City is partnering with the nonprofit KC Scholars, allowing the university to expand its current scholarship program. Because of this new partnership, the school expects to provide 400 more scholarships specifically to low- and moderate-income students.

Hispanic Community November 2018

Former Mexican President Ernesto Zedillo To Speak At Brown

Ernesto Zedillo, a former president of Mexico, will be speaking today (November 12) at Brown University at the school’s campus in Providence, Rhode Island. The free event is open to the pubic and will also be streamed on the university’s website.

Global November 2018

Comfort Dog Helps Wisconsin Students Read

Students at Beloit Memorial High School in Wisconsin have improved in their reading because of their interaction with a golden retriever comfort dog named Mary. This special dog is from the K-9 Comfort Dog Ministry, which is offered through St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Janesville.

Global November 2018

Rutgers To Offer Master’s Degree Program In Forensic Science

Rutgers University-Camden will start offering a master’s degree program in forensic science in the fall of 2019. They are the first institution of higher education in New Jersey to offer the forensic science MSFS program. The new program will cover theory, concepts and the practical uses of biology, chemistry and biochemistry.

Health Care November 2018

Loyola U To Honor Pediatrician Practicing In Peru

Loyola University New Orleans is awarding its Integritas Vitae Award to physician and teacher Dr. Anthony Lazzara who left his tenured faculty position at Emory University School of Medicine to practice at a home for destitute ill children near Lima, Peru.

Hispanic Community November 2018

Mariners Deny Fired Exec's Claims Of Racism Against Latinos

Lorena Martin, who up until recently had been the Seattle Mariners’ training and conditioning director before being terminated, has made claims on social media that the team’s management disparaged Latino players. The Mariners have denied these claims, calling them “outrageous” and “false.”

Financing November 2018

U Of Texas Receives $3M Gift

The University of Texas Dallas Naveen Jindal School of Management has received a $3 million gift from North Texas real estate luminaires Donna and Herb Weitzman. The gift will create the Herbert D. Weitzman Institute for Real Estate. Scholarships will be available for eligible undergraduate finance and administration students with a concentration on real estate.

Global November 2018

USF Helps Launch Unprecedented National Education Effort

The University of South Florida is part of a national education effort organized by the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities. This effort—the Powered by Publics: Scaling Student Success—will involve 130 public universities and systems with the goal of closing the achievement gap, increasing college access and awarding hundreds of thousands more degrees by 2025.

Financing November 2018

New Scholarship Will Benefit Students In Virginia City

Virginia Union University is partnering with Richmond’s school system to create a new scholarship program that will give 50 local students full academic scholarships in order to attend the university. The application process will be open for eighth-graders this coming January.