Legal February 2019

Courts Turn Away Hundreds Of Immigrants

Hundreds of immigrants were turned away from courts when they arrived with government-issued notices. Officials blamed the shutdown and the extreme weather for the confusion.

Financing February 2019

First-Generation Student Scholarship

The University of Memphis will create the Office of First Generation Student Success (OFGSS) and establish an endowed scholarship for first-generation students.

Hispanic Community February 2019

European Nations Raise Pressure On Maduro

Tensions continue to rise in Venezuela as members of the European Union threw in their support for opposition Juan Guaido over President Nicolas Maduro.

Global February 2019

Plan To Integrate Immigrants, Refugees

San Diego’s mayor, Kevin Faulconer, has unveiled a plan to implement a plan to integrate refugees and immigrants into the community through job assistance and education.

Health Care February 2019

LSU Given $11.5M Grant

LSU’s vet school is receiving a $11.5 million federal grant, which the university will be using to start a center to help human beings prevent and treat lung disease.

Arts and Media February 2019

Craigslist Founder Donates $10M To Columbia

Craig Newmark, the founder the Craigslist, is donating $10 million to Columbia University and $5 million dollars to the Poynter Institute to help promote ethics in journalism.

Hispanic Community February 2019

Venezuela Sinks Deeper Into Crisis

Political unrest in Venezuela is impacting its citizens. Opponents of Maduro are putting together plans with the U.S. to open a "humanitarian corridor" to deliver medicine and food.

Financing February 2019

Retired Engineer Leaves $2.3M To WVU

An alumnus of West Virginia University has left $2.3 million to the university, which will benefit students in WVU’s Statler College of Engineering and Mineral Resources.

Administration February 2019

GMC Begins Layoffs Ahead Of Closure

Layoffs have begun at Green Mountain College as the school prepares to close. Despite this, college officials are willing to work with anybody who would like to save the school.

Global February 2019

Now Hiring: Top 3 Jobs From PHSC

At Hispanic Outlook, we not only have featured jobs on our Job Board but also featured institutions, including Pasco-Hernando State College (PHSC) in Florida.

Legal February 2019

60K Immigration Court Hearings Delayed

Around 60,000 immigration court hearings have been delayed due to last month’s partial government shutdown. At least one judge has said she has no openings on her calendar until 2022.

Technology February 2019

Teachers Help Girl Who Lost Finger

When fifth grader AC Lingerfelt lost part of her finger in an accident, she struggled to do everyday tasks like tying her shoes. But thanks to two teachers, she has her lost digit back.

Global February 2019

Budget Deal Allows Far Less For Wall

A second government shutdown may have been avoided. An agreement has been reached, which includes $1.4 billion for constructing new barriers along the border.

Technology February 2019

Trump Calls For Investment In AI

President Trump has signed the American AI Initiative, an executive order regarding developing and researching artificial intelligence but doesn’t include funding details.

Financing February 2019

Now Open: Beau Biden Memorial Scholarship

The $10,000 Beau Biden Memorial Scholarship is currently open for applications, which are due by March 31, 2019. The scholarship is in memory of the late Beau Biden.