Hispanic Community June 2019

News Brief: New Cuba Travel Restrictions

New restrictions by the Trump administration regarding U.S. travel to Cuba means many recreational and education trips are being banned.

Global June 2019

House OKs Dems' Immigration Bill

Democrats in the House of Representatives have passed an immigration bill that would give an estimated 2 million-plus migrants a chance to become citizens.

Health Care June 2019

Health Insurance Costs Surge At NU

More than 5,000 students and faculty at the University of Nebraska will be paying nearly 20% more in premium costs for their health insurance.

Global June 2019

Ten Billion Here, Ten Billion There

President Donald Trump’s tariffs on Mexico and China have the potential to imperil the economy despite its up until now sturdy job market and record low unemployment.

Health Care June 2019

Migrant Teen’s Death Alarms Doctors

Carlos Hernandez Vasquez’s autopsy has doctors alarmed that the 26-year-old migrant’s death may have been avoidable. The teen from Guatemala died of complications of the flu.

Global June 2019

‘Party Of Five’ Reboot; Top 5 Headlines

The “Party of Five” reboot involves a Mexican American family dealing with deportation. New travel restrictions to Cuba means many recreational and education trips are being banned.

Global June 2019

US Opens New Mass Facility

A new facility is opening in Texas for migrant children. The federal government is also considering detaining hundreds more youths on three military bases around the U.S.

Health Care June 2019

Schools Reckon With Social Stress

Are smartphones contributing to a “mental health tsunami” in accelerating student anxiety? A growing number of medical professionals, parents, teachers and researchers say “yes.”

Hispanic Community June 2019

Latest On Mexico Deal

In response to criticism, President Donald Trump said on Twitter that there is more to the deal with Mexico than meets the eye and teased that more would be announced soon.

Technology June 2019

Millions Of Students Lack Home Internet

Nearly 3 million students in the United States are struggling to keep up with their homework assignments because they do not have access to the internet at home.

Hispanic Community June 2019

LULAC Faults School On Hispanic Hiring

The New Mexico chapter of LULAC is calling for a federal and state investigation into the hiring practices of the University of New Mexico regarding the school’s administrators.

Hispanic Community June 2019

No Secret Concessions With Mexico?

The Mexican Foreign Secretary said there are no secret concessions with Mexico. President Trump claimed there were secret concessions in the agreement between Mexico and the U.S.

Global June 2019

Butler U Plans $100M Science Complex

Slated to begin construction within the next 18 months, Butler University is planning to upgrade and expand its science facility with high-tech classrooms and modern research labs.

Health Care June 2019

3 Schools Partner For New Nursing Program

Davenport University is partnering with Mid Michigan College (Mid) and West Shore Community College (WSCC) to offer Bachelor of Science in nursing degrees.

Health Care June 2019

No Religious Exemption For Vaccines In NY

New York has eliminated the exemption, which allows parents to not vaccinate their children for religious beliefs. The U.S. is experiencing its worse measles outbreak in decades.