Global June 2018

Who 'hates to See Children Separated From Their Families

First lady Melania Trump said regarding immigration that she "believes we need to be a country that follows all laws, but also a country that governs with heart." A 6.1 earthquake in Osaka, Japan, has killed three and injured scores of people. Ivan Duque has been elected Colombia's next president. A deadly SUV crash was chased by a border patrol agent because it was suspected of smuggling.

Global June 2018

University And Airlines Partner To Guarantee Jobs To Graduates [Education News]

Several airlines are combating a nationwide pilot shortage by partnering with Kansas State University to guarantee jobs to graduates. Under the partnership, the airlines pay students, train them and give them pilot jobs as soon as they graduate and have 1,000 flight hours.

Hispanic Community June 2018

Recording Of Crying Children At Border Adds To Outrage [Beyond Education]

An audio recording that appears to capture the heartbreaking voices of small Spanish-speaking children crying out for their parents at a U.S. immigration facility took center stage Monday in the growing uproar over the Trump administration's policy of separating immigrant children from their parents.

Financing June 2018

New Grads, Unlock Your Future With A Credit Check-Up [Education And Beyond]

Good credit is your ticket to an easier and more affordable postgrad life. It could help you qualify for apartments, nab low-interest car loans, pay less for car insurance , set up utilities with little or no deposit s, and more. And it's not that hard to get started. With a few strategic moves this summer, you can make sure future-you is ready to clinch those savings.

Global June 2018

U Of Virginia Graduates Give Back To The Community [On A Positive Note In Education]

University of Virginia graduates use the Hoos ReUse campaign to give back to the community. Hoos ReUse allows graduates to donate whatever they do not need left from their dorm rooms and apartments. The campaign gives the option of giving to students on campus and/or to local charities.

Hispanic Community June 2018

No Clear Plan Yet On How To Reunite Parents With Children [Beyond Education]

Trump administration officials say they have no clear plan yet on how to reunite the thousands of children separated from their families at the border since the implementation of a zero-tolerance policy in which anyone caught entering the U.S. illegally is criminally prosecuted.

Global June 2018

Delaware Bill To Help Immigrant Students With Legal Status [Education News]

The state Senate has passed a bill that encourages Delaware colleges and universities to assist foreign-born student entrepreneurs in maintaining proper legal status within the United States. The Senate on Tuesday unanimously passed the measure, which is aimed at students engaged in developing new businesses and technologies in Delaware.

Financing June 2018

ICMCP Announces Cybersecurity Educational Scholarship Award Provided By Conventus Corporation [Education News]

The International Consortium of Minority Cybersecurity Professionals (ICMCP), has announced that Conventus Corporation will be offering an undergraduate scholarship award to assist talented women and underrepresented minorities advance their cybersecurity education. The award provides $5,000 for selected students over 2 years in their undergraduate degree programs.

Global June 2018

CSUSB To Host Summer Kickoff Event; Includes Panel On First-Generation Students’ Experiences [Education News]

Educational Talent Search at Cal State San Bernardino will be hosting its annual Summer Kickoff event on Monday June 25 for middle and high school students and their parents to explore the campus and learn about college. Students will get to attend a resource fair, activities and games, a campus tour and a student panel discussion about the experiences of first-generation college students.

Hispanic Community June 2018

The Latest: Trump Signs Order, Says Zero Tolerance Continues [Beyond Education]

President Donald Trump has signed an executive order to keep families together at the southern border, saying at the White House that he doesn't like the sight of children being separated from their families. He said, "We are keeping families together." But the president added the "zero tolerance" policy will continue.

Technology June 2018

High Court: Online Shoppers Can Be Forced To Pay Sales Tax [Beyond Education]

The Supreme Court says states can force online shoppers to pay sales tax. The 5-4 ruling Thursday is a win for states, who said they were losing out on billions of dollars annually under two decades-old Supreme Court decisions that impacted online sales tax collection.

Global June 2018

This Week’s Top 5 Trending Headlines In Education And Beyond

Every Friday Hispanic Outlook features the headlines that received the most views on our Facebook page in a special regular feature on our website. These headlines can include breaking news stories, as well as articles related to the field of education and/or the Hispanic community.

Financing June 2018

Kansas Regents Approve Tuition Increases For All Public Universities [Education News]

The Kansas Board of Regents has approved tuition and fee increases for all six public universities, citing a need to keep pace with rising costs and declining state support. The fee increases were largely driven by requests from student organizations, Chancellor Douglas Girod said last month, when the increases were first proposed.

Financing June 2018

U Of Michigan To Raise In-State Tuition By 2.9 Percent [Education News]

The University of Michigan Board of Regents has approved a 2.9 percent increase for in-state undergraduate tuition. The increase, approved 7-1 Thursday, means those students will pay $436 extra per year. Freshman tuition and fees for Michigan residents next fall will be $15,262. The regents also voted to raise tuition for nonresidents by 3.9 percent, or $1,874, to $49,326 per year.

Global June 2018

Mississippi Public Schools List 2,100-Plus Job Vacancies [Education News]

Mississippi public schools are looking for more than 2,100 employees before school starts in August. The Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal reports that administrators across the state report trouble finding enough teachers, nurses, bus drivers and other employees. The National Education Association found that the average starting salary for teachers in Mississippi was $34,780 in 2016-2017.