Global September 2018

For Teens, A Real-Life Study In Staying Power Of Mistakes

The drama surrounding Judge Brett Kavanaugh has reinforced the warning that what a teenager says and does now will live on past their graduation—a warning that high school students living with social media and growing up with the internet have heard for years.

Global September 2018

Yale Students Gripped By Brett Kavanaugh Hearing

Students at Yale University have been glued to their phones and television, watching events unfold regarding Supreme Court nominee and former Yale student Judge Brett Kavanaugh. Some students at Yale have been protesting Kavanaugh’s nomination, including holding a rally outside a building where Deborah Ramirez has alleged Kavanaugh exposed himself to her.

Global September 2018

Job News: Oklahoma Emergency Teacher Certificates Surpass 2,500

The Oklahoma Board of Education has approved more than 400 certificates to school districts that have vacancies but lack qualified candidates. In addition, the board had already approved more than 2,500 certificates since June, which is a increase from the 590 certificates that were issues over the previous year.

Financing September 2018

Students Help Children’s Hospital Reach $50M Fundraising Milestone

College and high school students have helped a children’s hospital in Indianapolis reach a $50 million fundraising milestone. The students have held dance marathons to raise money for Riley Hospital for Children, and more than 100 schools have participated in these marathons since 1991.

Financing September 2018

Students Help Children’s Hospital Reach $50M Fundraising Milestone

College and high school students have helped a children’s hospital in Indianapolis reach a $50 million fundraising milestone.  The students have held dance marathons to raise money for Riley Hospital for Children, and more than 100 schools have participated in these marathons since 1991.

Health Care September 2018

US And Cuba Institutes Create First Joint Biotech Venture

U.S. and Cuban research institutes are creating the first joint U.S.-Cuban biotech venture. Headquartered in Cuba the new initiative aims to bring new cancer therapies to U.S. patients. The Roswell Park Cancer Institute of Buffalo, New York and Cuba’s Center for Molecular Immunology established the Innovative Immunotherapy Alliance SA after the historic 2014 U.S.-Cuban detente.

Global September 2018

Not Real News: A Look At What Didn't Happen This Week

Untrue but widely circulated stories that have been since debunked by the Associated Press include: Prosecutor at Kavanaugh hearing got Catholic priest "off the hook;" Democratic donor awarded grant to woman accusing Supreme Court nominee of sexual assault; and Morgantown Mom Catches Pedophile Trying To Rape Child, Blows His Head Off With Shotgun

Global October 2018

What Is Replacing NAFTA; 10 Things To Know For Today

The United States, Mexico and Canada are entering into a new revamped trade pact called USMCA. The FBI has interviewed Brett Kavanaugh’s accuser. In Indonesia, a mass burial began for tsunami and earthquake victims. Iran has launched six ballistic missiles into eastern Syria.

Global October 2018

Ford Donates Ford Focus To SUNY Canton’s Automotive Program

The Ford Motor Company has made a donation to SUNY Canton’s automotive program. A late-model Ford Focus is being given exclusively for students to perfect their mechanical skills in order to prepare them for their future careers. The Focus now resides in the college’s Auto Lab where students will now gain hands-on access to the latest advancements made in motor vehicles.

Global October 2018

Top 4 Latest Jobs On Hispanic Outlook’s Job Board

The top four jobs on the Hispanic Outlook’s job board are from Cornell University, Southern Methodist University and Ball State University. Job positions are: The Janet and Gordon Lankton Professor of Nutrition and Director of the Division of Nutritional Sciences, Assistant Vice President and Dean of Residence Life & Student Housing, Associate Vice President and Dean of Students and Assistant Professor of Social Psychology.

Financing October 2018

Minnesota State Colleges And Universities Waive Application Fees

Minnesota State Colleges and Universities are celebrating College Knowledge Month by waiving their application fees. During the month of October students can apply to any of the 30 colleges and seven universities in the state of Minnesota without paying a fee.

Global October 2018

10 Lone Star College Jobs Available On Hispanic Outlook’s Job Board

Lone Star College currently has 54 job listings on Hispanic Outlook’s job board. Ten of the current jobs available at Lone Star College include: faculty positions, technician, systems analyst, director and dean. Further information is available at Hispanic Outlook’s job board (https://hispanicoutlookjobs.com/).

Financing October 2018

Colorado Students Missed $50M In Federal Financial Aid

Recent data shows that Colorado students missed out on around $50 million in federal financial aid specifically during the 2015-16 school year. The reason for this? Data indicates that 52 percent of high school graduates didn’t complete the federal application forms.

Global October 2018

Poll: Young Americans Say Online Bullying A Serious Problem

A new poll shows that young adults and teens say cyberbullying is a serious problem, however, at the same time, they do not think they will be the ones targeted for digital abuse. The poll, which is from The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research and MTV, found parents and young people see social as having for the most part a negative effect on the younger generation.

Global October 2018

Texas Tech U Launches First Online Doctoral Program

Texas Tech University has launched an online doctoral program in education policy. This is Texas Tech’s first fully online doctoral program and among a select few in the nation. The university is taking advantage of the latest digital technology to advance educational policy making into a doctoral program available to all students from all around the world.