Global December 2018

Migrants Trickling Over And Under Wall

Migrants in Tijuana, Mexico, have been steadily slipping through, tunneling under or climbing over the U.S. border wall to seek asylum in the United States.

Financing December 2018

Wells Fargo Tops Report On Student Fees

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau released a report that shows Wells Fargo charges students on average the most in fees—nearly double that of TCF National Bank and U.S. Bank.

Arts and Media December 2018

Smithsonian Latino Center Gallery 2021

The Smithsonian Latino Center is excited to announce their first gallery space, thanks to a donation from the Molina Family.

Global December 2018

Trump Publicly Bickers With Dem Leaders

In front of the press, President Trump argued with Chuck Schumer and Nancy Pelosi and threatened to shut down the government unless Congress provides money for the border wall.

Global December 2018

School Background Check Policy Condemned

A new school policy in Nevada that requires background checks for parents visiting their children is being condemned for its negative impact on immigrant families.

Legal December 2018

Court Ends Scholarship Tax-Credit

A state-run scholarship tax-credit program that supports private-school scholarships has been struck down by the Montana Supreme Court by a ruling of 5-2.

Hispanic Community December 2018

Trump, Mexican President’s Phone Call

During a phone call this week, President Trump and President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador discussed relations between the U.S. and Mexico but not the border wall.

Technology December 2018

UGA’s New Data Science Degree Program

The University of Georgia has a new degree program that trains undergraduates at the interface of statistics and computer science to meet the growing demand for data scientists.

Global December 2018

Wave Of Hoax Bomb Threats Made Across US

Hundreds of schools, government buildings and businesses were emailed bomb threats, but no explosives were found and authorities said this appears to be an extortion attempt.

Legal December 2018

Earn BA And Law Degree In 6 Years

SUNY Canton and the University at Buffalo School of Laws are launching a new program where students can earn a bachelor’s degree and a law degree in six years.

Global December 2018

$5B Wall Vs. Partial Government Shutdown

With the White House insisting on billions to build a border wall, a move that has met with lawmaker resistance from both parties, the government is facing a possible partial shutdown.

Global December 2018

Top 3 Stories On Campuses Banning Tobacco

West Virginia University is exploring becoming tobacco-free and banning e-cigarettes. Whitworth University is going tobacco-free starting January 1.

Global December 2018

UN Approves Compact To Support Refugees

The United Nations General Assembly approved a compact to provide stronger support for refugees on a global level. The only two “no” votes against the compact were Hungary and the U.S.

Legal December 2018

Trump Foundation To Dissolve

The Trump Foundation will be dissolving as the results of a deal amid a lawsuit with New York’s Attorney General Barbara Underwood.

Financing December 2018

U Of Nebraska To Develop More Teachers

With the number of students majoring in education falling in Nebraska, the University of Nebraska has created the Teachers Scholars Academy.