Hawaii U Professor Names Black Hole

A University of Hawaii-Hilo professor named the now famous black hole “Powehi,” meaning “the adorned fathomless dark creation” or "embellished dark source of unending creation."

From Taxes To Tiger Woods; 10 Things to Know

Reminder to our readers: Monday, April 15, is the last day to file your taxes unless you’ve gotten an extension.  Tiger Woods has won his fifth Masters Tournament.

Rutgers Hiring Initiative Gets $20M

The Rutgers Faculty Diversity Hiring Initiative is being extended through June 2024 through $20 million in additional funding.

US, Lawsuits And Cuba

There are plans for the Trump administration to announce that the United States is allowing lawsuits over properties that were seized from Americans in Cuba.

Asylum Seekers No Longer Eligible For Bond

Crackdown: Cuba, Nicaragua And Venezuela

President Donald Trump has announced new sanctions and restrictions regarding Cuba, Nicaragua and Venezuela. In addition, he is rolling back Obama administration policy.

Record Population Drop In Puerto Rico

New data has shown that Puerto Rico’s population has dropped by 129,848 between July 2017 and July 2018, which is the greatest drop in the island’s recorded history.

Fact Check: Barr Claims On Mueller Report

The Associated Press has done a fact check of statements made by President Donald Trump and Attorney General William Barr regarding the special counsel’s report.

Amazon Provides Grants to 100 Schools

One hundred schools in underserved and underrepresented communities in 21 states are receiving an Amazon Future Engineer Robotics Grant from Amazon and FIRST.

From Provost To Director; Top 4 Latest Jobs

The top 4 latest jobs on The Hispanic Outlook’s job board are from Texas A&M University Libraries, Broward College, Bucknell University, and Chatham University.

Med School Adds $100M In Scholarships

In an effort to increase diversity in its student body, Washington University School of Medicine will be adding $100 million to its existing scholarship fund.

Women Sell Hair In Venezuela

To get by during a sharp economic decline, women in Venezuela are selling their hair to be used in extensions and wigs to help them and their families survive.

Case Dismissed For UA Students

The case regarding three students at the University of Arizona who protested U.S. Border agents has been dismissed. UA will be conducting an investigation into the protest.

SUNY On Pace To Meet 2020 Clean Energy Goal

SUNY is on track to meet clean energy goal for 2020. This goal is based on clean energy targets set by Gov. Andrew Cuomo. The school has already saved $19 million in energy costs.

Mexican Authorities Raid Caravan

Authorities in Mexico and immigration agents detain hundreds in Mexico’s south during a surprise raid of a caravan of Central American migrants on route to the United States.