Global June 2019

2020 Census Breaking News

The White House has asserted executive privilege regarding subpoenaed documents related to the Trump administration’s decision to add a citizenship question to the 2020 census.

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.

Technology June 2019

New Master of Science in Digital Marketing

Rutgers Business School is offering a new online Master of Science in Digital Marketing to help the growing industry produce modern marketing professionals.

Global June 2019

South America Blackout; 10 Things To Know

Tens of millions of people in South America were hit by a massive blackout whose cause is still being investigated. Hundreds of Pakistani girls have been forced into prostitution.

Financing June 2019

Free College Back In National Eye

A major issue for the 2020 presidential race is free college with at least 18 of the Democratic party’s 23 presidential contenders supporting some version of it.

Global June 2019

UNC-Charlotte Shooting Victims’ Autopsy

Update on the shooting at the University of North Carolina-Charlotte: victims of the shooting had six or more gunshot wounds according to a recent autopsy.

Hispanic Community June 2019 Premium

New Director Named For LULAC’s NM Chapter

Juan Garcia, New Mexico State University Alamogordo’s head of development and external affairs, has been named the director of LULAC’s New Mexico chapter.

Financing June 2019

Tuition Hikes For Nebraska Colleges

The three colleges in the Nebraska State College System are going to have tuition increases for the next two years.

Hispanic Community June 2019

US Navy And Venezuelan Migrants

The U.S. Navy has launched a hospital ship to help countries (including Colombia, Ecuador, Panama, Costa Rica and the Dominican Republic) who have absorbed Venezuelan migrants.

Global June 2019

Ortiz Not Intended Target Of Shooting

According to Dominican officials, the shooting of former David Ortiz is a case of mistaken identity and that the intended target was another man sitting at the same table as Ortiz.

Technology June 2019

Facebook’s Currency Faces Pushback

Facebook’s plan to create a new cryptocurrency is raising concerns, including how and if it can be monitored, so it can’t be used for illegal activities or to hurt consumers.

Global June 2019

7 New Degrees For 7 IU Campuses

The Indiana University Board of Trustees approved seven new degrees for seven IU campuses. They will be offering six new graduate degrees and one new undergraduate degree.

Global June 2019

10 Minutes To Spare

Ten minutes before they were to be launched, President Donald Trump called off Iranian strikes that were in retaliation for Iran downing an unmanned American surveillance drone.

Financing June 2019

8 UMass Students Awarded $5K Scholarships

The James J. Karam Scholarship Fund has awarded eight UMass students $5,000 in scholarships. Scholarships are based on financial need and academic performance.

Financing June 2019

Latest On UNC Schools Tuition Surcharge

A measure that would eliminate the 50% tuition surcharge facing some University of North Carolina system students is now going to Gov. Roy Cooper.