Global August 2018

Largest Wildfire In California History Still Growing [Beyond Education]

Wildfires tearing through trees and brush, rampaging up hillsides and incinerating neighborhoods: The place-names change but the devastation is showing signs of becoming the new normal in California. On Monday, twin fires being treated as one incident north of San Francisco became the largest wildfire in state history, destroying 443 square miles (1,148 square kilometers) — nearly the size of the city of Los Angeles.

Hispanic Community August 2018

Venezuela Rallies Maduro Supporters After Thwarted Attack [Beyond Education]

Pro-government factions mobilized thousands of Venezuelans dressed in red — the color of the ruling socialist party — onto the streets of the capital on Monday in a bid to show the country remains united around President Nicolas Maduro after what the government described as a thwarted assassination attempt.

Arts and Media August 2018

Kennedy Center To Honor “Hamilton” Co-Creators

The Kennedy Center has announced their 2018 Honorees that will be honored at their 41st annual celebration of the arts held on December 2. Artists that will be honored at the ceremony include the co-creators of “Hamilton” Lin-Manuel Miranda, Thomas Kail, Andy Blankenbuehler and Alex Lacamoire, as well as Cher, Reba McEntire, Philip Glass, and Wayne Shorter.

Financing August 2018

Mississippi State Pledges Free Tuition For Guard Members

Mississippi State University is guaranteeing free tuition for Mississippi National Guard members studying full time for an undergraduate degree. University President Mark Keenum and National Guard commander Maj. Gen. Janson "Durr" Boyles signed the agreement Tuesday. University spokesman Sid Salter says Mississippi State receives $2,250 per guard member for tuition already.

Financing August 2018

New Scholarship Offered To Community College Students

A new scholarship is available to students enrolled in the Kentucky Community and Technical College System. A statement from the school system says the 15 to Finish scholarship will pay $500 to students who successfully complete 15 credit hours in a semester and sign up for 15 hours the following semester.

Health Care August 2018

School Leaders, Students Stress Need For Mental Health Care

Wyoming education officials and students say increased access to health care for students is needed to keep schools safe. The Wyoming Tribune Eagle reports Michael Harris with the Fremont County School District told members of the Federal Commission on School Safety on Tuesday that several of his students share similar characteristics with man accused in the Florida high school shooting earlier this year.

Hispanic Community August 2018

For Now, Army Suspends Discharges Of Immigrant Recruits

The U.S. Army has stopped discharging immigrant recruits who enlisted seeking a path to citizenship — at least temporarily. A memo shared with The Associated Press on Wednesday and dated July 20 spells out orders to high-ranking Army officials to stop processing discharges of men and women who enlisted in the special immigrant program, effective immediately.

Global August 2018

Colorado College Reprinting Up To 9.2K Diplomas To Fix Typo

A Colorado university is offering to reprint up to 9,200 diplomas after the outgoing editor of the school newspaper found a big typo. Alec Williams was checking to make sure his name was spelled correctly on his Colorado Mesa University diploma when he noticed it said "Coard of Trustees" instead of "Board of Trustees" in Old English font.

Global August 2018

Update: University Board OK's Purchase Of Former Casino Near Campus

Stockton University's board of trustees has given approval for the purchase of a former casino site near a campus slated to open next month in Atlantic City, New Jersey. The university says the purchase agreement with Clearwater, Florida-based TJM Properties involves 11 upland lots totaling 9 acres (3.6 hectares), a beach lot that's 11 acres (4.5 hectares), a nine-level parking garage and a 23-story hotel tower.

Global August 2018

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.

Legal August 2018

US Judge Halts Deportation, Threatens Sessions With Contempt

A federal judge on Thursday halted a deportation in progress and threatened to hold Attorney General Jeff Sessions in contempt if the mother and daughter weren't returned to the U.S. U.S. District Judge Emmet G. Sullivan of Washington learned in court that the two plaintiffs in a lawsuit before him were being removed from the United States.

Hispanic Community August 2018

First Of Its Kind Mural In Mexico Inaugurated As Part Of Social Impact Program

Three hundred hillside homes in Monterrey, Mexico, are the site of a first of its kind mural that is part of the Comex por un México Bien Hecho (“Comex for a Well Done Mexico”) social impact program. The project, which spanned the four months, took more than 300 volunteers and 1,500 residents of Monterrey’s Campana-Altamira neighborhood.

Global August 2018

Small Turnout for White Nationalist Rally

Counterprotesters greatly outnumbered white nationalists at a recent rally and march in Washington. Omarosa Manigault Newman, who was a former adviser to President Donald Trump, is drawing criticism for recording her firing in the Situation Room. The leaders of North and South Korea will be meeting in Pyongyang in September.

Hispanic Community August 2018

APNewsBreak: Probe Says Treatment Of Latino Teens Not Abuse

A state review has found the Shenandoah Valley Juvenile Center in Virginia did not meet the state's legal threshold of abuse or neglect regarding immigrant teens being detained there. The review confirmed that restraint techniques used at the facility can include strapping children to chairs and placing mesh bags over their heads.

Global August 2018

Top 4 Latest Jobs On Hispanic Outlook’s Job Board 08-14-2018

The following are the top four latest job openings available on The Hispanic Outlook On Education’s job board. All jobs that are listed on Hispanic Outlook’s job board include full descriptions, as well as information about where and how to apply.