Global October 2018

US Unemployment Rate Falls To 49-Year Low Of 3.7 Percent

The U.S. unemployment rate has fallen to a 49-year low in September. The Labor Department says hiring is slow with employers adding just 134,000 jobs, which is the fewest in a year, however, it is likely that Hurricane Florence lowered that figure.

Global October 2018

Feed The Children Provides Free Classroom Supplies For Educators

Feed the Children’s five Teacher Store locations are providing free classroom supplies to teachers, including copy paper, pencils, glue, pens, notebooks and instructional materials. The nonprofit is supporting teachers in an effort to combat poverty by supporting education.

Health Care October 2018

UVA Planning Cutting-Edge Student Health And Wellness Center

The University of Virginia is planning a new cutting-edge student health and wellness center to be completed by 2020. This center will have four stories spanning 156,000 square feet with ample parking. It will be located at the south end of Brandon Avenue.

Global October 2018

Still Far Off, Michael A Growing Menace To Florida Panhandle

Tropical Storm Michael, which is off Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula, is expected to become a hurricane and by midweek strike in the Florida Panhandle. Florida’s governor, Rick Scott, has issued an order for a state of emergency specifically for 26 counties.

Hispanic Community October 2018

Deported Parents May Lose Kids To Adoption—AP Investigation

An investigation by the Associated Press has found holes in the system that allows state court judges to give custody of migrant children to American families and without notifying their parents. This article focuses on the story of Araceli Ramos Bonilla and her daughter Alexa.

Health Care October 2018

Nonprofit Awards $13.7M To Higher Ed Collaborative Health Research

The nonprofit medical research organization Chan Zuckerberg Biohub (CZ Biohub) has awarded $13.7 million to new collaborative health research. Over the next three year seven teams from UC Berkeley, UCSF, and Stanford scientists, physicians and engineers will work on initiative biomedical research.

Global October 2018

Supercharged Overnight, Hurricane Michael Menaces Florida

Hurricane Michael has closed in on the Florida Panhandle. The storm is currently the most powerful one on record to ever menace the stretch of villages, military bases and beaches that could be potentially hit with catastrophic 145 mph winds.

Financing October 2018

World War II veteran Donates $2M For College Scholarships

Students from Bayonne High School looking to go into a career in the field of STEM may soon have a new scholarship option. Thanks to a $2 donation from a World War II veteran, students may soon have scholarships available through the William Gawor Perpetual Scholarship Fund. This fund is currently pending court approval.

Legal October 2018

Supreme Court Wrestles With Case On Detention Of Immigrants

Several Supreme Court justices expressed concerns about the government’s reading of immigration law, regarding detaining certain immigrants after they’ve served their sentences for committing crimes in the U.S. The immigrants are mostly green-card holders and say that they should get hearings to argue for their release while deportation proceedings against them are ongoing.

Global October 2018

Top 4 Featured Jobs On Hispanic Outlook’s Job Board

The top 4 featured jobs on Hispanic Outlook’s job board are from Trinity Christian College, Texas State University, Brookdale Community College and North Park University. The job positions are Literature and Languages Faculty Position; Coordinator, Communication Design Program - Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Professor; Nursing Instructor; and Founding Program Director for the Doctor of Occupational Therapy Program (OTD).

Hispanic Community October 2018

Community Colleges Hosting Events In Support Of Undocumented Students

Community colleges in San Diego and Imperial counties are embarking on an ‘Undocumented Students Week of Action’ starting October 15 to express support for DREAMers and urge Congress to create a pathway to citizenship. California is home to more than 220,000 residents currently protected through the DACA program.

Global October 2018

Army Expelled 500 Immigrant Recruits In 1 Year—APNewsBreak

The United States Army has discharged over the course of 12 months more than 500 immigrant enlistees. These enlistees were recruited across the globe for their medical or language skills and were promised a fast track to citizenship in exchange for their service.

Global October 2018

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

The Associated Press has investigated the following stories and have determined they are all not legit: Food Fight! Jailbird Bill Cosby Slapped With Chicken Patty In Prison, Texas Democrat Slapped With Federal Charges - Completely Destroys His 2018 Race, Heads up Georgia. The Muslim Brotherhood is backing Abrams, and Former Fed chair Alan Greenspan has died.

Administration October 2018

U Of Arkansas Prioritizes Faculty Raises

The chancellor of the University of Arkansas has stated that faculty raises have been a priority at the school. According to the chancellor, full professors at the University earn on average nearly $128,950 over a 12-month period that ended in June.

Hispanic Community October 2018

Immigrants Face Hurdles To Prove Abuse By US Agents

Two sisters from Guatemala, ages 17 and 19, have alleged that a Border Patrol agent conducted an improper strip search involving the agent touching their genitals. The agent denied the claims, insisting that he only fingerprinted them, and government investigators sided with the agent.