Financing February 2019

Eastern Iowa College Announces $5M Gift

Iowa’s Loras College, a Roman Catholic liberal arts college, said it has received a $5 million gift, which will go towards campus upgrades.

Global February 2019

Highlights Of Bill To Avoid Shutdown

The following are highlights from the $330-billion-plus spending measure being proposed to avoid another government shutdown.

Global February 2019

Trump Declares National Emergency

President Trump has declared a national emergency in order to build a border wall. He is planning to siphon billions from federal military construction and counterdrug efforts.

Global February 2019

New Rules For Child Bride Petitions

According to the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, new rules are being put into place regarding requests to bring child and adolescent brides to the U.S.

Global February 2019

Trump Spins Fiction About Diversity Visas

The Associated Press has found that President Donald Trump’s description of the diversity visa lottery program has partial truths and fabrications.

Financing February 2019

$8M Expansion Plans For Drake University

Drake University is planning to expand its campus with the Harkin Institute for Public Policy & Citizen Engagement, a new 16,000 square foot building.

Global February 2019

Dems: DeVos Deputy Tried To Affect Inquiry

Five Congressional Democrats have accused Education Secretary Betsy DeVos’ deputy of putting pressure on the department’s inspector general to drop an internal investigation.

Financing February 2019

$650K In Accounting Scholarships

The AICPA is offering more than $650,000 in accounting scholarships including the newly added this year American Women’s Society of CPAs (AWSCPA) Scholarship Award.

Global February 2019

Advocates: US Still Separating Families

A new report counts 272 family separations at a Texas courthouse since June; most of the cases involved children crossing the southern border with relatives other than their parents.

Global February 2019

Childcare At NY Community Colleges?

A new proposal would provide single parents going to New York community colleges on-campus childcare.

Hispanic Community February 2019

Battle Of The Bands In Venezuela

Rival battle of the bands concerts are being held in Venezuela today. One is to demand President Nicolas Maduro allow in humanitarian aid. The other is to support his refusal.

Global February 2019

What Won Best Picture; 10 Things To Know

“Green Book” wins best picture at the 91st academy awards. President Donald Trump reframes the expectations regarding his upcoming summit with North Korea.

Health Care February 2019

10 New Nursing Scholarships

Rivier University is funding 10 scholarships for nurses working at Catholic Charities’ rehabilitation and long-term care nursing facilities.

Financing February 2019

Duke U Undergrad Tuition More Than $55k?

Duke University’s board of trustees have approved a 3.7 percent increase in the total attendance cost for its undergraduates specifically during the 2019-20 academic year.

Hispanic Community February 2019

US Sending Migrant Minors Back To Mexico

Central American migrants in the United States are being accepted by Mexico. There are a total of 112 migrants, including 25 minors.