Global June 2019

In-State Tuition News; Top 5 Headlines

There are 20 states where undocumented students can receive tuition. A new scholarship honors Anthony Bourdain. Puerto Rico sees a population drop as U.S. Latino population grows.

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.

Global June 2019

Moon Landing Remembered; 10 Things To Know

It is the 50th anniversary of the moon landing. The U.S. secretary of state is setting out to build a coalition against Iran. 2020 presidential candidates consider debate tactics.

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.

Global June 2019

Migrant Families Aid Bill In Jeopardy

A $4.5 billion aid bill for migrant families may be vetoed by the White House. The White House says the bill would hamstring border security efforts.

Technology June 2019

ACT Test Prep With Alexa

Alexa, Amazon’s cloud-based voice service is partnering with ACTNext to help high school students through the ACT test process at home.

Global June 2019

Father And Child Drowned At Border

Óscar Alberto Martínez Ramírez and his 23-month-old daughter drowned in the Rio Grande river. The family was unable to present themselves to U.S. authorities to request asylum.

Global June 2019

Head Border Official Resigns

Action Commissioner of U.S. Customs and Border Protection John Sanders has resigned amid uproar over migrant children being held in pitiful conditions at a Border Patrol station.

Financing June 2019

New Scholarship For Transfer Students

Community college graduates who want to transfer to Union Institute & University have a chance at a $3,000 scholarship.

Legal June 2019

News Brief: Citizenship Question Blocked

The Supreme Court has ruled that the citizenship question will not appear in the 2020 census.

Global June 2019

Latest On Border Aid Bill

The border aid issue remains a hot topic in Washington with Mitch McConnell, the Senate majority leader, rejecting House Democrats’ demands for changes to a $4.6 billion bill.

Global June 2019

Students Help Puerto Rico; Top 5 Headlines

NY students reach out to Puerto Rico by helping to build homes.  Emilio and Gloria Estefan give an inside look at their newly renovated Miami Hotel.  Four more colleges go test optional.

Global June 2019

Democratic Debate: Night 2

The second Democratic Party presidential debate revealed deep rifts within the party with the candidates shifting away from beating President Donald Trump.

Global June 2019

Ice Bucket Challenge Inspiration Honored

Boston College unveiled plans for its Pete Frates Center. Alumnus Frates was diagnosed with Lou Gehrig's disease and became the inspiration for the ice bucket challenge.