Financing January 2019

Tuition Relief During Shutdown

Mark Ojakian, the president of Connecticut State Colleges and Universities, has directed schools to suspend tuition payments for those students who are affected by the shutdown.

Global January 2019

MSU Interim President Resigns

MSU’s interim president is stepping down following remarks he made regarding some of the victims of Larry Nassar. Nassar is a former sports doctor and convicted sexual abuser.

Technology January 2019

Duke U’s Real-Time TV Fact Checker

Questionable political claims may soon be fact checked on screen in real time thanks to a team at Duke University. The team expects to have their fact checker ready for the election year.

Global January 2019

What Is The UNH-4U Program?

UNH has received funding for their UNH-4U program, which helps students with intellectual disabilities. The program assists with such things as socializing and problem solving.

Global January 2019

HR Position Open; Top 4 Latest Jobs

The latest jobs being featured on Hispanic Outlook’s job board include positions available in New York, Pennsylvania and Louisiana.

Global January 2019

CU Monitors Shutdown Effects On Campus

At a university where most of the research funding is from the federal government, the University of Colorado is monitoring the effects of the government shutdown on campus.

Global January 2019

430 Mistaken College Admissions Sent

The University of South Florida St. Petersburg sent out 430 acceptance letters for applicants who were still under review. These letters were quickly revoked by email.

Hispanic Community January 2019

Hispanic Student College Institute

Montclair State University’s 2019 Hispanic Student College Institute for high school students is currently accepting applications.

Financing January 2019

New Tech Grad Debt Forgiveness Program

Utah lawmakers have created the $2.5 million Talent Development Incentive Loan Program to assist tech grads with college debt.

Financing January 2019

SUNY, CUNY Helps Students In Shutdown

SUNY and CUNY will assist students affected by the prolonged federal shutdown by delaying payments for tuition and other expenses as well as not charging late fees or penalties.

Global January 2019

DeVos, Trump, STEM; Top 5 Headlines

While Betsy DeVos faces sharp scrutiny from House Democrats, polling shows 6 in 10 Americans blame President Donald Trump for the shutdown. Our STEM Careers issue is available online.

Financing January 2019

Colleges Offer Aid During Shutdown

With the shutdown continuing, universities and colleges are waiving late fees, providing emergency grants and postponing tuition payments for impacted students.

Technology January 2019

Robots Deliver Doughnuts To Students

What was once considered science fiction is now reality at George Mason University where robots are delivering doughnuts, coffee and pizza to students.

Arts and Media January 2019

Grant To Expand U Presses’ Diversity

The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation has enabled university presses to join forces to expand the University Press Diversity Fellowship Program with a $1,205,000 grant.

Global January 2019

KSU Director Jobs; Top 4 Featured Jobs

The Hispanic Outlook’s job board’s current featured jobs include two director jobs at Kent State University, as well as positions at universities in California and Texas.