Technology April 2019

Hawaii U Professor Names Black Hole

A University of Hawaii-Hilo professor named the now famous black hole “Powehi,” meaning “the adorned fathomless dark creation” or "embellished dark source of unending creation."

Legal April 2019

Breaking News: College Bribery Scandal

In the latest development in the college bribery scandal, actress Lori Loughlin and fashion designer Mossimo Giannulli have pled not guilty to the two charges against them.

Financing April 2019

Former Professor Leaves $8M To School

Nils K. Nelson, a former professor at Purdue University Northwest (PNW), has left $8 million to the school. PNW’s Board of Trustees has approved naming a building after him.

Financing April 2019

WVU To Hike In-State Tuition

WVU’s Board of Governors approved hiking in-state tuition for the school’s Morgantown campus by around $120. WVU said there will be other increases including rates for room and board.

Financing April 2019

Rutgers Hiring Initiative Gets $20M

The Rutgers Faculty Diversity Hiring Initiative is being extended through June 2024 through $20 million in additional funding.

Health Care April 2019

Mental Health And Mass Shootings

There is no one size fits all therapy for dealing with a massive shooting. Mental health resources range from grief counselors and therapy dogs to support groups and art therapy.

Global April 2019

WSU To Pay Up To $4.7M To Settle Lawsuit

WSU will be paying up to $4.7 million to settle a lawsuit involving the stolen data of 1.2 million people. The 2017 incident involved a hard drive being stolen from a self-storage locker.

Health Care April 2019

Virus Linked To Polio-Like Illness

Researchers from the CDC and the University of Minnesota have found that a virus appears to be cause of an illness that caused paralyzing symptoms in some children in Minnesota.

Global April 2019

From Provost To Director; Top 4 Latest Jobs

The top 4 latest jobs on The Hispanic Outlook’s job board are from Texas A&M University Libraries, Broward College, Bucknell University, and Chatham University.

Health Care April 2019

Med School Adds $100M In Scholarships

In an effort to increase diversity in its student body, Washington University School of Medicine will be adding $100 million to its existing scholarship fund.

Legal April 2019

Case Dismissed For UA Students

The case regarding three students at the University of Arizona who protested U.S. Border agents has been dismissed. UA will be conducting an investigation into the protest.

Global April 2019

SUNY On Pace To Meet 2020 Clean Energy Goal

SUNY is on track to meet clean energy goal for 2020. This goal is based on clean energy targets set by Gov. Andrew Cuomo. The school has already saved $19 million in energy costs.

Health Care April 2019

New Innovative Engineering Course

The University of Bridgeport is launching an innovative engineering course that will help meet the growing market demand for health care simulation this summer.

Legal April 2019

Top 3 College Bribery Scandal Articles

The following are the latest developments regarding the widespread college admissions bribery scandal.

Financing April 2019

4,000 Maine Students Get Free Tuition

Students numbering more than 4,000 have the opportunity to attend public universities in Maine tuition and fee free. In-state tuition rates vary from around $7,000 to $8,700.