Financing May 2020

FIU's Garcia Defers Salary In Virus Response

An anonymous source who spoke with AP said Florida International University athletic director Pete Garcia is deferring one of his salary as part of the school’s COVID-19 response.

Global May 2020

US Approves At Home Saliva-Based Virus Test

In news from around the world, the U.S. has approved the first saliva-based at home COVID-19 test, which is expected to expand the use of the test developed by Rutgers University.

Global May 2020

10 Takeaways From The Worst US Jobs Report Ever

The April jobs report is the worst one in the history of the U.S. Among those most likely to lose their jobs were Latinos. Compared to a year ago, 5.7 million immigrants lost jobs.

Financing May 2020

Education Department Targets 37K Employers

More than 37,000 employers are being targeted by the Education Department for improperly continuing to garish wages for student loans even after Congress paused such collections.

Health Care May 2020

Medical Students Help Rural Communities

Medical students from the Sanford School of Medicine at the University of South Dakota are helping staff hospitals and clinics in rural communities to help during the pandemic.

Global May 2020

How to write college application essay?

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Health Care May 2020

AP Exclusive On Virus Guidelines

The shelved CDC COVID-19 guidelines support a coordinated national response. The White House’s plan puts the onus on reopening decisions on governors and local officials.

Hispanic Community May 2020

Spanish-Language Virus Information Campaign

Four students at the University of Arizona are launching a Spanish-language COVID-19 information campaign. The students have gained financial backing from the CDC.

Global May 2020

Class Of 2020 Enters A World In Crisis

The Class of 2020 (both college and high school graduates) is facing an uncertain world, plagued by a pandemic with no end in sight and an economy with a soaring unemployment rate.

Global May 2020

Notre Dame Plans To Reopen August 10

Notre Dame has pushed up the date its campus is reopening to August 10. This is two weeks earlier than originally scheduled. The school is planning to take precautions against COVID-19.

Legal May 2020

Loughlin To Serve Prison Time In College Scam

Update on the college admissions scam: Lori Loughlin and her husband Mossimo Giannulli have agreed to plead guilty to conspiracy to commit wire and mail fraud and to serve prison time.

Health Care May 2020

How Should I Clean And Store My Face Mask?

To save surgical and N95 masks for medical workers, the CDC is recommending the general public use cotton fabric cloth masks. Cloth masks should be washed regularly.

Financing May 2020

'Go Big' On Virus Aid Or Hit 'Pause'

The federal government is split down party lines with House Speaker Nancy Pelosi saying “go big” on virus aid and Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell saying to hit “pause.”

Global May 2020

Could Smaller Colleges Benefit Amid Pandemic?

Bigger may not always be better according to some smaller colleges and universities in Kansas City who say their size may help them weather the pandemic.

Global May 2020

College Student Wanted In Slayings Is Captured

Peter Manfredonia, who is a suspected in two slayings, has been captured by police after a six-day search. Manfredonia is wanted in one machete killing and one fatal shooting.