Global October 2020

World’s Confirmed COVID-19 Cases Pass 40M

According to Johns Hopkins University, worldwide confirmed COVID-19 cases have exceeded 40 million. The actual number of cases is likely to be far higher due in part to testing issues.

Financing October 2020

University Receives $60M For Business School

A South Carolina businessman donated $60 million to Clemson University. The gift will fund programs and scholarships, as well as go towards construction of the new business college.

Health Care October 2020

More COVID Restrictions For Colleges

Washington state colleges and universities must provide quarantine facilities for students who are exposed to COVID-19. There have been 35 outbreaks at higher ed schools statewide.

Financing October 2020

LSU: $6M For Scholarships For Working Students

Thanks to one of the largest gifts for scholarships in the university’s history, LSU can financially assist more than 300 working engineering students for the next three years.

Health Care October 2020

Hunt For COVID Vaccine: Testing Shots In Kids

Pfizer Inc. has received permission to test its COVID-19 vaccine in the U.S. on children as young as 12. Vaccines can't be given to children unless they’ve been tested in their age group.

Legal October 2020

94% Of Student Loan Relief Claims Rejected?

U.S. District Judge William Alsup slammed Education Secretary Betsy DeVos for rejecting 94% of loan relief claims from students who say they were defrauded by schools.

Health Care October 2020

COVID: Can You Be Contagious And Test Negative?

Test accuracy, incubation period and when a COVID test is administered can mean an individual can test negative and still be infected. Asymptomatic people can still spread the virus.

Health Care October 2020

What Do We Know About Superspreader Events?

The term “superspreader” has been used often in the news lately. But what exactly constitutes a superspreader event? And how much do such events impact the overall rate of infections?

Financing October 2020

Free Tuition For Low-Income Student Suspended

UConn has hit the pause button on its Connecticut Commitment program scholarships, which are for students of families who make under $50,000/year.

Global October 2020

An Election Day Role For National Guard?

Will those voting in person on Nov. 3 see the military at their polling place? Depending on the state, yes, they may see members of the National Guard – although they might not realize it.

Legal October 2020

Supreme Court Issues Flurry Of Election Orders

The U.S. Supreme Court is currently making rulings regarding voting in the 2020 Election in the following states: North Carolina, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin.

Global November 2020

Presidency Hinges On 3 Tight Races

Who won the 2020 Election? It is coming down to three state: Michigan, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin. Neither President Donald Trump nor Joe Biden have 270 Electoral College votes yet.

Financing November 2020

751,000 Seek US Jobless Benefits

Although jobless claims fell slightly, the number of those seeking unemployment benefits is still a historically high number, and the pandemic is accelerating.

Health Care November 2020

US COVID Cases Hit An All-Time High

According to Johns Hopkins University, daily new confirmed COVID-19 cases in the United States have risen 45% over the past two weeks. This is a record high 7-day average of 86,352.

Health Care November 2020

COVID-19 Vaccine Trials To Be Run At University

UK (The University of Kentucky) is partnering with Norton Healthcare and Baptist Health Lexington to conduct a clinical trial for a possible COVID-19 vaccine.