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Hispanic Outlook’s Pick for Hispanic of the Year Antonio R. Flores, Ph.D.

The passion Flores brings to HACU…is in Flores’ words, “an overwhelming need, to improve higher education access and success for Hispanic students.” This idea represents an overarching theme of his life’s work.

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West Virginia State University Student Receives National Leadership Award

INSTITUTE, W.Va. -- West Virginia State University (WVSU) senior Edgar Lopez-Torres was one of 15 undergraduate students in the world to receive the 2018 Student Leadership Award from the American Chemical Society (ACS). The program recognizes emerging leaders in the ACS student chapter network and helps them prepare for leadership opportunities at volunteer organizations and in their professional career.

Hispanic Community September 2018

HACU Celebrates Unique Champions

The two individuals selected for this year’s Hall of Champions are the late Dr. Sister Elizabeth Anne Sueltenfuss, former president of Our Lady of the Lake University, and Dr. J. Michael Ortiz, president emeritus of California State Polytechnic University at Pomona (Cal State Pomona).

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Michelle Adam

Hispanic Community September 2018

Cuomo Expands Puerto Rico Recovery, Rebuilding Initiative

Governor Andrew M. Cuomo is expanding the highly successful New York stands with Puerto Rico Recovery and Rebuilding Initiative. They will be deploying 500 more SUNY and CUNY student volunteers and launching a new disaster mental health initiative. SUNY and CUNY volunteers will be cleaning, repairing and restoring damaged homes.

Hispanic Community September 2018

As Venezuelans Go Hungry, Trump Targets Food Corruption

The Trump administration has pressured the president of Venezuela, Nicolas Maduro, regarding widespread starvation in Venezuela. In closed door meetings U.S. Treasury Department officials have distributed a list of companies that are suspected to be shell companies that they believe senior Venezuelan officials have used to siphon off millions of dollars from food import contracts.

Hispanic Community September 2018

US Considers Limit On Green Cards For Immigrants On Benefits

New rules being proposed by the Trump administration could disqualify immigrants from receiving green cards if they use housing vouchers, food stamps, Medicaid and other forms of public assistance. The proposal, which is 447-page, will appear in the Federal Register "in the coming weeks."

Hispanic Community September 2018

Federal Agency Says It Lost Track Of 1,488 Migrant Children

The Health and Human Services Department has lost track of 1,488 migrant children, according to what the Department told Senate staffers. This is the second time in less than a year that the federal government lost track of close to 1,500 children.

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Mexico 'Evaluating' US Offer To Pay For Deporting Migrants

While Mexico’s Interior Department has said that no agreement has been reached yet, its government is currently “evaluating” an offer from the U.S. to pay for returning foreign migrants in Mexico to their home countries. If accepted, this offer would mainly impact Central American migrants, many of whom attempt to cross the U.S. border by using Mexico as a base.

Hispanic Community September 2018

US, Cuba To Meet On Mysterious 'Health Attacks' In Havana

Cuban and U.S. officials met today to determine the motive and method behind what the United States describes as “health attacks” that affected about two dozen people in Cuba. Some of the people impacted by these mysterious incidents have been diagnosed with brain damage.

Hispanic Community September 2018

Government To Expand, Extend Texas Tent Shelter For Children

A tent shelter at Tornillo, Texas, is being expanded by the U.S. government to 3,800 and is to remain open through the end of 2018. The facility is for immigrant minors who crossed the southwest border and originally opened with a 360-bed capacity for 30 days.

Hispanic Community September 2018

Cal State LA Celebrates 50th Anniversary Of Chicano Studies Program

California State University Los Angeles (Cal State LA) established the first Chicano studies program in the nation 50 years ago. Back then, around four percent of students were Mexican American, and the program only had four courses. Valuing the history, culture and contributions of Mexican Americans, the program now offers over 150 courses.

Hispanic Community September 2018

Immigrant Families Struggling With Trauma Of Separation

Parents and children who were separated at the U.S.-Mexico border and have since been reunited are dealing with emotional trauma because of the experience. A federal class-action lawsuit has been filed, seeking financial compensation and the creation of a fund to pay for mental health treatment for the children.