Global March 2019

Investigating College Bribery Scheme

The U.S. Education Department is investigating if the schools embroiled in the bribery scandal violated rules surrounding the management of federal student aid or federal law.

Global March 2019

SUNY Launches New Diversity Initiative

Governor Andrew M. Cuomo and The State University of New York (SUNY) is launching a new initiative PRODiG - Promoting, Recruitment, Opportunity, Diversity, Inclusion and Growth.

Global March 2019

House Tries To Override 1st Trump Veto

The House is planning to vote against President Trump’s veto. It appears their vote will fail, and the president’s declaration of a national emergency at Mexico’s border will stand.

Global March 2019

Democrats Ask For Mueller File

House Democrats are pressing for the full Mueller report to be released by April 2, implying that they would subpoena the information otherwise. A four-page summary has been released.

Global March 2019

Parkland Worried After Suicides

Two survivors of the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School massacre have apparently committed suicide. Parkland’s mayor said officials are publicizing counseling services.

Global March 2019

Community College In RI To Open Food Pantry

CCRI is opening its first food pantry with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at the school’s Lincoln campus. The pantry will provide nonperishable foods and personal hygiene products.

Global March 2019

Mueller Report Debate; 10 Things To Know

The Mueller Report is complete, but the debate surround it has just begun. State and federal investigators in NY continue to investigate President Trump and those associated with him.

Global March 2019

HCCC To Open On-Campus Food Pantries

HCCC is opening two food pantries at its Journal Square Campus on March 26 and its North Hudson Campus on April 9.

Global March 2019

Trump Orders Colleges To Back Free Speech

President Trump has ordered federal agencies to ensure that universities and colleges receiving research grants are promoting free speech. Schools found not doing so risk funding.

Global March 2019

New Scholarship And Issue; Top 5 Headlines

The latest issue of Hispanic Outlook is available online. Montclair State University is offering a new scholarship. George W. Bush welcomes new U.S. Citizens.

Global March 2019

New Legislation On Student-Athletes

A recently introduced piece of legislation could end NCAA restrictions on student-athletes’ publicity rights regarding their image, likeness and name.

Global March 2019

USD Identifies Coach In Bribery Scandal

The University of San Diego has identified a previously unnamed “varsity coach” in the college admissions scandal. Lamont Smith was a former basketball coach at the school.