Global November 2018

UC Helps Wildfires-Impacted Students

The University of California has extended their undergraduate application deadline for students affected by the recent wildfires and granting fee waivers.

Global November 2018

DeVos’ Sexual Misconduct Rules Proposal

Betsy DeVos proposed overhauling how higher education institutions handle sexual misconduct complaints, including narrowing what cases schools would be required to investigate.

Global November 2018

Latino Voter Turnout Up; Top 5 Trending Headlines

Reports are finding that Latino voter turnout was up 174 percent over turnout in 2014 in early voting. Out latest issue has been out for almost a month, so come check out the October President’s issue. Loyola University honors a pediatrician who is helping children in Peru. The 19th Annual Latin Grammy Awards will feature Marc Anthony, Bad Bunny and Will Smith.

Global November 2018

Dean Position Available; Top 4 Latest Jobs On Hispanic Outlook’s Job Board

In addition to a monthly magazine, The Hispanic Outlook on Education offers its readers a constantly updated job board that features a wide variety of open positions at education institutions across the country. Current latest jobs on the Hispanic Outlook job board include an open dean position at the University of Southern California.

Global November 2018

First Caravan Members Reach US Border

Hundreds of members of the migrant caravan have reached the U.S./Mexico border and are currently staying in shelters and tents in Tijuana, Mexico. The members have said that they are going to wait for other migrants to arrive before making their next move.

Global November 2018

USF Helps Launch Unprecedented National Education Effort

The University of South Florida is part of a national education effort organized by the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities. This effort—the Powered by Publics: Scaling Student Success—will involve 130 public universities and systems with the goal of closing the achievement gap, increasing college access and awarding hundreds of thousands more degrees by 2025.

Global November 2018

Amazon Splits HQ Between New York And Northern Virginia

The online retailer Amazon has officially announced that it will split it’s second headquarters between northern Virginia and New York. Specifically, the Virginia location will be in Arlington, and the New York headquarters will be in Long Island City. Amazon is also opening an operations hub in Nashville.

Global November 2018

Rutgers To Offer Master’s Degree Program In Forensic Science

Rutgers University-Camden will start offering a master’s degree program in forensic science in the fall of 2019. They are the first institution of higher education in New Jersey to offer the forensic science MSFS program. The new program will cover theory, concepts and the practical uses of biology, chemistry and biochemistry.

Global November 2018

Comfort Dog Helps Wisconsin Students Read

Students at Beloit Memorial High School in Wisconsin have improved in their reading because of their interaction with a golden retriever comfort dog named Mary. This special dog is from the K-9 Comfort Dog Ministry, which is offered through St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Janesville.

Global November 2018

California Wildfires’ Death Toll Rises; 10 Things To Know For Today

The death toll for the California wildfires has risen to 29. As the results of Florida and Georgia’s governor races remain up in the air, Democrats begin planning for 2020’s presidential election. The atmosphere of the vote recount taking place in Florida is reviving memories of the recount that took place in Florida in 2000.

Global November 2018

Whittier Union Selected As A ‘Bright Spot’ District

The Whittier Union High School District has been selected as a “Bright Spot” honoree by the Education Trust for its work with disadvantaged students. The district is being recognized for its work closing opportunity and achievement gaps, advancing equity and strengthening the pipeline for students who have been traditionally underrepresented.

Global November 2018

Caravan Enjoys “Coco” In Mexico; This Week’s Top 5 Trending Headlines

The following are the headlines that received the most views on our Facebook page: Caravan Treated To Screening Of “Coco;” We invite you to check out the latest issue of Hispanic Outlook!; CSUSM To Increase Number Of Latino And Latina Teachers; Longoria, Ferrera, Saldana And More Rally For Latino Votes; and Top 4 Latest Jobs On Hispanic Outlook’s Job Board.