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.

Global November 2018

Trump Limits Asylum, Says People Must 'Come In Legally'

President Trump has limited those seeking asylum by circumventing laws that state that anyone is eligible for asylum regardless of how the individual enters the country. Officials with the administration have said that the measures are in effect for at least three months but could also be extended.

Global November 2018

In Honduras, Most Returnees From Caravan Hope To Try Again

A certain bus terminal in Honduras has become a place of crossing destinies. For some there, it is the beginnings of their journey north towards the United States. For others it is where they are ferried back to after trying and failing to complete the trek.

Global November 2018

13 Dead Including Gunman In Shooting At Bar’s “College Night”

A gunman killed 12 people before killing himself at the Borderline Bar & Grill in Southern California. The attack occurred during “college night” at the bar, and the Borderline Bar & Grill is a popular hangout for California Lutheran University students.

Global November 2018

Migrants Weigh Whether To Stay In Mexico, Resume Trek To US

The migrant caravan is resting for at least a couple of days in Mexico’s capital as they debate continuing their journey to the United States border or remain in Mexico. The government in Mexico said 2,697 temporary visas have been issued to families and individuals, and Mexico is offering asylum, refugee or work visas to the migrants.

Global November 2018

Ohio Woman Sent To Prison For $1.8M College Loan Scheme

Janice Shufford of Akron has been sentenced to federal prison for nearly seven years for her role in a $1.8 million college loan scheme. The scheme involved enrolling inmates and people who had their identities stolen at Maricopa Community College in Arizona.