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.

Global November 2018

Divisive Trump Era Ushers Record Number Of Women Into House

The midterm elections were widely viewed as a referendum on President Donald Trump’s first term. One of the results of the election were a record number of women being elected to the House of Representatives. According to data compiled by AP, 237 women ran for the House as major-party candidates.

Global November 2018

Dem Gains Threaten Trump Agenda, Even Without 'Blue Wave'

Midterm Election Results: Democrats have regained control of the House of Representatives. Republicans have added to its edge in the Senate. The next in line to become the new speaker of the House is Democratic leader Nancy Pelosi of California.

Global November 2018

UMaine System Increases Support For 'Early College' Program

The University of Maine System is currently expanding their Early College program with enrollment in the program increasing from 1,500 in 2015 to 2,800 students this year. The program allows students in high school to take classes for college credit.

Global November 2018

Top 4 Latest Jobs On Hispanic Outlook’s Job Board

The top 4 featured jobs on Hispanic Outlook’s job board are from the University of Utah - College of Fine Arts; CSU Stanislaus; UAA Justice Center; and Swarthmore College. Positions include assistant professors and the chair of the Department of Film & Media Arts.

Global November 2018

Voters Talk Immigration, An 'Out-Of-Control' Congress, Trump

Topics and issues voters weighed in on regarding the midterm elections include partisanship in government, women’s issues, immigration, the economy and Trumpism. A historic number of voters are expected to show up at the polls across the nation this year to vote.

Global November 2018

National Voting System Faces Test On Election Day

Early voting for the 2018 midterm elections has revealed concerns with registration and voting systems nationwide. These include registration forms being tossed out due to clerical errors, as well as machines changing voter selections. Other concerns include last-minute court rulings regarding the handling of absentee ballots and voter ID requirements.

Global November 2018

What To Watch: After Turbulent Campaign, It's Up To Voters

Today, November 6, is election day for the midterm elections. A number of factors will be closely watched throughout the day including early voting, stakes for the House and Senate, the Year of the Woman, voting problems, and the Trump presidency and administration.

Global November 2018

Migrant Caravan Pushes On Toward Mexico's Capital

The migrant caravan is currently traveling towards Mexico City where the group hopes to regroup, rest and seek medical care. At this time it is no clear how many individuals in the caravan might splinter off on their own, as well as what part of the United States border the caravan will eventually aim for once it completes its journey through Mexico.

Global November 2018

Virginia Awards Record Number Of College Degrees In 2017-18

Virginia awarded 119,980 college degrees during the 2017-2018 school year, an increase of roughly 1,000 from the previous year. These degrees included undergraduate degrees, graduate degrees and undergraduate certificates. The numbers also included 24,655 science, technology, engineering, math and health (STEM-H) degrees.

Global November 2018

Midterms: Nothing Is Certain; 10 Things to Know for Today

Nothing is certain the eve before the midterms although there are indicators that the Democrats may gain control of at least one chamber of Congress. There are alleged online voting system problems in Georgia. The migrant caravan continues to make it way Mexico’s capital.

Global November 2018

In Migrant Caravan, Kids And Parents Struggle With Long Trek

The migrant caravan making its way across Mexico to the U.S. border contains hundreds of children of all ages who are at risk of dehydration and illness. As the caravan continues its journey, these children must walk for long hours in the sun and rely on food and clothing donations.