Financing October 2019

College Gets Anonymous $75M Gift

Gordon College has received an anonymous gift of $75 million, which will be designated for the college’s endowment and directed to fund student scholarships.

Health Care October 2019

More Immunization Rates Drop

Immunization rates for rubella, mumps and measles has continued to decline among kindergarteners, according to data from Connecticut health officials.

Global October 2019

New AP-NORC Poll On US Identity

While a new AP-NORC poll shows that majorities of Americans agree on such things as the American dream, there is division on some other aspects of national identity.

Global October 2019

Trudeau Wins; 10 Things To Know

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has won a second term. Hyperinflation in Venezuela has lead to a barter system where motorists are paying for gas with things like candy and cigarettes.

Health Care October 2019

Lehman College Launches New DNP Program

Lehman College is launching a new doctor in nursing practice (DNP) program. A $75 million state-of-the-art nursing facility is set to break ground in May of 2020.

Hispanic Community October 2019

Chile's Subway Fare Hike Suspended

A subway fare hike has been rolled back amid violent student protests. The suspension comes one day after Chilean President Sebastián Piñera declared a state of emergency.

Health Care October 2019

Washington U. Receives $7.6M

Washington University has received a $7.6 million grant to help fund creation of the St. Louis-based university's Implementation Science Center for Cancer Control.

Legal October 2019

$260M Deal To Settle Opioids Lawsuit

Drug distributors AmerisourceBergen, Cardinal Health and McKesson, and Drugmaker Teva have reached a $260 million settlement in opioids lawsuit.

Global October 2019

Will US Require DNA From Asylum-Seekers?

Amended regulations require the majority of migrants crossing the border between official entry points to give DNA samples, which would be added to an FBI database.

Health Care October 2019

JJC’s New Medical Assisting Program

Joliet Junior College is launching a new medical assisting program, which is a one-year certificate pathway and is currently enrolling students for Spring 2020.

Arts and Media October 2019

16 Student Academy Award Winners Honored

The 2019 Student Academy Awards recently honored 16 college and university student filmmakers who are now eligible to compete in the 2020 Academy Awards.

Health Care October 2019

Border Patrol In Hospitals Across US

Some doctors say border patrol’s growing presence in health care facilities around the country could frighten patients from seeking care in cities with large immigrant populations.