Health Care October 2019

IU Med School Getting $36M

Indiana University is receiving $36 million for their medical school over a five-year period for their research into promising treatments for Alzheimer’s disease.

Global October 2019

Expansion Of DNA Collection At Border

A much broader DNA testing from the type done on families at the border is to be expanded for migrants crossing U.S. borders. The data will be included in a massive criminal database.

Global October 2019

Trump Lets States, Cities Refuse Refugees

For the first time in the history of the United States, the president has given state and local governments the authority to refuse to accept refugees.

Financing October 2019

No Tuition For More Than 1,200 Students

More than 1,200 high school graduates in Maine are having their tuition and college fees paid for them thanks to the University of Maine System’s “Maine Values You” outreach program.

Global October 2019

Migrant Children Detention Privatized?

Private, for-profit company CHS (Comprehensive Health Services, Inc.), is paid by the United States government to hold some of the smallest migrant children.

Health Care October 2019

Colleges Got $60M-Plus From Sacklers

Financial records show that universities both nationally and internationally have accepted at least $60 million from the Sackler family over the past five years.

Global October 2019

CSUDH To Offer OTD Program

California State University, Dominguez Hills (CSUDH) will become the first public university in Southern California to offer a Doctorate of Occupational Therapy (OTD).

Global October 2019

Gun Control Vs. Impeachment

A gun violence forum with presidential candidates is taking place to shift focus back on gun control, which was expected to be a major political issue prior to the impeachment probe.

Financing October 2019

OSU Gets $1M To Study Hemp

Oregon State University has received $1 million to explore how hemp can be used in different industries such as construction, textiles, health and nutrition.

Health Care October 2019

Johnson & Johnson Opioid Settlement

Cuyahoga and Summit counties in Ohio and Johnson & Johnson have reached a settlement over opioids. The agreement is worth more than $20 million.

Arts and Media October 2019

Dr. Dre, Iovine To Unveil New USC Building

Andre "Dr. Dre" Young and Jimmy Iovine will be unveiling USC’s new Iovine and Young Hall. The two donated a combined $70 million to create an art, technology and business academy.

Health Care October 2019

Veterans Clinic Planned For UMass

A new 53,000-square foot veterans outpatient clinic is planned to open in 2021 on the University of Massachusetts Medical School’s campus.