Hispanic Community August 2019

El Paso Rallies Amid Pain

El Paso, which has been the cradle of Mexican American culture and immigration, is rallying after the recent mass shooting. The gunman apparently wrote an anti-Hispanic rant.

Global August 2019

Trump Heads To Dayton, El Paso

The president is visiting Dayton and El Paso where multiple protests are planned. The mayors of both places have called for the president to change his rhetoric about immigration.

Health Care August 2019

Louisiana Launching Medical Marijuana

Louisiana is launching medical marijuana, making it the first Deep South state to dispense medical marijuana. More than 30 states (now including Louisiana) allow medical marijuana.

Financing August 2019

UIC Researchers Get $4.7M

UIC researchers have received 4.7 million from the National Science Foundation (NSF) to create a program for math teacher development specifically in the suburbs of Chicago.

Hispanic Community August 2019

Tensions Escalate With Venezuela

President Donald Trump has frozen all Venezuela government assets, blocking American companies and individuals from doing business with the government and its top supporters.

Global August 2019

Assessing Threats In Schools

A seemingly simple way to help prevent domestic terrorism is assessing threats made by students. But school officials say they are limited by several factors like privacy concerns.

Global August 2019

Can FBI Prevent Domestic Terrorism?

Can the FBI prevent domestic terrorism? Challenges include the bureau having fewer tools and legal powers at their disposal than it would dealing with an international threat.

Health Care August 2019

SUNY Medical School Receives $2.7M Grant

SUNY’s Upstate Medical University College of Nursing has received a four-year, $2.7 million grant to support students who are interested in working in rural or underserved areas.

Health Care August 2019

Physician Pipeline Preparatory Program

The Physician Pipeline Preparatory Program (P4), which was designed in part to encourage diversity in the medical profession, is producing results with its first medical students.

Financing August 2019

Free Tuition Option For Foster Kids

A new law allows foster kids to attend Pennsylvania universities and colleges tuition-free. These include community colleges, as well as private, public and state-related schools.

Global August 2019

4 Articles On Weekend Mass Shootings

The following covers how the weekend mass shootings could have been even worse, Mexico’s reaction to the El Paso shooting, the Dayton shooter’s motive and who some of the victims were.

Global August 2019

Mass Shootings Aftermath; Things To Know

Two mass shootings respectively in Texas and Ohio have left 29 people dead. Puerto Rico’s new governor is facing a lawsuit filed by the island’s Senate. Japan tests “flying car.”