Hispanic Community June 2019

GOP Senators Line Up Against Mexico Tariff

GOP Senators are coming out against President Donald Trump’s plan to put tariffs on all imported goods from Mexico, however, it is unclear if they have enough votes to stop the tariffs.

Hispanic Community June 2019

News Brief: New Cuba Travel Restrictions

New restrictions by the Trump administration regarding U.S. travel to Cuba means many recreational and education trips are being banned.

Health Care June 2019

More States Sue Opioid Maker

Additional states have filed lawsuits against Purdue Pharma and its former president, alleging that the company downplayed the addicting risks of the drug OxyContin.

Financing June 2019

Debt-Free College Benefits Extended

High schoolers have the option of free college SAT and ACT prep through Walmart’s newly extended debt-free college benefits.

Global June 2019

House Passes $19.1B Disaster Aid Bill

The House has passed a $19.1 billion disaster aid bill by a vote of 354-58 and has sent it to President Donald Trump who is expected to sign it.

Hispanic Community June 2019

900,000 To 4 Million People Not Counted?

A new report by the Urban Institute says the 2020 census could fail to count as much as 900,000 to 4 million people, which could diminish money and power for some states for the next decade.

Financing June 2019

Retiring President To Donate $23M To USF

Judy Genshaft, the University of South Florida’s retiring president, announced that she is going to donate $23 million to the school. Genshaft has been USF’s president for 19 years.

Legal June 2019

UW Law School Plans $10M Expansion

With its centennial celebration coming up in fall of 2020, The University of Wyoming College of Law's is planning to undergo a $10 million expansion.

Hispanic Community June 2019

Mexico, Twitter And Tariffs

In response to U.S. tariffs, Mexican officials have taken to Twitter to convey a positive message about them working to de-escalate tensions regarding immigration.

Global June 2019

Trump Visits UK; 10 Things To Know

President Donald Trump is visiting the UK. Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam addresses recent shooting in a Virginia Beach city. The Associated Press remembers D-Day.

Global June 2019

Super And Royal; Top 3 Facebook Stories

‘El Chicano’ is about a fictional superhero, but America Ferrera talked about how identity is a real superpower.  Plus, the royal family’s new baby topped our Facebook stories in May.

Financing May 2019

University Receives $68M Gift

Sands Capital Management Founder Frank M. Sands Sr.’s gift of $68 million is the largest gift in The University of Virginia Darden School of Business’ 64-year history.