Global March 2019

$8.6B For Border Wall; 10 Things To Know

President Donald Trump’s new budget includes $8.6 billion for the border wall. China and Ethiopia have grounded Boeing jets the day after the fatal crash in Addis Ababa.

Global March 2019

Watchdog Looking Into Caravan Database

A watchdog group is looking to a database that the U.S. government kept in relation to last year’s migrant caravan. Personal information kept in the database includes passports.

Global March 2019

Pentagon May Tap $1B For Border Wall

Senator Dick Durbin, D-Ill., told AP that the Pentagon is planning to tap leftover funds from military pay and pension accounts to help pay for the border wall President Trump wants.

Hispanic Community March 2019

Massive Power Outage In Venezuela

As of the time of this article, a large portion of Venezuela remains without electricity. This is the worst power outage the country has ever had.

Financing March 2019

$2.8M Gift Funds KU Scholarships

A $2.8 million gift is funding scholarships for medical students at the University of Kansas School of Medicine. The gift is from the estate of two alums of Kansas universities.

Global March 2019

$5K Scholarship Now Open; Top 5 Headlines

Scholarships dominated the headlines this week with Café Bustelo offering a $5,000 scholarship and Yale giving $5 million to support scholarships for their School of Architecture.

Global March 2019

From Dean To Professor; Top 4 Latest Jobs

The top 4 latest jobs on The Hispanic Outlook’s job board are from Ringling College of Art and Design, University of Southern Indiana, Miami University, and Salisbury University.

Global March 2019 Premium

Free Mobile Food Pantry At Salem State

Students at Salem State University, as well as nearby residents, now have access to the Fresh Harvest Pop Up Stand free mobile food pantry on the university’s campus.

Global March 2019

SC Passes Massive Education Overhaul Bill

After six hours of debate, the South Carolina House has approved a bill by a vote of 113-4 to massively overhaul education in the state.

Global March 2019

Census Bureau Seeks Citizenship Data

The Census Bureau is seeking information regarding the legal status of millions while the U.S. Supreme Court considers whether the 2020 Census can include asking about citizenship.

Hispanic Community March 2019

Targeting Spanish Speakers At Border

AP has obtained memos reveal that border agents were instructed to target migrants from Latin America and Spanish speakers to carry out a Trump administration program.

Global March 2019

Purdue U Celebrates 150th Anniversary

Purdue University is celebrating its 150th anniversary with the debut of Boiler Tracks, a vanilla ice cream with a mix of chocolate pieces, caramel and toffee.