Global February 2019

No Back Pay For Teachers; Top 5 Headlines

Teachers in South Carolina will not be receiving back pay after their salaries were frozen.  The HACU and Café Bustelo® El Café del Futuro Scholarship is now open for applications.

Financing January 2019

CUNY Receives $1M Grant

City University of New York (CUNY) has received a $1 million grant from BNY Mellon. This grant will fund scholarships for STEM and finance students in CUNY senior colleges.

Hispanic Community January 2019

The Importance Of Education For Hispanics In US

At the first-ever Hispanic Leadership Summit at the U.N., access to education received the most votes as the most important common goals for Hispanics in the U.S.

Hispanic Community January 2019

Venezuelans Protest In Capitol’s Streets

Protestors filled the streets of Venezuela’s capitol demanding President Nicolas Maduro step down and to support Juan Guaido, the opposition leader.

Global January 2019

ICE Force-Feeds Hunger Strike Detainees

Six immigrants were force-fed via plastic nasal tubes at a Texas detention facility. These detainees were on a hunger strike that has lasted for one month.

Financing January 2019

University Investments Fare Well In 2018

Although universities and colleges in the U.S. made strong returns on their 2018 financial investments, experts are worried that increased spending could jeopardize these gains.

Global January 2019

Dangerous Cold Impacting Colleges

Severe temperatures have forced universities and schools in Ohio to cancel classes. Among those impacted were the University of Akron and the University of Toledo.

Financing January 2019

Now Open: El Café Del Futuro Scholarship

Applications are now open for The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU) and Café Bustelo® El Café del Futuro Scholarship.

Hispanic Community January 2019

U Of M, Puerto Rico Groups Explore Energy

Puerto Rico and the University of Minnesota are working together to explore more resilient sources of energy in the aftermath of Hurricane Maria.

Global January 2019

County Provides Shelter To Asylum Seekers

The Board of Supervisors in San Diego County have voted 4-1 to provide an unused courthouse for temporary housing for those seeking asylum.

Hispanic Community January 2019

Venezuela Opposition Urges Walkouts

Political unrest continues in Venezuela with Juan Guaido, the opposition leader, is looking to up the pressure on President Nicolas Maduro by urging walkouts.

Financing January 2019

10 New Scholarships Now Available

Young Hispanics living in Florida can now apply for ten new scholarships from Westfield Business School and the Ismael Cala Foundation. Applications are being accepted until Feb. 8.