Arts and Media January 2019

Grant To Expand U Presses’ Diversity

The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation has enabled university presses to join forces to expand the University Press Diversity Fellowship Program with a $1,205,000 grant.

Technology January 2019

Robots Deliver Doughnuts To Students

What was once considered science fiction is now reality at George Mason University where robots are delivering doughnuts, coffee and pizza to students.

Hispanic Community January 2019

Pope Brings Festival To Youth In Panama

Pope Francis, who believes that prisoners deserve the same dignity as everyone else, is putting his beliefs into practice by bringing World Youth Day to detained youth in Panama.

Financing January 2019

Colleges Offer Aid During Shutdown

With the shutdown continuing, universities and colleges are waiving late fees, providing emergency grants and postponing tuition payments for impacted students.

Global January 2019

DeVos, Trump, STEM; Top 5 Headlines

While Betsy DeVos faces sharp scrutiny from House Democrats, polling shows 6 in 10 Americans blame President Donald Trump for the shutdown. Our STEM Careers issue is available online.

Financing January 2019

SUNY, CUNY Helps Students In Shutdown

SUNY and CUNY will assist students affected by the prolonged federal shutdown by delaying payments for tuition and other expenses as well as not charging late fees or penalties.

Hispanic Community January 2019

Families Keep Trying To Cross Border

President Donald Trump’s proposed border wall is unlikely on its own to stop the families crossing the U.S.-Mexico border by the thousands each month.

Financing January 2019

New Tech Grad Debt Forgiveness Program

Utah lawmakers have created the $2.5 million Talent Development Incentive Loan Program to assist tech grads with college debt.

Financing January 2019

NY Lawmakers Pass State Dream Act

Lawmakers in New York have voted to pass the Dream Act, which will extend state financial aid to students who were brought to the United States illegally when they were children.

Hispanic Community January 2019

Maduro Faces Off With US

Venezuela’s President Nicolas Maduro digs in for a fight with the Trump administration while Juan Guaido, the leader of the National Assembly, claims to hold the presidency.

Global January 2019

Shutdown: 6 In 10 Americans Blame Trump

A new AP-NORC poll shows 34 percent of Americans approve of President Donald Trump's job performance, which is down from 42 percent one month earlier.

Hispanic Community January 2019

Hispanic Student College Institute

Montclair State University’s 2019 Hispanic Student College Institute for high school students is currently accepting applications.