Financing December 2018

UVM Gifted $15M

UVM or The University of Vermont has received a $15 million gift, which will in part help fund upgraded athletic facilities. The new facility is to be called the “Tarrant Event Center.”

Global December 2018

Trump May Be Backing Off $5B For Wall

While President Trump is not giving up on the wall, he might be backing off demanding $5 billion for the wall at this time. Congress is working on a budget measure to avoid a shutdown.

Financing December 2018

Texas Tech U Receives $9.1M

Texas Tech University received $9.1 million to expand their National Teacher Prep Center, allowing the Renewal of Educator Preparation National Center to partner with 16 schools.

Legal December 2018

'Zero-Tolerance' Policy Hits Snag

Judges in California have been challenging President Trump’s zero-tolerance policy, including by dismissing charges and halting policy to deny asylum.

Global December 2018

Bump Stocks To Be Banned?

Bump stocks allow semi-automatic weapons to fire like automatic weapons. Trump’s administration has made them illegal to possess starting in March.

Legal December 2018

Trump Foundation To Dissolve

The Trump Foundation will be dissolving as the results of a deal amid a lawsuit with New York’s Attorney General Barbara Underwood.

Global December 2018

UN Approves Compact To Support Refugees

The United Nations General Assembly approved a compact to provide stronger support for refugees on a global level. The only two “no” votes against the compact were Hungary and the U.S.

Financing December 2018

State Awards $15M In Education Grants

Consortiums of colleges, school districts, industry groups and others are receiving nearly $15 million from the state of Michigan for innovative education models.

Global December 2018

Will School Discipline Rules Be Revoked?

President Trump’s school safety panel made dozens of policy proposals, including rolling back Obama-era guidance on suspending, expelling and calling the police on students.

Arts and Media December 2018 Premium

“Hello, Círculos!: Shapes in English Y Español”

With “HELLO, CÍRCULOS!” children discover the world of art and learn English and Spanish at the same time. Children learn the fundamentals of shapes by connecting them to the world of art in a fun way.

Hispanic Community December 2018 Premium

Being Part Of The AAHHE Familia

I first learned about the AAHHE or the American Association of Hispanics in Higher Education’s Graduate Student Fellows Program when a previous mentor encouraged me to apply.

Legal December 2018 Premium

The Closing Of Valparaiso University’s Law School

Editor’s Note: When a university that has existed since 1859 has to discontinue its law school, it’s important to look back at what led up to such a decision. The following are two articles on Valparaiso University Law School’s last days, including a final attempt to save the northwestern Indiana school through an educational collaboration with Middle Tennessee State University.