Global October 2018

Migrants Prepare To Cross Guatemala-Mexico Border

A caravan consisting of 3,000 U.S.-bound migrants have massed in a Guatemalan border town as they prepare to cross into Mexico. This comes in spite of President Donald Trump threatening to close the U.S. border if Mexico let the migrants advance.

Global October 2018

This Week’s Top 5 Trending Headlines

2+2 Program Guarantees Community College Students Admission To University; Our October President's Issue has arrived; Former Mexican President To Speak At Northwestern University;

Global October 2018

2+2 Program Guarantees Community College Students Admission To University

Montclair State University has created an innovative new program with New Jersey community colleges. The 2+2 program allows students from Bergen Community College, Brookdale Community College, County College of Morris, Hudson County Community College, Passaic County Community College and Union County College to transfer to Montclair State University.

Global October 2018

Top 4 Latest Jobs On Hispanic Outlook’s Job Board

The top four latest jobs on the Hispanic Outlook’s job board are from Southern Illinois University, Washington State University, UNC Wilmington and the University of Massachusetts Amherst. Positions include Director of Financial Aid, Associate Director/Psychologist and multiple Assistant/Associate Professor positions.

Legal October 2018

No Challenge To Young Voter Restriction Before Election

Legal representation for Michigan college Democrats have dropped their bid that challenges voting rules prior to the upcoming election. Young Democrats are still challenging the law that requires that if a person registers by mail, then they have to vote in person for their first election.

Global October 2018

Trump Warns Of Aid Cut Over Migrant Caravan Now In Guatemala

President Trump has threatened to cut aid to several nations in Central America if they allow people to travel to the United States illegally. This comes in reaction to a caravan of 2,000 migrants who are traveling through Guatemala as they make their way to the U.S. border.

Financing October 2018

Free College Tuition Up For Grabs At Robotics Competition

A robotics competition taking place at Plymouth State University is giving 50 New Hampshire high school students a chance to earn a free semester. The competition will feature more than 20 teams, and beyond the one-semester scholarship, five students will receive scholarships worth $2,000 each.

Global October 2018

More College Students Expected To Vote In 2018 Midterms

Nancy Thomas, the director of the Institute for Democracy & Higher Education at Tufts University’s Tisch College of Civic Life, has predicted that there will be a higher voter turnout among the U.S.’s 20 million college students for the 2018 midterm elections

Financing October 2018

WCC Receives Largest Federal Grant In School’s History

Westchester Community College has just received the largest federal grant in their history. The $2.7 million grant is designed to transform student experience. Over the next five years, the funds will be awarded to help students succeed academically, find their future careers and continue on the education path.

Global October 2018

North Carolina Lawmakers Approve $400M In Florence Spending

North Carolina lawmakers have approved spending $400 million to aid communities and people impacted by Hurricane Florence. An additional $450 million is being set aside for upcoming needs. Moneys include $95 million for public schools, universities and community colleges. About $7 million will help college and university students remain enrolled.

Hispanic Community October 2018

Former Mexican President To Speak At Northwestern University

The former president of Mexico, Vicente Fox, is speaking at Northwestern University. The focus of Fox’s speech is the relationship between the United States and Mexico. The event will include a question-and-answer session, and is free and open to the public.

Global October 2018

Trump Threatens Honduran Caravan That's Moved Into Guatemala

A caravan of migrants from Honduras bedding down in the town of Equipulas, Guatemala. The group is estimated to be 1,600 to 2,000 people who are fleeing violence and poverty in Honduras. President Trump has threatened to cut aid to Honduras if it doesn't stop the impromptu caravan of migrants.