Financing September 2018

Rider U Alumna’s Estate Pledges More Than $400K To University

Rider University Alumna’s estate has pledged more than $400,000 to the university. The estate of Doris Hoagland ‘42 is donating $405,980 to support university initiatives. Hoagland earned a diploma in secretarial science. Attending Rider gave her the life she always dreamed of.

Global September 2018

Top 4 Featured Jobs On Hispanic Outlook’s Job Board

The top 4 featured jobs on Hispanic Outlook’s job board are from the University of Maryland, Baltimore; Western Washington University; Columbus State University; and Georgia Institute of Technology. The job positions are Clinical Instructor, Assistant and Associate Faculty Positions; Assistant Professor of Recreation; Dean, College of Arts; and Dean, College of Computing.

Administration September 2018

Maryland Will Allow Non-Educators To Become Superintendents

The Maryland state school board has approved allowing non-educators to be appointed as superintendents of school systems. This decision, which was approved on Tuesday, comes in the face of protests from the association representing local school boards, as well as state educators.

Financing September 2018

$90K Scholarship Initiative Opens New Doors For Women

The Motorola Solutions Foundation is gifting $90,000 to the Society of Women Engineers (SWE), enabling SWE to launch a global scholarship program to help advance the education of women pursuing careers in engineering. The donation is expected to fund 18 scholarships each valued at $5,000.

Health Care September 2018

Penn State Officials Confirm Case Of Bacterial Meningitis

A case of bacterial meningitis has been confirmed at Penn State University. Bacterial meningitis’ symptoms can include stiff neck, headache and fever, and can cause inflammation of the brain. Anyone who suspects having bacterial meningitis should contact University Health Services' Advice Nurse service.

Arts and Media September 2018

Gloria And Emilio Estefan Receive Gershwin Prize

The Library of Congress has named international superstars Emilio and Gloria Estefan as recipients of the Gershwin Prize for popular song. For the first time in history the award is honoring a married couple and musicians-songwriters of Hispanic descent. The Estefans have been influential leaders infusing rich cultural diversity into the American musical experience.

Hispanic Community September 2018

Seattle Mariners' Felix Hernandez Becomes US Citizen

Seattle Mariners’ pitcher Felix Hernandez was among 74 people who became naturalized U.S. citizens at a ceremony on Monday. Originally from Venezuela, Hernandez said the strife in Venezuela is one of the reasons he became a U.S. citizen and that he would like to bring his parents to the United States.

Global September 2018

Job News: Utah Regents Seek College Advisors For All High Schools

College access advisors may soon be in higher demand in Utah. The state’s Board of Regents is seeking $6 million from the Legislature towards their goal of placing college advisors in every pubic high school in Utah by the year 2022.

Global September 2018

What No Supreme Court Nominee Has Done; 10 Things to Know for Today

Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh was interviewed on Fox News, stating that he has never sexually assaulted anyone. President Donald Trump addresses the United Nations today, as will Secretary-General Antonio Guterres. After speculation about whether or not his job was in jeopardy, Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein will be having a meeting with Trump later in the week.

Hispanic Community September 2018

HACU Celebrates Unique Champions

The two individuals selected for this year’s Hall of Champions are the late Dr. Sister Elizabeth Anne Sueltenfuss, former president of Our Lady of the Lake University, and Dr. J. Michael Ortiz, president emeritus of California State Polytechnic University at Pomona (Cal State Pomona).

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Financing September 2018 Premium

Scholarship Recipient Looks to Help Community

Written by Allison Pries, NJ.com ORANGE, N.J. (AP) — The $22,650 she won will take Jenny Rodriguez far from her New Jersey home. But the high school senior says she doesn’t see the hefty scholarship -- which she won from a pool of more than 15,000 applicants nationwide -- as a ticket out. Instead, it’s chance for her to do more good for her hometown of Orange, she says.

Hispanic Community September 2018 Premium

West Virginia State University Student Receives National Leadership Award

INSTITUTE, W.Va. -- West Virginia State University (WVSU) senior Edgar Lopez-Torres was one of 15 undergraduate students in the world to receive the 2018 Student Leadership Award from the American Chemical Society (ACS). The program recognizes emerging leaders in the ACS student chapter network and helps them prepare for leadership opportunities at volunteer organizations and in their professional career.