Hispanic Community September 2018

US Considers Limit On Green Cards For Immigrants On Benefits

New rules being proposed by the Trump administration could disqualify immigrants from receiving green cards if they use housing vouchers, food stamps, Medicaid and other forms of public assistance. The proposal, which is 447-page, will appear in the Federal Register "in the coming weeks."

Global September 2018

2nd Kavanaugh Accuser Comes Forward; 10 Things To Know For Today

A second accuser has come forward to describe an alleged unwanted sexual encounter with Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh. Bill Cosby’s sentencing could mean the 81-year-old comedian could be sent home on probation or could serve as much as 30 years in prison. As many as 8,000 people may need to be evacuated because of possible flooding near South Carolina’s Coast.

Global September 2018

Not Real News: A Look At What Didn't Happen This Week

A roundup of some of the most popular but completely untrue headlines of the week including: CNN's Anderson Cooper Caught Faking Hurricane Florence Intensity, Pilot amazingly saves his passengers' lives during a typhoon, NC Clerk Refuses To Sell Gas To Man Fleeing Hurricane Over Trump Bumper Sticker.

Arts and Media September 2018

Lehman College To Present “Young Puerto Rican Filmmakers”

Lehman College School of Arts & Humanities is presenting “Young Puerto Rican Filmmakers” on Thursday October 4. Held at the Studio Theater, the 75-minute program features a selection of short films and music videos directed by recent graduates and current students of the University of Puerto Rico–Mayagüez (UPRM) Film Certificate program.

Global September 2018

Top 4 Latest Jobs On Hispanic Outlook’s Job Board

This week’s top four featured jobs on Hispanic Outlook’s Job Board are from Southern Methodist University; University of Maryland, Baltimore; and University of Texas at El Paso. Positions are Assistant Professor of Dance (Jazz); Clinical Instructor, Assistant and Associate Faculty Positions; Assistant Professor- Finance; and Assistant Professor & Associate/Professor- Accounting.

Arts and Media September 2018

Black Eyed Peas Tackle Gun Violence, Immigration In Videos

The group the Black Eyed Peas has released videos today that take on issues like gun violence in schools and immigration. Both videos feature their song “Big Love,” and proceeds from the song will benefit Families Belong Together and March for Our Lives.

Financing September 2018

Colorado College To Fund "Dreamers" Tuition Up Front

Colorado Mountain College has created a new tuition program for “Dreamers.” Called Fund Sueños meaning “the Dream Fund,” the program allows “Dreamers” to wait until after they graduate to repay their education. They do so through a fixed percentage of their income.

Global September 2018

This Week’s Top 5 Trending Headlines

The following are the headlines that received the most views on our Facebook page: Sotomayor Tells Kids: Reading Helped Me Reach Supreme Court, Rita Moreno's Been Breaking the Mold for Longer Than You Know, Top 4 Featured Jobs On Hispanic Outlook’s Job Board, Warner Bros’ “Young Sheldon” Inspires New STEM Grant Program and WPU Receives $250K For Shark Research Project.

Financing September 2018

Online Tips And Video Help Students Apply For FAFSA

Free Application for Federal Student Aid or FAFSA is available to returning college students, students heading to college next year and grad students, and students can get started on the FAFSA on Oct. 1 for the 2019-20 academic year. Students and their families are expected to apply for more than $150 billion in financial aid.

Global September 2018

UPenn To Offer Bachelor’s Degree Accessible Online

The University of Pennsylvania School of Arts and Sciences’ College of Liberal and Professional Studies (LPS) has become the first Ivy League school to offer a bachelor’s degree accessible online. Starting in the Fall 2019, Penn LPS Online will offer a new bachelor of applied arts and sciences (BAAS) degree for working adults and nontraditional students.

Financing September 2018

UMass Amherst Receives $3M Grant To Help Faculty Of Color

The National Science Foundation has awarded its Foundation's ADVANCE Institutional Transformation grant to the University of Massachusetts Amherst to help its faculty of color in the STEM fields. As a result, new staff hiring is current underway in the STEM departments.

Health Care September 2018

West Virginia University Plans To Offer Heart Transplants

West Virginia will soon have its first heart transplant program. West Virginia University’s Heart and Vascular Institute is planning to offer the first such program in the state. There are currently 22 residents of West Virginia on the waiting list for a heart transplant.