Global September 2018

US Adds A Strong 201K Jobs

There was an increase in hiring in the U.S. this past month with employers adding 201,000 jobs. The unemployment rate stayed near an 18-year low at 3.9 percent. These stats may indicate businesses and consumers will continue spending even though there are ongoing conflicts between the Trump administration and its trading partners.

Hispanic Community September 2018

Knight Foundation Renews $250,000 Support For Displaced Puerto Rican Students Studying At MDC

The John S. and James L. Knight Foundation has awarded Miami Dade College $250,000, so the school can continue to support students from Puerto Rico who have been displaced by Hurricane Maria. These funds assist these displaced students with living expenses and tuition, as well as other costs associated with emergency relocation.

Global September 2018

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Johns Hopkins Provides Financial Aid To DACA Grad Student; Latest San Diego State U Jobs On The Hispanic Outlook Job Board

Hispanic Community September 2018

US Plans To Sidestep Limits On Detaining Immigrant Children

The Trump administration has said that it is planning to sidestep a longstanding court agreement regarding how children are treated while in immigration custody. This step is being done in part to deter migrants from illegally crossing the Southwestern border by detaining families longer.

Global September 2018

William Paterson U Makes SAT And ACT Optional

William Paterson University has just made SAT and ACT optional for Fall 2019 Freshman Applicants. While the most of 2019-2020 student applicants are no longer required to submit SAT or ACT scores there are some exceptions. The University joins more than 1,000 colleges and universities that have adopted the test-optional policy or have eliminated them entirely.

Hispanic Community September 2018

50 Years After Student Massacre, Mexico Students Strike

Students at Mexico's National Autonomous University in Mexico City, Mexico's largest university, went on strike today. Students were demanding an end to violence by groups of thugs. These groups often register but don't attend classes, and on Monday, thugs attacked protesters from a university-affiliated high school who were demonstrating for free speech and against fees.

Hispanic Community September 2018

Immigrants In US Program Spend 25 Days Longer In Detention

A review by the Justice Department has found that a program whose aim is to help detained immigrants navigate the immigration court system has found that those in the program were less likely to get a lawyer than those not in the program and had longer detention stays.

Hispanic Community September 2018

Suit Seeks Payout For Immigrant Families Separated At Border

A lawsuit being brought against the president’s administration is seeking monetary damages for children who have been separated from their parents at the border. The aim of the suit is to create a fund for the mental health treatment of these children.

Global September 2018

Hard Alcohol Ban Ordered For Most US, Canada Fraternities

A hard liquor ban in going into effect at national and international fraternities. Affected fraternities have a year to prohibit drinks with an alcohol content of 15 percent or more from frat events and chapters. The one exception is if the alcohol is served by licensed third-party vendor.

Technology September 2018

A&M-SA Joins Facebook Cyber Security University Program

Texas A&M University-San Antonio (A&M-SA) has become the latest and the first university in Texas to join the Facebook Cyber Security University Program. The program provides students with an enhanced curriculum, mentorship opportunities, project development and hands-on training in combating simulated cyber-attacks.

Global September 2018

Massacre Commission To Discuss Campus Police, Mental Illness

The Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School Public Safety Commission is slated to discuss the changes to the state’s mental health laws and the role of campus police officers. In addition, it will be discussing the response of Deputy Scot Peterson the day of the school shooting. The commission is scheduled to make recommendations on Wednesday.

Financing September 2018

Cuba Gives Scholarships To Colombians, Including Ex-Rebels

Two hundred Colombians are slated to travel to Cuba in order to pursue medical degrees with the first group flying out today. The group of 200 include 22 former FARC rebels. This is all part of a scholarship program that is being financed by Cuba’s government.