Global August 2018

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

A roundup of some of the most popular, but completely untrue, headlines of the week. None of these stories are legit, even though they were shared widely on social media. The Associated Press checked each of these out, including the original sources, and debunk them.

Global August 2018

More Than 100 IU Students Living In Lounges As Dorms Filled

Indiana University’s record-setting beginner class has left 109 students living in residence hall lounges instead of dorms. A spokesman for IU said this is only temporary and that the University hopes to have all of these students in dorm rooms by the end of the semester.

Arts and Media August 2018

U Of Nevada Awarded $50K For Student-Run Bilingual Newsroom

The University of Nevada, Reno, Reynolds School of Journalism was just awarded a $50,000 Grand Prize for Innovation in Journalism Education from the Online News Association (ONA). ONA’s Challenge Fund recognizes the best implementation of a project. The prize is honoring Noticiero Movil, the student-run bilingual media newsroom at the Reynolds School.

Hispanic Community August 2018

Dallas Mavericks' J.J. Barea And VARIDESK® Team Up To Renovate Puerto Rico Schools, Donate Desks And School Supplies

Dallas Mavericks guard J.J. Barea and VARIDESK are working together to help children going back to school in Puerto Rico. Their efforts include donating desks and school supplies, as well as helping to renovate four schools, including a basketball court at Juan Lino Santiago elementary school.

Health Care August 2018

NY University Offers Free Tuition For All Medical Students

In a move that is a first among major medical schools in the U.S., New York University (NYU) is offering all its medical students free tuition. Currently, NYU has raised more than $450 million to fund this new tuition package, but the school estimates that it will need around $600 million to fund it in perpetuity.

Global August 2018

Top 5 Trending Headlines In Education And Beyond

Every Friday Hispanic Outlook features the headlines that received the most views on our Facebook page in a special regular feature on our website.

Global August 2018

University of Akron To Phase Out 80 Degree Programs

The University of Akron will be eliminating 10 Ph.D. programs, 33 master's programs, 20 bachelor's programs and 17 associate's programs over the next few years. Students in the affected programs will be able to finish their degrees. Despite this change, a University spokesman said there will not be any faculty reductions.

Hispanic Community August 2018

Nevada Democrats Hope Latinos Can Propel Them To Victory

Democrats in Nevada are reaching out to Latino voters for the upcoming midterm elections. As they try to engage prospective voters, the party is reporting encountering fear and uncertainty in the wake of the Trump administration’s “zero tolerance” immigration policies.

Global August 2018

US Newspapers To Trump: We're Not Enemies Of The People

Hundreds of newspapers across the country have published a coordinated series of editorials speaking out against President Donald Trump’s attacks on “fake news.” The campaign was set into motion by The Boston Globe, which urged a unified voice from its fellow news outlets.

Arts and Media August 2018

Diversity-Focused Academy Program For College Students Boosts Hollywood Dreamers

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences’ summer program gave 107 college students the opportunity to intern over the summer at places like Warner Bros., Dolby Laboratories, HBO, IMAX, Universal Pictures, and AMC Networks. The program, which is in its second year, is designed to help increase diversity in the film industry.

Global August 2018

College Credit Exams Lost In Transit; Around 200 Students May Have To Retake Tests

A box containing the college credit exams for about 200 high school students in Florida has gone missing. As a result, the students may have to retake the tests, which include International History and some General Paper courses commonly taken by students in ninth and tenth grades.

Hispanic Community August 2018

Senate Study Faults Government Care Of Migrant Children

A 52-page bipartisan Senate report states there are “major deficiencies” in how the government is caring for thousands of migrant children. Among concerns raised in the study are that no federal agency is taking responsibility for ensuring that these children are not being used in human trafficking or being abused.