Hispanic Community December 2017

2017 Retrospective: Harvard Jazz Band Visits Cuba in Education, Culture Exchange

This past summer, the Harvard Jazz Band visited Cuba for an eight-day trip filled with music, dance and traditions. Lead by Director Yosvany Terry (who is himself a native of Cuba), the band’s journey is documented in a special video.

Hispanic Community December 2017

MIA Hotel Agent Named Employee of the Year after Saving Baby’s Life—On a Positive Note Beyond Education

Miami International Airport (MIA) Hotel front desk clerk Jose Consuegra has been named Miami International Airport's 2017 Employee of the Year for his heroic efforts to resuscitate an infant traveler who had stopped breathing. Consuegra was recognized by Miami-Dade County and MIA officials at the airport's annual Rewards and Recognition Year-End Gala. The Miami-Dade Aviation Department (MDAD) and the Greater Miami Convention and Visitors Bureau made arrangements to fly the child, Mia, and her mother, Alessandra Rossi, from Haiti to the awards ceremony, where they were reunited with Consuegra for the first time since the incident.

Health Care December 2017

New Short Film Brings Opioid Users Face to Face With Those Who've Lost Loved Ones to Overdose—Beyond Education

The National Safety Council released a powerful short film that brings opioid users face to face with those who have been personally impacted by the worst drug crisis in recorded U.S. history. The video, titled Facing an Everyday Killer, is part of the Council's Stop Everyday Killers campaign – a public awareness initiative to help educate about the risks of taking opioids and encourage people to explore other pain treatment options.

Technology December 2017

Higher Education Institution Launches 18-Month Part-time Online MBA Program, One of the Fastest in Greater Boston

Bentley University has launched a part-time accelerated online MBA program that allows students to earn their degree in as little as 18 months, one of the fastest part-time MBA degrees in Greater Boston. Bentley's new accelerated part-time MBA offers an adaptable class schedule, with all courses available online, and includes the option of intensive courses on weekends. Classes meet once a week and students can pursue a concentration in leadership designed to prepare them for high-level management roles. The online learning environment brings together a diverse group of students from different cultures and professional backgrounds, training students to collaborate on diverse teams that mirror today's global marketplace.

Financing December 2017

University Announced $10M Gift to Be Used for Education Scholarship Programs Requiring Volunteerism

The University of Virginia at Wise is announcing a new $20 million endowment to help students pay for college. The Bristol Herald Courier reports that Charlottesville resident Hunter Smith gave $10 million to the school, a gift that was matched by the UVa.'s Bicentennial Fund. The money will be used for scholarship programs that will require students to volunteer 20 hours a week.

Global December 2017

Scam Spoofs Higher Education Institution’s Phone Number to Target Students

Campus police at a North Carolina university say a phone scam is spoofing the university's number to obtain money from students. The News & Observer reports that North Carolina State University police said on social media accounts Tuesday that individuals have spoofed the main university phone number to show up as the caller's number. Maj. Ian Kendrick says the callers have told students there's a problem with their status at the university and a fee is required to fix the problem.

Global December 2017

Senate Moves Tax Cut Legislation to Brink of Final Passage -- Beyond Education

Jubilant Republicans pushed on early Wednesday to the verge of the most sweeping rewrite of the nation's tax laws in more than three decades, a deeply unpopular bill they insist Americans will learn to love when they see their paychecks in the new year. President Donald Trump cheered the lawmakers on, eager to claim his first major legislative victory. After midnight, the Senate narrowly passed the legislation on a party-line 51-48 vote. Protesters interrupted with chants of "kill the bill, don't kill us" and Vice President Mike Pence repeatedly called for order. Upon passage, Republicans cheered, with Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin among them.

Financing December 2017

House Passes $1.5T Tax Bill in Major Win for GOP-- Breaking News (Beyond Education)

The House has passed the most sweeping rewrite of the nation's tax laws in more than three decades. The bill now goes to the Senate for an expected vote Tuesday evening. The House approved the bill by a mostly party line vote of 227-203. The bill represents the first major legislative victory for President Donald Trump. The $1.5 trillion package would provide steep tax cuts for businesses and the wealthy and more modest cuts for middle- and low-income families. The business tax cuts would take effect in January. Workers would start to see changes in the amount of taxes withheld from their paychecks in February.

Financing December 2017

Tennessee Higher Education Institution Gets $148k USDA Ginseng Project Grant

Middle Tennessee State University has landed a $148,000 federal grant for a ginseng experiment. According to a university news release, the U.S. Department of Agriculture grant will help MTSU support planting up to 100 acres (40 hectares) of ginseng in Tennessee, depending on participation by growers. MTSU says this could add $4 million in farm profit annually once the harvest is normalized.

Hispanic Community December 2017

Higher Education Institution in Las Vegas Has Chance for Library Grant to Document Latino History

Officials say the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, has a chance to get a $100,000 library grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities to document Latino contributions to southern Nevada.

Global December 2017

Airlines Inch Back to Normal Flow after Atlanta Airport Fire--Beyond Education

Delta Air Lines and other carriers that operate out of Atlanta's busy airport said they expected to be running normally Tuesday after a fire and blackout there forced the cancellation of over 1,500 flights days before the start of the Christmas rush.

Legal December 2017 Premium

Studying at UVA Law to Make Life Better Back Home in Argentina <b> by Julia Davis </b>

In Buenos Aires, Argentina, a housing crisis and a flawed welfare program have left tens of thousands of citizens living in slums. Cecelia Dieuzeide, an Argentine lawyer, human rights advocate and now student in the University of Virginia School of Law, is fighting to change that. Dieuzeide is one of 40 students seeking a Master of Laws, or LL.M., through the school’s Graduate Studies Program.

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Julia Davis