Study: Waiting lists for child care assistance nearly doubled
Photo courtesy of the National Women’s Law Center The National Women’s Law Center released its annual State Child Care Assistance Policies report, finding that the …
What to know about the World Cup Somalia referee who was denied entry to the U.S.
Omar Artan, 34, is the first from Somalia to officiate in a World Cup (Photo courtesy of Wikipedia) BY OMAjR FARUK and EVELYNE MUSAMBI Somalia …
Health and Wellness
Liberia is free of Ebola, says World Health Organization
By JONATHAN PAYE-LAYLEH MONROVIA, Liberia (AP) _ Liberia is now free of Ebola after going 42 days _ twice the maximum incubation period for the …
Colorado medical school links students, new immigrants
By DONNA BRYSON AURORA, Colo. (AP) _ An Iraqi refugee and a medical student sat in a community center in suburban Denver, passing an orange …
Education
‘Yummy’ App wins STEM challenge
MIAMI-DADE — Students from a young, private school in Northeast Miami are champions of the first Congressional Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) Academic Competition.
Sun Life Financial accepting grant applications
Applications are being accepted for Sun Life Rising Star Awards grants from South Florida Area nonprofit organizations that promote the academic achievement of under-served youth.
2,600 degrees + shoes = GradSHOEation
Broward College celebrated its 81st commencement ceremony in style by encouraging students to show off their fanciest footwear and individuality at their third annual GradSHOEation …