FAMU receives $1 million from TikTok to fund medical, health care scholarships
Florida A&M University is one of 10 schools benefiting from a $10 million TikTok fund that aims to provide scholarships to Black, Latinx and Indigenous students pursuing medical and health care careers.
and last updated 2020-12-16 18:51:52-05
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WTXL) â Florida A&M University is one of 10 schools benefiting from a $10 million TikTok fund that aims to provide scholarships to Black, Latinx and Indigenous students pursuing medical and health care careers.
The TikTok Future Health Heroes Fund selected 10 universities to each receive $1 million to help ensure students from underrepresented communities have access to more educational opportunities.
Laredo sees low turnout for runoff elections
Dec. 15, 2020
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La recién electa regidora para el Distrito VIII de la Ciudad de Laredo, Alyssa Cigarroa celebra con su seguidores en el exterior de su cuartel de campaña el sábado 12 de diciembre de 2020.Cuate Santos /Laredo Morning TimesShow MoreShow Less
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Supporters and family gather around Laredo College Board of Trustees Place 7 candidate Karina Elizondo on Saturday, Dec. 12 at Tokyo Garden.Danny Zaragoza / Laredo Morning TimesShow MoreShow Less
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City Council District 5 candidate Ruben Gutierrez gathers with his supporters, Saturday, Dec. 12, 2020, at L.P.O.A Unity Hall as he leads in early voting results.Danny Zaragoza, Staff Photographer / Laredo Morning TimesShow MoreShow Less
Elizondo earns spot on Laredo College Board of Trustees
Dec. 12, 2020
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Supporters and family gather around Laredo College Board of Trustees Place 7 candidate Karina Elizondo on Saturday, Dec. 12 at Tokyo Garden.Danny Zaragoza / Laredo Morning Times
Just as Karina “Kari” Elizondo edged out Ricardo “Rick” Gonzalez by close to 20% percentage points during the general election, she used that lead in efforts to win the runoff election as well for the Laredo College Board of Trustees Place 7 seat.
According to unofficial final results, Elizondo received 65.6% or 6,202 votes and Gonzalez received 34.4 percent or 3,250 votes.
“One word, gratitude,” Elizondo said. “I feel so incredibly humbled by the support from my city and its people.”
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Helping Hands Project raises $3.7K for LC students
Courtesy of Laredo College
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Laredo College is feeling the generous spirit and making the holiday season jollier for Palominos.
The Laredo College Trading Station and the Laredo College Alumni & Friends Association joined forces for the Helping Hands Project, an initiative conceived to help out students in need.
Setting the example and kicking off the giving streak, the Laredo College Alumni & Friends Association donated $1,000 directly to the Trading Station to assist them in immediately replenishing their food supply. This generous donation is separate from the total amount raised.
Through the contributions of members of the community, the Helping Hands Project logged $2,700 in donations for students. The funds came primarily from a Facebook fundraiser organized by the LC Alumni & Friends Association. Additionally, the association matched the first $1,000 in donations, bringing the total to an impressive $3