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Florida State University College of Education Recognizes Dr. Janet Pilcher with the 2018 Distinguished Alumni Award
FSU Awards distinguished alumni for their lasting impact on the field of education. Each year, recipients are nominated by their peers and selected by an esteemed committee of College of Education emeritus faculty. They are then honored by the dean at an awards dinner. - November 01, 2018 - Studer Education
Church of Scientology Nashville Shares with Students on Religious Freedom Day
The Church of Scientology Nashville will hold a special service to observe Religious Freedom Day, which will include inviting local university students to learn about Scientology. - October 27, 2018 - Church of Scientology Celebrity Centre Nashville
Top 100 Medical Billing and Coding Programs Announced by MedicalFieldCareers.com
MedicalFieldCareers.com, an educational resource for aspiring students in healthcare related education, has announced the Top 100 Affordable Medical Billing and Coding Schools. “The job as a medical biller or coder is one of the backbones of the health care industry and we felt like the best... - October 19, 2018 - MedicalFieldCareers.com
OmicsLogic Bioinformatics Training Program Offered Through Louisiana Biomedical Research Network (LBRN)
LBRN (Louisiana Biomedical Research Network) together with Pine Biotech and the Tauber Bioinformatics Research Center from the University of Haifa, Israel have established a bioinformatics training program “OmicsLogic,” a comprehensive collection of modular resources in data science and molecular biology. The program emphasizes hands-on learning with relevant clinical and research examples. - October 18, 2018 - Pine Biotech
Chelsea Groton Bank Partners with iGrad for Financial Wellness Education
Chelsea Groton Bank has partnered with the San Diego-based company iGrad to offer Enrich™ - iGrad’s adaptive, personalized and interactive online financial wellness platform - to its members. - October 17, 2018 - iGrad
Duke Partners with iGrad to Offer Financial Wellness Platform to Students and Alumni
Leading financial wellness education company iGrad has partnered with Duke University to offer its adaptive, interactive financial literacy platform to students and alumni. iGrad, a private company based in San Diego, is a leading provider of interactive and adaptive online financial wellness... - October 17, 2018 - iGrad
World Spine Day 2018 - Parker University
"Love Your Spine" ... this is World Spine Day! WSD18 is an initiative of the Global Alliance for Musculoskeletal Health and is organized by the World Federation of Chiropractic. - October 16, 2018 - Parker University
Missing College Students Trigger Search for a Serial Predator; New Book by Todd Hemming Now Available
The year was 2001 and several college students were abducted from eastern Wisconsin and central Minnesota. Most of the crimes have not been solved and most of the bodies were never recovered. - October 15, 2018 - Todd Hemming Books
Purple WiFi Analytics Integration with Everest Networks APs
Everest Networks have announced the integration of their High-Density WLAN access points with an industry leader in WiFi Analytics, Purple. Purple’s Captive Portal helps improve the guest experience when connecting to your WiFi network. By utilizing Everest Networks API, Purple’s... - October 11, 2018 - Everest Networks
African Leadership Bridge Brings Africa to Austin During 5th Annual Gala "A Night in Africa"
African Leadership Bridge commemorate alumni and new projects during fall fundraiser; featuring African dancers, African music, African food and African speakers. Journey to Africa without leaving Austin, and support bright young leaders. - October 11, 2018 - African Leadership Bridge
The PLATO Society of Los Angeles Colloquium – The New Era of U.S. Immigration Policy: The Emerging Challenges of Humanitarian Migration – Open to the Public
The PLATO Society of Los Angeles, a Domestic Nonprofit Organization, with 501(c)(3) status is excited to announce its October 2018 Colloquium: The New Era of U.S. Immigration Policy: The Emerging Challenges of Humanitarian Migration presented by Prof. Roberto Suro; October 18, 2018; Skirball Cultural Center; Address: 2701 N Sepulveda Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90049; 12:45 Coffee and Cookies, 1:30-3:00 Program. - October 11, 2018 - The PLATO Society of Los Angeles
President Trump Signs SUU Aviation Bill Into Law
For years, Southern Utah University’s Aviation program has worked toward changing an outdated Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulation for aircraft maintenance training curriculum, and today President Trump signed SUU’s proposed bill into law. - October 09, 2018 - Southern Utah University
Eastern Opera of NJ Returns to the Brook Bringing Puccini
Eastern Opera of New Jersey opens it's new season with Puccini's highly acclaimed opera, Manon Lescaut. Tickets are available for Friday November 9th with performance at 7pm and Sunday November 11th with performance at 3 pm at the newly restored Brook Arts Center, 10 Hamilton St. Bound Brook, NJ. - October 09, 2018 - Eastern Opera Corp.
National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship (NACCE) Names Its 2018 Lifetime Achievement Award Winner at Annual Conference in Fort Worth
NACCE Recognizes Four Day Weekend of Fort Worth, Texas, as its 2018 Lifetime Achievement Award Winner. The award is presented to an individual or group that has achieved entrepreneurial success and played a pivotal role in the community through involvement and support of civic activities. - October 09, 2018 - National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship
NACCE Names 2018 Entrepreneurial President and College of the Year at Annual Conference
National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship (NACCE) announces 2018 Entrepreneurial College and Entrepreneurial President Awards at 16th Annual Conference. - October 09, 2018 - National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship
Inf4College Moves to Brand-New Office; Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
Inf4College, an orientation service that has been helping the Greater Houston surrounding areas high school students and their parents with the college application process for the past six years, has moved to a brand-new location on 612 South Peek Road in Katy. The new office is now officially... - October 06, 2018 - Inf4College
West Chester University Holds Its First Off-Campus Housing Fair
West Chester University is hosting an Off-Campus Housing Fair on Monday, October 8th from 10am – 1pm in the Sykes Student Union ballrooms, 110 Rosedale Avenue. Stakeholders from the university and Borough have been invited to be a part of educating West Chester’s students about leasing... - October 06, 2018 - Places4Students
Rutgers University Has 4th Annual Off-Campus Housing Fair
Rutgers University is hosting its 4th annual Off-Campus Housing Fair on Sunday, October 7th from 10am – 2pm in the Livingston Student Center, Livingston Hall, 84 Joyce Kilmer Avenue, Piscataway, NJ. This will be a “pass-through” event where parents and students can visit various... - October 06, 2018 - Places4Students
The College Investor Named Best Student Loan Debt Blog in 2018
The College Investor was named the Best Student Loan Debt Blog in 2018 at the Plutus Awards for their outstanding work helping individuals navigate the complex world of student loan debt. This is the seventh year The College Investor has been nominated for a Plutus Award and their second win. - October 04, 2018 - The College Investor
OOTify Finishes as Finalist at USC SLAM Center for Body Computing Competition to Cap Schedule of Competitions
OOTify, a mental wellness technology startup based in Los Angeles, competed against 28 different health technology companies to be selected as 1 of 4 companies to compete at the 12th Annual SLAM CBC Conference. The goal was to see how digital health can make the entire health care experience more personal, efficient, holistic, affordable, accessible and comforting for each individual. Although OOTify did not win 1st place, the team was honored to be surrounded by such incredible companies and fo - October 04, 2018 - OOTify, Inc.
MedicalFieldCareers.com Reveals List of Top 30 Affordable Medical Assistant Programs
MedicalFieldCareers.com, a free online resource for students training for careers in healthcare, has revealed its official 2018-19 list of the Top 30 Affordable Medical Assistant Programs. “One of the primary focuses of MedicalFieldCareers.com is to help people find an entry-level career in... - October 04, 2018 - MedicalFieldCareers.com
YOUNK Debuts with Sid Wilson at Boston College Fest
Boston hosted one of the "biggest back to school parties" of the year – College Fest 2018 at Fenway Park was attended by over 10,000 students who enjoyed myriad of talent at the YOUNK stage. - October 03, 2018 - YOUNK LLC
The First Zero Emissions Blue Bird All American School Buses Delivered to Multiple California School Districts by A-Z Bus Sales
A-Z Bus Sales, Inc., a leading provider of transportation solutions, successfully delivered seven new All Electric - All American zero emissions school buses built by Blue Bird to multiple school districts in Southern California this past week. These buses were funded by South Coast Air Quality... - October 02, 2018 - A-Z Bus Sales Inc.
Smart Financial Foundation to Honor Justin J. Watt Foundation with Community Impact Award
On Wednesday, October 17, 2018 at 11:30am, The Smart Financial Foundation will present its 2018 Community Impact Award and Lifetime Achievement Award. Honorees include Justin J. Watt Foundation - Community Impact Award and Dr. William A. Young Jr. - Lifetime Achievement Award. Khambrel Marshall of KPRC-TV Channel 2 will emcee and Connie Watt, VP of Justin J. Watt Foundation will speak. - October 02, 2018 - Smart Financial Credit Union
New Biography "Charles Proteus Steinmetz" Presents the Amazing Life of a Forgotten Genius and Eccentric
New biography "Charles Proteus Steinmetz: The Electrical Wizard of Schenectady" profiles the life and work of Charles Proteus Steinmetz (1865-1923), the scientist who made long-range AC power transmission possible. Steinmetz was just four feet tall, a celebrated eccentric, and revered in his lifetime as one of America's greatest scientists. The first biography of Steinmetz in years, "Charles Proteus Steinmetz" brings this great man's life and achievements to a new generation. - September 26, 2018 - Linden Publishing
Persistence is The Key Celebrates Its One Year Anniversary
Houston-based nonprofit celebrates its one year anniversary. - September 26, 2018 - Persistence is The Key
MedicalFieldCareers.com Recognizes Top 35 Affordable CNA Programs for 2018-19
MedicalFieldCareers.com, a free online resource for students training for careers in healthcare, has announced its list of the Top 35 Affordable CNA Programs for 2018-19. “Nurse assisting is one of the most popular entry level fields in healthcare and MedicalFieldCareers.com felt that it was... - September 24, 2018 - MedicalFieldCareers.com
Moravian College Celebrates Heritage Day 2018 on September 26 with a Day of Community Service in the Lehigh Valley
Moravian College Heritage Day 2018 takes place on September 26; sending over 1,200 students, faculty, and staff to sites around the Lehigh Valley in Pennsylvania for a day of community service. - September 24, 2018 - Moravian College
The Elliott School of International Affairs Receive Prestigious Title VI Grants
The Elliott School of International Affairs’ Sigur Center for Asian Studies, the GW Institute for Korean Studies (GWIKS) and the Institute for Middle East Studies (IMES) have been awarded approximately $3 million in grant funding under the U.S. Department of Education’s prestigious... - September 21, 2018 - Elliott School of International Affairs, GWU
California State University Implements BlackBeltHelp’s Help Desk Services to Achieve Student Success
BlackBeltHelp, a leading provider of premium quality help desk products and services in the US higher education industry, is pleased to announce that California State University has chosen BlackBeltHelp for after-hours IT Help Desk support. As a part of this collaboration, BlackBeltHelp will provide IT Help Desk services to California State University (CSU) after business hours, and on weekends and holidays. - September 21, 2018 - BlackBeltHelp
Organized by Recruit in Canada, the Study and Go Abroad Fairs Will Take Place in Ottawa, Toronto, Halifax, Calgary and Vancouver from October 13 – 21
Canada's largest international university fairs gives students an opportunity to meet with top universities from around the world, as well as student travel organizations. - September 18, 2018 - Recruit in Canada
Eastern DataComm Hosting Three Seminars to Discuss School Safety, Security and Emergency Preparedness
Eastern DataComm announced they are hosting three seminars in October to discuss solutions to one of the most important topics facing school districts, law enforcement and municipalities today – safety. How quickly and effectively a school can notify everyone of a lockdown or active shooter... - September 17, 2018 - Eastern DataComm
YOUNK Launches Innovative Music Platform and Announces Legendary Sid Wilson as Boston’s CollegeFest Headliner
Sid Wilson, well-known DJ and Slipknot turntablist of 20 years will perform on the main stage of the CollegeFest at Fenway Park in Boston. Younk.com will provide entertainment for one of the "biggest back to school party" events. During the Festival Sid Wilson will present one of the latest collaborative projects with 7Ever – "Wanna Be Younk." The song was created as the anthem for the new community-based music label on blockchain. - September 17, 2018 - YOUNK LLC
Moravian College and Rutgers Law School to Sign an Agreement to Help Qualified Students Complete a Bachelor’s Degree and Juris Doctor in Six Years
This articulation agreement between Moravian College and Rutgers Law School allows qualified Moravian students to be eligible to attend Rutgers Law School following their junior year in order to complete both their bachelor’s and Juris Doctor degrees in a total of six years, rather than seven. - September 15, 2018 - Moravian College
HSBA with New Shareholder Structure
The HSBA Hamburg School of Business Administration implements a new share-holder structure: The Assembly of an Honorable Merchant of Hamburg (VEEK) and the HSBA Alumni Association each take over eight percent of the university. The Foundation for the Promotion of HSBA remains the main shareholder. - September 15, 2018 - HSBA Hamburg School of Business Administration
13 Iowa Community College Leaders Take National Entrepreneurship Pledge
Iowa Members of the National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship (NACCE) Sign Presidents for Entrepreneurship Pledge. - September 12, 2018 - National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship
Dr. Myrna L. Fischman, CPA Honored as a Woman of Empowerment by P.O.W.E.R. (Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized)
Dr. Myrna L. Fischman, CPA of New York, New York has been honored as a Woman of Empowerment by P.O.W.E.R. (Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized) for her outstanding contributions and achievements for over 50 years in the fields of finance and education. About Dr. Myrna L. - September 12, 2018 - P.O.W.E.R. Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized
Moravian College Ranked #155 in U.S. News & World Report Rankings for Best National Liberal Arts Colleges
Moravian College ranks #155 in the Best National Liberal Arts Colleges category in the 2019 college rankings released from U.S. News & World Report, moving up ten spots from its 2018 ranking. - September 12, 2018 - Moravian College
Best Colleges in Religious Studies and Philosophy by Biggerfaith.org
Biggerfaith.org has ranked the best 200 schools that teach Religious Studies or Philosophy. The pool of candidates was around 1150. Biggerfaith.org ranked these schools according to government data. Using that data, Biggerfaith.org finds out the universities pass rate, annual cost, and average annual pay after graduation. - September 11, 2018 - biggerfaith.org
On September 13 Moravian College to Host Screening and Q & A with Filmmaker of "The Bomb"
Smriti Keshari, one of the filmmakers behind “The Bomb,” will be present for a Q & A after the film with Moravian students and the general public in attendance. Moravian College will host the screening and Q&A on September 13, 2018 at 7:00 p.m. EDT. - September 10, 2018 - Moravian College
Yardstick Management Hires Aida Mariam to Lead Its Community Engagement Business
Aida Mariam is an exceptional results-driven leader. Her breadth and depth of experience spans public affairs, community organizing, campaign management, design thinking and community development. Because of her strong leadership and management skills she has achieved the following results: -... - September 08, 2018 - Yardstick Management LLC
The College Investor Nominated for Best Investing Blog and Best Student Loan Debt Blog in 2018
The College Investor is nominated for Best Investing Blog and Best Student Loan Debt Blog in the 2018 Plutus Awards for their outstanding working improving financial literacy for millennials in 2018. - September 06, 2018 - The College Investor
YOUNK to Deliver Grammy Level Artist Performance to Boston CollegeFest 2018 as Entertainment Sponsor
YOUNK, the world’s first community music label using blockchain will partner with Boston CollegeFest for this year’s "biggest back to school party" on September 22. The lineup will include select artists from YOUNK’s Top 30 chart, including a surprise guest who has never... - September 06, 2018 - YOUNK LLC
The Plexus Groupe Intern Selected as The Council Foundation Scholarship Recipient
Kyle Vitale, a student at Illinois State University and a summer intern at The Plexus Groupe, has been selected as a recipient of a $5,000 academic scholarship for the 2018-19 year academic year, as announced today by The Council Foundation. “The Plexus Groupe is very proud of Kyle for being... - September 04, 2018 - The Plexus Groupe
Moravian College Welcomes Alec Ross, Tech Policy Expert, Innovator, and Author to Campus on September 12
Alec Ross, Author, Technology Policy Expert and Innovator scheduled to appear at Moravian College in Bethlehem, PA on September 12. - September 04, 2018 - Moravian College
MedicalFieldCareers.com Announces Scholarship for Students at Top 40 Affordable Healthcare Schools
MedicalFieldCareers.com has released its list of the Top 40 Affordable Healthcare Schools, as well as a new scholarship program for students who attend the featured schools. - August 31, 2018 - MedicalFieldCareers.com
California State University Selects BlackBeltHelp for After-Hours Help Desk Support
BlackBeltHelp today announced that the California State University (CSU) has selected BlackBeltHelp’s After-Hours IT help desk and LMS solutions. CSU campuses will have the opportunity to use BlackBeltHelp’s IT help desk and LMS solutions, providing enhanced levels of IT support for... - August 31, 2018 - BlackBeltHelp
UChicago Partners with Posse Foundation to Recruit Post-9/11 US Veterans
The University of Chicago (UChicago) is the newest undergraduate partner of The Posse Foundation. Through the program, UChicago will admit 10 post-9/11 U.S. veterans each year and guarantee financial aid to cover the cost of tuition after applying GI Bill and Yellow Ribbon funding. The inaugural... - August 31, 2018 - The Posse Foundation
Catastrophic Wildfire and Toxic Smoke Evolved From Ecological Imbalance: Are DOI Secretary Zinke / USDA Secretary Purdue Ignoring Cost-Effective Wildfire Solution?
A significant drop in native species large-bodied herbivores in American forest and wildland landscapes is a proven factor in the evolution of catastrophic wildfire and toxic smoke. - August 30, 2018 - Wildhorse Ranch Productions
Higher Ed Web Plan from KDG Helps Colleges with ADA Section 508 Compliance
The Higher Ed Web Plan from KDG’s web team helps colleges with ADA, SEO, and usability. - August 30, 2018 - The Kyle David Group, LLC