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Dr Charles Noplis Helping Medical Students to be Successful with His Scholarship Grant

Louisville Psychiatrist Charles Noplis Gives Back to Students. - March 09, 2023 - Dr. Charles Noplis Scholarship

Scholarship for Healthcare Students Available by Dr. Francene Gayle

In the hopes of attracting the most talented students and inspiring them to pursue careers in healthcare, Dr. Francene Gayle Scholarship offers an exclusive scholarship for those students in the healthcare field. This scholarship is open to prospective students in the United States interested in... - March 09, 2023 - Dr. Francene Gayle Scholarship

Dr. Tina J. Theriaque, MSN, RN, Named a Professional of the Year for 2023 by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide

Dr. Tina J. Theriaque, MSN, RN, of Brownwood, Texas, has been recognized as a Professional of the Year for 2023 by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of healthcare. About Dr. Tina J. Theriaque Dr. Tina J. Theriaque... - March 08, 2023 - Strathmore Worldwide

B Academics Holds First Joint Research Seminar in Africa

The March 9 seminar aims to raise the awareness of B Corporations in Africa and is an opportunity to support researchers who are interested in understanding business sustainability in Africa. - March 06, 2023 - B Academics

Prepare for the Bright Future: Apply Now for the Dr. Louis Hampers Scholarship for Medical Students

Dr. Louis Hampers has announced the details of his scholarship for medical students in the United States. This scholarship aims to encourage young people to pursue a career in the medical profession and boost the nation's healthcare workforce. Dr. Hampers are encouraging all medical university... - March 02, 2023 - Dr. Louis Hampers Scholarship

Methodist University and Cape Fear Valley Health Announce Partnership to Create a New Medical School

Methodist University and Cape Fear Valley Health are pleased to announce a new partnership with the intent to establish the state-of-the-art Methodist University medical school that will train the next generation of healthcare professionals. The new medical school, to be located on the campus of... - February 27, 2023 - Methodist University

University of North Georgia Launches iGrad Student Financial Literacy Platform

Research shows that student financial literacy programs can decrease financial stress, improve academic performance, and teach students how to manage their finances for a lifetime. - February 24, 2023 - iGrad

Dr. Erik Goluboff Scholarship Program Helps Medical Students Achieve Their Dreams

New York Medical Doctor Erik Goluboff Gives Back to Students with Scholarship Fund. - February 23, 2023 - Dr. Erik Goluboff Scholarship

LCBM Spring 2023 Scholarships Awarded: Inspiring Higher Education

2020 Companies and the Louise and Christopher B. Munday Foundation partner to bring scholarships and educational opportunities to diverse communities nationwide. They have recently awarded seventeen scholarships to students attending 4-year colleges. - February 21, 2023 - 2020 Companies

Upright Education and Great Bay Community College Partner to Provide Technology Bootcamps in Software Development, UX/UI, Tech Sales, and More

Great Bay Community College, located in Portsmouth, NH, agrees to partner with Upright Education - a leading provider in technology programs designed for adult career switchers. - February 16, 2023 - Upright Education

The University of West Georgia Launches iGrad Student Financial Literacy Platform

UWG’s iGrad platform includes comprehensive, customized and interactive information on everything from building and maintaining good credit, budgeting and money management to student loan/debt management and loan calculators. - February 16, 2023 - iGrad

David Woroboff Releases Scholarship Information for Entrepreneurs

Los Angeles Entrepreneur David Woroboff Gives Back With Scholarship Fund. - February 16, 2023 - David Woroboff Scholarship

Concordia University Wisconsin Partners with Upright Education to Offer Online Technology Bootcamp Programs

Upright will power online bootcamp courses in software development, UX/UI Design, Tech Sales, and more to prepare adult learners for the future of work within a variety of in-demand technology career fields. - February 14, 2023 - Upright Education

Modern Campus Recognizes the Best Higher Education Course Catalogs of 2022

Ten colleges honored for creative development of the most engaging and informational digital catalogs for prospective and current students. - February 14, 2023 - Modern Campus

NACCE Celebrates National Entrepreneurship Week with Regional Education & Business Leaders; Announces New Awards

The National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship (NACCE) celebrated National Entrepreneurship Week (NEW) Feb 11-18 by taking part in a ceremonial resolution that acknowledges entrepreneurs and business leaders. The ceremony, hosted by Parts Life, Inc., of Moorestown, included... - February 13, 2023 - National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship

Education Opportunities for Students with Incarcerated Parents: The Dr. John Manzella Scholarship

Getting a good education is the same as laying the groundwork for a successful professional life. People with extensive familiarity with the duties and responsibilities are more likely to be hired. With that being said, Dr. John Manzella announces a scholarship program for students who had or have... - February 09, 2023 - Dr. John Manzella Scholarship

Stanford University Welcomes Brent Jones - Artist in Residence - Dept. of Music

Music Workshop and Concert at Stanford University featuring Brent Jones Free to the public. - February 07, 2023 - JDI Entertainment

Modern Campus Recognizes the Best Higher Education Websites of 2022

Eight Colleges and Universities Recognized for Excellence in Website Design and Management - February 07, 2023 - Modern Campus

Visionary Mathematician Dr. Talitha Washington Named 2022 AAAS Fellow

The American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS), has elected Dr. Talitha Washington to the 2022 class of AAAS Fellows. Dr. Washington received recognition for "distinguished contributions to diversity in mathematics and the sciences and service to the mathematics profession." - January 31, 2023 - AUC Data Science Initiative

CCV and Upright Education Launch New Pathway to Careers in Tech

Community College of Vermont and Upright Education to launch a Tech Sales Bootcamp, designed to take learners from no prior experience in tech, to job ready within 8 weeks. - January 31, 2023 - Upright Education

Christian College Wins National Championship

On Sunday, January 15, 2023, Patrick Henry College (PHC) won its 13th national championship at the American Moot Court Association (AMCA) National Tournament in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. PHC students won 1st place in the National Oral Advocacy Tournament. Three PHC teams placed among the top eight in the nation. PHC speakers also won 7 of the top 25 speaker awards. - January 24, 2023 - Patrick Henry College

Southwest Tennessee Community College Selected to Participate in National Cyber Skills for All Initiative

Southwest Tennessee Community College was recently selected as one of 14 community colleges across the nation to participate in the Cyber Skills for All: Community Colleges Lead the Way Initiative, made possible by the American Association of Community Colleges (AACC) and a $20,000 grant award from the Microsoft Foundation. - January 23, 2023 - Southwest Tennessee Community College

Southwest Tennessee Community College Selected for National Cyber Skills for All Initiative

Southwest Tennessee Community College was recently selected as one of 14 community colleges across the nation to participate in the Cyber Skills for All: Community Colleges Lead the Way Initiative, made possible by the American Association of Community Colleges (AACC) and a $20,000 grant award from... - January 20, 2023 - Southwest Tennessee Community College

Klaus P. Fischer, Ph.D. Recognized as a Professional of the Year for Two Consecutive Years by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Publication

Klaus P. Fischer, Ph.D. of Lompoc, California has been recognized as a Professional of the Year for 2023 by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide for his outstanding contributions and achievements in education. Dr. Fischer was also honored with this award for 2022. About Klaus P. Fischer,... - January 20, 2023 - Strathmore Worldwide

The Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine and Southern Cross University of Australia Announce Collaboration

International collaboration highlights reach and depth of naturopathic education around the world. The Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine (CCNM) and the National Centre for Naturopathic Medicine at Southern Cross University (SCU), Australia have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU)... - January 19, 2023 - Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine

Beyond Spots & Dots Recognized in Various Areas for Advertising in Higher Education

Education Digital Marketing Awards honor Beyond Spots & Dots across multiple mediums. - January 09, 2023 - Beyond Spots & Dots, Inc.

Southwest Tennessee Community College Named Among Best Community Colleges in Tennessee by Intelligent.com

Intelligent.com, a trusted resource for program rankings and higher education planning, has included Southwest Tennessee Community College on its list of the Best Community Colleges in Tennessee in 2023. Southwest received the Best for Career Seekers award and was ranked #6 in academic influence... - December 22, 2022 - Southwest Tennessee Community College

Ducks Rising Collective Adds Board of Advisors to Advance and Diversify Offerings for University of Oregon Athletes; Will Also Add a Baseball Specific Collective Division

Ducks Rising is rapidly growing providing Name, Image and Likeness opportunities to Oregon athletes, and is adding an advisory board, which includes former Duck star LaMichael James, and current player Cam McCormack, among others. Additionally, Ducks Rising will start separate sports divisions within the collective starting with the sport of Baseball. - December 20, 2022 - Ducks Rising

The Robert Stravinsky Scholarship for Healthcare Students Helps Future Medical Professionals

Massachusetts Doctor of Physical Therapy Robert Stravinsky Provides Funding for Students. - December 18, 2022 - Robert Stravinsky Scholarship

Modern Campus Reports That Employers and Students Spent Over $1 Billion on Continuing Education in 2022

Modernizing the Customer Experience Enables Colleges and Universities of All Sizes to Meet the Demand of Today’s Learners and Grow, Despite Industry-Wide Challenges - December 15, 2022 - Modern Campus

The Dr. Samuel Bride Scholarship Providing Funding for Future Medical Doctors in the United States

New York Surgeon Samuel Bride MD Gives Back with Scholarship Fund for Students Studying to Become Doctors. - December 09, 2022 - Dr. Samuel Bride Scholarship

Richard Zahn Scholarship for Entrepreneurs in the United States Still Available

Florida Developer Richard Zahn Provides $25,000 in Scholarship Funds. - December 09, 2022 - Richard Zahn Scholarship

National Institute for Fitness and Sport (NIFS) Mini Marathon & 5K Training Program - 33 Years and Running

Join NIFS Mini Marathon & 5K Training Program and cross the finish line with them in 2023. Training runs start at NIFS convenient downtown location Wednesday nights, February 1, – May 3, 2023 at 6 pm. Online registration is now open. The NIFS Mini Marathon & 5K Training Program... - December 07, 2022 - NIFS

Husson University Board of Trustees Elect a New Chair and Vice Chair

Husson University announced today that its board of trustees elected Dan Hutchins of Naples, Fla., Class of 1983, a retired accountant for PriceWaterhouseCoopers (PwC), to be their new chair. In addition, the trustees elected Phil Harriman, Class of 1977, the founding partner of Lebel & Harriman, LLP, to be their new vice chair. Harriman is from Yarmouth, Maine. Guidance and oversight from these experienced leaders will help drive the University’s continued success in a competitive marketplace. - December 07, 2022 - Husson University

Historian Rewrites History of Slavery in Eastern Connecticut

Relying on primary resources, historian Bruce P. Stark dismantles the myth of a massive slave plantation in Connecticut that was popularized in the press 20 years ago. In its place, Stark reveals the significance that free Blacks, Whites, and Native Americans played as tenant farmers in the social and political development of colonial Connecticut. - December 05, 2022 - The Connecticut Press

Sqwire Partners with North Carolina Wesleyan University to Provide Financial Education to Students

Financial wellness offered at the collegiate level helps students to thrive both in and out of the classroom. Sqwire is proud to partner with North Carolina Wesleyan University to offer this program and contribute to the success of its students. - November 30, 2022 - Sqwire

Rutgers University Partners with Upright Education to Support Workforce Development in New Jersey’s Nationally Top-Ranking Tech Sector

Professional and Executive Education at Rutgers (PEER), a continuing education unit of Rutgers University, is excited to announce its partnership with Upright Education to provide award-winning career enhancement vehicles in software development and UX/UI design for adult learners. Upright’s... - November 29, 2022 - Upright Education

Southwest Tennessee Community College Awards Velvet McCallum Tennessee Board of Regents’ Chancellor’s Commendation for Military Veterans

Southwest Tennessee Community College has awarded the Tennessee Board of Regents Chancellor’s Commendation for Military Veterans to Velvet McCallum, a former Army Reservist who currently serves as Southwest’s Library Services Security Coordinator. McCallum was honored for her exceptional service to the college and dedication to students during a Veteran’s employee appreciation and recognition event Nov. 8, 2022 at the Macon Cove Campus. - November 21, 2022 - Southwest Tennessee Community College

iSpring Solutions Inc. Updates Its Range of Stand-Alone Tools to Version 11

iSpring Solutions Inc. Updates Its Range of Stand-Alone Tools to Version 11 and launches special offers on iSpring QuizMaker, iSpring Presenter, iSpring Converter Pro, and other powerful eLearning tools. - November 21, 2022 - iSpring Solutions Inc.

Wassiyyah Announces an Exclusive, Premium Membership with Everyday Life Estate Planning Products

Wassiyyah's estate plans are certified and approved by estate planning experts and professionals, which has been an essential feature in the community. Wassiyyah introduces the products keeping the long-term goal in mind. Wassiyyah's lifetime premium memberships include the beyond estate planning needs. - November 19, 2022 - Wassiyyah

IvyWise Expands Scholars Program to Include Transfer Admissions Advising

The IvyWise Scholars program to offer free transfer college admissions guidance to high-achieving, low-income students. - November 18, 2022 - IvyWise

Modern Campus Supercharges Continuing and Workforce Education Catalogs in the Non-Traditional Higher Education Space

Modern Campus Omni CMS + Destiny One Catalog Connector Makes It Even Easier for Institutions to Deliver a More Personalized Consumer Experience - November 18, 2022 - Modern Campus

Ronald Maestas Honored as a Featured Member by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide

Ronald Maestas of Las Vegas, New Mexico, has been honored as a Featured Member by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of education. About Ronald Maestas Ronald Maestas is a former dean and professor at New Mexico Highlands... - November 16, 2022 - Strathmore Worldwide

Upright Partners to Offer Coding Bootcamps at Kirtland Community College, the #1 School for Online Learning in Michigan

Kirtland Community College and Upright establish a partnership to provide additional online pathways to high-paying careers in technology. - November 15, 2022 - Upright Education

Cummins Partners with STEM Fuse to Expand Early Workforce Development Initiatives

Cummins Inc. is partnering with STEM Fuse, a STEM-focused curriculum provider, to bring "Career Highways" to Universal Technical Institute (UTI)-Avondale students. The partnership will help students showcase their skills and explore opportunities with Cummins. - November 15, 2022 - STEM Fuse

Registrars Should be Actively Engaged with Enrollment Management and Student Engagement Efforts, According to Research from Modern Campus and AACRAO

Survey and Panel Discussion Shows How the Role, Focus and Responsibility of the Modern Registrar is Evolving - November 10, 2022 - Modern Campus

Pack the Pantry Virtual Food Drive Aims to Support Local Community Colleges