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Open House Gave High School Students an Introduction to Husson University
Husson University held an Open House for interested high school students and their family members on Saturday, October 22, 2022. This was an outstanding opportunity to learn more about Husson’s academic programs, faculty, facilities, life in the residence halls and campus life. Those in attendance got to sample all that Husson has to offer. Students and family members who couldn’t attend this past Open House are welcome to attend future Open Houses on November 12, 2022 and April 29, 2023. - October 26, 2022 - Husson University
Largest Gathering of Law Enforcement and Legal Professionals in Maine Recruited Husson Students at Campus Career Fair
The School of Legal Studies in Husson University's College of Business held its 14th Annual Career Day on Friday, October 21, 2022 at the Newman Gymnasium in Bangor. The event attracts organizations representing local, state, and federal career opportunities from a variety of criminal justice and legal fields. The event provides students with a chance to learn more about potential employment and internship opportunities in criminal justice, forensic science, law and paralegal studies. - October 25, 2022 - Husson University
Minus K Technology Announces Announces Its Seventh U.S. Educational Giveaway of Vibration Isolators to Colleges and Universities
As Minus K celebrates their upcoming 30 years in business, they are giving away $25,000* dollars worth of passive mechanical patented superior performing negative-stiffness low-frequency vibration isolators to colleges in the United States. - October 25, 2022 - Minus K Technology Inc.
Alfred Street Baptist Church is the Largest Faith-Based Donor in the Nation to HBCUs
$1 Million Check Presented to Jackson State University During Halftime of 2022 Homecoming Game. - October 24, 2022 - Alfred Street Baptist Church
Greenwich Entrepreneur Mark Mariani Provides Scholarship for Future Entrepreneurs
Students living in the United States who are studying on the road to becoming future entrepreneurs can now apply for the Mark Mariani Scholarship for Future Entrepreneurs. The scholarship offers to fund students who are currently in school with plans to enter into an entrepreneurial career in the... - October 19, 2022 - Mark Mariani Scholarship
Just Released: 31st and Final Book in Epic "Journey to the West" Series of Easy-to-Read Chinese Novels
After five years of intensive work, the writing team of Jeff Pepper and Dr. Xiao Hui Wang have finally published their entire 31-volume series of graded readers based on the classic Chinese novel, "Journey to the West." This is the largest and most ambitious project ever undertaken to create a series of graded readers for people learning the Chinese language. - October 13, 2022 - Imagin8 Press
Husson University’s College of Business Granted Reaffirmation of Accreditation by IACBE
Husson University’s College of Business was recently granted a reaffirmation of specialized business accreditation for several of its business-related degree programs by the Board of Commissioners of the International Accreditation Council for Business Education (IACBE). To earn... - October 13, 2022 - Husson University
Veronica M. Peterson Honored as Woman of the Month for August 2022 by P.O.W.E.R. (Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized)
Veronica M. Peterson of Staten Island, New York is honored as a Woman of the Month for August 2022 by P.O.W.E.R. (Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized) for her outstanding achievements and contributions in the field of consulting. About Veronica M. Peterson Veronica Peterson... - October 12, 2022 - P.O.W.E.R. Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized
Setting Students on the Path of Success: the Dr. Brian Blick Scholarship
The journey to becoming part of the medical industry is hard and long. Everyone is familiar with the arduous path of becoming a medical professional of any sort as you need to dedicate a lot of time to your academics and even more so financially. For the former, it is all a matter of dedicating... - October 12, 2022 - Dr. Brian Blick Scholarship
Westford Introduces AcceleratHER – an Initiative to Empower and Support Women on Their Path to Success
Westford University College, based in the United Arab Emirates, is a well-known transnational educational partner of leading international institutions. The prominent university, which has two locations in Sharjah, UAE, provides postgraduate, undergraduate, PhD, and vocational programs. The... - October 11, 2022 - Westford University College
Alfred Street Baptist Church and Google Cloud Partner to Host the Largest Hybrid HBCU College Festival on Friday, October 7 (Virtual) and Saturday, October 8
More than 35,000 expected to attend the largest hybrid festival of its kind in the country. Over 5,000 students expected to attend In-Person at the University of the District of Columbia in Washington, DC on Saturday, October 8 (10am to 2pm ET). - October 07, 2022 - Alfred Street Baptist Church
NACCE Announces 2022 Entrepreneurial College and President of the Year Awards
Vance-Granville Community College in North Carolina and President James Murdaugh of Tallahassee Community College in Florida Awarded Top Honors - October 04, 2022 - National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship
National Adoption Competency Mental Health Training Initiative Extended Federal Funding for Five Years
The Center for Adoption Support and Education (C.A.S.E.) has been awarded a 5-year, $10 million Cooperative Agreement from the Children's Bureau (CB), Administration for Children, Youth and Families (ACYF), Administration for Children and Families (ACF), Department of Health and Human Services... - October 03, 2022 - Center for Adoption Support and Education (C.A.S.E.)
NACCE Announces 2022 Winners of Lifetime Achievement Award
Fish Family Foundation and Herb and Maxine Jacobs Foundation Selected for Top Honor By the National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship (NACCE). Awards Announced October 2 During NACCE's Annual Conference in Boston. - October 02, 2022 - National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship
Microsleep Helps Over Five Thousand Students Find Housing
Microsleep’s mission is to help college students find safe, convenient, and affordable housing. They aim to serve students with campus housing crises, where upperclassmen are forced off campus to look for their own housing. On nights when these students have been out late working on group projects or find it inconvenient to commute long distances, Microsleep has developed a solution. - October 02, 2022 - Microsleep
Klaus P. Fischer, Ph.D. Recognized as a Professional of the Year 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 2022 by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide for his outstanding contributions and achievements in education. About Klaus P. Fischer, PH.D. Klaus P. Fischer, Ph.D. is a cultural historian of... - September 30, 2022 - Strathmore Worldwide
Patrick Henry College Earns "A" Rating from the American Council of Trustees and Alumni (ACTA)
From a survey of the academic core curricula of more than 1,100 colleges and universities, Patrick Henry College was recognized as one of only 24 institutions to receive an “A” rating and one of only seven colleges to earn a grade of 100%, in the American Council of Trustees and Alumni... - September 27, 2022 - Patrick Henry College
USA Entertainment Ventures Announces Its Newest Creation: the Small Footprint Training Simulator
Technology to Enhance Future Training and Education. - September 22, 2022 - USA Entertainment Ventures, LLC
LCBM Fall 2022 Scholarships Awarded: Supporting Excellence in Education
The Louise and Christopher B. Munday Foundation (The Foundation) and 2020 Companies (www.2020companies.com) today announce their continued support of education by awarding scholarships. Employees and their dependents are eligible if they are enrolled full-time in a 2-year or 4-year degree program... - September 20, 2022 - 2020 Companies
Clark Atlanta University Receives NSF Funding to Infuse Data Science Into the STEM Curriculum
A research team from Clark Atlanta University was awarded a $396,738 grant (#2205882) from the National Science Foundation to provide students with education and training in modern principles and techniques of data-driven discovery by infusing data science education and research into the... - September 17, 2022 - AUC Data Science Initiative
Bayan Islamic Graduate School Announces New Doctor of Ministry Program in Islamic Leadership
First Accredited DMin Program in North America for Muslim Leaders. - September 15, 2022 - Bayan
AG Morgan Financial Advisors Scholarship Available for Business Students in the US
New York Financial Firm AG Morgan Provides Funding for Future Finance Professionals. - September 15, 2022 - AG Morgan Scholarship
Momentum Continues for Modern Campus, One of EdTech Sector’s Fastest-Growing Companies
Growth through Summer 2022 Includes Industry Awards, Product Releases and Customer Expansion - September 15, 2022 - Modern Campus
Micromed Diamond Seal Systems, Inc. Confirms its Helmet Glide Spray-On Nanotechnology Changes Views on Sports Injuries
A nanotechnology liquid contributes to the safety of football players in today's game, according to long-time college and professional football equipment manager Todd Hewitt. "It's the best thing since sliced bread." Helmet Glide is a liquid product that is sprayed on and wiped off football helmets. It reduces surface tension by more than 25% thereby decreasing the rotational friction. It also protects the helmets and masks, keeping them in play longer. HG has been used in all levels since 2013. - September 14, 2022 - Diamond Seal Systems, Inc.
Promoting the Future Sports Players: the Jordan Sidoo Scholarship for Student Athletes
Entrepreneur Jordan Sidoo Gives Back with Scholarship Fund. - September 14, 2022 - Jordan Sidoo Scholarship
The Moshe Rabin Scholarship for Aspiring Young Entrepreneurs Accepting Applications
Rabbi Moshe Rabin Provides Funding to Give Back to Young Entrepreneurs. - September 09, 2022 - Moshe Rabin Scholarship
Six to be Honored at Husson University’s 2022 Alumni Hall of Fame
Husson University President Robert A. Clark, PhD, CFA, said, “All of the individuals being honored at this year’s Alumni Hall of Fame have made distinguished contributions to their professions, their communities and the University.” - September 09, 2022 - Husson University
Vincent Camarda Scholarship for Finance Students Accepting Applications Now
Entrepreneur and Finance Professional Vincent Camarda Gives Back with His Scholarship Fund for Business Students. - September 08, 2022 - Vincent Camarda Scholarship
Cal Coast Cares Foundation Educator Grants Application Deadline Extended
So Cal educators get more time to apply for grants to help with classroom projects. - September 03, 2022 - California Coast Credit Union
Mash App Available in the App Store
Swipe on activities and meet new college friends anytime, anywhere. - September 03, 2022 - Mash
Retired NBA Player, George Lynch Celebrity Charity Golf Tournament for Disadvantaged College Students, Presented by GUICE Wealth Management
August 22, 2022 was the first annual George Lynch Golf Invitational benefitting HBCU Heroes to help disadvantaged college students enter and remain in college. It was a day of champions, as fellow UNC alum, friends, family and supporters rallied together to make a difference. - September 02, 2022 - GUICE Wealth Management
iSpring Suite 11: Boost Learning Experiences with a Brand-New Authoring Toolkit
iSpring Solutions Inc., a world-renowned vendor of eLearning software and services, announced the release of its brand-new iSpring Suite 11. It will let content creators design even more impactful eLearning with new customization features, hand-drawn characters and locations, player speed options,... - September 01, 2022 - iSpring Solutions Inc.
Modern Campus Transforms Student Communication, Propelling Enrollment and Credential Completion in the Non-Traditional Higher Education Space
Connecting Modern Campus Signal Vine and Lumens Solutions Enable Conversational Text Messaging with Current and Prospective Students - September 01, 2022 - Modern Campus
Helping Build the Future Doctors of Today: the Dr. Blickman Scholarship
Being a doctor isn’t an easy career path to take up, as the road to becoming one is challenging. Despite that, however, it is perhaps one of the most fulfilling careers as you not only earn a substantial amount of money but also have the capacity to help others and improve their lives for the... - August 26, 2022 - Dr. Johan Blickman Scholarship
Welcome Weekend 2022 at Husson University
This weekend, Husson University will be welcoming students back to their Bangor campus at 1 College Circle in Bangor, Maine for the beginning of the new academic year. First-year students will be moving into the residence halls on Saturday, August 27, 2022 from 8 a.m. – 1 p.m. Sophomores, juniors and seniors will move in on Sunday, August 28, 2022 from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Welcome Weekend consists of two days of activities, events and fun at the beginning of the new school year. - August 25, 2022 - Husson University
HBCUvc Announces Launch of 2023 Venture Capital Fellowship Program Application
Non-Profit Calls for Historically Black Colleges and University Students & BIPOC to Apply. - August 24, 2022 - HBCUvc
Dr. Mary J. Gallant Recognized as a Woman of Distinction for Fall 2022 by P.O.W.E.R. (Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized)
Dr. Mary J. Gallant of Glassboro, New Jersey has been recognized as a Woman of Distinction for fall 2022 by P.O.W.E.R. (Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized). Each quarter the publication chooses four women for its distinction award. These four noteworthy women deserve... - August 23, 2022 - P.O.W.E.R. Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized
iNPOWERiQ’s Sports Performance Division, KONGiQ, Signs Varsity Players at National High School Powerhouse Football Program to Name, Image & Likeness Agreements
Each St. John Bosco High (CA) Player Will Have the Opportunity to be an Influencer for the KONGiQ App, Sports Performance Wellness Technology & Smart Weight Rack Equipment - August 22, 2022 - KONG IQ
VB Attorneys File Complaint Against Texas A&M University Fraternity for Alleged Hazing Injuries
VB Attorneys, a leading personal injury law firm based in Houston, Texas, has filed a complaint in Harris County, TX, on behalf of Texas A&M University students allegedly injured during rush week hazing. The complaint was filed against the Texas Tau Chapter of Sigma Alpha Epsilon, Sigma Alpha Epsilon Fraternity, Inc., and many others. - August 22, 2022 - VB Attorneys
Microvec Introduces a New Affordable PIV System
Microvec has released a new PIV system, which includes it’s own double pulse laser, that has an unprecedented price performance ratio, making it accessible to more potential researchers with financial limitations. - August 21, 2022 - Microvec Pte Ltd
National University of Uzbekistan Ranks Among Poet Gjekë Marinaj's Top Five Educational Institutions
On May 26, 2022, the Mirzo Ulugbek National University of Uzbekistan, or NUUz, hosted a meeting with Albanian-American poet Dr. Gjekë Marinaj. Commenting on his experience with NUUz instructors and students, Marinaj said, "Having lectured and participated in a variety of panels at many... - August 20, 2022 - Mundus Artium Press
Dr. Ralph L. McNutt, Jr. Named as a Top Educator for 2022 by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Dr. Ralph L. McNutt, Jr. of Ellicott City, Maryland has been named a Top Educator for 2022 by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of education. About Dr. Ralph L. McNutt, Jr. Dr. Ralph L. McNutt is a physicist and a... - August 19, 2022 - Strathmore Worldwide
New NIL Opportunity Announced for More Than 300,000 Student-Athletes Available at Every Level of Athletics with KONGiQ Sports Performance Technology
New Bundled Services, Healthcare Management Solution, iNPOWERiQ, Separately Creates New, Sustainable Revenue Stream and Dramatically Cuts Costs for Athletic Departments, While Also Providing Groundbreaking NIL Opportunity to Thousands of Student-Athletes Across the Country. - August 18, 2022 - KONG IQ
Apto Global Launches New Consumer Mobile App to Create a Community of Intentional Travelers and Language Learners
Apto Global, a dedicated culture, language and travel community that helps people adapt to life anywhere, announces the launch of its new consumer mobile application that is now available for iOS and Android. The timing could not be better to connect intentional travelers with local communities... - August 17, 2022 - Apto Global
Moderna, Inc. CEO Stéphane Bancel, Goldman Sachs Chairman and CEO David Solomon, U.S. Senator John Hickenlooper, Among 2022 Mentors for Jeff Ubben Posse Fellows Program
Moderna, Inc. CEO Stéphane Bancel, Goldman Sachs Chairman and CEO David Solomon, U.S. Senator John Hickenlooper, Americares President and CEO Christine Squires, and Redfin President and CEO Glenn Kelman will each host and mentor a member of the fifth cohort of Jeff Ubben Posse Fellows in... - August 11, 2022 - The Posse Foundation
Hampton University Scholarships to Provide Opportunities for STEM Students Using Amateur Radio
ARDC grant will provide scholarships to four Hampton students for one full academic year and assist with associated costs. - August 11, 2022 - Amateur Radio Digital Communications
Promet Source Receives Clutch 2022 Leaders Award for Top Illinois Web Developer
Consistently superior client reviews sparks award from leading B2B research, rating and review company. - August 10, 2022 - Promet Source
Half of Gen Z Students Question Whether College is a Worthwhile Investment According to New Research from Modern Campus and Ruffalo Noel Levitz
Study Also Shows Most High School Students Start Preparing for College Before 10th Grade. - August 06, 2022 - Modern Campus
Historic $10 Million NSF Grant Establishes the National Data Science Alliance to Expand Data Science at HBCUs
Clark Atlanta University (CAU) makes history as the first Historically Black College and University (HBCU) to receive a $10 million award from the National Science Foundation (NSF) INCLUDES program to establish the National Data Science Alliance (NDSA). - August 05, 2022 - AUC Data Science Initiative
Dr. Ankita Singh Scholarship Announced: Aims to Support Future Doctors
Physician Ankita Singh Provides Scholarship Funds for Students Studying Medicine. - August 04, 2022 - Dr. Ankita Singh Scholarship