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Dr. Lois Jordan Honored as a Woman of the Month for June 2019 by P.O.W.E.R. (Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized)
Dr. Lois Jordan of Hendersonville, Tennessee has been honored as a Woman of the Month for June 2019 by P.O.W.E.R. (Professional Organization of Woman of Excellence Recognized) for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the fields of education and politics. Each month they feature women... - August 20, 2019 - P.O.W.E.R. Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized
Virginia Nursing Student Awarded $1000 National Scholarship
Platinum Educational Group, The Testing, Scheduling, and Skills Tracking Experts, continues their scholarships program for students pursuing a career in the EMS, Nursing, and Allied Health fields. The company created this annual scholarships program as a way to give back to the Healthcare community. - August 15, 2019 - Platinum Educational Group
Gertrude B. Hutchinson, DNS, RN, MA, MSIS, CCRN-R Showcased on the Reuters Billboard by P.O.W.E.R. (Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized)
Gertrude B. Hutchinson of Altamont, New York has been showcased on the famous Reuters Billboard in Times Square in New York City by P.O.W.E.R. (Professional Organization of Woman of Excellence Recognized) for her outstanding contributions in the fields of nursing and education. Times Square, where... - August 14, 2019 - P.O.W.E.R. Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized
Jack and Jill of America, Inc. Mid-Western Region Teens Elect 2019-2020 Regional Executive Teen Board
Jack and Jill Mid-Western Region announces its 2019-20 Teen Executive Board under the leadership of Edward Cotton V of Ypsilanti, MI Chapter as Regional Teen President. Also elected were Teen Vice President Noah S. Laramore, of the Circle City, IN Chapter, Regional Teen Treasurer Dorian Xavier Jones of the Milwaukee Chapter, WI Chapter, Regional Teen Secretary Joshua Pryor of the St. Louis, MO Chapter and Cole Clark of the Detroit, MI Chapter as Nominating Chair. - August 12, 2019 - JJMWR
An Evening with Temple Grandin: Connecting Animal Science & Autism - September 29, 2019
Future Horizons will be hosting An Evening with Temple Grandin in Columbus, OH on September 29, 2019. - August 01, 2019 - Future Horizons, Inc.
Clever Content in the Cloud: Edalex Content Services (ECS)
Edalex, an EdTech services provider, today announced the launch of Edalex Content Services (ECS), a suite of platform-agnostic, cloud-based extensions delivering "clever content in the cloud." - July 31, 2019 - Edalex
D'Andre D. Lampkin Foundation Announces 2019 Social Good Scholarship Fund Recipients
Each year, the D’Andre D. Lampkin Foundation awards three scholarships to high school students who are leaders in their community. Students are tasked with illustrating how they plan to use their chosen field of study to promote social good. Unlike most scholarships, selection criteria was... - July 29, 2019 - D'Andre D. Lampkin Foundation
New 8-Hour Training Program to Prepare Behavior Analysts to Become Supervisors
ABA Technologies, Inc. are pleased to offer an updated and improved 8-hour supervision course for behavior analysts based on the BACB’s newest Supervisor Training Curriculum Outline 2.0. The new outline goes into effect November 2019. With a team of seven dynamite behavior analysts, the 21st Century Supervision Course Series presents a comprehensive account of tried-and-true tools for effectively supervising RBTs, BCaBAs, and BCBAs. - July 24, 2019 - ABA Technologies, Inc.
Dr. Mary J. Gallant Celebrated as a Woman of the Month for May 2019 by P.O.W.E.R. (Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized)
Dr. Mary J. Gallant of Glassboro, New Jersey has been celebrated as a Woman of the Month for May 2019 by P.O.W.E.R. (Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized) for her outstanding achievements and high level of success in the fields of education and research. Each month P.O.W.E.R. - July 19, 2019 - P.O.W.E.R. Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized
Inaugural Careers in Sports Expo, Designed to Introduce Youths to Paths Outside the Playing Arena, Set for Aug. 10th at Banc of California Stadium
Careers in Sports (CIS), a newly founded non-profit organization that connects high school student-athletes to the vast career opportunities in the sports industry, will host its first expo on Saturday, August 10th in partnership with the LAFC Foundation at Banc of California Stadium, home of the Los Angeles Football Club. “Our singular purpose is to give young student-athletes a fair chance to make it in the world outside the playing arena,” said Kimberly Frelow, CIS Founder. - July 18, 2019 - Careers in Sports
Trisha Granger of UNC REX Healthcare Wins James Julian Ashe Memorial Scholarship
Scholarship from WGU North Carolina designated for neonatal or PICU nurse. - July 18, 2019 - WGU North Carolina
Carpa Education to Take Part in the United Nations International Youth Day 2019 Celebrations
Carpa Education will celebrate the international youth day organized by Casse Africa to further restate its commitment to quality education among the youths of Nigeria especially to the youth of Akwa Ibom State. - July 17, 2019 - Carpa Education
Rakuna 19 Student Survey: 15 Insights in Students' Minds When Applying and Considering Offer
Campus recruiting is an ever-changing landscape and one can only win top talents by grasping a deeper understanding of students. To shed light on the mind of the Millennials and Gen Z and give your recruiting strategy a boost for the upcoming recruiting seasons, Rakuna has released its first-ever... - July 11, 2019 - Rakuna
Local Education Consultant Joins National Professional Association
The Independent Education Consultants Association, (IECA), today announced Lauren Joyce Hensel, LAUNCH Education Advisors, of Hilversum, the Netherlands, has been accepted as an Associate Member in the association. IECA associate members are professionals in the process of transitioning to a career... - July 10, 2019 - Launch Education Advisors
The College Diabetes Network to Present Poster at AHEAD Conference
The College Diabetes Network (CDN) is excited to announce that they will be presenting a poster at the Association on Higher Education and Disability conference on July 13. The Association on Higher Education and Disability (AHEAD) conference, Equity & Excellence: Access in Higher Education,... - July 10, 2019 - The College Diabetes Network
Halvorson Design Celebrates the Opening of the River House at South Street Landing in Providence
City and State officials gathered to celebrate the ribbon cutting for the new River House at South Street Landing, a transformative P3 project developed by GMH Capital Partners and Wexford Science & Technology, LLC with architecture by SGA and landscape architecture by Halvorson Design. - July 05, 2019 - Halvorson Design Partnership
WGU North Carolina Announces Eastern North Carolina First Responders Scholarship
$2,000 scholarship available to an EMT, firefighter or police officer. - July 03, 2019 - WGU North Carolina
Travelers CEO Alan Schnitzer, Public Theater Artistic Director Oskar Eustis Among 2019 Mentors for Jeff Ubben Posse Fellows Program
Travelers CEO Alan Schnitzer, The Public Theater Artistic Director Oskar Eustis, Special Olympics Chairman of the Board Tim Shriver, Eli Lilly and Company Chairman & CEO David Ricks and Common Application President & CEO Jenny Rickard will each host and mentor a member of the third cohort... - July 03, 2019 - The Posse Foundation
Bowling First Mission to Increase Participation in the Sport of Bowling
Bowling First announces a new online directory of everything bowling. Bowling First’s mission is to increase participation in bowling by having everything related to bowling in one easy to access location. - July 02, 2019 - Bowling First
Hon. Dr. Dale Layman, Founder of Robowatch LLC, Sits Down with the Top 100 Registry Inc. for a Spotlight Interview
The Hon. Dr. Dale Layman, Founder of Robowatch LLC, sits down with Daniel Houle for a Spotlight Interview discussing his life and career. In May 2019, Dr. Layman was named Top 100 Registry's Man of the Year for his work in raising awareness in the fields of Robotics and Artificial Intelligence. - June 27, 2019 - Top100 Registry Inc.
The Cassata Foundation Awards $5000 in Scholarship Grants to High School Seniors
The Cassata Foundation recently presented their Scholarship Grants to several High School Students from the Half Hollow School District Hills West Awards Ceremony. The grants were presented by Rosario Cassata, President and Trustee of the Cassata Foundation, to three High School Seniors. The... - June 20, 2019 - The Cassata Foundation
MedicalFieldCareers.com Announces Scholarship for Students Attending Top Historically Black College and Universities That Offer Healthcare Programs
MedicalFieldCareers.com has released its list of the top historically black college and universities that offer healthcare programs, as well as a new scholarship program for students who attend the featured schools. - June 19, 2019 - MedicalFieldCareers.com
An Evening with Temple Grandin: Connecting Animal Behavior & Autism - August 13, 2019
Future Horizons will be hosting An Evening with Temple Grandin in Fayetteville, AR on August 13, 2019. - June 16, 2019 - Future Horizons, Inc.
OnPoint Community Credit Union Partners with iGrad to Offer the Enrich Financial Wellness Platform
OnPoint Community Credit Union is making the award-winning Enrich financial wellness platform available to its nearly 370,000 members. - June 06, 2019 - iGrad
Lancaster Seminary Names Vanessa Lovelace Vice President of Academic Affairs and Dean of the Seminary
The Reverend Dr. Vanessa Lovelace will join Lancaster Theological Seminary, a graduate school of theology in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, on July 1, 2019, as vice president of academic affairs and dean. - June 03, 2019 - Lancaster Theological Seminary
TFI Envision's VP is Guest Lecturer at Housatonic Community College
Housatonic Community College (HCC) was the setting for a guest lecture led by Mary Ellen (“M.E.”) Butkus, VP and Sr. Art Director at TFI Envision, Inc., with thirty up and coming graphic designers on April 15, 2019. The Monday morning “discussion” with second year graphic... - June 02, 2019 - TFI Envision, Inc.
KDG UI/UX Design Team Wins Silver Communicator Award
KDG’s work on Drexel University’s 2018 Day of Giving campaign was recognized out of over 6,000 entries. - June 01, 2019 - The Kyle David Group, LLC
Author, Nicole Thompson Seeks to End the Mental Health Stigma in Black Communities with Newly Released Book, Black Therapists Rock: a Glimpse Through the Eyes of Experts
Black Therapists Rock: A Glimpse Through the Eyes of Experts seeks to end the mental health stigma in Black communities. Since trauma is healed better collectively, each author shares personal accounts of depression, abuse, grief, and other forms of trauma that is often ignored in the community. The authors’ vulnerability gives hope to people with similar experiences. Nicole’s chapter reveals childhood memories of her mom’s depression that ended with her lifeless body lying next to her at age 8. - May 23, 2019 - GOAT Educators
Shorecrest Graduates Achieve Top College Placement
On Sunday, May 19, 2019, Shorecrest Preparatory School held its Commencement Ceremony for the 72-member Class of 2019 to Matriculate to 43 Colleges & Universities. - May 23, 2019 - Shorecrest Preparatory School
$2.5 Million Gift to Virginia Union is Largest in School History by an Individual
Virginia Union University announces a $2.5 million gift, the largest amount the school has ever received from an individual at one-time. The gift was presented Saturday during the 2019 Commencement. Dr. Virginia B. Howerton, a 1965 graduate of VUU, says she hopes other alumni and businesses will... - May 23, 2019 - Virginia Union University
Posse Foundation Gala Celebrates 30 Years, Features Chaka Khan and Lesley Stahl
Lesley Stahl will preside at the 2019 Posse Gala at The Metropolitan Museum of Art (6:30 p.m., Wednesday, May 22, 2019), the Foundation announced today. The annual gala is expected to raise $3 million to help public high school students with extraordinary leadership potential. - May 22, 2019 - The Posse Foundation
FinTech School Partners with the Government of Bermuda to Make FinTech Education Accessible to Bermudian Citizens
With the mission of making FinTech education accessible, FinTech School has partnered with the Government of Bermuda to launch an online program where any citizen of Bermuda will be able to access FinTech courses developed by FinTech School. FinTech School really appreciates the vision of the... - May 21, 2019 - FinTech School
Cynaptx AI Powered Career Services System to be Showcased at NACE Conference, Orlando
Cynaptx Career Services System will be showcased at NACE Conference 2019 scheduled from June 03 to June 06 2019 - Orlando, FL. Institutions can visit booth # 914 to experience the most modern Career Services solution equipped with Artificial Intelligence. Visitors can have detailed discussions with... - May 19, 2019 - Cynaptx
New Age Expands Once Again
New Age Marketing Continues to Expand in the Charlotte Area. Now Hiring Entry Level College Graduates to help Expand its new Client portfolio. - May 18, 2019 - New Age Marketing Inc.
Reality Changers Launches Fundraising Campaign to Celebrate 18th Birthday
Reality Changers Launches Fundraising Campaign to Celebrate 18th Birthday. Throughout the Weekend of May 16-19, 2019 All Funds Given Will be Doubled. - May 16, 2019 - Reality Changers
The Largest Teacher Job Fair in the Gulf Coast Region to be Held June 10-11 in Houston, TX
Region 4 Education Service Center will host the 2019 Annual Gulf Coast Teacher Job Fair June 10-11, 2019 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at M.O. Campbell Educational Center, 1865 Aldine Bender Road, Houston, Texas 77032. Registration is available at www.esc4.net/jobfair. - May 16, 2019 - Region 4 Education Service Center
Braun Ink Launches Braun Collection, Multi-Format CEO Biography Series
"Billion or Bust!: Growing a Tech Company in Texas," a book by Lanham Napier, former CEO of Rackspace®, is the first release in the Braun Collection. - May 16, 2019 - Braun Ink
ShelterPoint CEO Richard White Helped Raise Over $560,000 for the College of Mount Saint Vincent
Richard White and Mary Griffin honored at the College’s Annual Scholarship Tribute Dinner. - May 15, 2019 - ShelterPoint
MedicalFieldCareers.com Announces Its Top 10 Online Nursing Programs for 2019-2020
MedicalFieldCareers.com, a free online resource for students training for careers in healthcare, has revealed its official 2019-20 list of the Top 10 Online Nursing Programs. “With online resources and education growing at record levels every year, we want to show our support for those... - May 15, 2019 - MedicalFieldCareers.com
Elizabeth A. Whitmer, RHIT, CCS, CCS-P, AHDI-F Recognized as a VIP Member for 2019 by P.O.W.E.R. (Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized)
Elizabeth A. Whitmer, RHIT, CCS, CCS-P, AHDI-F of Fort Myers Beach, Florida has been recognized as a VIP Member for 2019 by P.O.W.E.R. (Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized) for her outstanding achievements and high level of success in the field of healthcare services... - May 14, 2019 - P.O.W.E.R. Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized
oLibrary.org Partners with Additional University Presses
The University of California Press and the University Press of Colorado Add Open-Access Titles to oLibrary. - May 05, 2019 - Flexpub
Tenth Annual Pink Hat Tea Will Celebrate 10 Years of Providing College Scholarships for District of Columbia High School Seniors
The Pearl and Ivy Educational Foundation, Inc. (PIEF), in collaboration with Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.,® Xi Omega Chapter, will host its 10th Annual Pink Hat Tea on Sunday, May 5, 2019 from 2:00 – 5:00 p.m. at the Renaissance in downtown Washington, DC. The Tea, now in its tenth... - May 03, 2019 - Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Xi Omega Chapter
Advanced Healthcare Solutions, Inc. Announces the Launch of STUDENT TELE-HELP 24/7(sm)
STUDENT TELE-HELP 24/7 is a virtual access mental health service that has been developed to support college and university students as they develop the coping skills needed to navigate through life’s challenges. STUDENT TELE-HELP 24/7 gives students another option to obtain counseling, therapy and provider services for mental health disorders such as anxiety, depression, grief, guilt, PTSD due to sexual assault, substance abuse, suicidal ideation, etc. No insurance needed or accepted. - May 01, 2019 - Advanced Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
Grok Global Launches Global Access Service
Grok Global Services, a global higher education service company, launches Global Access, a new line of service for institutions seeking to diversify their recruitment efforts. - May 01, 2019 - Grok Global
Dr. Paul Alexander Named as HIU's Seventh President
Following an extensive search process, the HIU Board of Trustees has appointed Dr. Paul H. Alexander ('84, '88) as the seventh president in HIU's 91-year history. He will assume his new leadership role and responsibilities on August 16, 2019. - May 01, 2019 - Hope International University
Rose State College to Open a Food and Necessities Pantry and Clothing Closet for Students
Rose State is showing its commitment to fighting hunger and basic needs for students by partnering with established OKC-area needs-based non-profit organizations. These partnerships will establish Raider Necessities, a comprehensive food and personal care pantry that will be operated via a partnership with the Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma, and Raider Rack, an on-campus clothing closet for Rose State students, faculty, staff and alumni that will operate in partnership with Sharing Tree. - May 01, 2019 - Rose State College
Philanthropic Crowdfunding Team at KDG Wins Gold Horizon Interactive Award
KDG’s work on Drexel University’s 2018 Day of Giving campaign won gold at the Horizon Interactive Awards. - April 30, 2019 - The Kyle David Group, LLC
Yorktel Hires Esteemed Telehealth Pioneer Dr. Sudhir R. Ahuja as Senior Vice President of Product Management, Healthcare
Visionary Entrepreneur, Scientist, and Forerunner in the Field of Video-Based Technology for Healthcare Will Spearhead the Evolution of the Univago HE Telehealth Platform. - April 25, 2019 - Yorktel
iGrad Receives Pension & Investments Eddy Award for Enrich™ Financial Wellness Platform
iGrad recently was recognized with a Pension & Investments Eddy Award for its Enrich™ financial wellness platform. iGrad was honored along with Virginia Retirement System (VRS), an independent state agency that offers the Enrich platform to its 700,000 members. iGrad and VRS received the... - April 24, 2019 - iGrad
Camden County College Selects Unifyed Student to Modernize Student Experience
Unifyed, a cloud-based, next-generation student information system provider, today announced that Camden County College has selected Unifyed Student to drive digital transformation and boost student engagement. Unifyed Student will enable students at Camden County College to easily register for... - April 24, 2019 - Unifyed