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Pragyan International University Publishes 2016-17 Admission Notice
Pragyan International University (www.pragyanuniversity.edu.in) published its Admission Notice inviting applications for admission to its B.A. programme in English, Psychology, Sociology and History. The University is also offering a B.Com degree in Accounts and Finance. Along with these... - September 08, 2016 - Pragyan International University
EdTech Company Paperscorer Launches App to Auto-Grade Google Quizzes
In direct response to the massive adoption of Google for Education by US schools, Paperscorer Inc. today launched its Paperscorer app for Google Classroom. Paperscorer enables teachers to generate bubble sheets from Google forms, administer assessments in paper, auto-score assessments with mobile devices and import grades back to their Google accounts. - September 07, 2016 - Paperscorer Inc.
NERETA Announces SourceLink as Team Strategic Planning Advisor for Upcoming Job Creation Summit
The Job Creation Summit Will Support Teams from Across the Country in Creating Regional Eco-systems to Support Entrepreneur and Business Growth. Successful job creation strategies invest in newer, small to medium-sized scalable companies, helping them optimize their business growth opportunities which drives them to hire more employees. - September 06, 2016 - North East Regional Employment and Training Assoc
Destination Germany: Relocation to Germany Made Easy
The consulting company Across the Pond is offering free information sessions about moving to Germany as a student or young professional in Chicago, Denver, Dallas, and Washington, DC. - September 06, 2016 - Across the Pond
Successful Seminar on Stress Management by Pragyan International University
Pragyan International University (www.pragyanuniversity.edu.in) organised a successful Workshop and Seminar on Stress Management. - September 04, 2016 - Pragyan International University
Now Published: "The Secret Harmony of Primes" by Sam Vaseghi
Does there exist a single‚ overarching organisational principle that accounts for why any prime follows another prime as the next largest prime in the prime sequence?- Unlocking the secrets of organisation in the prime number sequence, woven into a beautiful and comprehensible storyline. - September 02, 2016 - Wisehouse
NACCE & EntreEd Share POWER Award for E-ship Education in Appalachia
NACCE partners with EntreEd and receives POWER grant to expand e-ship programs in Appalachia. - September 01, 2016 - National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship
Pocket Nurse® to Acquire Eriter Creations, Inc., Makers of SimLeggings™
Medical simulation company to manufacture and distribute simulation solutions for bariatric scenarios. - September 01, 2016 - Pocket Nurse
Inner Engineering Total: Technologies for Wellbeing Offered in Dayton September 15-18, 2016
Inner Engineering is designed by Sadhguru, a yogi, visionary and one of the foremost authorities on yoga. The program offers an ancient yogic practice, Shambhavi Mahamudra. Inner Engineering gives you the opportunity to intellectually explore the basics of life using methods from the yogic sciences. The course imparts practical wisdom and powerful yogic practices to manage your body, mind, emotions and the fundamental life energy within. This 4-day program is CME & CE accredited. - August 31, 2016 - Isha Foundation.org
Pragyan International University Confers the "Ved Ratna" Award to Swami Vishokananda Bharti
Swami Vishokananda Bharti Ji Maharaj is awarded the "Ved Ratna" award for his valuable contribution to the promotion and propagation of Vedic Wisdom, Spiritual Knowledge and Social Welfare throughout the length and breadth of our country. - August 31, 2016 - Pragyan International University
Stanbridge College Presented the 2016 CAPPS Gold Award for Excellence in Community Service
Stanbridge College was honored to receive the 2016 Gold Award for Excellence in Community Service. The acceptance of the award highlights Stanbridge College's continued commitment to creating an educational experience not only in the classroom but also through a platform for students and staff to... - August 27, 2016 - Stanbridge University
PGHS Opens Volleyball Season with 8 D1 Commits
Pleasant Grove High School's 3X State Championship Volleyball program led by Coach Jones returns 8 athletes that have committed to play Division 1 Volleyball in the NCAA. PGHS Vikings swept the Bingham Miners last night in the pre-season opener. - August 25, 2016 - Utah Recruits
The Hon’ble CM of Jharkhand Inaugurates Pragyan International University’s “Concise Book on Yoga” at a City Hotel
"A Concise Book on Yoga" authored by Dr. Suresh Kumar Agarwal, Chancellor and Founder, Pragyan International University and CA Chandan Agarwal, CEO, Pragyan International University was inaugurated by Shri Raghubar Das, Hon'ble Chief Minister of Jharkhand. Hon'ble Chief Minister of Jharkhand expressed his compliments for the publication of the Book and congratulated Pragyan International University for introducing courses on Yoga. - August 24, 2016 - Pragyan International University
Richard E. Greenberg, MD, FACS Recognized as a Professional of the Year by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Richard E. Greenberg, MD, FACS of Rockledge, Pennsylvania has been recognized as a Professional of the Year for 2016 by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of healthcare. About Richard E. Greenberg, MD, FACS Dr. - August 20, 2016 - Strathmore Worldwide
Consider Vocational Options at NSC
North Shropshire College (NSC) will be starting the academic year with a host of new vocational courses, NSC now offers the widest range of BTEC, CACHE and City & Guilds courses in the area after moving away from A Levels. Vocational courses at NSC are ideal for anyone who has a clear idea of... - August 20, 2016 - North Shropshire College
All Ways Up Foundation Holds 5th Annual Up Through Education Summit
The All Ways Up Foundation (www.allwaysup.org), a national organization that supports low-income families nationwide, hosted its fifth Annual UP Through Education Summit on the UCLA campus in late June. The Summit is a five-day, four-night retreat designed to assist low-income, first-generation rising college freshmen make a successful transition into and through college. - August 19, 2016 - All Ways Up Foundation
NSC Holding Advice and Guidance Event
Three North Shropshire College (NSC) campuses will be holding an Advice and Guidance Event open to everyone considering enrolling at the College on a full, part-time or leisure course this September. The Oswestry, Shipley and Walford campuses will be open on Wednesday 31st August from 4pm to 8pm,... - August 19, 2016 - North Shropshire College
Stanbridge College Joins Colleges and Universities Across the US to Sign the Campus Compact 30th Anniversary Action Statement
Stanbridge College recently joined over 350 schools across the United States whose respective presidents and chancellors signed the 30th Anniversary Action Statement with Campus Compact. Known as a long time advocate for empowering local and global communities, Stanbridge College offers quality... - August 18, 2016 - Stanbridge University
Upswing to Provide Asynchronous Online Tutoring with AskUp
Upswing is launching AskUp, an asynchronous online tutoring platform that gives students access to online tutors at any time of the day, seven days a week at no cost to them. AskUp will play a critical role in Upswing’s mission to provide colleges and universities with data-backed retention... - August 16, 2016 - Upswing
Learn from the Best Announces a New Partnership with The King's College
The leading expert in the test prep industry, Learn From The Best, recently announced its partnership with The King’s College to host a comprehensive 10-week GRE course at the school for both students and the public. It is scheduled for Thursdays from 6:45 to 9:15 pm, beginning on September... - August 13, 2016 - Learn From The Best
SUNY Schenectady County Community College Establishes a New Agreement with Bellevue University
Articulation agreement establishes partnership between SUNY SCCC’s Associate Degree Program and Bellevue University’s Bachelor Degree Program. - August 11, 2016 - Schenectady County Community College
Medical Technology and Practice Patterns Institute Announces That It Has Been Awarded an R01 Research Grant by the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
The Medical Technology and Practice Patterns Institute, Inc. (MTPPI) announces that it has been awarded an R01 research grant by the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ). The grant will be used to investigate the impact of the End-Stage Renal Disease Prospective Payment System (ESRD PPS) reform that was enacted by Congress in 2011. - August 11, 2016 - Medical Technology and Practice Patterns Institute
Sprint Confidence and Encouragement Boost for Female Graduates
The Springboard Consultancy’s "Sprint' programme answers recent concerns about female graduates being able to get jobs. So says Karen Daly-Gherabi, Managing Director of The Springboard Consultancy (SBC), a UK-based international training company specialising in women's development... - August 11, 2016 - The Springboard Consultancy
Modani Furniture's Back to School Sale
Modani Furniture is having a nationwide sale from August 8th to August 21st, 2016. Customers can walk into any of 9 showrooms across the U.S. and Canada or browse online at www.modani.com to take advantage of this limited time event. - August 08, 2016 - Modani Furniture
The Team at NSC is Expanding
North Shropshire College (NSC) is growing, due to expansion into new vocational areas and a restructure of roles. The College is now looking for new exceptional staff to join the team. The College has a variety of vacancies at all levels of the organisation, in administrative and academic positions. - August 06, 2016 - North Shropshire College
SurveillanceGRID Integration, Inc. Joins Shooter Detection Systems, LLC as Authorized Dealer of the Guardian Indoor Active Shooter Detection System
SurveillanceGRID Integration, Inc., the premier provider of IP-surveillance systems in Silicon Valley, today announced that they have expanded their portfolio of state-of-the-art “Seamless Security” solutions to include leading edge security technology, called The Guardian Indoor Active... - August 05, 2016 - SurveillanceGRID Integration Inc
Sacred Heart University Taps TFI Envision to Bring Part-Time Undergrads Back to School
Sacred Heart University has tapped TFI Envision, Inc. to develop a new advertising campaign to promote its part-time undergraduate program, which offers a wide selection of undergraduate degrees and certificate programs that can be completed as a part-time student. Part-time students include... - August 05, 2016 - TFI Envision, Inc.
Strathmore’s Who’s Who Honors Ronald W. Maestas with Times Square Appearance
Ronald W. Maestas, of Las Vegas, New Mexico, has recently been recognized by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Registry for his outstanding contributions and achievements in field of Education. In honor of his accomplishments and professionalism, Professor Maestas' image will be projected over Times Square, New York, on August 5th, 2016. - August 03, 2016 - Strathmore Who's Who
Distance Education Pioneer EDUKAN Partners with Canvas LMS for All 2016 Fall Courses
Award-winning EDUKAN has chosen Canvas for its next generation, consortium-wide learning management system (LMS) to meet the needs of today’s online student. - August 02, 2016 - EDUKAN
Church Hill Classics Presents the 2016 Proudest Moment Photo Contest
Church Hill Classics announces the 2016 Proudest Moment Photo Contest. Cash and prizes to be awarded to 31 winners. - July 28, 2016 - Church Hill Classics
Brandman University Social Work Program Earns Professional Accreditation
The Council on Social Work Education granted accreditation to Brandman University on July 14, 2016, for its B.A. in social work. The program is one of the few available online nationwide with both accreditation and the flexibility to start classes throughout the year. - July 24, 2016 - Brandman University
Anti-Terrorism Firm ESS Risk Mitigation Launches New Site
Boston-area anti-terrorism firm's new website serves as a guide to its risk-assessment services for both federal and non-federal organizations. - July 22, 2016 - ESS Risk Mitigation, LLC
EDUKAN Board of Presidents Name Esther Lahargoue as Chief Executive Officer
Esther Lahargoue is selected from a diverse and talented pool of exceptional candidates after a comprehensive national search. - July 22, 2016 - EDUKAN
United Alliance Services Awarded Training Bid for Massachusetts Maritime Academy
United Alliance Services is a woman owned (WBE certified) small business in Wareham that has been providing critical safety training to freshman cadets at Massachusetts Maritime Academy for four years, and just won a contract for the next three years. The primary instructor on the MMA contract is Megan Savage, an alumni of Massachusetts Maritime Academy and native of Wareham. - July 22, 2016 - United Alliance Services
Career Step Welcomes Merced College as Academic Partner
Merced College is one of 150+ higher education institutions to partner with Career Step. - July 20, 2016 - Career Step
NSC to Hold Summer Sports Camps
This Summer North Shropshire College (NSC) will be holding Disability Multi-Sports Camps at the Walford Campus. The main emphasis of the camps are for young people to have fun, get involved with some sporting activities and socialise with peers. The multi-sports camps are aimed at people aged 14... - July 20, 2016 - North Shropshire College
NSC Maintains Prestigious Matrix Accreditation
The Student Services Team at North Shropshire College (NSC) has achieved the prestigious Matrix accreditation once again. The accreditation is a standard for organisations to assess and measure their information, advice and guidance services. The assessment for the Matrix Standard consisted of a... - July 18, 2016 - North Shropshire College
Career Step Partners with Oregon State University
Oregon State University joins Career Step’s trusted network of academic partners. - July 14, 2016 - Career Step
AIC Managements to Provide a Leading University in Dubai Recruitment and Admission Support
AIC Managements is proud to announce recruitment and admission support to a prestigious University in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. - July 14, 2016 - AIC Managements
Atlantic University to Offer a Master of Arts in Transpersonal Psychology
Atlantic University (Atlantic) announced today that they have received approval to change the title of their degree program from Master of Arts (MA) in Transpersonal Studies to Master of Arts (MA) in Transpersonal Psychology, a more widely understood and accepted designation. - July 13, 2016 - Edgar Cayce's A.R.E.
DATA180 to Integrate Scholarly Activity Data with ORCID
DATA180 is proud to announce its membership in ORCID, a non-profit organization for academic researchers that aims to provide a solution to the problem of author ambiguity through the use of ORCID identifiers. As a result of this membership, FACULTY180 users will be able to link their FACULTY180 faculty account to their ORCID identifier, and in turn import their scholarly activity data into FACULTY180 from ORCID. - July 13, 2016 - DATA180
Places4Students.com Partners with University of New Hampshire to Provide Off-Campus Housing Solutions
University of New Hampshire has partnered with Places4Students.com, the company specializing in providing academic institutions with off-campus housing solutions. Places4Students.com is introducing a new and improved rental property listing service for students, landlords and members of the... - July 10, 2016 - Places4Students
Podiatry Content Connection to Release the First Intelligent Automated Online Marketing Product for Podiatrists at APMA National Conference
“It’s all about gaining new podiatry patients and paying attention to your existing ones,” says Podiatry Content Connection’s (PCC) Director of Marketing, Jeff Hartman. “I am excited to announce the offering of an automated online marketing system that does it... - July 09, 2016 - Podiatry Content Connection
Patricia A. Cleary Honored as a VIP for Two Consecutive Years by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Patricia A. Cleary of Arlington, Virginia has been honored as a VIP for two consecutive years, 2015 and 2016, by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for her outstanding achievements and success in the field of education. About Patricia A. Cleary Ms. Cleary has 50 years experience... - July 09, 2016 - Strathmore Worldwide
Kitchen Cabinet Kings Announces Scholarship to Help Aspiring Entrepreneurs in College
Kitchen Cabinet Kings, the leading online distributor of kitchen and bathroom cabinets, recently announced their 2016 Kitchen Cabinet Kings Entrepreneur Scholarship, designed to help young entrepreneurs afford rising costs of education. Kitchen Cabinet Kings was founded by two entrepreneurs and is... - July 09, 2016 - Kitchen Cabinet Kings
Walford to Welcome Old Students
The Walford Campus of North Shropshire College (NSC) is asking for any former Agriculture students to get in touch. Whether they studied five years ago or 25 years ago NSC would like to hear from them, so please get in touch. NSC, in the near future, is hoping to host a reunion for the Walford Old... - July 09, 2016 - North Shropshire College
SKILLSdox Rebrands Itself to betterU, Focuses on Holistic Growth of the Learner
Aims to Bridge the Prevailing Gap Between the Education and Employment Industry - July 08, 2016 - betterU Canada
AstroTurf and SYNLawn Brands Join APT and SportGroup
APT Advanced Polymer Technology’s business as a member of SportGroup® has some exciting news: After a period of remarkable growth, the time has come for the next chapter in the history of the SportGroup®, and indeed of the sports surfacing industry. In order to complete the line-up... - July 08, 2016 - APT
NSC Win International Trophy a Second Time
A team of sport students from North Shropshire College (NSC) embarked on their third football tour to Barcelona, entering the prestigious international tournament Copa Cataluna U19's. Last year the team secured the trophy with a 1-0 victory over Italian team Giovanile Rimini with a goal from sport... - July 08, 2016 - North Shropshire College
New Zealand Students Study Tour at NSC
A group of agricultural students from Taratahi Agricultural Training Centre in New Zealand have spent the last three weeks at the Walford Campus, as part of a cultural exchange. Three students and an accompanying member of staff made the 24-hour plane journey to North Shropshire to experience a day... - July 08, 2016 - North Shropshire College