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Pillar College Receives “Excellence and Leadership Award"
Pillar College was recently named by (NCLC) Newark City Of Learning Collaborative as the 2016 recipient of their prestigious “Excellence and Leadership Award”. This distinction recognizes Pillar College’s hard work and dedication to supporting the youth of Newark in acquiring the... - March 20, 2016 - Pillar College
NSC Students Win Business Awards
Business students at North Shropshire College (NSC) have recently been honoured at the 2016 Businesses for Children Awards (BCA). The students and the College’s Business Curriculum lead, Sarah Probert, have been awarded for their work with NEST (Nurturing Enterprising Sprit and Talent), set... - March 19, 2016 - North Shropshire College
Crowd Reviews Partnered with INSS to Announce: Top Cyber Experts from Israel and U.S. to Converge in Washington, DC on May 18-19, 2016
As cyber attacks on critical infrastructures and enterprises surge globally, the world’s leading cybersecurity experts will convene in Washington, DC on March 18-19 for the annual DCOI 2016 conference. The two-day event, hosted by George Washington University, offers technology... - March 16, 2016 - topseos.com
Islands Society Selects Inaugural Lowcountry Emerging Leader
The Islands Society has selected its inaugural Lowcountry Emerging Leader because of her focus on empowering local communities in the Lowcountry through collaborations with human services and other organizations. - March 12, 2016 - Islands Society
NACCE Joins White House's TechHire Initiative
National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship joins White House's TechHire Initiative; NACCE Invited to Participate in National Campaign to Rapidly Train Employees for Technology Jobs - March 09, 2016 - National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship
CompCiti Marks 20 Years of IT Solutions: Rolls-Out Custom Enterprise Cloud, Security, and Upgrade Services in New York
CompCiti celebrates its twenty-year anniversary as a valued IT network solutions provider in New York this year. To mark the occasion, CompCiti expands its offerings with the introduction of custom hardware and software upgrades, cloud computing, and security products. - March 09, 2016 - CompCiti
Baylor University Partners with iGrad to Implement Online Financial Literacy Education Initiative
Higher education embraces online adaptive learning to ensure students succeed in making wise financial decisions. - March 09, 2016 - iGrad
Islands Society Announces African Great Lakes Water Governance Essay Competition
The Islands Society is issuing an open call to young professionals in the Lake Victoria Basin Region to participate in its annual essay competition. This year, the nonprofit is calling upon young professionals to respond to the following question: “How can islanders on the African Great Lakes... - March 09, 2016 - Islands Society
Islands Society Announces Lowcountry in the Asian Century Essay Competition
The Islands Society is issuing an open call to young professionals across the Lowcountry to participate in its annual essay competition. This year, the nonprofit is calling upon young professionals to respond to the following question: “How can we position the Lowcountry to take advantage of... - March 09, 2016 - Islands Society
Strive for Greater Achievements with WOU Degrees
The desire for ‘self-improvement’ and Wawasan Open University’s (WOU) flexible study option drove Amanda Fong Kim Yen to pursue her higher education and career at the same time. The 22-year-old Sales Executive is in the first semester of her study at WOU. She enrolled for the... - March 06, 2016 - Wawasan Open University
FCC Commissioner to Speak at CUE 2016 National Conference
CUE announced today that FCC Commissioner Jessica Rosenworcel will address attendees at the 2016 National Conference, March 17-19, 2016 in Palm Springs, California. She will give a special presentation titled “Closing the Homework Gap” on Thursday, March 17 from 4:45 to 5:15 p.m. in... - March 03, 2016 - CUE
SolarCraft Completes Solar Power System for Cloverdale Unified School District - Sonoma County School Reduces Utility Bill and Saves Money
Novato and Sonoma based SolarCraft recently completed the installation of solar panels on at Washington Middle School in the Cloverdale Unified School District (CUSD), Cloverdale, CA. The new 102 kW photovoltaic system will reduce their utility grid demand while saving the school district thousands in energy fees every year. - March 03, 2016 - SolarCraft
Georgia's Phi Delta Theta Alumni Clubs and Chapters to Honor 2016 Hall of Fame Inductees
The Phi Delta Theta alumni clubs (http://georgiaphidelts.weebly.com/) and undergraduate chapters throughout Georgia have announced the 2016 Phi Delta Theta Georgia Alumni Hall of Fame Inductees. Inductees will be honored throughout the month at various Founders Day celebrations across the state. - March 03, 2016 - Phi Delta Theta Alumni Clubs of Georgia
NSC Computing Students Nominated for Digital Champions
Two Level 3 BTEC Computing students at North Shropshire College’s (NSC) Oswestry Campus have been nominated for the 2015-2016 Digital Champion Program, the Student Digital Champion Program is being held by technology service company CAE (Committed, Agile, Energetic). The Digital Champion... - March 03, 2016 - North Shropshire College
HIU Publication Earns CASE Award of Excellence for the Second Consecutive Year
The Hope International University Office of Institutional Advancement received notice that HIU is a 2016 Winner of another CASE District VII Award of Excellence. - March 03, 2016 - Hope International University
Patricia A. Cleary Recognized as a Professional of the Year for Three Consecutive Years by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Patricia A. Cleary of Arlington, Virginia has been recognized as a Professional of the Year for three consecutive years by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of education. About Patricia A. Cleary Ms. Cleary has 50... - March 01, 2016 - Strathmore Worldwide
ICBioethics Earns Pittsburgh Business Ethics Award
The Institute of Consultative Bioethics (ICBioethics) has been named the winner of a Pittsburgh Business Ethics Award in the Small Business category. The 15th Annual Pittsburgh Business Ethics Awards (PBEA) were presented by the Pittsburgh Chapter of the Society of Financial Service Professionals... - February 27, 2016 - Institute of Consultative Bioethics
CUE Speakers Will be Part of SXSWedu® Lineup at Annual Conference & Festival
CUE is honored to announce its partnership with the SXSWedu® Conference & Festival taking place in Austin, Texas, March 7-10, 2016. This year, CUE will offer two exciting sessions during the four-day event. Jon Corippo, CUE Director of Academic Innovation, and Jo-Ann Fox, co-creator of... - February 26, 2016 - CUE
DormBedding.com Announces $1,000 #FortOnFleek Scholarship Winner
Online Retailer DormBedding.com presents $1,000 Scholarship. - February 26, 2016 - TwinXL.com
Marilyn L. Grady, Ph.D. Recognized as a Professional of the Year by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Marilyn L. Grady, Ph.D. of Lincoln, Nebraska has been recognized as a Professional of the Year for 2015 by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of education. About Marilyn L. Grady, Ph.D. Dr. Grady has over 30 years... - February 25, 2016 - Strathmore Worldwide
Berkeley College Selects iGrad to Enhance Financial Literacy Efforts
Higher education embraces online adaptive learning to ensure students succeed in making wise financial decisions. - February 24, 2016 - iGrad
TwinXL.com Releases New Flannel Sheet Sets
Online retailer TwinXL.com presents new flannel sheets for college dorm beds. - February 24, 2016 - TwinXL.com
Poets’ Choice Publishing is Pleased to Present Elisavietta Ritchie’s Twentieth Collection, "Babushka’s Beads: A Geography of Genes," New & Selected Poems
Poets’ Choice Publishing is pleased to present Elisavietta Ritchie’s twentieth collection, "Babushka’s Beads: A Geography of Genes," new & selected poems. Paperback 120 Pages $18.95 ISBN 978-0-9909257-74 “Elisavietta Ritchie’s rich autobiographical... - February 23, 2016 - The William Meredith Foundation
Career Step Announces Winner of Video Scholarship Contest for Moms Returning to School
Career Step is proud to announce that the winner of its December 2015 Moms in School scholarship is Katrina Mazanet, a full time dental hygiene student at Madison College in Wisconsin. - February 23, 2016 - Career Step
Libby E. Scheiern, Ph.D. Recognized as a Professional of the Year by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Libby E. Scheiern, Ph.D. of Elsah, Illinois has been recognized as a Professional of the Year for 2015 by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of education. About Libby E. Scheiern, Ph.D. Dr. Scheiern has 35 years’... - February 19, 2016 - Strathmore Worldwide
Doctor Loans Offer Medical Residents Home Ownership in Philly - Free Webinar
Doctors, Dentists and Veterinarians considering the greater Philadelphia area for Match 2016 have an opportunity to build wealth through home ownership as they build their careers. Often burdened by heavy student loans, some Doctors think renting is their only option. Doctor loan programs allow medical professionals to buy with less than it costs for rental deposits. Sign up for free webinar for more details at www.phillymatch2016housing.com - February 17, 2016 - PhillyLiving.com
Drug Fight Takes on New Urgency in South Los Angeles
Church of Scientology Community Center announces free training and drug education materials for educators, community groups and mentors. - February 16, 2016 - Church of Scientology International
SANS SCOLT Luncheon Provides Knowledge to Empower SE World Language Educators
The SANS Inc. SCOLT Leadership Luncheon takes place this week in Charlotte, NC, as part of the annual Southern Conference on Language Teaching (SCOLT). This event is an opportunity to develop connections and foster collaboration among leaders of the 14 state associations in the SCOLT region. The theme of the 2016 Leadership Luncheon is “Empowering Teachers for EPIC Growth: No Limit to What We Can Achieve." - February 16, 2016 - SANS Inc. Instructional Technology for Language Learning
Tabula Rasa Healthcare Pharmacy Simulation Software Tested by Schools of Pharmacy
Medication treatment is the most common medical intervention. Its imprecise use contributes to an estimated 45-50 million adverse drug events annually. Tabula Rasa's suite of software solutions provide prescribers, pharmacists and healthcare organizations with sophisticated and innovative tools to better manage the medication-related needs of patients. NiaRx provides electronic health record training and patient-case simulation for pharmacy students, the future of tomorrow's caregiving team. - February 15, 2016 - Tabula Rasa HealthCare
SKILLSdox Inc. Launches www.SchoolofSkill.in Website Across India
Indian learners now have access to global online education by top educators. - February 15, 2016 - betterU Canada
HIU Recognized as Third Best Online School in California
HIU has been ranked #3 in the state of California for best 4-year online schools by AccreditedSchoolsOnline. org, a website that researches and compiles data regarding all accredited 2- and 4-year colleges in the nation. - February 14, 2016 - Hope International University
North Shropshire College’s BTEC Qualifications
North Shropshire College (NSC) will be launching a new series of vocational BTEC qualifications this year for a September 2016 start. The BTEC qualifications at NSC are offered in a variety of subjects from Agriculture and Wildlife and Countryside to Interactive Media and Art. The Level 3... - February 14, 2016 - North Shropshire College
NSC Business Students Create a Valentine’s Themed Sale
Business students at North Shropshire College’s (NSC) Oswestry Campus created a romantic Valentine’s Day themed project on Thursday, 11th February; the project was planned by the College’s very own business start-up group, NEST. The group have planned every part of the project,... - February 14, 2016 - North Shropshire College
Oakland University’s Ali Woerner Named Top Winner of the County Executive’s Elite 40 Under 40 Class
Woerner, an assistant professor of dance at Oakland University, beat out two other finalists in a public vote to determine the winner. - February 13, 2016 - Oakland University
Great Story Happening in NYC This Week: First Woman to Travel to All Countries to Speak at NYU
First Documented Woman to Travel to All 196 Countries in a Guinness Record Attempt to Speak at NYU This Week. - February 09, 2016 - Expedition 196
NECTFL to Announce Mead Leadership Program 2016 Recipients
Awards to the three fellowship recipients of the 2016 Mead Leadership Program will be formally announced this Friday during the awards ceremony of the Northeast Conference on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (NECTFL), taking place in New York City. For the ninth consecutive year, SANS Inc. Software and Network Solutions is a corporate sponsor of the Mead Program. SANS is a U.S. based company and leader in the development of mobile and networked instructional technology for language learning. - February 09, 2016 - SANS Inc. Instructional Technology for Language Learning
DATA180 Partners with Process Pathways for Research Data Integration
DATA180 is proud to announce a new partnership with Process Pathways, a market leader in web-based research information management. As part of this partnership, data from the ROMEO Research Enterprise application, the core product offered by Process Pathways, will be integrated with FACULTY180 to... - February 07, 2016 - DATA180
North Shropshire College to Hold Football Scholarship Trials
North Shropshire College (NSC) in partnership with The New Saints Football Club (TNSFC) will be holding trials for its collaborative Football Scholarship in April; the trials will be for students starting College in September this year. The Scholarship is delivered by the College in partnership... - February 07, 2016 - North Shropshire College
GoGrad.org Recognizes HIU as #22 in National Ranking
Hope International University is listed as #22 for offering the most notable combination of academic quality, accommodation, guidance and affordability in its Online Master’s Program. - February 04, 2016 - Hope International University
Stanbridge College Awarded NAVTA Student Chapter of the Year
The Stanbridge College student chapter of the National Association of Veterinary Technicians in America (NAVTA) was recently named “National Chapter of the Year” by the awarding organization. Ms. Emma Cusack, RVT, Assistant Director of the Veterinary Technology program, was also... - February 04, 2016 - Stanbridge University
Disaster Preparedness App Published Via the Unbound™ Platform - uPub™ Authoring System Provides Streamlined Content Development and Peer Review
Unbound Medicine, a leader in knowledge management solutions for health care, today announced the release of Disaster Nursing, a new evidence-based mobile application that prepares nurses with the knowledge and skills to respond to disasters and public health emergencies in a timely and appropriate manner. Dr. Veenema chose Unbound Medicine to deliver her unique content because of the ability to deliver it electronically to nurses and students at the point of need on the user’s device of choice. - February 03, 2016 - Unbound Medicine
Talamas Chosen to be New England’s Freefly Systems Dealer
Talamas is New England's newest dealer for Freefly Systems. Now, in addition to rentals, Talamas offers the entire line of MOVI camera stabilizer for sale. Talamas is now your premier MOVI resource for sales, rentals, training, and service. The M15 was designed with the most demanding cinema... - January 30, 2016 - Talamas Boston
HIU Royals Baseball's Opening Day
Baseball is back at HIU after a 30 year hiatus. - January 30, 2016 - Hope International University
OU Team’s Loon Copter Competing for $1M Prize in International Drones for Good Competition
A team of Engineering students at Oakland University has created the world’s first multi-rotor drone prototype and they're headed to Dubai for an international competition and a chance at a $1 million prize. Vote for the team at dronesforgood.ae. The Oakland team is one of 10 international... - January 30, 2016 - Oakland University
Places4Students.com Partners with Moravian College to Provide Off-Campus Housing Solutions
Moravian College has introduced a new off-campus student housing service. - January 29, 2016 - Places4Students
Law School Opens First Coed Multi-User Restroom, Announces LawProf John Banzhaf
The George Washington University Law School has opened the first coed multi-user restroom designed to help females who might otherwise have to wait on long lines for the women's restroom, and transgender people who will no longer have to choose which is the least inappropriate restroom to use given the dichotomy between their anatomical gender and their newly-assumed gender identity, says public interest law professor John Banzhaf. - January 29, 2016 - Public Interest Law Professor John Banzhaf
British Civil War Course About to Start at NSC
A new part-time leisure course is about to start at North Shropshire College’s (NSC) Oswestry Campus. The ‘Exploring the British Civil Wars , 1642 to 1660’ course will lift the lid on what life was like during those turbulent times, the course will be taught by Dr. Jonathan Worton. - January 28, 2016 - North Shropshire College
Owen Paterson Visits NSC
North Shropshire’s Member of Parliament, Owen Paterson, visited North Shropshire College’s (NSC) Oswestry Campus recently. Mr. Paterson took part in a question and answer session with 100 students from Sociology, English, Maths, History, Science and Uniformed Public Services. Owen gave... - January 28, 2016 - North Shropshire College
Virginia Considers Novel Approach to Campus Sexual Assaults, Reports LawProf John Banzhaf
Because colleges have inherent conflicts of interest in investigating campus sexual assault claims and usually cannot afford to employ their own trained sex crime investigators, the state of Virginia is formally considering using a novel "compromise" approach which would eliminate these biases as well as provide sufficient resources for a proper investigation of reports of sex crimes, reports public interest law professor John Banzhaf. - January 27, 2016 - Public Interest Law Professor John Banzhaf
CyberCrunch® to Hold First Academic E-Waste & Asset Management Conference in Greater Pittsburgh Region for Private and Public Academic Institutions
On February, 19th at 1:00PM, CyberCrunch® will hold the region’s first e-waste and asset management conference focused on the education sector. Held at the firm’s corporate headquarters in Greensburg, PA, the event will be open to the public on an RSVP basis as there are limited... - January 26, 2016 - CyberCrunch