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NSC Media Student Uses Alter Ego to Raise Money
A North Shropshire College (NSC) student has taken the identity of a Marvel Superhero to help raise money for charity. Tom Arthur is studying the Level 2 Diploma in Media, as part of his qualification; Tom is studying the ‘Deadpool’ comics and the Deadpool character. Tom will be... - October 25, 2015 - North Shropshire College
This 23 Year Old Entrepreneur Wants to Conquer China’s HR Issues with Start Up Focused Service JingJobs
JingJobs' new HR Butler service delivers efficient, flexible, and above all, reliable support and assistance to expanding start ups. Started in early 2014 by 22 year old graduate Samantha, JingJobs has become the go to service that takes away the hassles of scaling up promising start ups within China. Through its platform and innovative recruiting events, JingJobs connects young bilingual graduates with start up opportunities in major Chinese cities. - October 24, 2015 - JingJobs
Dottie T. Righter Recognized by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Dottie T. Righter of Grenloch, New Jersey has been included in the Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of education. About Dottie T. Righter Ms. Righter has over 15 years experience in the education field. She is the... - October 24, 2015 - Strathmore Worldwide
DormCo Presents New Tips for College Students with Allergies
DormCo presents the dorm essentials that are needed for college students that are allergy sufferers. - October 24, 2015 - DormCo
North Shropshire College Students Get Ready for GEW
North Shropshire College students are busy gearing up for this year’s Global Entrepreneur Week (GEW) from Monday, 16th November to Friday, 22nd November, this year’s theme is #Makeithappen. Sarah Probert, Business Course Coordinator, and Andrew Allan, Business Lecturer, are keen to hear... - October 24, 2015 - North Shropshire College
SCGfields, LLC Named Official Sports Field Builder
SCGfields, LLC is named the Official Sports Field Builder of NACDA. - October 22, 2015 - SCGfields, LLC
University Recruiters Sees 1000% Growth in First year
Consider using a professional job placement agency to reach your fullest potential and fulfill your goals. In many ways, a professional job placement agency is like a matchmaker. They’re taking those looking to reach their full employment potential and land their dream jobs and matching them up to the right employer. - October 21, 2015 - University Recruiters
Joseph D. Duffey, Ph.D. Honored with a Global Achievement Award by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Joseph D. Duffey, Ph.D. of Washington, D.C. has been honored with a Global Achievement Award by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of education. About Joseph D. Duffey, Ph.D. Dr. Duffey has over 50 years experience in the... - October 21, 2015 - Strathmore Worldwide
NSC Access Students Experience Life in Prison
Access to Higher Education (Access to HE) Health and Social Care, and Humanities students from North Shropshire College (NSC) have recently visited the now closed HM Prison Shrewsbury (also known as ‘The Dana’), where the students experienced what everyday life was like in the prison. - October 21, 2015 - North Shropshire College
Source One’s Data Scientist Brings the Future of Spend Management to Tomorrow's Business Leaders
Adding to an already jam-packed Quarter 4, noted Procurement Services Provider, Source One Management Services, LLC, continues its educational outreach with a speaking engagement at La Salle University. Source One Data Scientist, James Patounas will be the featured speaker at the October 2015... - October 20, 2015 - Source One, a Corcentric Company
Church Hill Classics Rewards Creativity with Launch of 8th Annual Frame My Future Scholarship Contest
Church Hill Classics (CHC), leading diploma frame manufacturer/online retailer launches 8th Annual Frame My Future Scholarship Contest 2016. - October 17, 2015 - Church Hill Classics
Writers of the Future Contest Announces April 10, 2016 as Date for Hubbard Achievement Awards Event to be Held at Ebell Theatre in Hollywood, CA
Galaxy Press, publisher of bestselling science fiction anthology Writers of the Future, announces April 10, 2016 as date for Writers of the Future Volume 32 Hubbard Achievement Awards Ceremony where the 12 writer and 12 illustrator contest winners from around the world will be honored at the festive black tie gala. - October 16, 2015 - Galaxy Press
IBMC College Hires Student Success Coach
Student Success Coach hired at IBMC College in Longmont, CO. - October 16, 2015 - IBMC College
National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship (NACCE) Honors Student Entrepreneurs at 13th Annual Conference
The National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship (NACCE) has honored five outstanding student entrepreneurs at its 13th Annual Conference, October 11-14 in Houston. The student awards, made possible by donations from the American Institute for Economic Research (AIER) and the C. Lowell Harriss Scholarship Fund, are given to enrolled students who have demonstrated innovative and creative accomplishments in businesses they are operating while attending college. - October 15, 2015 - National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship
National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship (NACCE) Names 2015 Entrepreneurial College and Entrepreneurial President at 13th Annual Conference
Maricopa Corporate College in Arizona and President Bryan Albrecht of Gateway Technical College, Wisconsin, Receive Honors. - October 14, 2015 - National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship
National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship (NACCE) Names 2015 Impact Award Winners
The National Association of Community College Entrepreneurship (NACCE) partnered with Intuit to honor two educators with Impact Awards at its 13th Annual Conference October 11-14 in Houston. NACCE Impact Awards honor faculty and staff members who have shown excellence in providing entrepreneurial education and technical assistance. - October 14, 2015 - National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship
National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship Announces 2015 Alumni Award Winners
National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship and ed2go Honor Three Community College Alumni for Their Entrepreneurial Achievements. - October 13, 2015 - National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship
The National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship Honors Richard Huebner with Lifetime Achievement Award
The National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship (NACCE), has announced that Houston area leader Richard Huebner, president of the Houston Minority Supplier Development Council, is the winner of its Lifetime Achievement Award. The award was announced at NACCE's 13th Annual Conference in Houston Oct. 11-14. - October 13, 2015 - National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship
Oakland University Named a "Best" B-School by The Princeton Review
The Princeton Review compiled the list based on its surveys of more than 22,000 students attending the 295 business schools in the book, as well as on school-reported data. - October 11, 2015 - Oakland University
New Bronze Mascot Lands at Montclair University
Red Hawk statue by Hanlon Studio hopes to boost team spirit. - October 10, 2015 - Hanlon Sculpture Studios
Third Coast Analytics CEO Joins Data Science Team at Capture Higher Ed
Former CEO and Chief Data Scientist at analytics consultancy, Third Coast Analytics, joins marketing technology firm Capture Higher Ed. - October 09, 2015 - Capture Higher Ed
CampusEAI Consortium Accepting Fourth Round of 2015 Grant Applications
Since 2007, the CampusEAI Consortium has been providing accredited higher education institutions opportunities to expand their IT infrastructure. The last round of grants for 2015 is now open to accept applications. - October 09, 2015 - CampusEAI Consortium
Registrar Hired at IBMC College in Greeley
IBMC College in Greeley, Colorado hires new Registrar. - October 09, 2015 - IBMC College
SolarCraft Completes Solar Power System for Horicon School District - Sonoma County School Makes the Switch to Solar Power
Novato and Sonoma based SolarCraft announced the completion of a 59 kW solar electric system at Horicon Elementary School in Annapolis, CA, near the northern coast of Sonoma County. The new photovoltaic system will offset 99% of their utility grid demand, essentially eliminating their electric bills and saving the school district thousands in utility fees every year. - October 08, 2015 - SolarCraft
Trustees of Both Hope International University and Nebraska Christian College Unanimously Approve 2016 Merger
If all goes according to plan, NC will become a part of HIU sometime in 2016 and the task of integrating the two schools will begin. HIU President, Dr. John L. Derry, will assume leadership of the merged institutions. - October 08, 2015 - Hope International University
Oakland University, Wayne Law Partnership Offers Fast Track to Bachelor’s Plus Law Degree
The new partnership will allow Oakland students to earn a bachelor's degree and law degree in six years. - October 08, 2015 - Oakland University
IBMC College to Hold Graduation Ceremony in Colorado Springs
The Colorado Springs campus of IBMC College is holding a Graduation Ceremony. - October 08, 2015 - IBMC College
White House Selects Latino Scholarship Directory as Hispanic Education Bright Spot
The National Latino & American Indian Scholarship Directory produced by Latino Literacy Now includes more than 2,000 sources of financial aid providing more than 200,000 scholarships totaling almost $1 billion that is available to Latinos and American Indians. The White House honored the scholarship directory as a Hispanic Education Bright Spot in three key areas, including access and completion of college and encouraging Latino students to pursue careers in STEM. - October 07, 2015 - Latino Literacy Now
U.S. News Again Names HIU as One of America's Best Colleges
For the second straight year, Hope International University has been recognized as one of America’s Best Colleges by U.S. News, ranking in the Top 20 among Regional Colleges (West). “This ranking is an external validation of the high quality and value of an HIU education,” remarked Michael Mulryan, HIU’s Vice President for Institutional Advancement. - October 07, 2015 - Hope International University
Places4Students.com Partners with University of Victoria to Provide Off-Campus Housing Solutions
The University of Victoria has launched a new and improved off-campus student housing service. - October 07, 2015 - Places4Students
New Research Aims to Promote High-Quality Civic and Political Engagement
Spencer Foundation launches $2 million effort to create first-of-their-kind measures. - October 06, 2015 - Spencer Foundation
IBMC College Welcomes New Cosmetology Instructor
IBMC College adds a Cosmetology Instructor in Greeley. - October 03, 2015 - IBMC College
Collegeboundstudents is Free for Usage for College Bound Students Without Advertisements
Collegeboundstudents is a website that consolidates 6 other sites, all of which are free for use without any advertisements. Parents and students can learn from inside the industry, the reality of college planning and the real numbers. - October 02, 2015 - College Access Group
Fun and Inspiration Marks AIMS UG Freshers’ Day
The AIMS Institutes held its UG Freshers’ Day on 25th August 2015 at its Bangalore Campus. Esperanza 2015 was a celebration for the 2015-18 batch with inspirational speeches by experienced dignitaries, the selection of Mr. and Ms. Esperanza 2015 and engaging song and dance performances. On the whole, the event saw seniors and faculty at AIMS extending a warm welcome to the newest batch of students in a memorable manner. - October 02, 2015 - AIMS Institutes
Career Step Partners with the University of Utah to Offer Online Career Training
Career Step is pleased to announce a new partnership with the University of Utah, which will be offering Career Step’s online training programs to its community to prepare students for careers in the healthcare, technology and administration industries. - October 02, 2015 - Career Step
Skylark Information Technology & Sophos Event
September 3rd 2015 Sophos and Skylark Information Technology hosted an intensive and informative event on Cyber Security Threats for Educational Sector at TAJ VIVANTA Coimbatore. - October 02, 2015 - Skylark Information Technology Private Limited
AIM Leader Will Speak at BSC Symposium
American Indian Movement (AIM) founder Clyde Bellecourt will present during Bismarck State College's three-day symposium "The '60s: Turmoil & Transformation" Nov. 3-5, 2015. He joins Pulitzer Prize winner Lawrence Wright, Beatles historian Mark Lewisohn, documentarian Lyn Novick, historian Dr. Geoffrey Wawro and many more. - October 01, 2015 - Bismarck State College
Media Advisory Gaps Kuala Lumpur Conference 2015: Meeting the Global Challenge of Building Equitable Knowledge Economies
What: The Global Access to Postsecondary Education (GAPS) Initiative and Sunway University are collaborating with preeminent educators, experts, policymakers and funders working on the issue of global access to postsecondary education with a specific focus on Asia. On October 5-8, they will present... - October 01, 2015 - GAPS
Unbound Medicine and the American Psychiatric Association Launch DSM-5® Diagnostic-Support App for Mobile Devices and the Apple Watch®
Unbound Medicine launched a leading-edge differential diagnosis app for health professionals in collaboration with the publishing arm of the American Psychiatric Association (APA). Derived from the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition (DSM-5®) Handbook of Differential Diagnosis, the app combines interactive guidance with expert commentary, enabling clinicians to perform faster and more accurate psychiatric diagnoses at the point of care. - September 30, 2015 - Unbound Medicine
New Tool Could Cut Campus Rapes, But Govt Refuses Funding, Says Public Interest Law Professor John Banzhaf
A powerful new tool for colleges was unveiled today which, among its many benefits, could help cut rapes on campus. However, it appears, based upon the criteria listed on the Office of Violence Against Women (OVW) website, that the federal government will refuse to provide funding to make it effective, says public interest law professor John Banzhaf. - September 28, 2015 - Public Interest Law Professor John Banzhaf
Oakland University, Pontiac Public Library Present Fall Freedom to Read Series Starting Sept. 26
Focused on the classic novel "Fahrenheit 451," the series features a read-aloud, film showing, video workshops and Halloween Party. - September 26, 2015 - Oakland University
TEDxOaklandUniversity Speakers Selected for Oct. 23 Event
The speakers have been finalized and tickets are now on sale for Oakland University’s second TEDxOaklandUniversity event scheduled for Oct. 23 at the sports O’rena on campus. TEDxOaklandUniversity 2015 will feature more than a dozen of the best and brightest minds sharing their... - September 26, 2015 - Oakland University
Face-Lift for the Delmarva Shorebirds
The Delmarva Shorebirds of the MiLB are getting a renovated field constructed by Sports Contracting Group, LLC. - September 24, 2015 - SCGfields, LLC
North Shropshire College Launches Search for New Finance Governor
One of Shropshire’s main colleges has launched a search for a new volunteer Governor to join its Board, and to take over as its Chair of the Finance & Resources Committee, in a two-year appointment. Significant senior-level experience of finance is a must, although from which sector is... - September 24, 2015 - North Shropshire College
A New Interactive Experience Revealed at MDC MAGIC
Intermedia Touch designs and implements a new interactive application for Miami Dade College Wolfson Campus. In a move to improve the overall college experience, the new application offers wayfinding and other helpful information to school visitors and students alike. - September 23, 2015 - Intermedia Touch, Inc.
Eastern DataComm Hosting Two October Seminars with NJGMIS to Discuss Improving Communications and Emergency Event Safety within School Districts and Municipalities
Eastern DataComm and NJ-GMIS announced they are hosting two seminars in October aimed at improving emergency communications for school districts and municipalities. The seminars will be held at two different locations in New Jersey, and are scheduled for 10am – 2:00pm on Tuesday, October... - September 22, 2015 - Eastern DataComm
Honorable Terrell E. Arnold Recognized by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Honorable Terrell E. Arnold of Plover, Wisconsin has been included in the Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of Government service. About Honorable Terrell E. Arnold Honorable Arnold has retired after 31 years of... - September 19, 2015 - Strathmore Worldwide
Software Tree Fills a Critical Gap in Android, Google's Mobile Development Platform; Introduces JDXA™, The KISS ORM™ for Android
Noticing an important gap in Google’s Android development platform offering, Software Tree, LLC has stepped forward with the introduction of JDXA 1.0, a simple, non-intrusive, and flexible ORM (Object Relational Mapping) solution to help mobile app developers be more productive. Based on some... - September 18, 2015 - Software Tree, LLC
New Anthropology of Religion Course Starting at NSC’s Oswestry Campus
New part-time Anthropology of Religion courses are coming to North Shropshire College’s Oswestry campus from Tuesday, 22nd September; the course will be taken by Bristol University PhD Candidate Jack Hunter. The new course acts as an introduction to the anthropology of religion and builds to... - September 17, 2015 - North Shropshire College
Support Cancer Breakthrough to Save Millions of Lives
Dallas-based Italian scientist Dario Crosetto explains his 3D-CBS (3-D Complete Body Screening) invention that revolutionizes early cancer detection, potentially saving millions of lives. - September 16, 2015 - Crosetto Foundation for the Reduction of Cancer Deaths