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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
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
International Success of a Mobile App by University of Lodz
SmartUni, a mobile app from University of Lodz and Linteri won the 2nd prize in the prestigious EUPRIO contest for the most innovative projects focused on student communication in Europe. - September 16, 2015 - Linteri
C'est La Vie Quartet Named Sweet Adelines International’s 2015 Rising Star Quartet Champion
C’est La Vie Quartet took home the title of Sweet Adelines International’s 2015 Rising Star Quartet Champion on Aug. 8, 2015, in Phoenix, Ariz. Sounderella Quartet placed second, Sing-A-Ma-Jigs Quartet placed third, Zenith Quartet placed fourth, and Resonance Quartet placed fifth. Out... - September 14, 2015 - Sweet Adelines International
Enago to Provide English Editing Services to Overleaf Users
Enago and Overleaf have entered into a partnership to provide Overleaf users with streamlined access to Enago’s pre-submission English editing services. Overleaf users will be given a 10% discount on Enago’s editing services. - September 14, 2015 - Enago
Leona W. Ayers, M.D. Recognized by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Leona W. Ayers, M.D. of Dublin, Ohio has been recognized as a Top Executive for 2015 by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of education. About Leona W. Ayers, M.D. Dr. Ayers has over 40 years’ experience in the... - September 11, 2015 - Strathmore Worldwide
WOU Degrees for Your Career Development
With over 16,000 students entering its doors, Wawasan Open University (WOU) is fast becoming the institution of choice for employees seeking to upgrade their skills and professional credentials, in order to improve their demand in the job market. At WOU, learners can continue to work while they... - September 10, 2015 - Wawasan Open University
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... - September 10, 2015 - Wawasan Open University
Simple Application of Detectamet File Holder Could Save Pupils Lives
A School recently found a new use for Detectamet’s wall mountable file pockets. They have just bought ten red versions to hold emergency instruction files in easy to find locations. The bright red colour will attract immediate attention and save critical time when rapid lifesaving action is needed. - September 10, 2015 - Detectamet
Two Brave Childhood Cancer Survivors Take the Ohio State Vs Michigan Rivalry to Raise Money for Be Brave Foundation
Two young fans who both beat cancer take their college football rivalry to the next level for childhood cancer awareness month. - September 09, 2015 - Be Brave Foundation
IBMC College in Cheyenne Holds United Blood Services Drive
A United Blood Services Drive at IBMC College in Cheyenne, WY - September 09, 2015 - IBMC College
IBMC College Students to be Honored at the Denver Post/CACCS Student of the Year Ceremony
Top scholars from Colorado's private sector career colleges will come together to be recognized for their achievements in the classroom at the Denver Post Auditorium at 9am on September 18th. - September 06, 2015 - IBMC College
Pillar College Receives Reaffirmation of Accreditation
Dr. David Schroeder, President of Pillar College, has announced to the campus community in an email that in late June, 2015, the Mid- Atlantic Region Commission on Higher Education “met to review our submission for reaffirmation of our accreditation…. The Commission’s decision... - September 05, 2015 - Pillar College
The Global Display Solution Kicks-Off “U FRAME” Campaign for Colleges & Universities
The Global Display Solution (TGDS) announces its “U Frame” campaign to introduce its Reusable Magic Frame -- a multi-service sign display with a unique molecular gel that allows placement of virtually any kind of signage information on any flat service -- to the nation’s college and university campuses. - September 05, 2015 - The Global Display Solution
Non-Profit Foundation for Organ, Eye and Tissue Donation is Recognized in National Magazine
The Heather Trew Foundation for organ, eye and tissue donation. Local Non-Profit is recognized in national magazines. The largest pharmaceutical publications, Remedy’s Healthy Living and Diabetes Focus recognize The Heather Trew Foundation for organ, eye and tissue donation in their Fall... - September 04, 2015 - The Heather Trew Foundation for organ, eye and tissue donation
Global Cybersecurity Institute Approved to Offer MicroDegrees
Edevate (http://edevate.com), Atlanta-based administrator of the MicroDegree Accreditation Commission (http://micro.degree) has announced that the McAfee Institute, a Miami, Florida-based online training school, has been granted MicroDegreeTM granting authority for its cyber-security... - September 04, 2015 - Edevate LLC
DormCo Presents New Ideas on Decorating Dorm Rooms with Dorm Storage Solutions
College dorm rooms can be small so every dorm item needs to count. DormCo presents dorm room storage dorm items that will provide plenty of dorm room storage while adding to dorm room décor. - September 04, 2015 - DormCo
Brasco Awards Student Scholarship to Bike Shelter Design Contest Winners
Brasco International announces its 2015 Student Design Contest Winners. The contest invited college students to submit innovative architectural streetscape designs of a bus shelter, bike shelter, parklet, or combination thereof. Brasco launched the Student Design Contest at the 2014 ASLA show in... - September 04, 2015 - Brasco International, Inc.
Bismarck State College Presents '60s Symposium
“The ‘60s: Turmoil and Transformation” covers the period between the assassination of President John Kennedy (Nov. 22, 1963) and the fall of Saigon (April 30, 1975). Presenters include '60s icons ranging from Gloria Steinem to Bob Eubanks, scholars include Pulitzer Prize winning auther Lawrence Wright and Beatles historian Mark Lewisohn. - September 03, 2015 - Bismarck State College
Oakland University Eye Research Institute Director's China Trip Proves Fruitful for International Relations
Dr. Frank Giblin attended the opening of an eye center and lectured at the Renmin Hospital and Hubei University of Medicine (HUM) in China. - September 02, 2015 - Oakland University
Vancouver, BC’s Mountain Movers Encourage Parents to Make the Back to School Move Safer for their Children
Upon graduation from high school, many students choose to move away from home. - September 02, 2015 - Mountain Movers
Opening Address for the New UvA-IBFD Advanced Master’s in International Tax Law: Principles, Policy and Practice
The University of Amsterdam (UvA) and IBFD proudly announce the start of their joint Advanced Master’s in International Tax Law: Principles, Policy and Practice. An opening address to mark this important occasion was held on Friday 28 August 2015 at the UvA Faculty of Law at the Agnietenkapel in Amsterdam, The Netherlands. - September 01, 2015 - IBFD
Places4Students.com Partners with Trent University to Provide Off-Campus Housing Solutions
Trent University has launched a new off-campus student housing service. - August 28, 2015 - Places4Students
Five Winners Announced in Church Hill Classics’ Frame My Proudest Moment Contest 2015
Church Hill Classics (CHC), a leading manufacturer in the college diploma frame industry, announces five Winners in its 2015 Frame My Proudest Moment Contest. - August 28, 2015 - Church Hill Classics
Footsteps Kinder Class Look at Transport
The Kinder Class at Footsteps Nursery at North Shropshire College’s (NSC) Oswestry Campus will be looking at transport over the next few weeks. As part of this project the children have been exploring different ways of travelling recently, they had the opportunity to look at a tractor a local... - August 28, 2015 - North Shropshire College
Fiction Contest to Write-Away Ocean Trash
The Ocean Trash Write-away Short Fiction Contest challenges writers 25 and under to dream up a cleanup of our ocean and the systems that pollute them with heroes who will inspire scientists. Sponsored by Sapiens Plurum, Arizona State University's Center for Science & the Imagination, the Ocean Conservancy and Talk Like a Pirate. - August 27, 2015 - Sapiens Plurum
New Community ICT Lecturer Prepares New Courses at North Shropshire College
North Shropshire College (NSC) will be starting new Basic IT courses from this September, the new courses will be held at venues across North Shropshire. The Basic IT Courses will be taught by lecturer, Mark Shone, who has taught IT courses at the Qube in Oswestry and for the Shropshire County... - August 27, 2015 - North Shropshire College
Oakland University MBA Students Conduct Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Research
Eighty-seven percent of those surveyed think the best usage for UAV would be for search and rescue. - August 27, 2015 - Oakland University