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Unimarket Recognized as a "Leader in Procure-to-Pay Solutions" for Higher Education
Spend Matters identifies Unimarket as one of the the leaders in procure-to-pay solutions for higher education in North America, citing "ease of integration" as a core competitive advantage. - May 27, 2015 - Unimarket
Upward African Woman Holds Anniversary Benefit in North Hollywood, California
Women coming together to help eradicate poverty through education and restoring hope; Sowing the seeds for future growth. - May 24, 2015 - Upward African Woman
Mercer University and Young Harris College Launch New Interactive Campus Maps Developed by Third Wave Digital
Website design firm Third Wave Digital has launched two new interactive campus maps to aid the higher education marketing efforts for Mercer University and Young Harris College. - May 24, 2015 - Third Wave Digital
Capita Conferences' Preparing for the New A Levels Conference Announced - 14 July, Manchester
Attend to hear from expert speakers on preparing to meet the challenges of the new A Level reforms at your school or college. - May 22, 2015 - Capita Conferences
NSC and Staffs Uni Students Complete Their Final Dissertation
Students completing their BA (Hons) in Sports Development and Coaching at North Shropshire College (NSC), in partnership with Staffordshire University, are in their final year of study and have recently completed their final dissertation. The students have previously completed the Foundation Degree... - May 22, 2015 - North Shropshire College
Football Scholars Retain County Cup
Students from the North Shropshire College (NSC) Football Scholarship, in partnership with The New Saints FC (TNSFC), have retained the County Cup with a hard fought win over Shrewsbury College of Arts and Technology (SCAT) at the New Bucks Head Stadium. Chances at scoring were few and far between... - May 21, 2015 - North Shropshire College
NSC Business Students Hold Super Hero Day
North Shropshire College (NSC) Business Students and Rotary Interact club members have taken part in their very own Superhero Day to help raise vital funds for Shelter Box. The students were moved to action by the earthquake in Nepal, they wanted to do something to help and decided to use the... - May 21, 2015 - North Shropshire College
NSC Students Assist with Archaeology Dig at Maesbury Marsh
A group of A Level History students from North Shropshire College (NSC) visited Maesbury Marsh where a local archaeological site has recently been under excavation. The dig was an exploratory week-long dig by Nexus Heritage who survey potential sites and gather evidence with a view to conducting... - May 21, 2015 - North Shropshire College
NSC Engineering Lecturer to "Everest" the Horseshoe Pass in Cycle Challenge
North Shropshire College Engineering Lecturer, Bill Fowler, with be doing the Horseshoe Pass 12 hour Everesting Challenge on Tuesday 26th May for the charity, Willow’s Wishes. All the money raised will help provide a cuddle cot to the Wrexham Maelor Hospital; the cuddle cot will allow... - May 21, 2015 - North Shropshire College
Local CEO Marks Fifth Year Honoring Fraternity Brother's Legacy
Six Southern California students awarded scholarships. - May 21, 2015 - Restaurant Revolution Technologies
Fusion3 Launches Discount Program to Expand 3D Printing in MakerSpaces Across US & Canada
MakerSpaces receive discount on already affordable, high performance F306 3D printers plus free lifetime service & support. - May 19, 2015 - Fusion3
Gig Razor Makes Another Step Forward in Helping
One donation can make a big impact. Gig Razor is a web-based company that connects campus activities departments from universities to acts entertainment. One of the guiding principles of Gig Razor is to support, throughout the year, charitable organizations that align with the company’s... - May 19, 2015 - Gig Razor, LLC
Savannah Law School Announces Inaugural Graduation Speaker
Savannah Law School (SLS) is pleased to welcome Chief Justice Hugh P. Thompson of the Supreme Court of Georgia as its inaugural graduation speaker. - May 17, 2015 - Savannah Law School
Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School Announces State Bar of Georgia President as 2015 Commencement Speaker
Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School is pleased to announce that State Bar of Georgia President, Patrise M. Perkins-Hooker, will keynote the law school's 2015 commencement. - May 17, 2015 - Atlanta's John Marshall Law School
Online Voting Selected Five Winners in Church Hill Classics' 2015 Frame My Future Scholarship Contest
Church Hill Classics, leading diploma frame manufacturer, announces 5 Winners of 2015 Frame My Future Scholarship Contest. - May 15, 2015 - Church Hill Classics
Honored Lifetime Member of America’s Registry of Outstanding Professionals, Mary Helen Diegel, Will be Traveling to Montrois, Haiti in June 2015
America’s Registry of Outstanding Professionals has recognized Mary Helen Diegel of Oak Park, Michigan for her accomplishments in the field of Educational Development. In June of this year, she and some of her colleagues will be on a mission to Montrois, Haiti. - May 14, 2015 - America's Registry of Outstanding Professionals
William Peace University Honors President Debra M. Townsley, Ph.D., with Honorary Degree
Local Four-Year Baccalaureate University Awards Departing President with Honorary Doctorate; Institution Concludes Academic Year with Commencement. - May 13, 2015 - William Peace University
Hearst Grant Allows St. Lawrence University to Elevate Public Speaking as Critical Skill
A grant from the William Randolph Hearst Foundation will make rhetoric and communication studies an even more integral component of a St. Lawrence education. - May 09, 2015 - St. Lawrence University
Esteemed Lifetime Member of America’s Registry of Outstanding Professionals, Dr. Gilbert Gordon is Featured as Academic Trailblazer, 2015-2016
Dr. Gilbert Gordon of Oxford, Ohio is featured on the website as Academic Trailblazer (2015 - 2016) for his accomplishments and achievements in the field of Higher Education by America’s Registry of Outstanding Professionals. - May 08, 2015 - America's Registry of Outstanding Professionals
At GWU Holy Symbol Triggers Ban, But Hangman's Noose OK at Duke, Says Prof. John Banzhaf; Indian Svastika is Universal Symbol of Love, While Noose Means Death Everywhere
A GWU student is about to be expelled for briefly displaying an Indian symbol of love revered by at least four major religions, whereas a student at Duke University who hung a hangman's noose from a tree on campus will be allowed to remain to continue his studies. - May 06, 2015 - Public Interest Law Professor John Banzhaf
Outrage Over GWU's Religious Ban Grows, Here and in India, Says GWU Professor John Banzhaf
Media Calling It Discrimination, Saying University May be Sued, Asking People Not to Contribute, Reporting that Students Are Frightened, etc. - May 02, 2015 - Public Interest Law Professor John Banzhaf
Queen's University Selects Data180 for Research & Academic CV & Annual Reporting Solution
DATA180 has been selected by Queen’s University to provide its FACULTY180 faculty activity reporting and evaluation system to administrators and faculty. Queen’s University will be using the FACULTY180 system to obtain the necessary information from CVs to input, verify, and extract... - May 02, 2015 - DATA180
Florida Accident Attorney, Jim Dodson Offers $1,500 College Scholarship
Clearwater accident attorney, Jim Dodson, understands the value of a college education while realizing earning a degree can be a huge financial burden for a student and their family. While a student at Florida State University, Jim often worked three jobs a semester to pay for his own education. - May 01, 2015 - Jim Dodson Law
William Peace University Named Among Most Successful Colleges for Graduating Low-Income Black Students According to White House Deputy Director
Four-Year Baccalaureate University Ranked Among Best Colleges for Minority Graduation Rate and Price Point by Ivory A. Toldson, Ph.D. - April 30, 2015 - William Peace University
NSC Holds Learner Conference About Social Media
Students at the Oswestry Campus of North Shropshire College (NSC) took part in the sixth annual Learner Conference this week; the theme of the conference was ‘The Use of Social Media in Today’s Society'; a cross-section of students attended a series of workshops about social media... - April 30, 2015 - North Shropshire College
AIMS Italian Culinary Expo
AIMS recently organized a first-of-its-kind Italian Cuisine Expo in Bangalore where students and delegates got to learn exciting new Italian recipes from first hand interaction with Chefs from Italy! This event brought Chefs of international repute who introduced the intricacies of Italian cusine to the delegates. The two-day event also included related activities such as quiz, talk shows and presentation. - April 30, 2015 - AIMS Institutes
iziSurvey Launches iOS App for Offline Data Gathering
iPhone and iPad users around the world can now conduct surveying and data gathering in the field with iziSurvey's latest iOS offline app. This iOS application allows users to administer surveys on their mobile devices with or without an Internet connection. The iziSurvey's iOS offline app provides... - April 28, 2015 - izisurvey LLC
Vigilant PPS to Provide Personal Alarms to College Bookstores for Resale to Students Nationwide
For the first time ever, Vigilant will make the #1 best selling line of personal alarms available to colleges and universities nationwide, just in time for back to school. - April 28, 2015 - Vigilant Personal Protection Systems
GWU's Attack on Sacred Religious Symbol Causes International Controversy - Prof John Banzhaf
George Washington University's [GWU] strong attack on an ancient religious symbol considered sacred by at least four major religious, and its banning from its campus a student for only very briefly displaying the image which he had obtained from India, has provoked an international controversy, and held the university up to ridicule, says GWU Professor John Banzhaf. - April 27, 2015 - Public Interest Law Professor John Banzhaf
Sealed with a Kiss Packages Delivers Supplies, Hope to Students in Need
Sealed with a Kiss Packages (SWAK Pack) is a care package delivery service for low-income college students. - April 26, 2015 - Sealed with a Kiss Packages
Esteemed Lifetime Member of America’s Registry of Outstanding Professionals, Dr. Gilbert Gordon, Has Been Selected as Bio of the Month, November 2015
Dr. Gilbert Gordon of Oxford, Ohio has been selected as Biography of the Month (November 2015) for his accomplishments and achievements in the field of Analytical Chemistry by America’s Registry of Outstanding Professionals. - April 25, 2015 - America's Registry of Outstanding Professionals
Patricia A. Cleary Recognized by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Patricia A. Cleary of Arlington, Virginia has been included in the 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 almost 50 years experience in the education field. She is a... - April 24, 2015 - Strathmore Worldwide
Prestigious Aberystwyth Scholarships Awarded to North Shropshire College Students
Two North Shropshire College (NSC) A Level students have won scholarships totalling £2000 alongside unconditional offers to study at Aberystwyth University. Alexandra Pickles took scholarship exams in both Human and Physical Geography which were judged as being of such high calibre that the... - April 23, 2015 - North Shropshire College
NSC Head of Business Studies Elected to Oswestry Chamber of Commerce’s Executive Committee
Sarah Probert, North Shropshire College’s (NSC) Head of Business Studies, has been elected to the Executive Committee of the Oswestry Chamber of Commerce (OCC). She was elected at the AGM of the Chamber, and was elected alongside other committee members, Secretary and Chairman. Commenting on... - April 23, 2015 - North Shropshire College
St. Lawrence University Students Studying Abroad Climbs
Institute for International Education's Open Doors report show St. Lawrence University ranks 20th among baccalaureate in total number of students studying abroad. - April 22, 2015 - St. Lawrence University
AIMS: a Top B-School According to Times B-School Survey
An MBA is one of the most aspired for Post Graduate qualifications in India. While 3000+ schools exist in the country to cater to this demand, only a handful impart quality education and churn out leaders. The AIMS School of Business has proven itself to be one of the top 25 B-schools in India. This comes from a recent, research based survey carried out by Times B-School that lists the top 200 business schools in India. The survey is based on several important education and placement parameters. - April 22, 2015 - AIMS Institutes
GBS Engages Digital Storm for Advanced PC Technology
GBS has announced that in conjunction with its current investment in company-wide technological advancements, GBS is obtaining an all new PC platform from Digital Storm. - April 21, 2015 - Group Benefit Services, Inc.
National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship Releases Survey Results
Today, NACCE announced the results of a national assessment of its Presidents for Entrepreneurship Pledge (PFEP). Through the PFEP, community college presidents commit to advance entrepreneurship in their communities and create an entrepreneurial culture on their campus and multiple access points to support local startups and businesses in their community. - April 21, 2015 - National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship
Academic Game Plan - What Keeps Students on Track During the School Year
Tutor Doctor, a personalized one-on-one, in-home tutoring service, is offering families and schools a new way to help all students become high performers. It’s an academic Game plan called “X-Skills.” - April 20, 2015 - Tutor Doctor Carrollton/Dallas
Harry Cooper Has Been Recognized as Professional of the Year 2015 by America’s Registry of Outstanding Professionals
Harry Cooper of La Jolla, California has earned the position of Professional of the Year 2015 for his achievements and accomplishments in the field of Business Services – IT Solutions for Higher Education. - April 18, 2015 - America's Registry of Outstanding Professionals
David W. Stewart, Ph.D. Recognized by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
David W. Stewart, Ph.D. of Los Angeles, California has been included in the Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of education. About David W. Stewart, Ph.D. Dr. Stewart has over 30 years in higher education, management... - April 18, 2015 - Strathmore Worldwide
IBFD Senior Principal Jan de Goede Appointed Visiting Professor by Renmin University of China
IBFD is pleased to announce that its Senior Principal of Tax Knowledge Management, Professor Jan de Goede, has been named Visiting Professor by the prestigious Renmin University of China in Beijing. The appointment will be formalized in an academic ceremony to be held during a seminar on recent developments in international tax law at the university on 18 April 2015. - April 18, 2015 - IBFD
The 7th Farewell Ceremony & Alma Connect 2015 of MIT School of Telecom Management (MITSOT)
Farewell Ceremony and Alumni meet at MITSOT Campus Pune. MIT School of Telecom & Management Studies (MITSOT) is an AICTE approved and Telecom Sector Skill Council (TSSC) affiliated Management Institution focusing on Telecom Management, is a constituent of MAEER's MIT, which has a legacy of 30 glorious years of excellence in education. Established in the year 2007, MITSOT has proven to be a leading institution & premier place of learning in the country and attracts the best & brightest students. - April 18, 2015 - MIT School of Telecom Management
Naropa University & Gaiam TV Partner on Free Global Live Stream
Parker J. Palmer, Internationally Acclaimed Speaker, will Deliver Naropa’s 2015 Graduation Speech, which will be live-streamed globally by Gaiam TV as part of an exclusive partnership between the subscription streaming TV service and Naropa University. - April 18, 2015 - Naropa University
NSC Engineering Lecturer Graduates from Oxford
Simon Thomas, the Engineering Coordinator at North Shropshire College’s (NSC) Aspire Centre in Tenbury Wells, has recently graduated with an MSc in Learning and Teaching from Oxford University. Simon commented on his studies and research at Oxford, saying, "The part time MSc in Learning... - April 16, 2015 - North Shropshire College
iGrad and University of Illinois Launch Online Financial Literacy Certificate Course for Educators
iGrad partners with the Illinois Online Network at University of Illinois to launch an online course training educators how to teach the topic of financial literacy in a flipped classroom setting. - April 15, 2015 - iGrad
Strathmore’s Who’s Who Honors Harry Cooper as a Professional of the Year
Harry Cooper, of La Jolla, California, has recently been recognized as a 2015 Professional of the Year by Strathmore’s Who’s Who for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of Business Services-I.T. Solutions for Higher Education. - April 15, 2015 - Strathmore Who's Who
Parker J. Palmer to Serve as Naropa University’s 2015 Commencement Speaker
Naropa University today announced that Parker J. Palmer, a world-renowned author and activist known for his work in education and social change, will serve as Naropa’s Commencement speaker. Palmer’s graduation speech, “Living From the Inside Out,” will include teachable moments from Parker’s extraordinary career. Naropa’s graduation will be held at Macky Auditorium in Boulder, Colorado, on May 10th, beginning at 1pm MST. - April 14, 2015 - Naropa University
iGrad-PYFF Financial Literacy Curriculum Wins "Education Program of the Year"
"Your Financial Mastery" - the flipped classroom, financial literacy education curriculum developed by iGrad and Pay Your Family First - received the prestigious Excellence in Financial Literacy Education (EIFLE) Award for 2015 “Education Program of the Year” from the Institute for Financial Literacy. - April 13, 2015 - iGrad
WNSC Prepares for Major Rebrand and Rename
From Monday 13th April 2015, Walford and North Shropshire College (WNSC) will be changing its name to North Shropshire College (NSC). The new name, logo and branding was developed after extensive consultation and input from staff and students. The College’s aim is to create and implement a... - April 11, 2015 - North Shropshire College