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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
2015 R. Gene Richter Scholarship Recipients Announced
The R. Gene and Nancy D. Richter Foundation, in partnership with the Institute for Supply Management™ (ISM) have recognized the following eight students as being the 2015 recipients of the premiere R. Gene Richter Scholarship Award: Matthew Christiansen - Duquesne University Kevin Cronin -... - April 11, 2015 - R. Gene and Nancy D. Richter Foundation
Reason, Individualism, Freedom Institute Offers Program to Harold Washington Community College Students
Local Chicago Students to Benefit from Enriching Intellectual and Cultural Program at The Great Connections Seminar - April 11, 2015 - Reason, Individualism, Freedom Institute
Guide Dogs Easter Raffle at WNSC
The Library Team at Walford and North Shropshire College (WNSC) has recently held an Easter raffle at the Walford Campus supporting their nominated charity ‘Guide Dogs’, the winning student was Level 2 Animal Care student, Victoria Pritchard, the raffle raised £20 for the Oswestry... - April 11, 2015 - North Shropshire College
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
Winning Institutions of 100,000 Strong in the Americas Funding Announced at the Summit of the Americas
Thursday, at the Summit of the Americas, U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry announced the winners of the Santander Bank-sponsored competition of the 100,000 Strong in the Americas Innovation Fund. The nine winning institutions involve university partnerships between the United States and Argentina,... - April 10, 2015 - Partners of the Americas
Indiana Campus Superstar 2015
Final Show April 19, 2015 - April 09, 2015 - Indiana Campus Superstar 2015
Reason, Individualism, Freedom Institute President Attends Honors Seminar at Salve Regina University
Political Philosopher Khalil Habib Explores Ancient Ideas with Contemporary Relevance. - April 09, 2015 - Reason, Individualism, Freedom Institute
William Peace University Names Mandy Alston Financial Aid Coordinator
Local Four-Year Baccalaureate University Hires New Staff Member in Financial Aid Department - April 09, 2015 - William Peace University
GBS Makes Major Investment in Oracle Technology
Group Benefit Services (GBS) has announced that as a result of robust growth over the past 24 months, GBS has entered into an ongoing agreement to deploy the complete suite of Oracle technology to support its claims operations and goals of greater capacity, additional technological solutions,... - April 08, 2015 - Group Benefit Services, Inc.
The Microdegree: the Disruptive Professional Credential for the 21st Century
The Microdegree offers the perfect credential to evidence advanced professional skills without the cost and extended time commitment required by a traditional undergraduate or graduate degree program. The Microdegree allows candidates to select educational resources and experiences that focus on their precise career path and can also be used as a stepping stone to a traditional degree program. - April 08, 2015 - Edevate LLC
International Students to Earn U.S. High School Diplomas in Switzerland and the United Kingdom
Great Teachers' Academy Announces International Joint Venture. - April 07, 2015 - Edevate LLC
Free Seminary-Level Messianic Hebrew Roots Discipleship Training Program
Arthur Bailey Ministries International presents the first, free 2-Year Seminary-Level Messianic Hebrew Roots Discipleship Training Program to equip serious students of Scripture for service in the Kingdom of God/YeHoVaH. - April 06, 2015 - Arthur Bailey Ministries International
Kent State University Chooses Data180 for Faculty Evaluation Solution
DATA180 has been selected by Kent State University to provide its FACULTY180 faculty activity reporting and evaluation system to administrators and faculty, replacing the current legacy system at Kent State University. Kent State University will be using the FACULTY180 system to manage annual reviews, along with tenure and promotion evaluations. - April 05, 2015 - DATA180
Naropa University Partners with LEAPNOW
Through Naropa, LEAPNOW offers an alternative first year of college called “LEAPYEAR,” that brings together the best of international experiential learning with a program of contemplative study to prepare students to make the best use of their college careers. - April 04, 2015 - Naropa University
Student Finalists Announced in 2015 Frame My Future Scholarship Contest - Your Vote Will Help a Student Win Money for College
Church Hill Classics (CHC)®, a leading manufacturer and online retailer in the college diploma frame industry, is excited to announce the 24 Finalists in their 7th annual Frame My Future Scholarship Contest. The national Frame My Future Scholarship Contest 2015 asked students to submit an... - April 04, 2015 - Church Hill Classics
Butterfly Angel Entertainment Invites You to Come Speakeasy to Me
An ambitious film, a musical that was set during the prohibition era in New York City; produced and filmed by filmmakers of Orange Coast College and co-owners of Butterfly Angel Entertainment, is set to screen at it's first festival at Newport Beach Film Festival - Collegiate under OCC SHORTS. - April 02, 2015 - Butterfly Angel Entertainment
WNSC Spring Lambing Day 2015 a Roaring Success
Spring Lambing Day on Sunday 22th March at Walford and North Shropshire College (WNSC) was truly amazing this year. Walford Campus, Baschurch was heaving with lots of families who had a thoroughly enjoyable day. It was a record breaking Spring Lambing Day, with around 4,000 visitors making their... - April 02, 2015 - North Shropshire College
Collaborative Art Project Takes Shape at WNSC
A Collaborative art project started recently, with art A Level students from Walford and North Shropshire College (WNSC) taking part in a ceramics workshop with participants at Designs In Mind at their studio in town. The workshop has been inspired by artist Mitsy Sleurs and her project ‘99... - April 02, 2015 - North Shropshire College
WNSC Launches New Business Incubator with Charity Grant
Walford and North Shropshire College (WNSC) launched a new Business Incubator recently, after gaining a grant from the National Association of College and University Entrepreneurs (NACUE). The £1000 was presented to the College from NACUE after working with the College to support them in... - April 02, 2015 - North Shropshire College
Strathmore’s Who’s Who Honors E. Estella Cox
E. Estella Cox, of Redding, California, has recently been recognized as a Professional of the Year by Strathmore’s Who’s Who for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of Freelance Editing and Proofreading. - April 01, 2015 - Strathmore Who's Who
Young Harris College Website Launches New Site Designed by Third Wave Digital
The innovative team at Third Wave Digital is excited to announce the launch of the newly redesigned Young Harris College website, yhc.edu. - April 01, 2015 - Third Wave Digital
Brent L. Wright Recognized by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Brent L. Wright of Claysburg, Pennsylvania has been included in the Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of education. About Brent L. Wright Mr. Wright has 25 years of experience in the education and management fields. - March 31, 2015 - Strathmore Worldwide
Annodyne Develops Cutting-Edge Website for the Culinary Arts Institute of Montgomery County Community College
Philadelphia-area engagement marketing agency Annodyne has designed and developed a new website for The Culinary Arts Institute of Montgomery County Community College. The mobile-optimized site features an impactful video on the home page, user-friendly navigation and compelling photography. - March 28, 2015 - Annodyne
WNSC Holds Annual Fashion Show
Walford and North Shropshire College’s (WNSC) Commercial Services Department held its annual fashion show recently, the show involved students from Hospitality and Catering, Hair and Beauty and Construction. The Spring Fashion Collection from Dorothy Perkins was provided to the College for... - March 28, 2015 - North Shropshire College
TargetGov Class - Alan Boykin and Frank Anderson Instruct Government Contractors on How to Develop Successful Contracting Officer Relationships
Alan Boykin and Frank Anderson, government and industry acquisition experts from PACE, LLC, will teach government contracting students the techniques and strategies vendors should use to engage with their government counterparts. They will demonstrate how to effectively and successfully engage the COR. Students will learn key principles and best-practices to impact the effectiveness, efficiency, and profitability of government contracts. - March 28, 2015 - Government Contracting Institute
St. Lawrence University Receives NSF Grant to Fund Liberal Arts Science Scholars
The Liberal Arts Science Scholars program will offer scholarships to 20 underrepresented students in STEM fields. - March 27, 2015 - St. Lawrence University
Dr. Gilbert Gordon Honored as First “Key to Success” Member and as a Global Industry Achiever
Gilbert Gordon, of Oxford, Ohio, has been honored as the Strathmore’s Who’s Who first “Key to Success” member and as a Global Industry Achiever for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of Education. - March 26, 2015 - Strathmore Who's Who
National Conference Puts Amish and Plain Community Members Center Stage
Community Members, Researchers, and Healthcare Practitioners Convene to Discuss Best Practices in Communications, Access, Delivery and Design - March 20, 2015 - Center for Appalachia Research in Cancer Education
OHSWCA and OHSAA Select MicroArmor Inc. to Protect Competitors at the 2015 Ohio High School Wrestling State Championships Held at Ohio State University
The Ohio High School Wrestling Coaches Association and Ohio High School Athletic Association selected MicroArmor Inc. Coatings, Disinfectant Cleaners and Skin Sanitizing solutions to provide the best Anti-Microbial protection available for the 672 competitors at the 2015 High School Wrestling State Championships held at Ohio State University. MicroArmor's Skin Sanitizing Wipes and sprays were used by athletes, officials, tournament staff and cCoaches to prevent infections and cross contamination - March 20, 2015 - MicroArmor Inc.
DML Hub Presents Free Online Course for Junior Scholars
A new open online course — designed for graduate students, postdocs, junior scholars, and early career professors figuring out a professional pathway and/or delving into design-based research — is being offered this spring by the Digital Media and Learning (DML) Research Hub. The DML... - March 20, 2015 - DML Research Hub
Agreement Allows St. Lawrence University Students to Enroll in Buffalo Pharmacy School
St. Lawrence University has a new articulation agreement with the State University of New York at Buffalo’s School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, allowing students to earn both an undergraduate degree and a professional health degree. The agreement will create a three-plus-four... - March 19, 2015 - St. Lawrence University
National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship Announces New VP of Membership
NACCE has named Amy Schulz its new vice president of Membership. NACCE is the nation’s leading organization focused on promoting entrepreneurship through community colleges. Prior to joining NACCE, Schulz was director of Career Technical Education & Economic Workforce Development at Feather River College in Quincy, California. - March 19, 2015 - National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship
WNSC and Derwen College Make Maths Visible
Walford and North Shropshire College (WNSC) has recently been involved in National Maths Week activities in partnership with the Derwen College. Both colleges entered a national competition to creatively display the results of a survey of peoples’ favourite pizza toppings. At WNSC, a group of... - March 19, 2015 - North Shropshire College
Busch Systems Launches New Website to Celebrate 30th Anniversary
Busch Systems, a leading manufacturer of recycling, waste and compost containers is excited to announce the launch of a redesigned website featuring a unique bin selector tool, enhanced company profiles and new product navigation options. - March 18, 2015 - Busch Systems
WNSC Student Brings Archery to Spring Lambing Day
A Walford and North Shropshire College (WNSC) student who is completing a Foundation Degree in Sports Development and Coaching (awarded by Staffordshire University), will be asking members of the public to help him with one part of his qualification at this year’s Spring Lambing Day. Joe... - March 18, 2015 - North Shropshire College
CEPT University Opens Admission Process for PG Programme
Open Admission for PG Programme by CEPT University. - March 18, 2015 - CEPT University
Credit.com's Christine DiGangi Speaks at East-West University
Credit.com reporter Christine DiGangi present a lecture titled “10 Things Everyone Should Know about Credit Scores” on Wed., Apr. 15. - March 18, 2015 - East-West University
PerformanceScrubs.com Announces Partnership with the Helene Fuld College of Nursing in New York
PerformanceScrubs.com, a Performance HealthCare Products company, today announced a partnership with the Helene Fuld College of Nursing (HFCN) to supply their students and faculty with specialized apparel. Through this cooperative effort, the Helene Fuld College of Nursing will work closely with... - March 17, 2015 - Performance Healthcare Products
David J. Altschul, M.D. Recognized by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
David J. Altschul, M.D. of New York, New York has been included in the Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of healthcare. About David J. Altschul, M.D. Dr. Altschul has almost 9 years experience in the healthcare... - March 17, 2015 - Strathmore Worldwide
eIntern Looks to Grow Its Exclusive Pool of IT Professionals - Sponsoring Career Premiere College Fair in Roanoke, VA
eIntern continues its aggressive hiring strategy of hiring the country's top Computer Science majors, hiring them while in school, developing them into world class programmers, and preparing them for a life after graduation with job-ready-on-day-one skills. - March 13, 2015 - eIntern
Denver Seminary to Launch Extension Campus in West Texas
In August 2015, theological education will be available to busy adults in Amarillo and throughout West Texas. - March 12, 2015 - Denver Seminary
Ivy Exec and China Europe International Business School (CEIBS) Announce Winner of $25,000 MBA Scholarship
China Europe International Business School (CEIBS) recently hosted a scholarship campaign exclusively with Ivy Exec, in which one Ivy Exec member would ultimately be awarded a $25,000 scholarship to study for their MBA in Shanghai. Out of the 55 qualified applicants for this prestigious award,... - March 12, 2015 - Ivy Exec
Phi Delta Theta Alumni Clubs of Georgia Announce Inaugural Hall of Fame Inductees
The Georgia Phi Delta Theta alumni clubs and undergraduate chapters have announced the 2015 Hall of Fame Inductees. This is the Hall of Fame's inaugural class. - March 12, 2015 - Phi Delta Theta Alumni Clubs of Georgia
Worried About Health Coverage for College Students Traveling on Spring Break?
College students are flocking to sunny beaches during spring break leaving worried parents behind. Spring break is supposed to be a fun-filled annual rite of passage for college students. Parents should know that in a case of an out of state emergency, emergency medical transportation is readily available through a MASA Assist membership. And, its affordable and provides peace of mind to all. - March 11, 2015 - MASA Assist
John F. Jones III, Ph.D., H.Phys., N.D., H.D. Recognized by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
John F. Jones III, Ph.D., H.Phys., N.D., H.D., of Peekskill, New York has been recognized as a Professional of the Year and included in the Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of higher education. About John F. Jones... - March 11, 2015 - Strathmore Worldwide