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William Peace University Announces Assad Meymandi, MD, PhD, DLFAPA, as 2015 Commencement Speaker Along with Honorary Degree Recipients
Local Four-Year Baccalaureate University to Award Alumna and Dr. Meymandi with Honorary Doctorates. - February 27, 2015 - William Peace University
Sue McClain Greenfield, Ed.S. Recognized by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Sue McClain Greenfield, Ed.S., of Columbia, Tennessee has been included in the Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of higher education. About Sue McClain Greenfield, Ed.S. Ms. Greenfield is retired after 40 years of... - February 26, 2015 - Strathmore Worldwide
WNSC Outdoor Adventure Sports Students Head to University
Three students at Walford and North Shropshire College (WNSC), who are completing their Level 3 Extended Diploma in Outdoor Adventure Sports, are now preparing to continue their studies in the exciting subject of Outdoor Adventure Sports at University. The three; Oli Cockburn; Ffion Brutnell and... - February 26, 2015 - North Shropshire College
WNSC Takes on New Apprentices
With National Apprenticeship Week fast approaching, Walford and North Shropshire College (WNSC) will be putting the spotlight on the Apprentices it supports at the 300 employers across Shropshire, Herefordshire and Mid Wales. There is a huge variety of apprenticeships the College offers in many... - February 26, 2015 - North Shropshire College
Adjunct Walkout Day 2015: Are All Adjuncts Treated Unfairly?
Adjunct teachers from across the nation will walk out of college and university classrooms on February 25, 2015. - February 25, 2015 - Adjunct Professor Link
New Careers and College Guidance Website Aims to Bridge Information Gap
A new website, CollegeMouse.com, was launched today to provide comprehensive career guidance and college education resources. CollegeMouse.com provides in-depth reviews for hundreds of potential careers, information on nearly 8,000 US-colleges and universities, as well as resources to help people... - February 24, 2015 - College Mouse
Security Warning: Antivirus Firm Thirtyseven4 Alerts Ransomware Infections Increasing
Ransomware detection up over 40% in January 2015; Thirtyseven4 Cryptobit decryption tool approaches 250,000 downloads - February 24, 2015 - Thirtyseven4, LLC
Stephen Hawking Captures the Universe with Customized Celestron Telescope
The acclaimed theoretical physicist views celestial objects with a Celestron CPC Deluxe 1100HD telescope. - February 24, 2015 - Celestron
JDE101 and AutoDeploy Announce Partnership
JDE101 is a non-profit organization focused on implementing JD Edwards EnterpriseOne training and certification programs at the college and university level. - February 21, 2015 - AutoDeploy
William Peace University Found to Have $30.7 Million Impact on Local Economy According to Recent Study Through NCICU
New Study through North Carolina Independent Colleges and Universities (NCICU) Finds Four-Year Baccalaureate University Contributed More Than $30 Million to Wake County Economy in 2012-2013. - February 21, 2015 - William Peace University
Win Free Tuition to East-West University for All Four Years in The East-West Challenge
East-West University is offering one lucky winner a full scholarship covering all four years of tuition to East-West University through the East-West Challenge. Runners up also receive significant prizes. - February 20, 2015 - East-West University
DOCUTAH Film Festival Tees Up Oscar Nominee; International Documentary Film Festival Garners Worldwide Submissions
As the excitement grows around Oscar night, the small city of Saint George, Utah has a reason to pay very close attention. The DOCUTAH International Documentary Film Festival, which garners entries from all over the world, has one of its winners nominated for an Academy Award in the category of... - February 19, 2015 - Docutah
Strathmore’s Who’s Who Honors Robert Schiestl with Special Times Square Appearance
Robert Schiestl, of Encino, California has recently been recognized by Strathmore’s Who’s Who for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of Higher Education-Pathology and Cancer Research. In honor of his accomplishments and professionalism, Dr. Schiestl‘s image was projected over Times Square, New York, on February 6th, 2015. - February 19, 2015 - Strathmore Who's Who
Massage Therapy School Classes Start March 2, 2015 in Chicago
Massage therapy schools course start date announcement - European Massage Therapy School - After 18 years training massage students to develop new therapeutic skills and enjoy a career change, EMTS continues as a leader in providing specialized massage coursework to individuals around the Greater Chicago Area. - February 19, 2015 - European Massage Therapy School
WNSC to Launch Business Incubator
Sarah Probert, the Business Curriculum Leader at Walford and North Shropshire College (WNSC), will be launching the new Business Incubator at WNSC. The main objectives of the Incubator are to foster and nurture young entrepreneurs and to expand on the spirit of enterprise societies throughout our... - February 19, 2015 - North Shropshire College
HeliumEdu.com Helps Students Take Back Their Schedules
A redevelopment of the Get Organized software used by tens of thousands of students worldwide since 2010, Helium is a new take on student success and organization, and it’s your ticket to the top of the class. Available now at www.heliumedu.com. - February 18, 2015 - The Helium Team
Let the Women Speak: Revolution Unveiled 2015
The U.S based Caribbean American Domestic Violence Awareness organization (CADVA) and Caribbean One Billion Rising are coming together for International Women’s Day in Guyana, South America. - February 17, 2015 - Caribbean American Domestic Violence Awareness
AOMA Graduate School of Integrative Medicine Launches New Responsive Website
AOMA Graduate School of Integrative Medicine has launched a new, responsive website designed to serve the needs of students, faculty, patients, and prospective students. - February 17, 2015 - AOMA Graduate School of Integrative Medicine
Spring Art Competition for Year 9 and 10 School Pupils
Schools across Shropshire are being invited to enter their year 9 and 10 students into an exciting New Spring Art Competition being held by Walford and North Shropshire College (WNSC). Students are invited to create a piece of artwork entitled ‘Spring’. The artwork submitted must be... - February 15, 2015 - North Shropshire College
Young Adult Carer Support Service at WNSC
Walford and North Shropshire College (WNSC) are joining the British Red Cross (BRC) in raising the awareness of young adult carers and offering support to an often overlooked workforce with numbers in the many hundreds of thousands. The term applies to anyone between 18 and 25 whose life is... - February 15, 2015 - North Shropshire College
Four St. Lawrence University Students Prepare to Attend Clinton Global Initiative
Four St. Lawrence University students have been invited to attend the upcoming Clinton Global Initiative University conference to present their proposals for innovative solutions to challenging social issues. Rutendo Chabikwa ’17, Vanessa Chilunda ’17, Luize Eihmane ’16 and... - February 14, 2015 - St. Lawrence University
Gilbert Gordon Honored as 2015 Professional of the Year in Water Research
Gilbert Gordon, of Oxford, Ohio, has been honored by Strathmore’s Who’s Who as a 2015 Professional of the Year. This honor has been bestowed in recognition of his outstanding achievements in Water Research. - February 13, 2015 - Strathmore Who's Who
Businessman Moataz Al Khayyat Funds Scholarships for Syrian Students Enrolled at U.S. Colleges and Universities
Businessman Mr. Moataz Al Khayyat recently announced that he is providing substantial financial support to the Emergency Student Fund of the Institute of International Education to award scholarships to 43 Syrian students enrolled in U.S. colleges and universities. - February 13, 2015 - Al Khayyat Contracting & Trading
New Atlantic Contracting Wins 2014 CAGC Pinnacle Award
On February 7, 2015, Carolinas AGC (CAGC) bestowed a 2014 “Best Building Project” Pinnacle Award to New Atlantic Contracting, Inc., Winston-Salem, NC, for its work on the University of North Carolina at Greensboro Railroad Pedestrian Underpass. The CAGC Pinnacle Award, the most... - February 10, 2015 - New Atlantic Contracting, Inc.
WNSC Lecturers Visit HS Marston Aerospace
Engineering, Science and Maths lecturers from Walford and North Shropshire College (WNSC) went to see the Aerospace industry in action this week. Their aim was to discover how the College’s Level 3 BTEC Engineers, Mathematicians and Scientists could best begin their careers in industry. The... - February 07, 2015 - North Shropshire College
New Options for Budding Footballers at WNSC
Walford and North Shropshire College (WNSC) is launching a new programme for aspiring footballers who want to study A Levels alongside the highly successful TNS Scholarship Programme. Head of A Levels Sara Shelston commented "We can offer a comprehensive range of A Level subjects to ambitious... - February 07, 2015 - North Shropshire College
A Level Students Study Oswestry’s Parking Habits
A Level and AS Level Business students at Walford and North Shropshire College (WNSC) have conducted a major piece of research, they have surveyed Oswestry’s parking habits. The survey took place over the busy Christmas period and, identified footfall, parking habits and cost of parking in... - February 07, 2015 - North Shropshire College
Pupils do Crash Course in Forensic Science
Two members of staff from Oswestry Campus of Walford and North Shropshire College attended the annual Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths (STEM) Career Day at the Priory School. Taking one of the messiest activities imaginable, Science Lecturer, Shôn Prebble, and Science Technician,... - February 07, 2015 - North Shropshire College
Delving Into Death
UCHRI Workshop and Upcoming Fellowship Focus on History of Mortality, Interdisciplinary Study - February 06, 2015 - University of California Huanities Research Institute
Griffith University Expert Delivers Insights Into Middle East
Griffith Islamic-West Relations specialist Associate Professor Halim Rane, gave Criminology students insight into what is happening in the Middle East at a guest lecture, "Jihads, Caliphates and Muslim Militant Groups" recently. - February 06, 2015 - AEL Griffith University
Unbound Medicine Mobilizes Learning Environment at Miami Dade College - Faculty and Students Carry Downloadable Nursing Curriculum Integrated with Trusted References
Unbound Medicine has partnered with Miami Dade College's Benjamín León School of Nursing—the largest undergraduate nursing program in the United States—to mobilize their curriculum and create a unique mobile learning environment. Using Unbound's online authoring system, uPub™, faculty developed a digital curriculum guide to help students navigate through their course of study. The curriculum was then fully integrated with Unbound's trusted references and clinical tools. - February 05, 2015 - Unbound Medicine
Forensic Science Students Visit Oswestry Police Station
Walford and North Shropshire College (WNSC) Applied Science Course Leader, Rupert Boyle, took the second year BTEC Applied Science (Forensics) students on a tour of Oswestry Police Station, Rupert and the students a were hosted by Police Community Support Officer Andrew Neeves. PCSO Neeves showed... - February 05, 2015 - North Shropshire College
Spring Lambing Day 2015
On Sunday 22nd March, the Walford Campus of Walford and North Shropshire College (WNSC) will be opening its doors to the public for the annual Spring Lambing Day. It is a fun day for all the family; you can see the new-born lambs, you may even see one being born! The Walford Campus has over 90... - February 05, 2015 - North Shropshire College
William Peace University Names Matt Hodge Assistant Professor of Theatre and Musical Theatre
Local Four-Year Baccalaureate University Announces Hiring of Theatre and Musical Theatre Faculty Member - February 04, 2015 - William Peace University
iGrad Awarded Top Product by University Business for Third Consecutive Year
The iGrad online financial education platform is an interactive experience that employs adaptive learning to help students sharpen their knowledge about education costs, living expenses and financial planning beyond college. The application includes optional federal entrance and exit counseling, and leverages articles, videos, games, and interactive modules. - February 03, 2015 - iGrad
Free Health and Social Care Workshops Day
The Health and Social Care Department at Walford and North Shropshire College (WNSC) will be holding a free workshops day at the Oswestry Campus on Tuesday 17th February from 11am until 3pm, the workshops will give people who are interested in Health and Social Care courses and careers a valuable... - February 03, 2015 - North Shropshire College
Verificient Technologies, Receives Their Automated Remote Proctoring Software Patent, Bringing Integrity for the Online Credential
Verificient Technologies, Inc., announced its first patent, US 8,926,335, from the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) on Jan 6, 2015 for a "System and method for remote test administration and monitoring." Proctortrack, Verificient's flagship product, is the world's first automated remote proctoring solution. - February 03, 2015 - Verificient Technologies, Inc.
AS Students Participate in Holocaust Memorial Day
AS History students at the Oswestry Campus of Walford and North Shropshire College (WNSC), commemorated the 70th anniversary of the liberation of the Auschwitz concentration camp as part of ‘Holocaust Memorial Day’ held on January 27th. The Memorial Day is a national event, and... - February 01, 2015 - North Shropshire College
Niche.com Names St. Lawrence University "Best Campus in New York"
St. Lawrence University was named Best Campus in New York by Niche.com, thanks in large part to students who completed the Niche survey. The campus was also ranked 12th nationally. St. Lawrence received grades of A for its food, housing and technology. A total of 133 students competed... - January 31, 2015 - St. Lawrence University
New Rugby Academy at WNSC
Walford and North Shropshire College (WNSC) is pleased to announce that a new Rugby Academy will start in September this year at WNSC’s Walford Campus, the new Academy is being held in partnership with Oswestry Rugby Club. For students who enjoy playing rugby and want to develop their rugby... - January 31, 2015 - North Shropshire College
WNSC to Hold Free Agricultural Health and Safety Day
The Walford Campus of Walford and North Shropshire College (WNSC) will be holding a free Health and Safety day for Employers, Students and Apprentices on Tuesday 17th February. There will be speakers from the NFU and the Health and Safety Executive and James Chapman, former chairman of the NFYFC,... - January 31, 2015 - North Shropshire College
Esteemed Member, Professor Gilbert Gordon, Has Been Recognized by America’s Registry of Outstanding Professionals
Professor Gilbert Gordon of Oxford, Ohio is being recognized for his achievements and accomplishments in the field of Higher Education. He has been selected as America’s Registry’s Trailblazer for 2015. - January 30, 2015 - America's Registry of Outstanding Professionals
Career Step Publishes New Infographic About Its Partnerships with Colleges and Universities Nationwide
Career Step has published an infographic describing its academic partnerships and the benefits provided to colleges and universities nationwide. - January 30, 2015 - Career Step
Data180 Announces New User Community for Higher Education Professionals
DATA180 has announced the launch of a new online user community for those interested in higher education. - January 29, 2015 - DATA180
Direct Online Marketing Brings Google to West Virginia to Discuss the Importance of Search Engine Marketing
Direct Online Marketing (DOM) today announced it has secured Google to educate West Virginia organizations about the importance of search engine marketing at 9:00 a.m. on Thursday, February 19th at the Waterfront Place Hotel in Morgantown, W. Va. The event is free to West Virginia organizations... - January 28, 2015 - Direct Online Marketing
Editage® Offers Ease of Journal Manuscript Submission to Authors Through Aries’ Manuscript Ingest Functionality for Editorial Manager®
Editage announced its commitment to providing a seamless manuscript submission experience for authors by becoming the first to adopt Aries’ manuscript “ingest” functionality for Editorial Manager. This partnership promises to bring Editage’s 70,000+ authors closer to the community of more than 6,000 scholarly journals using EM. - January 28, 2015 - Editage
E-Learning Firm Liqvid to Offer English Learning Courses Globally
Liqvid, India’s fastest growing integrated eLearning content solutions company has decided to offer its products globally by participating in the Intel Education Resources programme launched by Intel Corporation. Under this programme, Liqvid Pvt. Ltd will provide free versions of its wide... - January 27, 2015 - Liqvid Services Pvt Ltd
Robert H. Schiestl, Ph.D., Has Been Named Professional of the Year 2015 by America’s Registry of Outstanding Professionals
For his achievements and accomplishments in the field of Higher Education-Pathology and Cancer Research, Robert H. Schiestl, PhD, of Encino, California, America’s Registry has named him Professional of the Year 2015. - January 24, 2015 - America's Registry of Outstanding Professionals
Exciting Collaborative Arts Project Planned
The Art Department at Walford and North Shropshire College (WNSC) and Designs in Mind are going to be taking part in a collaborative community art project, the project will raise awareness of mental health as well as the role that art plays in recovery. Kate Smallwood, Art Lecturer, commented,... - January 23, 2015 - North Shropshire College
Sylvia J. Cocca is Strathmore’s Who’s Who Industry Leader of the Month
Sylvia J. Cocca, of Wynantskill, New York, has been selected by Strathmore’s Who’s Who as the January 2015 Industry Leader of the Month for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of Higher Education. - January 22, 2015 - Strathmore Who's Who