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Application Period for Career Step Military and High School Scholarships Closing October 31
Career Step will be closing the application periods for both its military service member and dependents scholarship and its high school senior scholarship on Friday, October 31. - October 27, 2014 - Career Step
"Connected Courses" Webinar Features "Thinking Like the Web"
“Thinking Like the Web: A Conversation with Jon Udell” was hosted online by the free course, “Connected Courses,” Oct. 23. Udell is an author, information architect, software developer and new media innovator. “He’s on a mission to bring the surprising... - October 24, 2014 - DML Research Hub
William Peace University Names Tiffany J. McKenzie, LPA, Visiting Professor of Psychology
Four-Year Baccalaureate Welcomes Licensed Psychological Associate with More Than 10 Years Experience - October 23, 2014 - William Peace University
Colleges Switching to Innovative Student Loan Counseling from iGrad
Students increase knowledge retention with video-based trend. - October 22, 2014 - iGrad
Sylvia J. Cocca, Has Been Inducted Into the America’s Registry of Outstanding Professionals’ Roundtable for 2015
Sylvia J. Cocca from Wynantskill, New York has previously been listed by America’s Registry of Outstanding Professionals as one of the Top 10 in Higher Education. She has now been inducted into the America’s Roundtable for 2015. - October 22, 2014 - America's Registry of Outstanding Professionals
Renowned Chemist Gilbert Gordon Returns to Strathmore's Who's Who Online Radio
Strathmore’s Who’s Who is pleased to announce the return appearance of renowned chemist Dr. Gilbert Gordon to Strathmore’s Who’s Who Online Radio Program for another two hour interview with Scott Stone. - October 22, 2014 - Strathmore Who's Who
"Connected Courses" Webinars Spotlight Diversity, Equality, Access
The scholars behind FemTechNet, a network of people who collaborate on the design and creation of projects of feminist technological innovation, will host three public webinars — Oct. 27, Oct. 30 and Nov. 5 — as part of the free online course, “Connected Courses.” - October 22, 2014 - DML Research Hub
William Peace University Celebrates Homecoming Weekend with Alumni Reunion and Events
Four-Year Baccalaureate Welcomes Back Alumni for Homecoming Weekend on October 18th. - October 16, 2014 - William Peace University
National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship Names 2014 Entrepreneurial College and Entrepreneurial President at 12th Annual Conference
Today at its 12th Annual Conference, the National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship today named Long Beach Community College District as its 2014 Entrepreneurial College and Shari Olson of South Mountain Community College in Phoenix as its 2014 Entrepreneurial President. - October 15, 2014 - National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship
The National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship Honors Entrepreneur & Community Leader John Chemaly with Lifetime Achievement Award
John Chemaly, an entrepreneur and community leader in Massachusetts' Merrimack Valley, was honored today with a Lifetime Achievement Award at the 12th Annual Conference of the National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship. - October 15, 2014 - National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship
How to Approach Your Business School Essays Webinar
InGenius Prep is hosting a complimentary webinar on How to Approach Your Business School Essays on October 15th at 8:30PM EST. The webinar will be hosted by JoAnne Goldberg, the former Assistant Director of Admissions at the Stanford Graduate School of Business. - October 15, 2014 - InGenius Prep
National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship Honors Student Entrepreneurs at 12th Annual Conference
Five outstanding student entrepreneurs are being honored at the 12th Annual Conference of the National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship, being held this week in Phoenix, Arizona. - October 14, 2014 - National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship
National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship Honors Three Community College Alumni for Their Entrepreneurial Achievements
Community college alumni from Florida, Texas and Wisconsin are being honored for outstanding entrepreneurial achievements at the 12th Annual Conference of the National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship, underway this week in Phoenix, Arizona. - October 14, 2014 - National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship
National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship Names 2014 Intuit Impact Award Winners
Two Florida educators honored for work in entrepreneurship education and support at the 12th Annual Conference of the National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship, underway this week in Phoenix, Arizona. - October 14, 2014 - National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship
Prevention Plus Wellness to Provide Free Prevention Programs to Non-Profits
Prevention Plus Wellness is providing non-profit organizations with free evidence-based prevention and health programs, thanks to an anonymous gift of $25,000. Prevention Plus Wellness is now accepting requests from US non-profits for a free set of its evidence-based SPORT Prevention Plus Wellness Program and training materials. SPORT is the only existing youth prevention program that cost-effectively links healthy behavior promotion with drug use prevention by targeting positive youth images. - October 14, 2014 - Prevention Plus Wellness, LLC
The Visa Centre’s Facebook Page Reaches 100,000 Likes
The Visa Centre, a world leading visa consultancy and processing firm announced today that its Facebook page has reached the 100,000 Facebook ‘likes’ milestone. According to the company, the landmark achievement is the result of the many thousands of satisfied clients who spread the... - October 13, 2014 - The Visa Centre
"Connected Courses" Webinars Feature Internet, Web Literacy
Web makers and university educators will discuss the World Wide Web and online literacy in two webinars - Oct. 13 and 17 - that are part of the free online course, “Connected Courses.” - October 12, 2014 - DML Research Hub
University of Western Ontario Relies on StorTrends to Support the Continuous Online Availability of Video Lectures
Top Canadian University Benefits from Flawless Performance and Reliability with StorTrends Hybrid Storage Appliance. - October 11, 2014 - American Megatrends
Poppy Project Visits Cambrian Heritage Railways Museum
Selected students from the Art Department of Walford and North Shropshire College (WNSC) visited the World War One exhibition at the Cambrian Heritage Railways (CHR) on Tuesday 7th October; their visit to the exhibition is linked to the Poppy Project which is currently under way at WNSC. The Poppy... - October 11, 2014 - North Shropshire College
Sylvia J. Cocca Selected as Strathmore’s Who’s Who 2014 Round Table Honoree
Sylvia J. Cocca, of Wynantskill, New York, has been selected by Strathmore’s Who’s Who as a member of the 2014 Round Table. This honor has been bestowed in recognition of her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of Education. - October 10, 2014 - Strathmore Who's Who
Scholars Discuss Issues of Privacy, Trust During Oct. 10 "Connected Courses" Webinar
A group of scholars who have been studying issues of online privacy, trust and security will meet Oct. 10 to discuss concerns and solutions during the latest in a series of webinars that are part of the free online course, “Connected Courses.” - October 10, 2014 - DML Research Hub
"Biohacking" Coming to "The Secret City"
Biodidact is a new DIY Biolab planning to open its doors to the public in Los Alamos, New Mexico, this coming Spring. Its founder has launched a crowdfunding campaign on Kickstarter, to enable the lab to open its doors to amateur scientists. - October 09, 2014 - Biodidact
AABC-The American Association of Bariatric Counselors Receives Accreditation
AABC, Providers of Bariatric Education and Certification for Licensed/Certified Health & Education Professionals, Receives Accreditation from The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. - October 08, 2014 - American Association of Bariatric Counselors
Nhora Serrano Joins InGenius Prep's Team of Admissions Experts
InGenius Prep is very excited to announce that Nhora Serrano, a visiting scholar of Comparative Literature at Harvard University, is the newest addition to their team. Nhora comes to InGenius Prep with an impressive and extensive career in teaching and standardized test grading, making her an... - October 08, 2014 - InGenius Prep
Youth Empowerment Services (YES) Liberia to Launch Online Resources to Assist with Critical Ebola Education
The Youth Empowerment Services (YES) of Liberia says it will respond to the Ebola crisis in Liberia by creating a one-stop online information center to help raise awareness about the virus within the Liberian community in the US and in Liberia. Z.J. Jallah, founder and president of YESLiberia... - October 06, 2014 - YesLiberia, Inc.
J. Scott Hinkle to Deliver Keynote at the 2014 National Organization for Human Services (NOHS) Conference
Dr. J. Scott Hinkle, director of professional development at the National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC), will be one of two keynote speakers at the National Organization for Human Services (NOHS) national conference, October 22–25, 2014, in Las Vegas. Hinkle’s co-speaker is Dr. - October 04, 2014 - Center for Credentialing & Education
Unbound Medicine Launches Major Upgrade to uPub™ Publishing Platform - Powerful, Cost-Effective Content Management and Online Authoring
Unbound Medicine, a leader in knowledge management solutions for health care, announces a major upgrade to uPub™, the digital content management and authoring module of the Unbound™ Platform. With this software release, Unbound Medicine adds a host of new features and tools to its... - October 02, 2014 - Unbound Medicine
NACCE2014, Powered by Intuit, Will Feature Stellar Lineup Focused on Entrepreneurship: From Mindset to Meaningful Action
NACCE2014, being held in Phoenix, AZ from October 12 through 15, will feature an all-star lineup of speakers from the academic, entrepreneurial, and foundation worlds to discuss the conference theme, "Entrepreneurship: From Mindset to Meaningful Action." - October 01, 2014 - National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship
Andre Delano, Jackson State Alumnus, Performing at Duling Hall in Jackson -- Live Performance by Singer/Saxophonist Friday, October 10th
Lockhart Events and 7th Note Entertainment, Inc. are pleased to announce that smooth soul saxophonist, singer, and songwriter, Andre Delano (www.andredelano.com), will perform on October 10, 2014 at Duling Hall in Jackson, MS. The show, hosted by WKXI-FMs, Stan Branson, starts at 8:00 p.m. and... - October 01, 2014 - 7th Note Entertainment, Inc.
Small Start-Up Company, Moonbow LLC, Launches Major Online Social Network: WriterQ.com
Write it. Share it. And listen to real people read your work out loud. - September 30, 2014 - MOONBOW LLC
iGrad Survey Shows Financial Literacy Leads to Smarter Student Loan Borrowing
College students exposed to financial literacy curriculum borrow less financial aid and are more proficient at money management, according to iGrad’s first annual survey of financial aid administrators. The iGrad survey, with responses from approximately 300 nonprofit and for-profit... - September 30, 2014 - iGrad
Preparing for 130+ Students at ITT Technical Institute to Discuss eIntern
eIntern was invited to speak to STEM/IT students by ITT Technical Institute in Chantilly, VA, where topics will include internships, life after graduation, and a review of what's trending in the technology industry. Over 130 students are expected to be in attendance in which eIntern will be looking to get some started in internships and preparing for a career in software development. - September 30, 2014 - eIntern
‘Connected Courses’ Presents Sept. 29 Webinar on Social Capital
Educators share their perspectives and practices in uncovering, building and cultivating social capital and networks of learners. - September 28, 2014 - DML Research Hub
InGenius Prep Partners with Bright Star Schools to Provide Support in the College Admissions Process
InGenius Prep, an admissions consulting company, launches partnership with Bright Star Schools, a Los Angeles-based tuition-free public school. - September 28, 2014 - InGenius Prep
Two Groundbreakings on Mesa College Campus Begin Construction on Sunrise Plaza – the College’s New Front Door
$59.6 million in sustainable construction breaks ground to build the Mesa Commons and Exercise Science Center. - September 27, 2014 - San Diego Community College District
William Peace University’s Theatre Company Performs Oscar Wilde’s “The Importance of Being Earnest” Oct. 16-19
Theatre Students at Local Four-Year Baccalaureate Begin New Season with Famous Victorian Satire - September 26, 2014 - William Peace University
N.C. Secretary of State Elaine Marshall to Serve as 2015 Commencement Speaker for Campbell Law
First Woman Ever Elected to a Statewide Executive Branch Office in North Carolina to Speak at Law School’s Graduation Ceremony on Friday, May 8. - September 26, 2014 - Campbell Law
Strathmore’s Who’s Who Honors Gilbert Gordon as 2014 Biography of the Year
Gilbert Gordon has been honored by Strathmore’s Who’s Who as the 2014 Biography of the Year. This honor has been bestowed in recognition of his stellar achievements in Education, Water Research and Inorganic Chemistry. - September 25, 2014 - Strathmore Who's Who
William Peace University Names Dr. Jeffrey Carr Assistant Professor and Department Chair of Business Administration
Four-Year Baccalaureate Welcomes Licensed Attorney and Marketing Expert to Downtown Campus - September 24, 2014 - William Peace University
eIntern a Sponsor at George Mason University Engineering, Science and Tech Day
eIntern is a sponsor and will be in attendance at GMU's Engineering, Science and Tech Day from 11 am to 4 pm on Oct. 1, 2014 in the Johnson Center, Dewberry Hall (lower level) at the Fairfax campus. - September 21, 2014 - eIntern
Campbell Law Graduate to Receive North Carolina State Bar’s Annual Student Pro Bono Service Award
Anitra Brown, Class of 2014, to be Honored for Public Service Efforts - September 21, 2014 - Campbell Law
Primerdesign Open for £3000 Sponsored Student Scheme
Every year Primerdesign sponsors a number of postgraduate students across the UK. The sponsorship helps with their research by actively promoting good science and providing some free training and high quality real-time PCR kits and reagents. Projects are assessed and a number of sponsorships... - September 21, 2014 - Primerdesign Ltd
Fraternity and Sorority Merchandise Superstore Launches Affiliate Program
GreekGear.com teams up with AffiliateManager.com to provide the largest selection of Greek fraternity and sorority products through the affiliate marketing model. - September 19, 2014 - AffiliateManager.com
New Board Member Has a History of Philanthropy at Ventura College
After serving on the Ventura College Foundation’s scholarship selection committee for a number of years, Eleanor Tillquist recently joined its board of directors. She will serve with her husband of 62 years, George, who has been on the foundation board for 10 years. As a board member,... - September 18, 2014 - Ventura College Foundation
"Connected Courses" Presents Sept. 19 Chat with Authors of "Academically Adrift"
Richard Arum and Josipa Roksa, authors of “Academically Adrift” and “Aspiring Adults Adrift,” will discuss their books and research during a Sept. 19 online chat with host Mimi Ito. The chat is part of the free online course, “Connected Courses,” which is being... - September 18, 2014 - DML Research Hub
Local Developer Turns Burned Building Into 120-Foot Art Mural for the City of Nacogdoches
Local property owners of Three Skies No Limits gift the city with a hand painted mural by SFA students depicting the rich history of Nacogdoches. - September 17, 2014 - Three Skies No Limits
Temp-Air Announces First Thermal Remediation Bed Bug Conference
Thermal Remediation® from Temp-Air, Inc. will host its first ever educational conference on the topics of current bed bug research and treatment methods. Guest speakers will include Dr. Austin M. Frishman, Dr. Stephen Kells, Mr. Jeff White, Mr. Paul Bello, and more. - September 17, 2014 - TEMP-AIR
Open-Learning Pioneers Describe Connected Learning for Higher Ed During Sept. 22 Webinar
Free Webinar is Part of Series Offered via New Online Course, “Connected Courses” - September 13, 2014 - DML Research Hub
William Peace University Set for First Open House Event of Academic Year
Four-Year Baccalaureate Expected to Welcome 100 Plus Visitors for First Open House of 2014-2015 - September 13, 2014 - William Peace University
Richard Deane Terrell Was Recognized by America’s Registry of Outstanding Professionals for His Accomplishments in the Field of Econometrics
Richard Deane Terrell was featured in Times Square, New York City on Friday, August 1, 2014 in honor of his excellence in one of his chosen fields, in particular Econometrics. - September 12, 2014 - America's Registry of Outstanding Professionals