College & University News
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Enhance Your Career with WOU Master’s Degrees
The competitive work environment today compels many working adults to further improve themselves in order to progress in their careers. Wawasan Open University (WOU) through its open distance learning (ODL) system has enabled more than 13,000 working professionals the chance to continue their... - February 25, 2014 - Wawasan Open University
Call for Presentations Opens for 12th Annual NACCE Conference
The National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship is asking for presentation proposals for its 12th annual conference, which will be held in Phoenix, AZ, October 12-15, 2014. - February 23, 2014 - National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship
Spring Arbor University Hosts Dinner to Raise Funds for Baseball Program
To help promote Spring Arbor University’s (SAU) baseball program, the school will host the “First Pitch Dinner” on Saturday, Feb. 22. The fundraising event will take place at 6 p.m. at the school’s Ralph Carey Forum. That evening, Homer Jackson, the school’s first head... - February 22, 2014 - Spring Arbor University
William Peace University Receives Multiple Awards at CASE Conference in Orlando, FL
Four-Year Baccalaureate Recognized by Council for Advancement and Support of Education Southeast District III for Achievements in Writing, Branding, and Graphic Design. - February 22, 2014 - William Peace University
JFC & Associates Appoints Adam Watson as Sr. Consultant
John Connell CEO of JFC & Associates appoints Mr. Adam Watson as Sr. Consultant. JFC & Associates have been in the EAM business since 2001 providing value to their EAM clients. JFC has also been an IBM business partner since 2005. With the main office in Boston, today JFC is regarded as one of the pre-eminent services corporations within the EAM Service discipline. - February 21, 2014 - JFC & Associates
William Peace University Continues Duke Energy Honors Leadership Speaker Series with William Henry Curry on Feb. 24
Local Four-Year Baccalaureate Celebrates Black History Month With Discussion on Music & Emancipation by Resident Conductor with the North Carolina Symphony - February 21, 2014 - William Peace University
When Your Parachute is Black- New System Unveiled to Eradicate African American Unemployment Crisis
Using Knowledge, Planning, Preparation and Persistence to make a paradigm shift, resulting in drastically improved African-American Employment Success. - February 20, 2014 - YourBlackParachute.com
Gilbert Gordon Has Been Named to the Strathmore’s Who’s Who Round Table
Gilbert Gordon, of Oxford, Ohio, has recently been recognized as a Round Table member by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Registry for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of Education and Research. - February 20, 2014 - Strathmore Who's Who
Bryan University Teams with IBM to Develop Unique Simulated Environment for Healthcare Informatics Training
Bryan University has teamed with IBM to create a unique simulation laboratory for healthcare informatics students to gain critical, near real-world experience in the field. Students enrolled in Bryan University’s Master of Science in Applied Health Informatics programs are trained to use... - February 20, 2014 - Bryan University
William Peace University Musical Theatre Hosts & Performs Award-Winning Rock Musical “Spring Awakening” Feb. 15-22
Musical Theatre Students at Four-Year Baccalaureate Perform Popular Musical for University Audience and Local Community - February 15, 2014 - William Peace University
Michaelene Cronin Named Executive Director of Curtis Blake Center
Michaelene Cronin of West Chesterfield, N.H., has been named Executive Director of the Curtis Blake Center at American International College in Springfield, Mass. The announcement was made recently by AIC Provost Todd G. Fritch, Ph.D. Cronin comes to AIC from Goddard College, Plainfield, Vt.,... - February 14, 2014 - American International College
Hussian School of Art® Launches Bachelor’s Degree Program
Hussian School of Art® recently received approval from the Pennsylvania Department of Education to offer a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree. The college applied for its proposed Bachelor’s Degree Program in October 2011 and received approval to officially launch the program with an... - February 13, 2014 - Hussian School of Art
William Peace University Announces Raleigh Mayor Nancy L. McFarlane as 2014 Commencement Speaker Along with Honorary Degree Recipients
Local Four-Year Baccalaureate to Award Raleigh Mayor, Alumna, and Late Raleigh Physician with Honorary Doctorates. - February 13, 2014 - William Peace University
Mary Nutter Collegiate Classic
35 top Division 1 Collegiate Teams; 87 Games; 5 Fields; 4 Days - February 11, 2014 - Mary Nutter Collegiate Classic
Limited Time Offer: Security Company Thirtyseven4 Releases Educational Tablet Security Program
Advanced Tablet Security protection available at no cost to K12 schools, colleges and universities. Security suite includes Malware detection and removal, content filtering, data theft protection and more. - February 10, 2014 - Thirtyseven4, LLC
William Peace University Continues Lunch and Learn Series with Local Nonprofit the Green Chair Project on Feb. 12
Co-Founder of Raleigh-Based Nonprofit Organization to Speak at Local Four-Year Baccalaureate - February 09, 2014 - William Peace University
SCULPTGRAPHICZ on a Roll with Mcor Iris
Next Stops ... Esri Federal GIS Conference in Washington D.C. and the 3D Printshow in NYC. - February 05, 2014 - SCULPTGRAPHICZ Inc
SANS Inc. Announces New Version of Language Lab Software Compatible with Microsoft Windows 8.1
SANS Inc., the developer and exclusive licensor of Sony language learning software solutions, has just released Version 14.0 of the Sony Virtuoso™ and Sony Soloist® digital language lab software. A key element of this software update is compatibility with the Microsoft® Windows® 8.1 Operating System (OS). - February 05, 2014 - SANS Inc. Instructional Technology for Language Learning
Torat Hanefesh School of Jewish Psychology's Conference on "Faith and Free Will"
January 27th, Tel Aviv. Nearly 300 men and women participated in a day-long conference held by the Torat Hanefesh School of Jewish Psychology. The conference's topic, "Faith and Free Will," drew many to a series of lectures on the topic delivered by teachers from the School of Jewish Psychology. en.torathanefesh.org - February 04, 2014 - Torat Hanefesh School
"The Last Days of Che Guevara" Marks Another Milestone for Red Quill Books
Red Quill Books is the little press that could. Founded in 2009, at the height of the Great recession, the alternative press is about to celebrate its fifth year of operation with over two-dozen titles. The publishing house was set up with the mission of creating a new space for disseminating... - February 03, 2014 - Red Quill Books
Bottlerocket Publishes Guide for College Student on How to Find Mentors
Bottlerocket publishes a guide on how to find mentors for college students so they can better prepare for their careers. The guide helps them find, approach, and manage their relationships with mentors. - February 03, 2014 - Bottlerocket
New Approach to Reception Theory is a Way to Breakthrough in Development of Artificial Intelligence and Education
The new approach to reception theory may show the way to a breakthrough in the development of artificial intelligence, change education methods and the way how we understand our culture. New reception theory would also bolster art, for example helping film makers and visual artists better understand important issues of art perception, claims Vadim Moroz. He created the campaign "Human Brain is not an Information-processing Computer" at crowdfunding site Indiegogo to fund his research. - January 31, 2014 - Frost Publishing
National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship Appoints Therese Fellner as Vice President of Membership
Therese Fellner has joined the National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship as Vice President of Membership. She comes to NACCE from Wisconsin's Gateway Technical College. - January 31, 2014 - National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship
AAR Partners with Spartan College for Internal Technician Training
AAR Aircraft Services (AAR) announced today an agreement to utilize Spartan College of Aeronautics and Technology to perform technician training and support in its Oklahoma City facility. Through this agreement Spartan College will provide AAR employees with online and on location technical... - January 30, 2014 - Spartan College of Aeronautics and Technology
William Peace University Hosts Exchange Students from Qatar University in Continued Educational Relationship
Local Four-Year Baccalaureate Again Welcomes International Students for One-Week Exchange Program. - January 30, 2014 - William Peace University
William Peace University Names Michelle L. Day Director of Financial Aid
Local Four-Year Baccalaureate Hires Financial Administrator with More Than 25 Years Experience. - January 29, 2014 - William Peace University
Obama Launches Effort to Battle Campus Sexual Assault Epidemic: National Group Applauds Efforts and Thanks Sexual Assault Survivors for Their Role
This week, President Barack Obama announced the launch of a new focus to combat the alarming rate of sexual assaults committed on college campuses. According to a new report by the White House, college women are the most at-risk for rape and sexual assault. Sarah Rice from MTV is an ambassador for PAVE: Promoting Awareness, Victim Empowerment - the national nonprofit that convened the National Campus Sexual Assault Summit at Georgetown Law in September of 2013. - January 26, 2014 - PAVE
William Peace University Hosts Screening of Sundance Award-Winning Documentary "Inequality for All," Jan. 28
Local Four-Year Baccalaureate Displays Critically Acclaimed Documentary & Hosts Discussion on Income Inequality in U.S. - January 26, 2014 - William Peace University
Five Day Lecture Series by Nilita Vachani, SACAC, New Delhi
Documentary and the Representation of Reality would be held at SACAC from the 5th to 9th of February, 2014. - January 24, 2014 - Sri Aurobindo Centre for Arts & Communication
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 the education field. He is... - January 23, 2014 - Strathmore Worldwide
Spartan College of Aeronautics and Technology Announces New President and CEO
Spartan College of Aeronautics and Technology, a leading aviation education college for over 85 years, today announced the appointment of one of its Board members, Peter H. Harris, as its new President and Chief Executive Officer. Harris will succeed Jeremy D. Gibson, who served in that role for... - January 18, 2014 - Spartan College of Aeronautics and Technology
Campbell Law School Promotes Zeke Bridges to Assistant Dean of Administration
Law School Alumnus and Lundy-Fetterman School of Business Adjunct Faculty, Ulmer Zack “Zeke” Bridges, III, Promoted to Assistant Dean - January 18, 2014 - Campbell Law
Bryan University Celebrates Opening of New Education and Broadcast Center
Ribbon-cutting ceremony and celebration is expected to draw luminaries and dignitaries from education, healthcare, politics, and law, to learn more about the dynamic new directions of Bryan University as it opens a new education and broadcast center in Tempe, Arizona, Feb. 20, 2014. - January 17, 2014 - Bryan University
Women’s Basketball Makes History with NAIA Ranking
The Hope International University team earns #24 national ranking. - January 16, 2014 - Hope International University
Grimes President Michael O'Leary Appointed to Dean's Council at UNF
The Division of Continuing Education at University of North Florida allows students, business professionals, and even retirees the opportunity to stay current within their field of business or perhaps launch into a brand new career. To facilitate on-going education and course development, Dean Bob... - January 15, 2014 - Total Distribution, Inc.
CollegeCareerResults Acknowledges Downton Abbey's Teachable Moments
Popular TV character Lady Mary a positive role model for college-bound teens. - January 11, 2014 - CollegeCareerResults
English Language Learners Addressed by New Common Core Book Series
"Art of the United States of America," a series of twelve short social studies books in English and Spanish, will be released March 1, 2014. This series addresses reading achievement gaps between English Language Learners (ELLs) and non-ELL students. Common Core Question Assessments for each title deepen reading comprehension of ELLs. Titles interpret authentic art on each page to narrate early periods of American history. - January 10, 2014 - Rebecca Hinson Publishing
The William Meredith Foundation Presents the 2014 William Meredith Award for Poetry to US Poet Laureate Natasha Trethewey
The William Meredith Foundation invites writers, reporters, and press advocates to celebrate the 2014 William Meredith Award for Poetry presented to Natasha Trethewey US Poet Laureate, in recognition of her talent as a poet and her work to promote poetry as an art form to American audiences. It carries a modest cash award along with the publication of a chap book by Ms. Trethewey, "Congregation," scheduled for publication during National Poetry Month in April, 2014. - January 09, 2014 - The William Meredith Foundation
Startup Reinvents How We do Math
Pencils, papers and calculators have been math classroom staples for 30 years, but FastFig aims to change that forever. The web-based software company calls itself “The Word Processor for Math” making it easy for students and teachers to type and solve math problems. Founder Brian... - January 08, 2014 - FastFig
Gilbert Gordon, Ph.D., Inorganic Chemistry Recognized by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Gilbert Gordon, Ph.D., Inorganic Chemistry of Oxford, Ohio has been named Biography of the Year in the Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the fields of education and chemistry. About Gilbert Gordon, Ph.D., Inorganic... - January 08, 2014 - Strathmore Worldwide
Scholarships and Grants for Military-Related Human Resources
The Military Human Resource Foundation, a newly established non-profit foundation, has scholarships and grants available in the area of military-related human resources. - January 05, 2014 - Military Human Resource Foundation
Mark Miller Named New College Director of Communications at OTC
Mark Miller, former veteran Springfield TV news anchor, has been named the new College Director of Communications for Ozarks Technical Community College. - January 05, 2014 - Ozarks Technical Community College
Business Scholarships - Entrepreneurial Start Up Scholarships
Deb Bixler, host of the Cash Flow Show - Direct Sales Radio announces the Cash Flow Show college and entrepreneur business scholarships for direct sellers and college bound students. Beginning in 2014, Deb Bixler and the Cash Flow Show will offer three scholarships to direct sellers and business college students who demonstrate financial need. - January 03, 2014 - CashFlowShow.com
2014 Ancil Payne Awards for Ethics in Journalism Now Open for Entries
Established in 1999, the Ancil Payne Award for Ethics in journalism honors the journalist of integrity and character who reports with insight and clarity in the face of political or economic pressures. - January 02, 2014 - UO School of Journalism and Communication
Campus Placement Drive Held at Quantum for Mechanical Engineers
Quantum School of Technology, Roorkee conducted a special placement drive for its budding Mechanical Engineering of 2014 passing our batch. - December 27, 2013 - Quantum Global Campus
More Than 4 Lakh Embedded and VLSI Professionals Will be Required by 2015
Xinoe Systems Private limited (eXperienced International Network Of Engineers) conducted a seminar in Amity University on Thursday, where around 150 Graduates, Post Graduates students and faculty members from engineering background attended it. Mr Srinath Nudurupati, a well-known VLSI &... - December 22, 2013 - Xinoe
American International College Ranked High in Teacher Education
American International College has been ranked number six among colleges in Massachusetts providing teacher education. - December 21, 2013 - American International College
Quantum, Roorkee Awarded the No.1 Engineering College in North India for Promoting Innovation by the Education Minister of Gujarat Shri. Bhupendrasinh M. Chudasma
Quantum School of Technology of Quantum Global Campus, an institute of excellence in the fields of engineering, technology and business studies, has been awarded No.1 Engineering College in North India for promoting Innovation by the Education Minister of Gujarat Shri. Bhupendrasinh M. - December 21, 2013 - Quantum Global Campus
Placement Season at Quantum for 2014 Students Starts Off with a Big Bang
Quantum Global Campus has made an impressive start of its Campus Placements for the academic session 2013-14 with so much positive and enthusiastic response from the companies that were invited to visit the campus. The academic session began on 6th August and within just 5 days, 10 jobs offers have... - December 19, 2013 - Quantum Global Campus
EDUcourses.net, a Florida Education Company, Announced Today the Release of Top Reports on Massive, Open, Online Courses (MOOCs)
A handful of computer engineers have adapted digital technologies for the delivery of education products at low cost. Massive, open, online courses introduced by Udacity, Coursera and Udemy may save American freedoms by lowering the cost of a college education and removing higher education from federal control. - December 18, 2013 - EDUcourses.net