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William Peace University Hosts Gov. Pat McCrory and Cooperating Raleigh Colleges to Discuss Higher Education and Its Economic Impact on Wake County
NC Governor Joins Education Leaders at Four-Year Baccalaureate to Reveal Findings of Higher Education Economic Impact Study by CRC - March 29, 2014 - William Peace University
William Peace University Singers Perform 3rd Annual Spring Concert on March 27
Glee Club Members from Local Four-Year Baccalaureate Perform for University Audience and Community Members. - March 27, 2014 - William Peace University
PEM Inc. Announces Consultant Internships for Students and Recent Graduates in the Environmental Sciences and Management of the Environment
Students gain insights into current climate change and environmental challenges. - March 26, 2014 - Planetary Emissions Management Inc.
NECTFL to Announce Recipients of SANS Inc. /Mead Leadership 2014 Program Awards
Awards to the two fellowship recipients of the 2014 SANS Inc. /Mead Leadership Program will be formally announced this week at the annual meeting of the Northeast Conference on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (NECTFL) in Boston, March 27-30, 2014. - March 25, 2014 - SANS Inc. Instructional Technology for Language Learning
Cultural Studies Association Conference to Examine Issues of Ecology, the Environment and Culture
International and national cultural studies scholars, activists and artists meet in Salt Lake City to discuss and change the politics and cultures of ecology and the environment. The Twelfth Cultural Studies Association (CSA) Conference, entitled “Ecologies: Relations of Culture, Matter, and... - March 22, 2014 - Cultural Studies Association
William Peace University Welcomes National Comedian and Alumna Emily Fortune Feimster for Comedy Show and Reception, April 24
Local Four-Year Baccalaureate Hosts Celebrity and Former Standout Student for Comedy Event on Campus - March 22, 2014 - William Peace University
Sylvia J. Cocca from Wynantskill, New York Has Been Named Professional of the Year 2014 in the Field of Higher Education
America’s Registry of Outstanding Professionals has previously recognized Sylvia J. Cocca as the Professional of the Year 2013 for her accomplishments in the field of Higher Education Administration. - March 21, 2014 - America's Registry of Outstanding Professionals
Covington County Vo-Tech Has Chosen Florida Biodiesel, Inc. As Their Classroom Equipment Vendor
Florida Biodiesel, Inc. has delivered a B-60 Biodiesel Processor to Covington County Vo-Tech, MS. The Biodiesel production equipment will be used in the classroom to instruct Green Fuel technologies for on-campus activities. - March 21, 2014 - Florida Biodiesel, Inc.
William Peace University Names Ed Parsons Technical Support Analyst
Local Four-Year Baccalaureate Welcomes IT Professional with Nearly 20 Years of Industry Experience - March 20, 2014 - William Peace University
William Peace University Announces Global Partnership with Goal of Promotion in Asia
Local Four-Year Baccalaureate Partners with Global Education Institute to Promote University and Programs Overseas - March 20, 2014 - William Peace University
Thousands of Dollars in Grants & Scholarships Still Available to Design Students
Thousands of dollars in Grants and Scholarships are unawarded and immediately available to University and College Interior Design focused students. Everyone needs to apply before April 30th, 2014 to be awarded these monies for their Design Projects. - March 19, 2014 - IFDA Educational Foundation
Gilbert Gordon, Ph.D., Has Been Recognized by America's Registry of Outstanding Professionals as a Roundtable Member in 2014
Dr. Gilbert Gordon has been honored with the distinction of being named Academic Trailblazer for his distinguished accomplishments in Education and he has been named as the Biography of the Month for November, 2014. Most recently, Professor Gordon has been named America’s Registry Industry Leader of the Year in Education for 2014. - March 18, 2014 - America's Registry of Outstanding Professionals
1st Choice Advisors Announces New Alabama Office
Today, 1st Choice Advisors announced immediate availability of Abila MIP Fund Accounting and other information technology services to the Southern United States via their new office in Alabama. They also announced the T. Levi Jiles has come on board as their Solutions & Technical Advisor and... - March 14, 2014 - 1st Choice Advisors
The Lex Reports Record Occupancy Since Opening
Premier Student Housing near University of Kentucky Reaches a New Milestone on Resident Occupancy - March 14, 2014 - The Lex
PerfectStreak.com to Pay $100,000 for a “Perfect Bracket” in 2014 NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament
Any PerfectBracket® contest participant picking all 63 winners will get a $100,000 win. - March 13, 2014 - PerfectStreak.com
SANS SCOLT Luncheon Fosters Leadership for Southern Region Language Educators
The SANS Inc. SCOLT Leadership Luncheon takes place this week in Memphis, TN, as part of the annual Southern Conference on Language Teaching (SCOLT). This event is an opportunity to develop connections and foster collaboration among leaders of the 14 state associations in the SCOLT region. The theme of the 2014 Leadership Luncheon is "Strengthening the Corps: Building Leadership Across the SCOLT Region." - March 11, 2014 - SANS Inc. Instructional Technology for Language Learning
Helen Werner Recognized by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Helen Werner of Larchmont, New York has been included in the Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of education. About Helen Werner Dr. Werner has over 40 years experience in the field of education. She is the Monroe... - March 11, 2014 - Strathmore Worldwide
Dr. James Eidelman, Telecom Expert Announces the Availability of a New Dissertation on ProQuest
With over 14 years experience in the telecommunications industry, Dr. James Eidelman's dissertation on "Safety Solutions and Differences in Motor Vehicle Drivers Who Use Cellular Telephones" is now available on ProQuest. - March 10, 2014 - James A. Eidelman, DM/IST
American International College Names New Vice President for Institutional Advancement
Maureen F. Fitzgerald of Los Angeles, Calif., has been named vice president of Institutional Advancement at American International College (AIC). The announcement was made recently by AIC president Vince Maniaci. In her new position, Fitzgerald will provide strategic guidance in leading and... - March 09, 2014 - American International College
William Peace University Hosts Inaugural “Living in Peace” Wellness Fair on April 10
Local Four-Year Baccalaureate Welcomes Local Community and Businesses, along with Students, Faculty, Staff, and Alumni to First-Ever Campus Wellness Fair. - March 09, 2014 - William Peace University
The Lex Student Housing Announces $1000 Promotion for UK Students
Premier Student Housing near University of Kentucky offers UK students $1000 Spring Break Trip. - March 08, 2014 - The Lex
The Faram Research Foundation Discovers a 26,000+ Year Old Science Which is Destined to Change History
Touted to change world history forever, the ancient science named "Geoglyphology", by The Faram Research Foundation, will revolutionize Archaeology. - March 07, 2014 - The Faram Foundation
Four Rollins College Students Named Gene Apelado Scholarship Winners
A student team from Rollins College heading to a competition at Jacobs University in Bremen, Germany has been awarded Gene Apelado Scholarships. Juliana Abdelnur, Maria Alexandra Primera, Barbara Primera, and Luisa Pelaez submitted a business plan to an entrepreneurship competition focused on... - March 07, 2014 - Rollins College Department of Business
New Research Brings the Cosmic Stars Much Closer to Earth
Author Dimiter Bayramov’s continuing research in the flow nature of matter and gravity shows that the distance to the closest cosmic stars is not many light years, as currently believed, but much closer - in the range of 700-800 billion miles. - March 07, 2014 - Dimiter Bayramov
William Peace University Concludes Seventh Annual Manning Chamber Music Concert Series in Conjunction with the North Carolina Symphony
Four-Year Baccalaureate Hosts Music Series Season Finale with Concert and Reception on March 10. - March 07, 2014 - William Peace University
Monroe College to Expand Course Offerings at Queens Extension Site in Flushing for Spring Semester
Monroe College to Offer ESL Courses and an ATI TEAS Test Preparation Course at Queens Extension Site. - March 07, 2014 - Monroe College
Accredited Online Colleges Website is Now Mobile-Friendly
Accredited-Online-Colleges.com has now been updated with a mobile responsive website design. This helps visitors get more information about the online degree program or online college they are looking for. - March 06, 2014 - Accredited Online Colleges
AIC Educators Present at San Diego Conference
Carol Sitterly, Ed.D., dean for the Center for Academic Success, and Susan Petrucelli, director, of Developmental Education at AIC, presented "Reconceiving Developmental Education with Technology and Academic Self-efficacy Support." - March 06, 2014 - American International College
D’Amore-McKim School of Business Adds Eight New Full-time Faculty Members to Growing Roster of Academic Leaders
Northeastern University’s D’Amore-McKim School of Business today announced the appointment of eight new faculty members, demonstrating its commitment to providing students with access to a distinguished, world-class faculty. “Our faculty members are academic leaders, combining... - March 06, 2014 - D'Amore-McKim School of Business
8th Annual Postdoc Conference and Career Fair Connects Nation's Brightest STEM Talent with Local Companies
The annually held Postdoc Conference and Career Fair will be held on April 24, 2014, at the Bethesda North Marriott Conference Center in Rockville, Maryland. The Postdoc Conference and Career Fair will offer upwards of 500 postdoctoral fellows in the science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields the opportunity to meet with STEM talent-seeking companies in the Greater D.C. Metro area. - March 04, 2014 - Universal Technical Resource Services, Inc.
Southern California Free Social Media Speakers for Business Groups
Southern California free social media speakers for business groups, non-profit organizations, associations, classes, chambers and clubs. - March 02, 2014 - Lawson Social Media
William Peace University Awarded One-Stop Shop Certification for Meetings, Conferences, and Events by ACCED-I
Four-Year Baccalaureate Publicly Recognized by National Organization in Conference and Event Planning. - March 02, 2014 - William Peace University
Cynthia R. Hodges Recognized by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Cynthia R. Hodges of Chicago, Illinois has been included in the Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of education. About Cynthia R. Hodges Ms. Hodges has over 22 years experience in the education field. She is the... - March 01, 2014 - Strathmore Worldwide
Luz L. Valdes Recognized by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Luz L. Valdes of Albuquerque, New Mexico has been included in the Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of education. About Luz L. Valdes Ms. Valdes has over 50 years experience in the education field. She is an... - February 28, 2014 - Strathmore Worldwide
JFK Expert to Speak at American International College
In recognition of President's Day, the college will host educator and author, Thomas J. Carty, Ph.D., to address the actual nature of JFK and his administration at the time of his death. - February 28, 2014 - American International College
Savingforcollege.com Releases Q4 529 Plan Performance Rankings
529 plans managed by Calvert Investments, USAA, and T. Rowe Price performed well through December 31, 2013 according to the just-released Quarterly 529 Plan Performance Rankings from Savingforcollege.com. - February 27, 2014 - Savingforcollege.com LLC
The Lex Student Apartment Homes Announces Scholarship Giveaway
Premier Student Housing near University of Kentucky Announces $5000 Scholarship Giveaway. - February 27, 2014 - The Lex
William Peace University Continues Speaker Series with Dr. Peter Mandaville on March 6
Local Four-Year Baccalaureate Hosts Presentation & Discussion by Expert on Middle East & Islamic-U.S. Relations. - February 27, 2014 - William Peace University
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
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