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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
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
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
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
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
Top 40 College Majors
College Majors 101, a website for students, created a list of the Top 40 Majors that students going to college have a real interest in studying. - December 14, 2013 - College Majors 101
AIC Students Teaching English in China
Four student athletes from American International College have found new homes and new jobs teaching English in China. - December 13, 2013 - American International College
Dawn Sherman Named Dean of Academic Program Development at AIC
Dawn C. Sherman, Ed.D., of Woodstock, Conn., has been named Dean of Academic Program Development at American International College in Springfield, Mass. - December 13, 2013 - American International College
Campbell Law School Launches New Flexible Enrollment Program
Campbell Flex to Begin in Fall 2014 Semester - December 13, 2013 - Campbell Law
Pacific Oaks Welcomes Dr. Brian Sajko, Fulbright Scholar Ambassador
Pacific Oaks’ International Education Week Spurs Visit. - December 12, 2013 - Pacific Oaks College and Children's School
New Marcademy Fellows Scholarships Help Veterans, National Guard and Reserves Learn Internet Marketing
Marcademy, Inc. (http://marcademy.com/) announced that it is accepting applications for its 2014 class of Marcademy Fellows. The Marcademy Fellows program is an intensive 16 week full-ride scholarship program that begins on March 6, 2014. It’s the San Francisco-based institution’s... - December 12, 2013 - Marcademy
Harrison College School of Information Technology Honored for Education Workforce Innovation Efforts
Private Sector College’s APP/DEV Academy Recognized by the Indy Chamber’s Monumental Awards - December 11, 2013 - HarrisonCollege
Alumni Association of the University of Michigan Hosts Official University of Michigan Buffalo Wild Wings Bowl Tour and Tailgate
The Alumni Association of the University of Michigan, representing one of the largest alumni bodies in the world, announces the University of Michigan’s Official Bowl Tour and Tailgate, taking place Dec. 26 through Dec. 29. “Our tour provides insider access and experiences that fans... - December 10, 2013 - Alumni Association of the University of Michigan
The We women foundation Launches Its 2013 Awareness Campaign, Emerging Women of Burma
The We women foundation, Thailand, launches its 2013 awareness and fundraising campaign profiling the Emerging Women of Burma. The campaign runs until 17th January 2014 and aims to raise $10,000 to help fund upcoming projects in Burma and enable the foundation to continue supporting the women of... - December 09, 2013 - We women foundation
Florida Education Company Announces New Investment Opportunity
EDUcourses.net, based in Gainesville, Fla., announced today a general solicitation of accredited investors seeking investment opportunities in the new, high-tech higher education marketplace of massive open online courses, or MOOCs. MOOCs enable thousands of students to enroll in courses at one... - December 05, 2013 - EDUcourses.net
George Washington University and Kazakh Student Association Launch a $50,000 “Expo Village 2017: Innovation in Energy Efficiency and Saving” Competition
The Kazakh Student Association in Washington, DC (KSA@DC) together with the George Washington University are proud to announce the “EXPO Village 2017: Innovation in Energy Efficiency and Saving” contest aimed at attracting innovative projects and approaches in the field of energy saving and efficiency. The competition intends to promote scientific and technological projects in the field of renewable energy, sustainability, and green economy. - December 05, 2013 - EXPO 2017
Walford and North Shropshire College to Host an Improving Dairy Herd Efficiency Event
West Midlands Dairy Farmers and other professionals with an interest in the Dairy Farming industry are invited to attend a free one-day event, organised by researchers at Harper Adams University and aimed at helping them to improve the efficiency of their businesses. - December 04, 2013 - North Shropshire College