College & University News
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Promoting Wellness is All in a Day’s Work: Trillium College’s Goal Setting Program Marks a Unique Career College Initiative
When people set and achieve their health and career goals, it helps them feel happier and contributes to stronger communities. With the creation of its Adventures of HR Running Girl blog and Goal Setting Program, Trillium College has taken a major step towards promoting wellness in its staff, students—and the community at large. - November 04, 2013 - Trillium College
William Peace University Presents the South Carolina Broadcasters Harmonic Trio Thursday, Nov. 7
Four-Year Baccalaureate University Welcomes Harmonic Trio Featuring Current Student as Part of the 2013-2014 Performing Arts Season - November 02, 2013 - William Peace University
9.9 SOC and International Center for Journalists Launch India's First Fellowship Course in Video Storytelling
All selected participants receive full scholarship; Online course available in English and Hindi versions; English program to be taught by Emmy Award-winning journalist. - November 02, 2013 - 9.9 School of Communication
National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship Announces Winners of National Student Competitions
Community college students won cash awards in national competitions run by the National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship. - November 01, 2013 - National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship
HIU Named as a Top Military Friendly University by Military Advanced Education
Hope International University will be in MAE’s 2014 Guide to Military-Friendly school. - November 01, 2013 - Hope International University
American International College Earns National Certification for Tutoring and Writing Programs
Students at American International College in Springfield, Mass., will benefit from two newly certified programs. The AIC Tutoring Program and the Writing Center have received International Tutor Training Program Certification from the College Reading & Learning Association (CRLA-ITTP). Lesley... - November 01, 2013 - American International College
Susan M. Miovech, Ph.D., RNC-OB Recognized by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Susan M. Miovech, Ph.D., RNC-OB of Highlands Ranch, Colorado has been included in the Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of nursing education. About Susan M. Miovech, Ph.D., RNC-OB Dr. Miovech has over 44 years... - October 30, 2013 - Strathmore Worldwide
From Apprentice to Assistant Manager at Walford and North Shropshire College
A Walford and North Shropshire College (WNSC) Equine Apprentice has been appointed as Assistant Yard Manager at the Walford Campus of the College. - October 30, 2013 - North Shropshire College
Florida Bible College on the Path to Reopen
The restart of FBC has been the dream of many of its alumni for quite some time. For some, recreating the FBC they knew and loved in Miami or Hollywood or Kissimmee is what they envision. For some alumni, the establishment of a culturally-relevant, mission-driven school that will not outwardly look like any of its previous iterations is what they see. For all alumni, the wait has been difficult; but finally, the dream is becoming a reality. - October 27, 2013 - Florida Bible College
Florida Bible College - the Groundwork is Well Underway
The groundwork for the formal restart of Florida Bible College is well underway. Not nearly as dramatic or exciting as some of the significant revelations that will be made in the weeks to come, such as the announcement of the location of the anchor campus, or the introduction of the President and... - October 27, 2013 - Florida Bible College
American International College Professor Turns Old Computers Into Art
Art instructor Laurie Montefusco took the assortment of mother boards, parts of clunky scanners, and hard drives, and created a unique permanent art installation. - October 27, 2013 - American International College
Champlain College Named National Center of Excellence for Digital Forensics
First Private Institution and First in the Northeast to Receive CDFAE Recognition - October 26, 2013 - Champlain College
Representatives Glazier, Stam Discuss Abortion
Campbell Law Federalist Society and Women in Law Students Host Event - October 25, 2013 - Campbell Law
Harrison College Names Carly Turow Campus President of Corporate Partnerships
Private Sector College Expands Its Corporate Partnerships Division Leadership Team with New Hire Armed ith Extensive Business Experience - October 25, 2013 - HarrisonCollege
It's College Application Time: bigwords101 is Ready for Your Essays
You have probably read in the news that students are not proficient in their writing skills. And entrance to college often depends heavily upon a well-written essay. Every writer, including students, needs an editor. - October 25, 2013 - bigwords101
Savingforcollege.com Survey Results Indicate Self-Reliant Parents
A recent survey conducted by Savingforcollege.com revealed that 86% of parents expect to pay for their children's college costs themselves instead of utilizing other sources of funds, including the help of grandparents or other relatives. - October 23, 2013 - Savingforcollege.com LLC
Patrick Fortune, Nathalie Gosset, Anand Subramony and Ruprecht von Buttlar, Will Share Their Perspective on Commercializing Drug Delivery Technologies at NanoDDS’13
At NanoDDS’13 on Friday, Oct. 25 in the Health Sciences Education Center auditorium, Prof. Adah Almutairi will moderate a panel welcoming Patrick Fortune from the Cleveland Clinic Innovations, Nathalie Gosset from the Alfred E. Mann Institute for Biomedical Engineering at the University of... - October 23, 2013 - Alfred Mann Institute at the University of Southern California
Campbell Law Welcomes State Representatives to Discuss Abortion
Federalist Society and Women in Law Students to Co-Host Oct. 23 Event - October 23, 2013 - Campbell Law
Alumni Return to American International College for Homecoming 2013
Former students of American International College will return to campus this weekend for Homecoming 2013. - October 23, 2013 - American International College
Honoring Our Heroes Events to be Held at American International College
American International College in Springfield, Mass., will host a series of events to honor veterans. - October 23, 2013 - American International College
11 Community Colleges Earn Grants Totaling $162,500 at the National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship Conference
The Coleman Foundation provides record financial support of $162,500 to 11 community colleges across the nation to build programs in key areas of NACCE's Presidents for Entrepreneurship Pledge. - October 22, 2013 - National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship
Hurix Launches Breakthrough Technology for 100% Automated PDF to ePub3 Fixed Layout Conversion at FBF 2013
Hurix launched a major new feature to its market leading KITABOO® digital publishing platform that fully automates the conversion of PDFs books and documents to fixed layout ePub3 output. In July 2013, the Association of American Publishers announced the EPUB3 Implementation Project, with a... - October 22, 2013 - Hurix Systems Private Limited
Peer Advocates from NJ Center for Tourette Syndrome Deliver Rousing Medical Education Message to Yale University Doctors
Teenagers Grace Hawruk, Tommy Licato and Tess Kowalski were portraits of confidence as they discussed how their lives and those of their families have been affected by Tourette Syndrome. - October 22, 2013 - New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome
Seven Community Colleges Chosen to Receive Grants During Year Two of NACCE/Sam's Club® "Shared Vision for Small Business" Competition
Seven community colleges across the country will receive $110,000 to support training and services for microenterprises in the National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship/Sam's Club "Shared Vision for Small Business" competition. - October 21, 2013 - National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship
Yale School of Medicine Faculty and Trainees Impressed by NJ Center for Tourette Syndrome's Patient-Centered Education Program
Many of the 120 physicians in attendance call for this one-of-a-kind program to be replicated locally, regionally and nationally with other medical conditions – not just Tourette Syndrome. - October 21, 2013 - New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome
Nathalie Gosset Visited Cuesta College, San Luis Obispo on Oct 15th, 2013 and Delivered a Talk on the Best Way to Align Students to the Jobs of the Future
Colleges face challenge with preparing students for a job market that evolves continuously. Faculty trains young minds for jobs that may not exist today. Nathalie Gosset discussed upcoming trends, that she calls “S Curves” and explained how to get involved in these new emerging fields as a teacher, professor, mentor, counselor, or established professional. - October 21, 2013 - Workforce Press
California Miramar University Participates in “Women in Transition Resource Expo”
California University supports National Veterans Transition Services, Inc. at community event directed toward helping female soldiers transition back into civilian life. - October 19, 2013 - California Miramar University
Hope International University’s Open House Shows Off New Anaheim Campus
Located in Stadium Towers, the HIU campus features classrooms, offices, a counseling center and state of the art technology. - October 18, 2013 - Hope International University
RECSOLU Appoints CEO to Lead Next Phase of Strategic Initiatives
RECSOLU Co-Founder Jason Weingarten has been appointed CEO, a key indicator of the company's planned expansion and execution of its next phase of strategic growth initiatives. The company's innovation pipeline and global client base have positioned it well for new product introductions that will further transform the HR industry. - October 17, 2013 - RECSOLU
15th Annual Florida International University Eric E.Williams Memorial Lecture
Rawle Gibbons and Lord Relator - a Trinidad and Tobago calypsonian of note - will be speaking about/performing: "One From Ten Leaves Nought, Ten to One is Murder: Eric Williams, the Mighty Sparrow and the Arithmetic of Caribbean Self-Definition." - October 17, 2013 - Eric Williams Memorial Collection
William Peace University Continues Lunch and Learn Series with Valerie G. Hall, Ph.D., on Oct. 16
Professor Emeritus of History to Discuss How the Work English Women Undertook from 1860-1939 Shaped Their Life Experiences. - October 17, 2013 - William Peace University
The RESEARCHconnect Twitter Account – Keeping You Up to Date with the Latest in the Higher Education Funding World
Follow @RESEARCHconn3ct today - a dedicated stream of news and updates in higher education funding, ensuring you are kept updated on new funding opportunities as soon as they’re announced. - October 16, 2013 - IDOX
National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship Honors Entrepreneurship Educators & Alumni Entrepreneurs at 11th Annual Conference
NACCE names 2013 Entrepreneurial President and honors two other outstanding entrepreneurship educators, along with three community college alumni who have achieved entrepreneurial success. - October 15, 2013 - National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship
Nathalie Gosset Presented "Jobs of the Future" at the National Manufacturing Day at Cerritos College on Oct 4, 2013
Nathalie Gosset, M.S., MBA, addressed high school students, faculty, industry representatives, business leaders, and college administrators on Oct 4th, 2013 at the National Manufacturing Day organized at Cerritos College, Norwalk, CA with a talk on the Jobs of the Future with an invitation to everyone to practice the art of remaining relevant to the job market. Workforce Press attended the event that was designed to connect businesses, schools, and students around the topic of manufacturing. - October 14, 2013 - Workforce Press
Campbell Law Dean J. Rich Leonard Receives Carraway Award of Merit
Preservation N.C. Awards Campbell Law School’s Dean for Commitment of Historic Preservation - October 13, 2013 - Campbell Law
Spirit of Hope 2013 Achieves Gala Fundraising Record
In addition to honoring alumni and friends of Hope International University, the annual gala also raised $135,000 toward student scholarships. - October 12, 2013 - Hope International University
CCE Sponsors HS-BCP Scholarship Recipient at 2013 NOHS Conference
The Center for Credentialing & Education (CCE) will sponsor Ryan Maddux, Human Services-Board Certified Practitioner (HS-BCP), at this year’s National Organization for Human Services (NOHS) conference, October 23–26 in Baltimore. Maddux is a recipient of the 2013 NBCC Foundation... - October 12, 2013 - Center for Credentialing & Education
Third Wave Digital Announces the Launch of Latest Higher Education Website for Trenholm State Technical College
Trenholm State Technical College came to the award-winning higher education web design firm, Third Wave Digital, seeking a complete website overhaul. In a collaborative effort, Third Wave Digital worked closely with administrators from Trenholm to develop a new web presence to serve the needs of... - October 11, 2013 - Third Wave Digital
The Keys to a Successful College Search
The HomeScholar introducing newly released Kindle book for college search process. - October 11, 2013 - The HomeScholar
Walford and North Shropshire College Set to Expand University Programmes
Governors and staff at Walford and North Shropshire College (WNSC) are celebrating the go-ahead for a new Foundation Degree in Animal Science validated by Staffordshire University. - October 10, 2013 - North Shropshire College
Entrepreneur and Philanthropist Desh Deshpande is Honored with Lifetime Achievement Award by the National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship
NACCE's 2013 Lifetime Achievement Award goes to entrepreneur Desh Deshpande, founder of Sycamore Networks, among other companies. Dr. Deshpande's philanthropic work includes funding the establishment of MIT's Deshpande Center for Technological Innovation and the Merrimack Valley Social Entrepreneurship Sandbox. - October 09, 2013 - National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship
Western Kentucky University Selects Unimarket's Electronic Sourcing, Procurement, Contracts, and Invoicing Solutions to Support University Business Practices
Western Kentucky University (WKU), a public comprehensive University of more than 21,000 students in Bowling Green, KY, and Unimarket, an innovator in collaborative eProcurement, eInvoicing, eContracts and eSourcing solutions for higher education, signed an agreement to implement these solutions across the campus. - October 09, 2013 - Unimarket
Walford and North Shropshire College College Turns Up Heat in Scholars Restaurant
Walford and North Shropshire College (WNSC) will be opening the doors to its brand new training restaurant later this month. Everyone is invited to come along to the Official Launch which will take place on Thursday 17th of October at 6.30pm. The restaurant will be opened by Celebrity Chef, Marcus Bean, who is a regular on This Morning and various other television programmes. - October 09, 2013 - North Shropshire College
William Peace University Names Alethea J. Byrd, ATC, Assistant Athletic Trainer
Four-Year Baccalaureate University Welcomes Certified Athletic Trainer to Prevent and Treat Injuries During Competitions - October 09, 2013 - William Peace University
Idox Information Solutions Will be Attending the Higher Education Show on 17 October in London
Idox Information Solutions will be showcasing the following at the Higher Education Show on 17 October in London to demonstrate how Idox’s products are helping HEIs to capitalise on their role in creating the nation’s commercial prosperity: • GRANTfinder 4 Education -now... - October 09, 2013 - IDOX
Bobbie Perry of Donaldson Plastic Surgery Named One of Columbus State Community College’s 50 History Makers
Donaldson Plastic Surgery announces that Bobbie Perry, surgical first assistant to plastic surgeon Dr. Jeffrey Donaldson, has been named one of the 50 most influential graduates of Columbus State Community College. - October 08, 2013 - Donaldson Plastic Surgery - Dr. Jeffrey Donaldson
Quantum Hosts a National Conference
The Chief Guest Professor D.V Singh, Former Vice Chairman AICTE and Former Director IIT Roorkee appreciated the institute for achieving high standards of learning in such a short time. Mr. Singh, an eminent name in mechanical engineering, explained that the field of mechanical engineering, among other significant aspects, emphasizes the optimum use of energy, materials, time, and effort to satisfy the social needs through the design of machines & structure. - October 08, 2013 - Quantum Global Campus
Hope International University Opens New Anaheim Campus
After five years of housing their online and graduate studies programs in Orange, HIU has moved the programs into a new state of the art facility in Anaheim. - October 06, 2013 - Hope International University
AIC Educator Warns of Stereotype Promotions in College Programs
Zachary Beaver, Director of Student Engagement and Leadership Development at American International College in Springfield, Mass., said frequently programs like pageants, auctions, speed-dating serve to reinforce sexism, racism, and stereotypical gender roles. - October 06, 2013 - American International College
EQUIS: Re-Accreditation for the Maximum Period of Five Years for Grenoble Ecole De Management
EQUIS, the international system of quality assessment, improvement and accreditation of higher education institutions in management and business administration, has re-accredited Grenoble Ecole de Management (GEM) for 5 years, the maximum time period for which EQUIS issues re-accreditation. - October 04, 2013 - Grenoble Ecole de Management