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William Peace University Presents Leadership Speakers Series with Joseph B. Washington, Adam Shepard
Four-Year Baccalaureate University Hosts Its Fall 2013 Speaker Series Presented by Duke Energy Featuring Native North Carolinians as Guests - August 22, 2013 - William Peace University
Online Scoreboard System for High Schools
Iowa company offers live online football scoreboards for the high school and college markets. - August 21, 2013 - The Virtual Scoreboard Network
William Peace University Promotes Michelle Hemmer to Assistant Director of Financial Aid
Four-Year Baccalaureate University Promotes Financial Expert from Within to Serve as Assistant Director of Financial Aid - August 18, 2013 - William Peace University
Campbell Law School Holds Investiture Service for Dean J. Rich Leonard
Formal Investiture Service Held at First Baptist Church In Raleigh on Aug. 13 - August 16, 2013 - Campbell Law
Jonathan and Andi Goldman, Sound Pioneers and Global Teachers, Present "Frequencies of Healing" Sound Workshop Nov. 2/3, 2013 in Tucson, Arizona, USA
Jonathan and Andi Goldman, offer a "Frequencies of Healing" Sound Workshop in Tucson, AZ Nov. 2 & 3, 2013. Jonathan, a Grammy nominee, award-winning author/music producer was named one of the world's 100 most influential spiritual teachers in 2011 (Watkins 100 List, UK). Andi is a holistic psychotherapist, award-winning author and founder of Tele-Counsel for shut-in clients. Jonathan also speaks at IONS Tucson Nov. 1, 6:30 pm - August 14, 2013 - Joan Vann PR
Mosio for Libraries Partners with Tshwane University of Technology to Launch Its First Library Solution in South Africa
Leading virtual reference software for libraries, enabling two-way communications between staff and students via live chat, email, text messaging and Facebook, now available in South Africa. - August 14, 2013 - Mosio
Higher Education Procurement and Finance Professionals to Converge in New Hampshire at Unimarket's Annual eProcurement Showcase - UnimarketNOW
Unimarket – globally renown innovators in SaaS cloud-based eProcurement – announced that their upcoming User Conference at the Crowne Plaza Nashua NH on September 26-27 will be an opportunity for attendees to share collective procurement knowledge, hear from experts in their field and take away real-world tools and insights to tackle some of Higher-Ed's biggest procurement challenges. - August 14, 2013 - Unimarket
National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship Announces Two National Student Competitions
In two new competitions, community college students nationwide can compete for cash awards for video essay and "fast" pitches at NACCE's annual conference in Charlotte, NC, October 13-16, 2013. - August 14, 2013 - National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship
National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship Appoints Ronald E. Thomas as Vice President of Membership
New VP of Membership at NACCE is retired president of Dakota County Technical College in Minnesota. - August 14, 2013 - National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship
Harrison College’s Joseph Diaz Discusses Emerging Leaders Certificate
Director of Corporate Learning Operations Talks About New Leadership Certification - August 14, 2013 - HarrisonCollege
Legacy Ladies Announces the 2013 "Just for Girls" Teen Conference at Loyola Marymount University
Three hundred teen girls will participate in the Legacy Ladies’ “Just for Girls” Teen Conference… A Pathway to Leadership, at Loyola Marymount University on September 7, 2013. This year’s workshops will offer a dynamic day of programs that build self-esteem, establish... - August 11, 2013 - Legacy Ladies, Inc.
HIU Receives Presidential Award for Community Service
HIU has been named to the President’s Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll for three categories: local service, Mexico missions trip and Happy House. - August 11, 2013 - Hope International University
William Peace University’s Justin G. Roy Joins Artspace 2013 Collectors Gala Committee
Vice President for Communications And Marketing to Serve on Committee for Local Nonprofit Fundraising Event Showcasing Visual Arts Nov. 23. - August 10, 2013 - William Peace University
Academic Camp Begins for Student Athletes at American International College
Academic Camp at American International College in Springfield, Mass., introduces first-year student-athletes recruited for fall sports to the academic demands they will face, the resources to assist them, and the policies/procedures important to their success in the classroom. - August 09, 2013 - American International College
Harrison College Sponsors Center for Leadership Development’s College Prep Conference & College Fair
Corporate Partnership Division of Harrison College Supports the Advancement of Minority Youth in Central Indiana with Sponsorship of 6th Annual College Prep Conference Aug. 10 - August 09, 2013 - HarrisonCollege
Rev It Up Reading Offers a Special Back-to-School Price Through LivingSocial
Online Speed Reading Course Promoted in Nationwide Campaign. - August 08, 2013 - Rev It Up Reading
William Peace University’s Lynn Owens, Ph.D., Named a World Journalism Education Congress Finalist
Associate Professor of Communication for Four-Year Baccalaureate University Co-Authors Research Paper That Garners International Recognition at World Journalism Education Council Conference. - August 08, 2013 - William Peace University
Jayson Boyers of Champlain College Appointed to Hunger Free Vermont Board of Directors
Experienced Business and Community Leader Named to Board for Nonprofit Striving to Reduce Hunger Across State of Vermont - August 07, 2013 - Champlain College
St. Lawrence University Receives Alcoa Grant to Support Environmental Education
St. Lawrence University’s Nature Up North program was recently awarded a $45,000 grant from the Alcoa Foundation to increase access to environmental education programming and resources and to create stronger community connections with the natural environment of Northern New York. According... - August 03, 2013 - St. Lawrence University
NJ Center for Tourette Syndrome Kicks Off Another Round of College Workshops
“Red Flags” presentation at Bergen County Community College on July 16 is the first of at least 5 of these programs to take place around New Jersey this fall. - August 02, 2013 - New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome
TheGoodLifeOnCampus.com Reveals: 36% of American College Students Suffer from Dorm Inadequacy
TheGoodLifeOnCampus.com, the online boutique dorm decor store, announced the surprising results of a recent survey of dorm dwelling college students in time for the back to school season. The survey indicates that over one third of US college students are embarrassed by their dorms, have been told that their dorm is “dull” by their roommates or have been asked “what’s that smell” when their friends enter their dorm room. - August 01, 2013 - TheGoodLifeOnCampus.com
Engineered Software Offers Free Ready-Made Curriculum & Books for Educators
Engineered Software, Inc. announces the availability of an exclusive offer for educators of fluid mechanics or related subjects. Working together with the Crane Company in a commitment to education, Engineered Software, Inc. has created ready-made curriculum and supplemental tools and is providing... - August 01, 2013 - Engineered Software, Inc.
Capita Conferences Announce Their Raising the Participation Age Conference - 29th November 2013, Central London
The Raising the Participation Age (RPA) Conference is well-timed to address the issues facing local authorities, schools, further education (FE) colleges, training providers and employers in fulfilling the new duty to ensure full participation of all 16-18 year olds in full time education,... - August 01, 2013 - Capita Conferences
Bruno Neal Appointed Examiner for 2013 Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award
Bruno Neal of Indiana Health University – Learning Solutions located in Indianapolis, IN, has been appointed by Dr. Patrick Gallagher, Director of the U.S. Commerce Department’s National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), to the 2013 Board of Examiners for the Malcolm... - July 31, 2013 - B. Neal
NPR Top Executive Visits SLU and NCPR
The President and CEO of National Public Radio, Gary E. Knell, made his way to the North Country on Wednesday to visit with listeners and members of North Country Public Radio at St. Lawrence University. As the top executive of NPR for nearly two years, Knell said he is trying to visit as many of... - July 27, 2013 - St. Lawrence University
William Peace University Launches Sport Management Program
Four-Year Baccalaureate University Expands Educational Offerings with the Added Concentration of Sport Management. - July 26, 2013 - William Peace University
The Lincoln Memorial University’s School of Business is Hosting a Free Professional Workshop to Stimulate Employment
Dr. Daryl Green will share job tips and leveraging opportunities available with an MBA degree from The Lincoln Memorial University’s School of Business. - July 25, 2013 - Lincoln Memorial University
Harrison College Hosts RecycleForce Donation Event July 25
Corporate Partnership Division of Harrison College Partners with RecycleForce for Go Green and Donate Initiative - July 24, 2013 - HarrisonCollege
Geoff Notkin Named Keynote Speaker for Prestigious NewSpace Conference
Geoff Notkin, star of the award-winning Science Channel television series "Meteorite Men," has been selected to provide the Keynote Address at the 2013 NewSpace Conference taking place July 25-27 in Silicon Valley, California. Notkin’s presentation will be held on Saturday, July 27... - July 23, 2013 - Aerolite Meteorites, LLC
Coalition to Salute America’s Heroes Awards $5,400 Grant to Hire, Train First Employee at Dog Tag Bakery
Innovative DC-based start-up committed to empowering combat-wounded veterans. - July 23, 2013 - Coalition to Salute America's Heroes
Saving Now Beats Borrowing Later When It Comes to College Costs
In light of the current student debt crisis, 529 college savings plans are emerging as a cost-reducing alternative. - July 22, 2013 - Savingforcollege.com LLC
From Maine to Guatemala: Two Northeast Non-Profits Team Up to Make a Big Difference
Two Maine-based non-profits are teaming up to provide college students with an unconventional semester beginning in small boats and ending in a rare community service opportunity. - July 19, 2013 - Hurricane Island Outward Bound School
Campus2Careers Hosts Second Student2Sales Workshop
To encourage students to pursue a career in sales, SureScore, which recently acquired Campus2Careers, is hosting the second annual Student2Sales workshop. This workshop, which will be led by one of the top performing Senior Partners from New York Life, will teach students sales techniques for how to sell any product or service in any industry. There will be career opportunities with local businesses who will be sponsoring the event as well. - July 18, 2013 - SureScore
William Peace University Announces Plans to Open Two New On-Campus Educational Labs
Four Year Baccalaureate University Reveals Plans for New Science Lab and Simulation and Game Design Lab Set to Open Fall 2013. - July 18, 2013 - William Peace University
J. Rich Leonard Assumes Deanship at Campbell Law
Former US Bankruptcy Judge Will Serve as School’s Fifth Dean - July 17, 2013 - Campbell Law
Harrison College Sponsors 2013 Education Conference at 43rd Annual Summer Celebration July 18
Corporate Partnership Division of Harrison College Supports Diversity with Sponsorship of Annual Summer Celebration in Downtown Indianapolis - July 13, 2013 - HarrisonCollege
Announcing the Launch of the New Open 4 Learning Website
Idox Information Solutions is pleased to announce the launch of its new-look Open 4 Learning website, providing students with access to educational funding opportunities. - July 13, 2013 - IDOX
Coleman Foundation Boosts Amount and Size of Grants Available at Annual National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship Conference
The Coleman Foundation will provide up to $150,000 in grants in the NACCE Entrepreneurial Colleges in Action Competition, which opens now and concludes at the 2013 NACCE Conference in Charlotte, NC, Oct. 13-16. - July 13, 2013 - National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship
Dr. Yazan Manna Honored with Distinguished Teaching Faculty Award
Award from Student Government Association recognizes his dedication to enhancing students’ classroom experiences - July 12, 2013 - Stevens Institute of Technology
University of Houston Receives STARTALK Grant to Train Teachers of Chinese as a Second Language
Twenty Teachers Participate in Two-Week Residential Program - July 11, 2013 - University of Houston
William Peace University Names ’07 Alumna Lara Lee King Director of Student Leadership and Service
Four-Year Baccalaureate University Promotes Lara Lee King from the Office of Student Services to Lead the Institution’s Leadership and Service Efforts - July 10, 2013 - William Peace University
AIC's New Public Health Program to Address Local, National, and Global Health Problems
American International College in Springfield, Mass., is offering a new undergraduate program in Public Health. - July 04, 2013 - American International College
Positive Promotions Announces the Winners of Its Annual Black History Month Contest
Positive Promotions is proud to recognize the outstanding efforts of the schools, churches, and organizations that celebrated the achievements of African American’s during Black History Month and participated in their annual Black History Month Contest. Out of dozens of entries, the winners have been chosen. - July 03, 2013 - Positive Promotions
Rollins MBA Awards First “Gene Apelado Scholarship” Winners
The Crummer Graduate School of Business awarded five Rollins MBA students “Gene Apelado Scholarships” to subsidize their travel to Trieste, Italy to study industrial manufacturing in the cruise ship and cruise ship engine industries. The scholarships were made possible by a generous... - July 02, 2013 - Rollins College Department of Business
Dr. Naddy Selected as DETC's Graduate of the Year
Apollos University is pleased to announce that Dr. Tim Naddy was chosen as DETC’s Outstanding Graduate for 2013 after earning his Doctorate of Business Administration from Apollos University. Thirty-four institutions submitted entries into this year's DETC Outstanding Graduate program. Dr. - July 02, 2013 - Apollos University
William Peace University Names Sarah Heenan ’08 as Director of Student Activities
Four-Year Baccalaureate University Expands Staff with the Addition of 2008 Alumna. - June 28, 2013 - William Peace University
Rancho Santiago Community College District Selects BKF Engineers as Its “District Engineer”
The Rancho Santiago Community College District (District) has approved the selection of BKF Engineers to perform district wide land surveying and engineering services for the various construction projects. BKF has been serving the District since 2003 and will continue to provide engineering and... - June 27, 2013 - BKF Engineers
AIC to Offer New Theater Major
American International College in Springfield, Mass., will offer students a Bachelor’s Degree in Theater Arts, as well as a minor in theater arts, both of which prepare students for further study and professional achievement. - June 26, 2013 - American International College
Renee Y. Cooper Recognized by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Renee Y. Cooper of New York, 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 Renee Y. Cooper Ms. Cooper has over 13 years of teaching experience and over 30 years retail... - June 25, 2013 - Strathmore Worldwide
Global Businesses of All Size Realize Value of Easy to Use Video Conferencing
Video Conferencing has always been viewed as too expensive, too difficult to use and nearly impossible to scale without making significant investments in time and money. Some of easymeeting.net's customers are proud to say otherwise. From a producer of Omega3 to Institutions of Higher Learning to a Social Media Consultancy Company video conferencing has been embraced and helped each to succeed without the high cost and stress of purchasing and managing traditional video conferencing systems. - June 25, 2013 - Easymeeting Inc.