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William Peace University Opens 2013-2014 Lunch and Learn Series Season with Vincent Melomo, Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Anthropology to Discuss Recent Archeological Research At Fort Caswell on Sept. 18 - September 08, 2013 - William Peace University
William Peace University Names Dr. Cindy Gnadinger as Vice President for Academic Affairs
Four-Year Baccalaureate University Welcomes New Academic Administrator With More Than 19 Years Experience. - September 07, 2013 - William Peace University
Top South African Companies Looking to Hire at Career Indaba in Cape Town Next Week
Thousands of school leavers, learners and students are expected at the Career Indaba in Cape Town next week where some of the top companies in the country, including South African Airways, Amazon, Food Lovers Market, PIC, Transnet, Cape Nature, Peninsula Beverage Company and MINTEK are looking to... - September 07, 2013 - Career Indaba
Leading Bangkok IELTS Institute Celebrates Sixth Anniversary with IELTS Course Scholarships
Bangkok’s leading IELTS institute celebrates the completion of its sixth successful year by offering scholarships for courses designed to help Thai IELTS candidates achieve the test scores they need. - September 06, 2013 - Prinncipal
American Golf Association Announced an All New Fundraiser Program to Benefit Fraternities and Sororities
The American Golf Association (AGA) has developed a new fundraiser program that helps fraternities and sororities raise funds for their organizations. The program leverages social media including Facebook, LinkedIn, internet radio, and websites to build a reoccurring revenue stream to the organization. - September 06, 2013 - American Golf Association
James R. Hillger Recognized by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
James R. Hillger of Tallahassee, Florida has been included in the Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of university athletics. About James R. Hillger Mr. Hillger is the Maintenance Coordinator for the Seminole... - September 05, 2013 - Strathmore Worldwide
William Peace University Hosts Concert Performance by Abyss and UpRite Lions on Sept. 19
Four-Year Baccalaureate University Welcomes Spoken Word Artist and Hip-Hop Vocalist for Fall Concert and Comedy Series - September 05, 2013 - William Peace University
StoryAlity Theory Scientifically Predicts a "Hit Movie" in January 2014
StoryAlity Theory, a new scientific theory of film virality, predicts that in in January 2014 a new motion picture will enter the list of the Top 20 RoI (Return On Investment) films of all time. See The Numbers (http://www.the-numbers.com/movies/records/budgets.php) for the Top 20 RoI Films List, and see the StoryAlity website (http://StoryAlity.wordpress.com/) for specific details of the scientific prediction of the anticipated 2014 film. - September 01, 2013 - StoryAlity
WABC-TV New York, NY Contribute to a Child’s College Fund Online
GradSave gives parents the tools to crowd-fund their child’s college education. - August 30, 2013 - GradSave
Lisa Young Joins Harrison College’s Corporate Partnerships Division as Traffic Coordinator
Private Sector College Expands Its Corporate Partnerships Division with New Hire - August 30, 2013 - HarrisonCollege
Academics Aren’t Enough
The Homescholar comes out with new Kindle book to helps parents find the perfect balance between academics and life skills. - August 30, 2013 - The HomeScholar
Spotlight on Community Mission: HiP Sponsors WAMC Northeast Public Radio
HiP expands its community mission beyond professional organizations into the public radio, the YMCA, United Way, La Salle Soccer and other causes. - August 29, 2013 - H-I-P (High-Impact-Prospecting, LLC)
Savingforcollege.com Releases Q2 529 Plan Performance Rankings
529 plans from District of Columbia, Alaska, and Nevada garnered top spots in Savingforcollege.com’s Quarterly 529 Plan Performance rankings for investment performance through June 30, 2013. - August 28, 2013 - Savingforcollege.com LLC
Education Online Services Corporation and Southern University Baton Rouge Announce Launch of New Online Degree Program: Bachelor of Science in Computer Science
Southern University Baton Rouge Announces Launch of Bachelor of Science in Computer Science Online Degree Program in collaboration with Education Online Services Corporation. - August 27, 2013 - Education Online Services Corp
Congenital Amputee Athlete Kyle Maynard Inspires Stanbridge College Graduates
Two-time ESPY Award Winner and quadruple congenital amputee, Kyle Maynard, presented at the Stanbridge College 2013 Commencement Exercises inspiring graduates and guests with a lifetime of achievement. - August 26, 2013 - Stanbridge University
William Peace University Singers to Perform at North Chapel Hill Baptist Church on Aug. 25
Vocal Group of Four-Year Baccalaureate University to Sing a Wide Repertoire of Sacred Music at Worship Service - August 25, 2013 - William Peace University
Champlain College’s Jayson Boyers Named to Burlington City Arts Board of Directors
Private Baccalaureate Institution’s Managing Director of the Division of Continuing Professional Studies Joins Board as an Experienced Business and Community Leader to Promote Arts - August 25, 2013 - Champlain College
Rev It Up Reading Submits Programming Proposal for South by Southwest Educators Conference
Become the BEST Reader You Can Be Workshop is Available for Voting - August 24, 2013 - Rev It Up Reading
William Peace University Donates $10,000 to Raleigh City Cemeteries Preservation, Inc
Donation to Help Restore Grave Markers of Institute’s Founder, William Peace, and His Family as Part of Group’s Conservation Work. - August 24, 2013 - William Peace University
Harrison College Sponsors Indianapolis Hotel Symposium Aug. 27
Corporate Partnerships Division of Harrison College Supports Future Growth of Indianapolis with Sponsorship of 6th Annual Hotel Symposium - August 24, 2013 - HarrisonCollege
Occupational Therapy Professor Promotes Academics Through Social Media
Allison Sullivan an assistant professor of Occupational Therapy at American International College in Springfield, was part of an international group of academics and therapists presenting a poster at the 2013 25th National Occupational Therapy Australia Conference in Adelaide, Australia. - August 23, 2013 - American International College
Campbell Law, Divinity School Announce Dual Degree
JD/MDiv Degree Program to Begin in Fall 2013. - August 23, 2013 - Campbell Law
MIZZOU's, zouLIFE, Provides Responsible Message to Young Adults to Promote Skin Cancer Awareness
University of Missouri, Columbia, has partnered with Tans Are Now Safe, Custom Spray Tanning to provide a safe alternative to traditional tanning practices for their 25,000 plus students in order to reduce Skin Cancer cases among this age group. - August 22, 2013 - Tans Are Now Safe , TANS, Custom Spray Tanning
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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