College & University News

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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.

Rev It Up Reading Announces Price Reduction for Online Speed Reading Course

Special Limited-Time Offer to Commemorate Graduation Season - June 23, 2013 - Rev It Up Reading

William Peace University Names Laura Vick, Ph.D., Professor Emeritus

Four-Year Baccalaureate University Names Professor of Anthropology as Professor Emeritus After 23 Years of Higher Education Service - June 22, 2013 - William Peace University

Marcademy President Tim O’Connor to Emcee Kellogg Alumni Club’s “Future of Education Technology” Event

San Francisco resident and Northwestern University’s Kellogg School of Management alumnus Tim O’Connor will the San Francisco/Bay Area Kellogg University Alumni Club's to “Future of Education Technology” program, June 20, 2013 at the Sunnyvale, CA PlugandPlay Tech Center. - June 20, 2013 - Marcademy

IEEE - 2013 Second International Conference on E-Learning and E-Technologies in Education

The Second International Conference on E-Learning and E-Technologies in Education (ICEEE2013) is technically co-sponsored by IEEE Poland section which will take place in Poland on Sept. 23-25, 2013. - June 19, 2013 - The Society of Digital Information and Wireless Communications (SDIWC)

William Peace University Names Marquita D. Brazier as Telecounselor and Event Coordinator

Four-Year Baccalaureate University Announces Hiring of Admissions Professional - June 16, 2013 - William Peace University

Holocaust Memorial Center and Eastern Michigan University to Co-Host Fourth Annual Seminar for Teachers, Aug. 12-16

The theme for this year’s seminar is “Witnesses to the Holocaust.” Using the latest academic scholarship and best instructional practices to make lessons about the Holocaust understandable and meaningful for students, the seminar is designed to build an instructor’s content base. - June 15, 2013 - Holocaust Memorial Center Zekelman Family Campus

Champlain College Names Jayson Boyers Managing Director of Division of Continuing Professional Studies

Nationally Recognized Institution Appoints Experienced Leader to Grow Department of Online Learning - June 15, 2013 - Champlain College

SANS Marks 10th Anniversary with State-of-the-Art Solutions for Global Language Learning

SANS Inc., an established leader in the development of instructional technologies for language learning, including the SANSSpace™ virtual language learning platform and Sony Virtuoso™ and Soloist® digital language lab technology software suite, is celebrating its 10th anniversary... - June 14, 2013 - SANS Inc. Instructional Technology for Language Learning

Harrison College Corporate Partnership Division Announces Partnership With CasperSMSSM

Educational Institution Partners with Short Code Text Message Provider to Connect with Business Partners and Increase Efficiency of Internal and External Communications - June 14, 2013 - HarrisonCollege

Cass London’s No. 1 in the Guardian University Guide for the Seventh Year Running

For the seventh year, Cass Business School is ranked number one by the Guardian University Guide for undergraduate Business and Management Studies. According to the 2014 Guide, which ranks all UK universities by undergraduate teaching excellence, an impressive 89% of Cass students were satisfied... - June 14, 2013 - Cass Business School

Fletcher Foundation Gift Establishes Public Interest Law Fellows Program

Grant Will Provide Stipends for Students Interning in Public Interest Law - June 12, 2013 - Campbell Law

New Search Tool Guides Prospective Students to Training Resources for In-Demand Supply Chain Jobs

Inbound Logistics Magazine Launches a Tool for Searching Supply Chain, Logistics, and Transportation Education Programs to Support the Workforce Needs of a Growing Sector - June 11, 2013 - Inbound Logistics

William Peace University Names Vera M. Goode as University Receptionist

Four-Year Baccalaureate University Welcomes Receptionist with More Than 35 Years of Experience - June 08, 2013 - William Peace University

Cass Professor Celebrated for Outstanding Research Impact

Cass Professor Paula Jarzabkowski has been awarded a Celebrating Impact Prize by the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC). She received the award for the 'Outstanding Impact in Business' of her research. ESRC is the UK's largest organisation for funding research on economic and social... - June 08, 2013 - Cass Business School

John S. Gould, MD Recognized by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication

John S. Gould, MD of Birmingham, Alabama has been included in the Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the fields of healthcare and education. About John S. Gould, MD Dr. Gould has over 42 years in the healthcare and education... - June 07, 2013 - Strathmore Worldwide

Rev It Up Reading Announces Summer Webinar Series

Getting Up to Speed with What You Read Webinars Offered This July - June 07, 2013 - Rev It Up Reading

Trillium College School of Denturism Transforms Student with Life-Changing Makeover

Trillium College celebrated its May Grand Orientation and Graduation in style, and provided a Life-changing Makeover for a lucky student. - June 07, 2013 - Trillium College

Expanding Server Capacity in a Jam-Packed Data Center

Meeting the data management needs of a world-class university’s astronomy department and observatory is no small feat, especially when the department is a leader in scientific research and discovery. So it’s not surprising that a lot of data is transmitted across its network infrastructure. - June 06, 2013 - MicroAge

Champlain College Named Best Cyber Security Higher Education Program by SC Magazine

Nationally Recognized Computer Forensics Institution Receives Prestigious Award by Leading Security Publication - June 06, 2013 - Champlain College

New Online Training Program from National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship Helps Community Colleges Launch and Scale Entrepreneurship Programs

NACCE is offering special introductory pricing for its first-ever online training; a six-week summer session begins July 8. - June 05, 2013 - National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship

NCSU Students Perform a Case Study on MHAworks’ Renovation of SEEDS Community Center

North Carolina State University School of Architecture students performed a case study on MHAworks’ renovation project of nonprofit SEEDS garden and community center. - June 01, 2013 - MHAworks Architecture

William Peace University Names Ian Dunne as Digital Communications Coordinator

Four-Year Baccalaureate University Announces Hiring of Dunne to Oversee Social Media and Video Production Efforts. - May 31, 2013 - William Peace University

Middle Tennessee School of Anesthesia Selects Disruptive CAMS Enterprise ERP to Power Expansion, New Directions

ERP’s ease of use and the need to invest only in a single, totally integrated package to fully automate the school are deciding factors in decision. CAMS Enterprise’s ability to support program and curriculum expansion is also important to selection committee. - May 31, 2013 - Three Rivers Systems Inc.

Harrison College Sponsors Greater Indianapolis Chamber of Commerce’s Top Investors Luncheon June 5

Corporate Partnership Division of Harrison College Supports Top Investor Series for Top Executives in Indianapolis - May 31, 2013 - HarrisonCollege

"Paying For College Without Breaking the Bank" Interactive e-Book Available for iPad, Kindle, Nook eReaders, and Mac OS, PCs, and in Paperback

"Paying for College Without Breaking the Bank – The Ultimate Student, Parent and Educator Guide to Over 500 Verified Links to Financial Aid and Scholarship Resources,” is now available from Amazon and Barnes and Noble. - May 29, 2013 - College Path, LLC

Area Student to Participate in Important Leadership Summit at Harvard University-Chavez Malik Luckett, an 8th Grade Student at Garrison School for Performing Arts Chosen

Chavez Malik Luckett, an 8th grade student at Garrison School for Performing Arts, will travel to participate in the People to People Leadership Ambassador's Summit: Leadership in Action at Harvard University Boston, MA on July 21-27, 2013, along with fellow select students from around the country. - May 29, 2013 - Chavez Malik Luckett

Campbell Students Awarded Wake County Bar Association Memorial Scholarships

Third-Year Students Honored for Commitment to Academics and Community - May 26, 2013 - Campbell Law

Harrison College to Offer 12-Month Apprenticeship Program

Private Sector College Launches Exclusive Program to Prepare Students Interested in Pursuing a Career in Application Development - May 25, 2013 - HarrisonCollege

William Peace University Names Nancy Eaton Welch as Registrar

Four-Year Baccalaureate University Expands Academic Affairs Department with the Hiring of 30-Year Industry Veteran. - May 25, 2013 - William Peace University

Chicago State University Welcomes Summer with the Smooth Sounds of Jazz

South Side Campus Kicks Off 4th Annual “Jazz in the Grazz” Concert Series - May 24, 2013 - Chicago State University

Richard Bland College to Host 2013 Teacher Institutes at Pamplin Historical Park

Highly-acclaimed, week-long courses will help teachers improve Virginia students’ Standards of Learning (SOL) scores. - May 23, 2013 - Richard Bland College

Stephen L. Green ‘59 Student Paper Competition Winners Announced at Hartwick College

On May 9, 2013, The Stephen L. Green American Governance Award Presentation was held in the Eaton Lounge of Bresee Hall on the Hartwick College campus. For the second time in three years, all Hartwick College students were invited to participate in "The Stephen L. Green American Governance... - May 23, 2013 - Hartwick College

Gradsave Winner of South FL Business Journal Business of the Year, H. Wayne Huizenga StartUp Award

Miami-based startup, GradSave.com is helping families save for college by using the crowd-funding model and providing families an easy way to gift towards a child's 529 savings plan. GradSave was recently awarded the H.Wayne Huizenga Startup Award by South Florida Business Journal. - May 19, 2013 - GradSave

CardFlex's Student Prepaid Debit Cards Rise in Popularity

CardFlex's student prepaid debit cards help reduce debt and save time and money. See what student debit cards can do for you, your student, and campus. - May 18, 2013 - CardFlex

William Peace University Launches Criminal Justice Major

Four-Year Baccalaureate University Expands Educational Offerings with the Addition of the William Peace University Criminal Justice Program. - May 18, 2013 - William Peace University

The Southwestern and Tornado Alley Regions of Delta Sigma Pi Invites Motivational And Brand Enhancing Speaker, Los Ellis for the 6th Annual S.T.A.R. Leadership Retreat

"Successful leaders are continually nurtured and challenged"; and that is the message brand enhancing coach, Los Ellis will share with audience members at the 6th Annual S.T.A.R. Leadership Retreat at Broken Bow's Secluded Acres this Saturday. - May 17, 2013 - TraLos

CS3 Technology Mentors OSU Senior, David Blaho

David Blaho, a Psychology major at Oklahma State University, attends the Oklahoma Human Resource State Conference (OKSHRM) through a sponsorship from CS3 Technology. - May 16, 2013 - CS3 Technology

William Peace University Names Sorien Schmidt as Adjunct Professor and Pre-Law Advisor

Four-Year Baccalaureate University Expands Faculty with the Hiring of 25-Year Legal Veteran - May 16, 2013 - William Peace University

ETC Test Prep Offers Full Tuition Scholarships

ETC Test Prep is offering full tuition scholarships for upcoming GRE, GMAT, and LSAT test preparation programs offered in Charlotte, NC. - May 15, 2013 - ETC Test Prep

Debbie Ferrier Recognized by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication

Debbie Ferrier of Katy, Texas has been included in the Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of education. About Debbie Ferrier Ms. Ferrier has over 18 years experience in the education field. She is the Director of... - May 14, 2013 - Strathmore Worldwide

American International College to Honor Board Treasurer and Alumnae at Commencement

Attorney A. Craig Brown of Longmeadow and educator Mary Raissi Stewart of Enfield, Conn., will receive honorary degrees at the American International College commencement ceremony, Sunday, May 19. The ceremony will take place at the Mass Mutual Center beginning at 3:00 p.m. - May 14, 2013 - American International College

AIC Nursing Students Score High on State Exam

The latest results of the 2012 Performance Summary for Massachusetts Nursing Education Programs, put American International College as tops in Western Massachusetts, and number three in the state among schools with BSN students taking the state licensure exam. - May 14, 2013 - American International College

Ozarks Technical Community College Announces $500,000 Gift for OTC Lebanon Center

A gift of 50 acres of land, valued at more than $500,000, has been presented to the OTC Foundation, the fundraising arm of Ozarks Technical Community College. The property was gifted to the college by Reuben and the late Mary Lou Casey of San Clemente, Calif., the same couple who presented the college with the largest gift in its history, two buildings and 13 acres of land valued at approximately $2.6 million. - May 11, 2013 - Ozarks Technical Community College

William Peace University Names Linda Paulhus Student Accounts Coordinator

Four-Year Baccalaureate University Hires Paulhus to Serve as Student Accounts Coordinator. - May 10, 2013 - William Peace University

International Resiliency Experts to Gather for Conference at Reed College

Join an international panel of Resiliency experts for this interactive conference exploring how people in different cultures and situations respond to difficult circumstances. Runs concurrently with the 37th annual Summer Institute for Intercultural Communication on the Reed College campus. (Separate registration required.) - May 09, 2013 - Al Siebert Resiliency Center

Civil Rights Icon Rev. Jesse Jackson to Deliver TSU Commencement May 11

Tennessee State University is pleased to announce that the Reverend Jesse Jackson Sr. will deliver the University’s 2013 Spring Commencement Address on Saturday, May 11. The graduation ceremony takes place outside in newly renovated Hale Stadium for the first time in nearly 40 years. - May 09, 2013 - Tennessee State University