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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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
"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