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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

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

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

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

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

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

Campbell Law Professor Kevin Lee Speaks at Conference on Religious Legal Theory

Professor Kevin Lee Joins Panel Discussion at Annual Conference on Religious Legal Theory in New York - May 08, 2013 - Campbell Law

Where Do You Celestron®? Spotlights Your Memorable Moments for New Campaign

Celestron unveils its inspirational interactive campaign, sourced from your stories about using Celestron telescopes, sport optics, and microscopes. - May 07, 2013 - Celestron

Harrison College Sponsors Senior Care Spring Conference and Trade Show May 6

Corporate Partnership Division of Harrison College Supports Annual Event for Assisted Living Facilities - May 05, 2013 - HarrisonCollege

Harrison College’s Corporate Partnerships Sponsors "Vacant" Art Exhibit May 3

Corporate Partnership Division Of Harrison College Supports Herron Art And Design Students With A One-Night Art Show In Downtown Indianapolis - May 04, 2013 - HarrisonCollege

William Peace University Names Kevin Rist as Admissions Counselor

Four-Year Baccalaureate University Expands Admissions Department with the Hiring of Experienced Student Recruiter - May 04, 2013 - William Peace University

Integral Technical Services Speaks to San Jacinto College Grant Recipients

Recruitment firm shares tips for success with H-LSAMP and T-STEM Scholars. - May 04, 2013 - Integral Technical Services, Inc.

Nursing Students and New Graduate Nurses: CPTC Exam Review and Handbook for the Organ Procurement Coordinator Describes Highly Specialized Area of Nursing

Nursing students and new graduate nurses can learn more about becoming part of the transplant team. CPTC Exam Review and Handbook for the Organ Procurement Coordinator describes in detail the many facets of this position. - May 03, 2013 - Nurse Brooke CPTC LLC

Governor Pat McCrory to Deliver Commencement Address at Campbell Law

North Carolina’s 74th Governor to Speak at Law School’s Graduation Ceremony on Friday, May 10. - May 03, 2013 - Campbell Law

Champlain College Ranked Best Online Bachelor's Programs by US News & World Report

Nationally Recognized Computer Forensics Institution Ranks in Top 25 Percent of Best Online Colleges Across the United States. - May 03, 2013 - Champlain College

Creativity Expert to Deliver Richard Bland’s 50th Commencement Address

William & Mary’s Kyung Hee Kim, Ph.D., will advise graduates on innovation and creative thinking at Richard Bland College’s 2013 Commencement ceremony. - May 02, 2013 - Richard Bland College

New Assessment Tool Promotes Entrepreneurial Skills

After three years of development, Eckerd College’s Leadership Development Institute (LDI) is pleased to announce the release of a new assessment instrument called the Entrepreneurial Dimensions Profile™ (EDP). Based on extensive research into the traits, motivations, and skills of... - May 01, 2013 - Eckerd College Leadership Development Institute (LD)

Campbell Law School Adjunct Faculty Members Recognized by N.C. State Bar

Board Of Legal Specialization Honors Judge John Tyson with the 2013 James E. Cross Jr. Leadership Award, and Evan Horwitz and Geeta Kapur as New Specialists - May 01, 2013 - Campbell Law

The University of Missouri Celebrates Global Engagement

At the recent International Engagement Awards ceremony, the University of Missouri (MU) celebrated faculty, staff, and students that have made significant contributions to internationalizing the University of Missouri. The award ceremony, which took place in Monsanto Auditorium in the Christopher... - May 01, 2013 - University of Missouri