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Klaus P. Fischer, Ph.D. Recognized as a Professional of the Year for Two Consecutive Years by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Publication

Klaus P. Fischer, Ph.D. of Lompoc, California has been recognized as a Professional of the Year for 2023 by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide for his outstanding contributions and achievements in education. Dr. Fischer was also honored with this award for 2022. About Klaus P. Fischer,... - January 20, 2023 - Strathmore Worldwide

The Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine and Southern Cross University of Australia Announce Collaboration

International collaboration highlights reach and depth of naturopathic education around the world. The Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine (CCNM) and the National Centre for Naturopathic Medicine at Southern Cross University (SCU), Australia have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU)... - January 19, 2023 - Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine

Beyond Spots & Dots Recognized in Various Areas for Advertising in Higher Education

Education Digital Marketing Awards honor Beyond Spots & Dots across multiple mediums. - January 09, 2023 - Beyond Spots & Dots, Inc.

Southwest Tennessee Community College Named Among Best Community Colleges in Tennessee by Intelligent.com

Intelligent.com, a trusted resource for program rankings and higher education planning, has included Southwest Tennessee Community College on its list of the Best Community Colleges in Tennessee in 2023. Southwest received the Best for Career Seekers award and was ranked #6 in academic influence... - December 22, 2022 - Southwest Tennessee Community College

Ducks Rising Collective Adds Board of Advisors to Advance and Diversify Offerings for University of Oregon Athletes; Will Also Add a Baseball Specific Collective Division

Ducks Rising is rapidly growing providing Name, Image and Likeness opportunities to Oregon athletes, and is adding an advisory board, which includes former Duck star LaMichael James, and current player Cam McCormack, among others. Additionally, Ducks Rising will start separate sports divisions within the collective starting with the sport of Baseball. - December 20, 2022 - Ducks Rising

The Robert Stravinsky Scholarship for Healthcare Students Helps Future Medical Professionals

Massachusetts Doctor of Physical Therapy Robert Stravinsky Provides Funding for Students. - December 18, 2022 - Robert Stravinsky Scholarship

Modern Campus Reports That Employers and Students Spent Over $1 Billion on Continuing Education in 2022

Modernizing the Customer Experience Enables Colleges and Universities of All Sizes to Meet the Demand of Today’s Learners and Grow, Despite Industry-Wide Challenges - December 15, 2022 - Modern Campus

The Dr. Samuel Bride Scholarship Providing Funding for Future Medical Doctors in the United States

New York Surgeon Samuel Bride MD Gives Back with Scholarship Fund for Students Studying to Become Doctors. - December 09, 2022 - Dr. Samuel Bride Scholarship

Richard Zahn Scholarship for Entrepreneurs in the United States Still Available

Florida Developer Richard Zahn Provides $25,000 in Scholarship Funds. - December 09, 2022 - Richard Zahn Scholarship

National Institute for Fitness and Sport (NIFS) Mini Marathon & 5K Training Program - 33 Years and Running

Join NIFS Mini Marathon & 5K Training Program and cross the finish line with them in 2023. Training runs start at NIFS convenient downtown location Wednesday nights, February 1, – May 3, 2023 at 6 pm. Online registration is now open. The NIFS Mini Marathon & 5K Training Program... - December 07, 2022 - NIFS

Husson University Board of Trustees Elect a New Chair and Vice Chair

Husson University announced today that its board of trustees elected Dan Hutchins of Naples, Fla., Class of 1983, a retired accountant for PriceWaterhouseCoopers (PwC), to be their new chair. In addition, the trustees elected Phil Harriman, Class of 1977, the founding partner of Lebel & Harriman, LLP, to be their new vice chair. Harriman is from Yarmouth, Maine. Guidance and oversight from these experienced leaders will help drive the University’s continued success in a competitive marketplace. - December 07, 2022 - Husson University

Historian Rewrites History of Slavery in Eastern Connecticut

Relying on primary resources, historian Bruce P. Stark dismantles the myth of a massive slave plantation in Connecticut that was popularized in the press 20 years ago. In its place, Stark reveals the significance that free Blacks, Whites, and Native Americans played as tenant farmers in the social and political development of colonial Connecticut. - December 05, 2022 - The Connecticut Press

Sqwire Partners with North Carolina Wesleyan University to Provide Financial Education to Students

Financial wellness offered at the collegiate level helps students to thrive both in and out of the classroom. Sqwire is proud to partner with North Carolina Wesleyan University to offer this program and contribute to the success of its students. - November 30, 2022 - Sqwire

Rutgers University Partners with Upright Education to Support Workforce Development in New Jersey’s Nationally Top-Ranking Tech Sector

Professional and Executive Education at Rutgers (PEER), a continuing education unit of Rutgers University, is excited to announce its partnership with Upright Education to provide award-winning career enhancement vehicles in software development and UX/UI design for adult learners. Upright’s... - November 29, 2022 - Upright Education

Southwest Tennessee Community College Awards Velvet McCallum Tennessee Board of Regents’ Chancellor’s Commendation for Military Veterans

Southwest Tennessee Community College has awarded the Tennessee Board of Regents Chancellor’s Commendation for Military Veterans to Velvet McCallum, a former Army Reservist who currently serves as Southwest’s Library Services Security Coordinator. McCallum was honored for her exceptional service to the college and dedication to students during a Veteran’s employee appreciation and recognition event Nov. 8, 2022 at the Macon Cove Campus. - November 21, 2022 - Southwest Tennessee Community College

iSpring Solutions Inc. Updates Its Range of Stand-Alone Tools to Version 11

iSpring Solutions Inc. Updates Its Range of Stand-Alone Tools to Version 11 and launches special offers on iSpring QuizMaker, iSpring Presenter, iSpring Converter Pro, and other powerful eLearning tools. - November 21, 2022 - iSpring Solutions Inc.

Wassiyyah Announces an Exclusive, Premium Membership with Everyday Life Estate Planning Products

Wassiyyah's estate plans are certified and approved by estate planning experts and professionals, which has been an essential feature in the community. Wassiyyah introduces the products keeping the long-term goal in mind. Wassiyyah's lifetime premium memberships include the beyond estate planning needs. - November 19, 2022 - Wassiyyah

IvyWise Expands Scholars Program to Include Transfer Admissions Advising

The IvyWise Scholars program to offer free transfer college admissions guidance to high-achieving, low-income students. - November 18, 2022 - IvyWise

Modern Campus Supercharges Continuing and Workforce Education Catalogs in the Non-Traditional Higher Education Space

Modern Campus Omni CMS + Destiny One Catalog Connector Makes It Even Easier for Institutions to Deliver a More Personalized Consumer Experience - November 18, 2022 - Modern Campus

Ronald Maestas Honored as a Featured Member by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide

Ronald Maestas of Las Vegas, New Mexico, has been honored as a Featured Member by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of education. About Ronald Maestas Ronald Maestas is a former dean and professor at New Mexico Highlands... - November 16, 2022 - Strathmore Worldwide

Upright Partners to Offer Coding Bootcamps at Kirtland Community College, the #1 School for Online Learning in Michigan

Kirtland Community College and Upright establish a partnership to provide additional online pathways to high-paying careers in technology. - November 15, 2022 - Upright Education

Cummins Partners with STEM Fuse to Expand Early Workforce Development Initiatives

Cummins Inc. is partnering with STEM Fuse, a STEM-focused curriculum provider, to bring "Career Highways" to Universal Technical Institute (UTI)-Avondale students. The partnership will help students showcase their skills and explore opportunities with Cummins. - November 15, 2022 - STEM Fuse

Registrars Should be Actively Engaged with Enrollment Management and Student Engagement Efforts, According to Research from Modern Campus and AACRAO

Survey and Panel Discussion Shows How the Role, Focus and Responsibility of the Modern Registrar is Evolving - November 10, 2022 - Modern Campus

Pack the Pantry Virtual Food Drive Aims to Support Local Community Colleges

Food Drive to Fill Local Community College Food Pantries. - November 08, 2022 - California Coast Credit Union

University of Northern Colorado Launches iGrad Student Financial Literacy Platform

Research shows that student financial literacy programs can decrease financial stress, improve academic performance and teach students how to manage their finances for a lifetime. - November 01, 2022 - iGrad

Turkish YTU Yildiz TechnoPark Opens Technology Marketing Office in Dubai

Turkish YTU Yildiz TechnoPark officially opened Dubai Technology Marketing Office to enable Turkish technology companies to increase their global presence, especially in Asia and the Middle East. - October 31, 2022 - YTU Yildiz TechnoPark

Free Solutionary Guidebook Gives Teachers the Tools to Help Students Create a Better World

The Institute for Humane Education (IHE) has produced a newly-revised version of its downloadable Solutionary Guidebook. - October 28, 2022 - Institute for Humane Education

Open House Gave High School Students an Introduction to Husson University

Husson University held an Open House for interested high school students and their family members on Saturday, October 22, 2022. This was an outstanding opportunity to learn more about Husson’s academic programs, faculty, facilities, life in the residence halls and campus life. Those in attendance got to sample all that Husson has to offer. Students and family members who couldn’t attend this past Open House are welcome to attend future Open Houses on November 12, 2022 and April 29, 2023. - October 26, 2022 - Husson University

Largest Gathering of Law Enforcement and Legal Professionals in Maine Recruited Husson Students at Campus Career Fair

The School of Legal Studies in Husson University's College of Business held its 14th Annual Career Day on Friday, October 21, 2022 at the Newman Gymnasium in Bangor. The event attracts organizations representing local, state, and federal career opportunities from a variety of criminal justice and legal fields. The event provides students with a chance to learn more about potential employment and internship opportunities in criminal justice, forensic science, law and paralegal studies. - October 25, 2022 - Husson University

Minus K Technology Announces Announces Its Seventh U.S. Educational Giveaway of Vibration Isolators to Colleges and Universities

As Minus K celebrates their upcoming 30 years in business, they are giving away $25,000* dollars worth of passive mechanical patented superior performing negative-stiffness low-frequency vibration isolators to colleges in the United States. - October 25, 2022 - Minus K Technology Inc.

Alfred Street Baptist Church is the Largest Faith-Based Donor in the Nation to HBCUs

$1 Million Check Presented to Jackson State University During Halftime of 2022 Homecoming Game. - October 24, 2022 - Alfred Street Baptist Church

Greenwich Entrepreneur Mark Mariani Provides Scholarship for Future Entrepreneurs

Students living in the United States who are studying on the road to becoming future entrepreneurs can now apply for the Mark Mariani Scholarship for Future Entrepreneurs. The scholarship offers to fund students who are currently in school with plans to enter into an entrepreneurial career in the... - October 19, 2022 - Mark Mariani Scholarship

Just Released: 31st and Final Book in Epic "Journey to the West" Series of Easy-to-Read Chinese Novels

After five years of intensive work, the writing team of Jeff Pepper and Dr. Xiao Hui Wang have finally published their entire 31-volume series of graded readers based on the classic Chinese novel, "Journey to the West." This is the largest and most ambitious project ever undertaken to create a series of graded readers for people learning the Chinese language. - October 13, 2022 - Imagin8 Press

Husson University’s College of Business Granted Reaffirmation of Accreditation by IACBE

Husson University’s College of Business was recently granted a reaffirmation of specialized business accreditation for several of its business-related degree programs by the Board of Commissioners of the International Accreditation Council for Business Education (IACBE). To earn... - October 13, 2022 - Husson University

Veronica M. Peterson Honored as Woman of the Month for August 2022 by P.O.W.E.R. (Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized)

Veronica M. Peterson of Staten Island, New York is honored as a Woman of the Month for August 2022 by P.O.W.E.R. (Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized) for her outstanding achievements and contributions in the field of consulting. About Veronica M. Peterson Veronica Peterson... - October 12, 2022 - P.O.W.E.R. Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized

Setting Students on the Path of Success: the Dr. Brian Blick Scholarship

The journey to becoming part of the medical industry is hard and long. Everyone is familiar with the arduous path of becoming a medical professional of any sort as you need to dedicate a lot of time to your academics and even more so financially. For the former, it is all a matter of dedicating... - October 12, 2022 - Dr. Brian Blick Scholarship

Westford Introduces AcceleratHER – an Initiative to Empower and Support Women on Their Path to Success

Westford University College, based in the United Arab Emirates, is a well-known transnational educational partner of leading international institutions. The prominent university, which has two locations in Sharjah, UAE, provides postgraduate, undergraduate, PhD, and vocational programs. The... - October 11, 2022 - Westford University College

Alfred Street Baptist Church and Google Cloud Partner to Host the Largest Hybrid HBCU College Festival on Friday, October 7 (Virtual) and Saturday, October 8

More than 35,000 expected to attend the largest hybrid festival of its kind in the country. Over 5,000 students expected to attend In-Person at the University of the District of Columbia in Washington, DC on Saturday, October 8 (10am to 2pm ET). - October 07, 2022 - Alfred Street Baptist Church

NACCE Announces 2022 Entrepreneurial College and President of the Year Awards

Vance-Granville Community College in North Carolina and President James Murdaugh of Tallahassee Community College in Florida Awarded Top Honors - October 04, 2022 - National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship

National Adoption Competency Mental Health Training Initiative Extended Federal Funding for Five Years

The Center for Adoption Support and Education (C.A.S.E.) has been awarded a 5-year, $10 million Cooperative Agreement from the Children's Bureau (CB), Administration for Children, Youth and Families (ACYF), Administration for Children and Families (ACF), Department of Health and Human Services... - October 03, 2022 - Center for Adoption Support and Education (C.A.S.E.)

NACCE Announces 2022 Winners of Lifetime Achievement Award

Fish Family Foundation and Herb and Maxine Jacobs Foundation Selected for Top Honor By the National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship (NACCE). Awards Announced October 2 During NACCE's Annual Conference in Boston. - October 02, 2022 - National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship

Microsleep Helps Over Five Thousand Students Find Housing

Microsleep’s mission is to help college students find safe, convenient, and affordable housing. They aim to serve students with campus housing crises, where upperclassmen are forced off campus to look for their own housing. On nights when these students have been out late working on group projects or find it inconvenient to commute long distances, Microsleep has developed a solution. - October 02, 2022 - Microsleep

Klaus P. Fischer, Ph.D. Recognized as a Professional of the Year by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Publication

Klaus P. Fischer, Ph.D. of Lompoc, California has been recognized as a Professional of the Year for 2022 by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide for his outstanding contributions and achievements in education. About Klaus P. Fischer, PH.D. Klaus P. Fischer, Ph.D. is a cultural historian of... - September 30, 2022 - Strathmore Worldwide

Patrick Henry College Earns "A" Rating from the American Council of Trustees and Alumni (ACTA)

From a survey of the academic core curricula of more than 1,100 colleges and universities, Patrick Henry College was recognized as one of only 24 institutions to receive an “A” rating and one of only seven colleges to earn a grade of 100%, in the American Council of Trustees and Alumni... - September 27, 2022 - Patrick Henry College

USA Entertainment Ventures Announces Its Newest Creation: the Small Footprint Training Simulator

Technology to Enhance Future Training and Education. - September 22, 2022 - USA Entertainment Ventures, LLC

LCBM Fall 2022 Scholarships Awarded: Supporting Excellence in Education

The Louise and Christopher B. Munday Foundation (The Foundation) and 2020 Companies (www.2020companies.com) today announce their continued support of education by awarding scholarships. Employees and their dependents are eligible if they are enrolled full-time in a 2-year or 4-year degree program... - September 20, 2022 - 2020 Companies

Clark Atlanta University Receives NSF Funding to Infuse Data Science Into the STEM Curriculum

A research team from Clark Atlanta University was awarded a $396,738 grant (#2205882) from the National Science Foundation to provide students with education and training in modern principles and techniques of data-driven discovery by infusing data science education and research into the... - September 17, 2022 - AUC Data Science Initiative

Bayan Islamic Graduate School Announces New Doctor of Ministry Program in Islamic Leadership