College & University News
Elevate your knowledge about college and university initiatives in higher learning, technology, student recruitment, housing, campus development and extracurricular activities. This section features information about students, faculty and staff as well as products and services geared toward campus life.
William Peace University Partners with St. Timothy’s School in Education Sharing Program
Four-Year Baccalaureate University to Collaborate with Local Episcopal Institution for Pre-K Through Eighth-Grade Students on Mutually Beneficial Learning Opportunities. - January 31, 2013 - William Peace University
StudentVerification.com by CampusLogic, a Fully Automated Financial Aid Verification Solution
Non-compliance with financial aid verification regulations is a leading finding in Department of Education program reviews and Title IV audits. StudentVerification.com simplifies and automates the financial aid verification and c-code resolution process. - January 30, 2013 - CampusLogic, Inc.
360 Education Solutions Partners with Abilene Christian University
The beginning of the year is already off to a great start as two leaders in education partner in an effort to help teachers pursue their higher education online. Leading the way in quality enrollment services, 360 Education Solutions has partnered with Abilene Christian University, expanding their programs to include new M.Ed. programs for principals, specializations in curriculum and instruction, as well as the Graduate Superintendency Certificate. - January 30, 2013 - 360 Education Solutions
College Appoints Sport Maker
The Sports faculty at Walford and North Shropshire College has welcomed a new member of staff to the team in the totally new role of College Sport Maker. - January 30, 2013 - North Shropshire College
Olive Tree Initiative to Host Israeli Dr. Gershon Baskin, Responsible for Israeli Soldier Gilead Schalit Release
Olive Tree Initiative (OTI) will host Dr. Gershon Baskin, Ph.D., for an intimate conversation about the Middle East conflict. He will be the first speaker in a speaker series this year that OTI will host. The speaker series will bring speakers to UC Irvine who have been involved with the peace process to talk about “20 Years After the Oslo Peace Accords (1993-2013) – What Happened to Peace in the Middle East?” - January 28, 2013 - Olive Tree Initiative
William Peace University to Participate in Benefit Concert for Assault Victims Jan. 30
Four-Year Baccalaureate University and Its Vocal Ensemble to Support Jason and Jessica Beyer, Victims of Neighborhood Violence on Jan. 7. - January 27, 2013 - William Peace University
Third Wave Digital Creates New Website for Shorter University Admissions
Today's graduating seniors are more connected to technology than ever before, resulting in a need for sophisticated recruitment tools for colleges and universities alike. - January 26, 2013 - Third Wave Digital
William Peace University Names Julie B. Fleming as School of Professional Studies Academic Advisor
Four-Year Baccalaureate University Hires Fleming to Provide Students Academic Advisement and Assistance. - January 26, 2013 - William Peace University
Introducing the New Revolutionary Structural Engineering Teaching System from Armfield
Armfield Ltd is giving the next generation of Structural Engineers a firm foundation in Understanding. Structural Behaviour with a brand new innovative teaching device – The ST10 and ST11. - January 26, 2013 - Armfield Ltd
Pepperdine University Graduate School of Education and Psychology Names Dr. Tom Johnstone Superintendent of the Year
Dr. Johnstone is a GSEP alumnus with over 30 years of experience in education. - January 26, 2013 - Pepperdine University Graduate School of Education and Psychology
Pepperdine University Graduate School of Education and Psychology Receives Top Ranking in 2012 Leadership 500 for Doctoral Program
The Pepperdine University Graduate School of Education and Psychology (GSEP) Doctor of Education in Organizational Leadership (EDOL) program ranked 17th in the 2012 Leadership 500. - January 19, 2013 - Pepperdine University Graduate School of Education and Psychology
National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship Selects First-Ever NACCE Fellows
Newly created NACCE Fellowships will advance learning in fields of Community Outreach and Entrepreneurship Curriculum and Training at community colleges. - January 19, 2013 - National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship
HubShout Announces Winners of 2012 Online Marketing Scholarship
Three outstanding students selected from a pool of impressive candidates. - January 18, 2013 - HubShout
ScholarBuys- Reaps Rewards Amidst Ongoing Economic Turmoil in 2012
ScholarBuys proves in 2012 that once again, the threshold can be achieved. - January 17, 2013 - ScholarBuys Academic Marketing
ACT Test Prep - Naperville Tutoring Prepares Students for ACT Test April, and June, 2013
Joan Geyer Kaliher of Naperville Tutoring announces a few openings are now available in the Spring Small Group ACT Test PREP Classes. Classes begin March 9, 2013 preparing for the April 13, 2013 ACT Test. Classes begin April 20, 2013 preparing for the June 8, 2013 ACT Test. Classes meet for two hours, 10 sessions, over a five week period. To ensure thorough & in-depth instruction, Naperville Tutoring provides two teachers with expertise in English, Math, Reading & Science. - January 17, 2013 - Naperville Tutoring
Planet Technologies Awarded State of Texas Department of Information Resources (DIR) Contract for Microsoft Services
Company Able to Provide Full Range of Microsoft Services to Texas Agencies - January 15, 2013 - Planet Technologies
University Admissions Website Design Earns Third Wave Digital IMA Outstanding Achievement Award
Third Wave Digital’s award winning creative team today announces the honor of being awarded the Outstanding Achievement Award from the Interactive Media Awards (IMA) for University website design. The award was presented to Third Wave Digital (TWD) for the design and development of Macon,... - January 15, 2013 - Third Wave Digital
Grammarly Announces Scholarship Opportunity
$1,000 Scholarship to Recognize Exceptional Writing. - January 14, 2013 - Grammarly, Inc.
William Peace University President Appointed to NCAA Division III President’s Council
Debra M. Townsley, Ph.D., to Serve as Committee Member for NCAA Division III President’s Council Through 2017 - January 12, 2013 - William Peace University
Huntington Beach Hospital Auxiliary Grant Scholarships to Stanbridge College Nursing Students
Stanbridge College nursing students Janice Martinez and Elizabeth Hipple receive scholarships from the Huntington Beach Hospital's Silver Anchor Auxiliary to help fund their educational goals. - January 11, 2013 - Stanbridge University
USMEA Online, Mr. Ramlogan Receives Arizona House of Representatives Outstanding Achievement Recognition
USMEA Online, Mr. Ramlogan presented with Arizona State House of Representatives Challenge Coin and Certificate for Outstanding Achievement Recognition. - January 10, 2013 - USMEA - Online
Jazz Legends Herbie Hancock and Wayne Shorter Named Distinguished Professors at Expanded Thelonious Monk Institute of Jazz Performance at UCLA Herb Alpert School of Music
The Thelonious Monk Institute of Jazz has appointed multiple GRAMMY Award winners and NEA Jazz Masters Herbie Hancock and Wayne Shorter as distinguished professors at the Thelonious Monk Institute of Jazz Performance at the UCLA Herb Alpert School of Music. This marks the first time these two... - January 10, 2013 - Thelonious Monk Institute of Jazz
Community College District Wins Efficiency Award for Partnership with Global Financial Aid Services
The Dallas County Community College District has been selected by University Business Magazine as a Model of Efficiency Award honoree for improvements to its Financial Aid Verification process implemented with service and technology provided by Global Financial Aid Services. - January 08, 2013 - Global Financial Aid Services, Inc.
eduKan CEO, Dr. Mark Sarver, to Speak on Educational Analytics at the CES 2013 HigherEdTECH Summit
Dr. Mark Sarver, CEO of eduKan will be a panelist at the CES 2013 HigherEdTECH Summit, discussing how he is successfully using analytics to track student progress in distance education to improve student retention, identify at-risk students, and better manage learning outcomes. - January 04, 2013 - EDUKAN
William Peace University Director of Visitor Services Joins Wake County Community Foundation Board
Rebecca B. Leggett Appointed to Serve on Local Nonprofit Organization’s Board of Directors - January 04, 2013 - William Peace University
Montclair State University Graduate Psychology Students Learn About Educating Students with Tourette Syndrome
Drs. Robert A. Zambrano and Rob Happich taught different therapeutic approaches for treating children and adolescents with TS -- a misunderstood, misdiagnosed, inherited neurological disorder that affects 1 in 100 people. - January 02, 2013 - New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome
Over 250 Homeless Receive Shoes, Sleeping Bags from Stanbridge College
Stanbridge College raised funds to purchase new shoes and sleeping bags for homeless in Orange County. - December 30, 2012 - Stanbridge University
William Peace University Names Carrie Draper Communications/Marketing Administrative Assistant
Four-Year Baccalaureate University Expands Communications and Marketing Department with New Hire - December 29, 2012 - William Peace University
IT Students Prepare PC Donation to Children from Stanbridge College
Stanbridge College IT students prepared over 25 PC computers with Microsoft Office for donation to children in Costa Mesa. - December 21, 2012 - Stanbridge University
IAU College of Medicine, in West Indies, Selects Disruptive CAMS Enterprise ERP to Manage Campus
Caribbean medical school with state-of-the-art technology and curriculum opts for unique Three Rivers Systems’ SaaS offering for student lifecycle, including clinical rotations. - December 21, 2012 - Three Rivers Systems Inc.
William Peace University Names Ryan W. Davis as Director of Residence Life and Housing
Four-Year Baccalaureate University Hires Davis to Lead Student Life Residence and Housing Department - December 19, 2012 - William Peace University
Leading Healthcare Elective Provider, Work the World, Launches a New Student Elective Programme in the Philippines
Work the World offers medical, nursing and midwifery students the chance to combine high-quality electives with a fascinating insight into the challenges of healthcare delivery in Southeast Asia’s most beautiful destination. - December 19, 2012 - Work the World
General Relativity and Quantum Mechanics, the Holy Grail of Science Unified by 24 DNA
“It was Albert Einstein’s dream to accomplish this and so are numerous past and present scientists. We are very excited to make this historical scientific discovery a reality for everyone.” says 24 DNA Author, Inventor and Scientist Bob Ainuu Afamasaga. - December 15, 2012 - DNA Alphabet
Campbell Law Dean Keith Faulkner Named to WCBA and Tenth Judicial District Bar 2013 Board
Interim Dean Elected as Board Member for the Wake County Bar Association and Tenth Judicial District Bar - December 15, 2012 - Campbell Law
Education Online Services Corporation (EOServe Corp.) Names William Jones as Its USA Education Contact Center Director
Education Online Services Corporation Promotes William Jones to USA Education Contact Center Director - December 13, 2012 - Education Online Services Corp
Dr. Patrick A. Heelan Recognized by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Dr. Patrick A. Heelan of Washington, DC has been included in the Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of education. About Dr. Patrick A. Heelan Dr. Patrick A. Heelan has over 45 years experience in the field of... - December 13, 2012 - Strathmore Worldwide
Springboard Biodiesel Excited to Announce Coveted Endorsement from Green Restaurant Association for Its BioPro™ Appliance
Biodiesel equipment receives endorsement for it's automated appliance that converts used cooking oil into premium grade biodiesel. - December 12, 2012 - Springboard Biodiesel
William Peace University Softball Team Ranks Among Top 50 Division III Schools in Academics
Four-Year Baccalaureate University Earns Second Place Among USA South Conference. - December 12, 2012 - William Peace University
Ashland University Launches New TESOL Endorsement Program
In response to the growing number of students in Ohio who have limited English proficiency, Ashland University has launched a new Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) Endorsement program that is being offered this spring. - December 09, 2012 - Ashland University
John F. Robyt, Ph.D. Recognized by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
John F. Robyt, Ph.D. of Ames, Iowa has been included in the Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of education. About John F. Robyt, PH.D. Dr. Robyt has over 52 years experience in the field of education. He is a... - December 07, 2012 - Strathmore Worldwide
Three Rivers Systems Shows CAMS Enterprise Disruptive Academic ERP at MSCHE This Week
To help address the challenges of economic uncertainty, new methodologies, global technologies, “flipped” classrooms, “gamification” and social media, MSCHE attendees will have a chance to see powerful new features in CAMS Enterprise, the “only disruptive academic ERP” designed to meet the demands of today’s disruptive environment. - December 07, 2012 - Three Rivers Systems Inc.
Education Online Services Corporation (EOServe Corp.) Announces Promotion of Shantanett L. Sands to Director of Faculty Services
Education Online Services Corporation is proud to announce the well-deserved promotion of Shantanett L. Sands to Director of Faculty Services. As a long-term member of the Education Online Services team, Ms. Sands has been with the company from its inception in 2009 and has served in various... - December 06, 2012 - Education Online Services Corp
U.S. Small Business Administration and National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship Form Strategic Alliance
New collaboration between the U.S. Small Business Administration and the National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship will involve joint training and outreach activities. - December 06, 2012 - National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship
Corporate Screening Re-launches VerifyStudents: Redesigned with Expanded Functionality
VerifyStudents by Corporate Screening is officially launched. With new and expanded functionality, this is simply the best student background verification product on the market. - December 06, 2012 - Corporate Screening Services, Inc.
CampusLogic Hires Vice President of Business Development
CampusLogic has launched StudentVerification.com and FileReview.com and has several more new products under development requiring the addition of a proven leader in education sales. - December 06, 2012 - CampusLogic, Inc.
William Peace University Releases Dates for Winter Performances of the Peace Singers
Four-Year Baccalaureate University Announces Schedule for 18-Member Vocal Ensemble of Students - December 06, 2012 - William Peace University
William Peace University Names Bobby Marshall as Admissions Counselor
Four-Year Baccalaureate University Hires Counselor with More Than Five Years of Admissions Experience for School of Professional Studies - December 05, 2012 - William Peace University
Ufology: Richard Dolan Teaches Rare Ufology Class Online
The International Metaphysical University offers an online, ufology class taught by noted UFO expert Richard Dolan. - December 04, 2012 - International Metaphysical University
William Peace University to Sponsor AT&T Raleigh Winterfest
Four-Year Baccalaureate University to Participate in Downtown Raleigh Holiday Festivities Alongside More Than 40 Local Vendors - December 02, 2012 - William Peace University
Campbell Law Professor Amos Jones Delivers Lecture at Universidad De Los Andes in Colombia
Assistant Professor Discusses the Presidential Election and Political Forecasts - December 01, 2012 - Campbell Law