College & University News
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CSU Institute for Palliative Care Launches First Course Offerings
Institute offers 2013 calendar of palliative care training programs for nurses, social workers, chaplains and other health care professionals. - February 15, 2013 - CSU Institute for Palliative Care
William Peace University Professors Lynn C. Owens and Vincent H. Melomo Receive Tenure
Communications And Anthropology Professors of Four-Year Baccalaureate University Earn Tenure for Educational Excellence. - February 15, 2013 - William Peace University
Top Party Schools and Universities 2013
Fiesta Frog released an updated list of the Top 100 Party schools ranking for 2013. - February 14, 2013 - Fiesta Frog
4 Community Colleges Split $35,600 in Grants via the National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship/Sam's Club "Shared Vision for Small Business" Competition
Winning colleges in the "Shared Vision for Small Business" competition are Fox Valley Technical College, Long Beach City College, North Seattle Community College, and South Mountain Community College. - February 14, 2013 - National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship
Local Attorney Going to Washington to Sound Alarm on Emerging Student Load Debt Crisis, Other Key Issues
Meeting with congressman and senators on key issues for student loan borrowers and debtors. - February 13, 2013 - Lorene Lynn Mies, A PLC
New Docu-Series Helps Young Adults Start Small Businesses
Inspired Life Media Group and S6xth House Entertainment present The American Dream Revised, a docuseries and social action campaign designed to help young adults start small businesses. - February 13, 2013 - ILMG
Lorikeet Learning Goes Live with Crowdfunder.com
Lorikeet Learning will start accepting followers on crowdfunder on Wednesday, February 13, 2013 at 9: AM EST. - February 12, 2013 - Lorikeet Learning
William Peace University to Host Speaker Series with Filmmaker Jonathan Dickinson on Feb. 12
Four-Year Baccalaureate University Presents Screening of Father Spirit a Movie Depicting One Man’s Struggle to Connect with His Terminally Ill Father - February 08, 2013 - William Peace University
Three National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship Members Selected to Participate in Innovation Fund America Initiative
Pilot program will help launch and grow technology-based startups in California, Kansas and North Carolina through funding and education model developed at Ohio's Lorain County Community College. - February 07, 2013 - National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship
William Peace University’s Dr. Scott McElreath to Lead American Association of Philosophy Teachers
Associate Professor of Philosophy Elected to Board of Directors for the American Association of Philosophy Teachers - February 06, 2013 - William Peace University
Toad Teaches Youth with Autism and ADD to Learn; Children and Teens Smile as They Learn and Frustrated Parents Breathe a Sigh of Relief
Children with ADD, ADHD, Gifted Students, and Autistic children now have a place to go for Academic Tutoring and Social Skills services. - February 05, 2013 - Academia Center 4 Tutoring
Rebecca Onie, CEO of Health Leads, Announced as Speaker at MGH Institute of Health Professions 2013 Commencement
President Janis P. Bellack announced today that Rebecca Onie, Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Health Leads, will deliver the keynote address at MGH Institute of Health Professions’ 2013 Commencement on Thursday, May 9, 2013. Health Leads is a non-profit organization that works to... - February 03, 2013 - MGH Institute of Health Professions
Celebrate Today’s Educators During Teacher and Staff Appreciation Week 2013
Teacher and Staff Appreciation Week, May 6-10, 2013, is the perfect time to say thanks to your special school team. Positive Promotions offers hundreds of budget-friendly, top-quality recognition gifts that will elevate your celebration to a more notable level while leaving your teachers and staff feeling well appreciated for their dedication to educating others. - February 02, 2013 - Positive Promotions
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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