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Community Business College Awarded “Military Friendly School” Title for 4th Year by G.I. Jobs Magazine

Community Business College is recognized for its service offerings to veterans and military families with its fourth prestigious “Military Friendly School” designation in as many years. - October 19, 2012 - Community Business College

Friendly's Co-founder, S. Prestley Blake, is Honored with Lifetime Achievement Award by the National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship

The National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship has awarded its 2012 Lifetime Achievement Award to S. Prestley Blake, who co-founded the Friendly Ice Cream Corp. and provided the seed money to help NACCE get started in 2002. - October 18, 2012 - National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship

GradSave Announces a $10,000 College Scholarship Sweepstakes

New Scholarship Represents an Ongoing Dedication to Making College Affordable - October 18, 2012 - GradSave

William Peace University to Induct Mary Lloyd Hodges Barbera ’85 Into Its Athletics Hall of Fame

Four-Year Baccalaureate University Honors Alumna for Her Lifetime Accomplishments in Tennis. - October 18, 2012 - William Peace University

Virginia Veterinary Medical Association Announces 2012 Mentor Program

Members of Veterinary Association Volunteer to Mentor Students at the Virginia-Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine - October 17, 2012 - Virginia Veterinary Medical Association

Young Pals Records International Releases the Concept Album Soundtrack for “Swedish Style: The Musical,” Inspired by the Behind-the-Scenes Split of Super Group ABBA

Young Pals Records International Releases the Concept Album Soundtrack for “Swedish Style: The Musical,” Inspired by the Behind-the-Scenes Split of Super Group ABBA

Full-Length Rock Musical Available for Commercial Theater Groups & Schools - October 16, 2012 - Young Pals Music

Hartwick Student Receives Prestigious EPA Fellowship

Hartwick College student Catherine G. Winters '14 of Duanesburg, NY has received a Greater Research Opportunities (GRO) Undergraduate Fellowship from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The EPA recently awarded approximately 40 GRO undergraduate fellowships in 2012 to students pursuing a... - October 13, 2012 - Hartwick College

peerTransfer Doubles List of Schools in Just Six Months, Greatly Expands Supported Currencies, and Adds New Partners

peerTransfer, the leading provider of innovative global payment solutions for the education industry, experienced tremendous growth in the third quarter of 2012, surpassing 200-school milestone, 48 currencies, and partnering with Oracle & Ellucian. - October 12, 2012 - peerTransfer

William Peace University Professor David McLennan, Ph.D. to Moderate Political Party Panel Discussions

Local Four-Year Baccalaureate University to Host Republican and Democratic Panel Discussions Oct. 11 And 18 Outlining Parties’ Economic and Social Policy Principles. - October 12, 2012 - William Peace University

SoftInWay Donates AxSTREAM EDU to Engineering Student Teams Participating in AIAA/IGTI Engine Design Competition

SoftInWay will support AIAA/IGTI Engine Design Competition by providing Student Teams with the educational version of their turbomachinery design software, AxSTREAM EDU. - October 11, 2012 - SoftInway

Rollins MBA Establishes the “Gene Apelado Scholarship”

The Crummer Graduate School of Business of Rollins College, the top-ranked MBA program in Florida according to Forbes and BusinessWeek, announced today the creation of the “Gene Apelado Scholarship.” The money will be used to enhance the school’s mission of offering its students... - October 11, 2012 - Rollins College Department of Business

Dr. Ralph G. Perrino Receives Prestigious Northern Virginia Community College Education Foundation Outstanding Service to the College Award for 2012

Dr. Ralph G. Perrino, Founder and Director of Northern Virginia Tutoring Service, has been awarded the prestigious Northern Virginia Community College Educational Foundation Outstanding Service to the College Award for 2012. - October 11, 2012 - Northern Virginia Tutoring Service, LLC

William Peace University to Show New Voices Documentary Certain Proof: A Question of Worth Oct. 15

Four-Year Baccalaureate University to Host Local Foundation’s Movie on Discovering How to Unleash the Potential of Children with Communications Challenges. - October 10, 2012 - William Peace University

Free e-Book, "Hidden Bible Taboos" is Offered by Clinical Psychological Services, LLC to Assist 2012 Doomsday Religious Addicts and Family Members

With the soon approach of December 21, 2012, and recent news media putting fear into viewers regarding the end of the world, some religious people have already started doing bizarre things such as building compounds, hording food, and stock piling weapons. In an effort to assist those that may be... - October 09, 2012 - Clinical Psychological Services, LLC

MaleSurvivor States Sentencing of Sandusky is the Beginning of the Next Chapter, Not the End of the Story

MaleSurvivor States Sentencing of Sandusky is the Beginning of the Next Chapter, Not the End of the Story

1 out of 6 young males are sexually abused by "Sanduskys" all over the US; MaleSurvivor says the work of healing has only just begun; remains committed to working with survivors and Penn State. - October 09, 2012 - MaleSurvivor: National Organization against Male Sexual Victimization

TEDxSanFrancisco, with the Generous Support of UCSF Global Health Sciences, Presents “7 Billion Well: Re-imagining Global Health”

TEDxSanFrancisco is proud to announce “7 Billion Well: Re-imagining Global Health” with the generous support of UCSF Global Health Sciences. The conference, which will take place on November 10, 2012, will explore crucial questions addressing the cutting-edge intersection of scientific research, medicine, technology and industry. In the spirit of celebrating traditions, the conference includes the healing and performing arts, including music, dance and media. - October 09, 2012 - TEDxSF

Positive Promotions Endorses Nutrition Education for Children at Home and in the Classroom

Positive Promotions Endorses Nutrition Education for Children at Home and in the Classroom

Childhood obesity is a troublesome component to the obesity epidemic that faces our nation. As a National Strategic Partner to the USDA, Positive Promotions supports their school nutrition initiative to combat obesity through nutrition education in schools. Positive Promotions is proud to present an exclusively designed line of nutrition education tools and resources that support the USDA’s slogan “the school day just got healthier” as well as the national MyPlate and Let’s Move campaigns. - October 09, 2012 - Positive Promotions

Positive Promotions Stands Against Bullying During National Bullying Prevention Month

Positive Promotions Stands Against Bullying During National Bullying Prevention Month

October is National Bullying Prevention Month. As a serious issue in today’s society, Positive Promotions presents a promotional product line to encourage today’s youth to treat others with respect. Knowledge is power. Positive Promotions is hopeful that the more students know about the intolerable act of bullying, the likelihood of it ending is greater. Their promotional products support bully prevention education and serve as a reminder to students to stand against bullying together. - October 09, 2012 - Positive Promotions

TIPS Centralized Risk Management/ Incident Reporting Tool Enhances Campus Safety for Rappahannock

Rappahannock Community College has launched a new online incident reporting platform called TIPS (Threat Assessment, Incident Management and Prevention Services) from Awareity, equipping students, faculty, staff and others on campus to confidentially report concerning behaviors or potentially... - October 06, 2012 - Awareity

William Peace University President Debra M. Townsley, Ph.D., Receives 2012 Women in Business Award

President of Four-Year Baccalaureate University Honored for Her Accomplishments in the Community by Triangle Business Journal. - October 06, 2012 - William Peace University

Stevens Wins DHS Award to Train Future Maritime Security Leaders

As a leader in maritime security and commerce education and research, the Center for Secure and Resilient Maritime Commerce (CSR) at Stevens Institute of Technology, has won its third consecutive Science and Technology Career Development Grant from the Department of Homeland Security. The grant will support fellowships, including full tuition and stipends, for three full-time Maritime Systems graduate students. - October 06, 2012 - Stevens Institute of Technology

Universities Need to Harmonise Timetabling Software for Overseas Campuses to Remain Competitive

Universities need to harmonise timetabling software for overseas campuses to remain competitive claims Scientia – a global leader in the provision of smart resource management solutions. - October 06, 2012 - Scientia

The National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship Welcomes Sam's Club

Sam's Club sponsorship of the National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship will include $40,000 in funding for community colleges demonstrating excellence in supporting small businesses. - October 05, 2012 - National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship

Members of Presidents for Entrepreneurship Forum Participate in White House-Led Event on Higher Education, Innovation and Entrepreneurship

Presidents for Entrepreneurship Forum members make sure community colleges are part of national discussion on how can foster entrepreneurship and Innovation - October 05, 2012 - National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship

98 Colleges and Universities to Attend Local College Fair

College Representatives Talk Admissions, Scholarships, and Financial Aid with Valley High School Students and Parents - October 05, 2012 - Scottsdale College Fair Foundation

Newly Launched Bookstore Challenges eBook Success

Bookaxis launched in response to the resurgence of the physical book - October 04, 2012 - Bookaxis

William Peace University Hires Chris Duty to Serve as First Head Baseball Coach

Four-Year Baccalaureate University Expands Athletic Department with the Addition of Baseball Coach for the Spring 2014 Team - October 04, 2012 - William Peace University

Appleton Growth Accelerates with Multi-Unit Franchise Agreement

Emerging Education Franchise Concept Adds 21 More Territories to Its Growing Franchise Roster - October 01, 2012 - Appleton Learning

Ivy Tech Students Learn About Hypnosis

On October 29, 2012 William Molitor Cincinnati's local hypnosis expert will take his skills to the students and guest at Ivy Tech in Lawrenceburg, Indiana to help educate the public on the practical uses of modern hypnosis. - September 30, 2012 - Tri-State Hypnosis Center

Potomac College to Sponsor Free Career Fair in Washington, DC

Potomac Career Fair and Resume Workshop with Guest Appearance from Malcolm Mitchell on Saturday, September 29, 2012. - September 30, 2012 - Potomac College

William Peace University Names Gwyn Peters New Administrative Assistant

Four-Year Baccalaureate University Adds Administrative Assistant to the School of Professional Studies. - September 29, 2012 - William Peace University

Jose Meza, MD Recognized by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication

Jose Meza, MD of Los Angeles, California has been included in the Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of education. About Jose Meza, MD Dr. Meza has over 5 years experience in the education field. He is a Medical... - September 28, 2012 - Strathmore Worldwide

Three Rivers Systems Shows CAMS Enterprise at RCCA Annual Convention in Dubuque, Iowa This Week

Microsoft technology makes CAMS Enterprise familiar and easy to use; IT support-staff are easier to find for rural community colleges. - September 28, 2012 - Three Rivers Systems Inc.

Maybank-MoneyTree Young Entrepreneur Startup (YES) Challenge (Season 4) Grand Prize Winner Revealed

Team “PaceMaker” wins the Grand Prize of Maybank-MoneyTree YES Challenge (Season 4) and walked away with RM20,000.00 - September 28, 2012 - MoneyTree Malaysia Sdn Bhd

Poet Billy Collins Headlines Writers Series at Hartwick

Hartwick College will host a series of readings and presentations by award-winning writers renowned in the arts, humanities, and sciences throughout the 2012-2013 academic year. The series is titled “Four Writers Who Changed the World” and the first reading in the series will feature... - September 27, 2012 - Hartwick College

Campbell Law Interim Dean Faulkner Named Susie Sharp Inn of Court President-Elect

Faulkner to Serve as President-Elect for Prestigious Group of Triangle Judges and Attorneys for Group Named After First Woman Chief Justice in N.C. - September 27, 2012 - Campbell Law

Solavei Founder & CEO Ryan Wuerch to Present in Honolulu on Sept. 29 at Chaminade University

Solavei Founder & CEO Ryan Wuerch to Present in Honolulu on Sept. 29 at Chaminade University

Meet CEO Ryan Wuerch in Honolulu on Saturday, September 29th and learn about 4g mobile service for your smart phone that will actually pay you to participate. Unlimited nationwide 4g mobile service, $49 mo, no contract, no credit check. - September 26, 2012 - 4gMobileServiceFree.com

Positive Promotions Advocates a Drug-Free America During Red Ribbon Week

Positive Promotions Advocates a Drug-Free America During Red Ribbon Week

Red Ribbon Week is a nationally celebrated event promoting a drug-free lifestyle during the month of October. Positive Promotions is pleased to announce their product line dedicated to educating today’s youth about the dangers of drug use and encouraging them to live drug-free. With over 400 affordable products to choose from, everyone from schools, to local businesses, and other organizations can contribute to the cause by hosting a drug-free event. - September 26, 2012 - Positive Promotions

William Peace University Athletic Director Joins Greater Raleigh Sports Alliance Advisory Board

Kelly Johnson to Serve Among Local Sports Leaders on Sports Marketing Department of the Greater Raleigh Convention and Visitors Bureau - September 26, 2012 - William Peace University

William Peace University Opens Renovated Hermann Athletic Center on Sept. 20

Four-Year Baccalaureate University Opens Recently Renovated Athletic Center and Expands Fitness Programs with CrossFit Training. - September 26, 2012 - William Peace University

3N2 Named Official Sponsor of the Sunshine State Conference

3N2 Named Official Sponsor of the Sunshine State Conference

3N2, an Orlando-based designer and manufacturer of high performance footwear and apparel, has been named the official apparel and footwear sponsor of the Sunshine State Conference (SSC). As a sponsor, 3N2 will serve as the official supplier of footwear & apparel to all conference officials and... - September 25, 2012 - 3N2

Dhurata's Nine Lives - from Having Nothing to Obtaining an Associate's Degree in Accounting

Dhurata Skenderi, 42, recently graduated from Bramson ORT College with an Associate's degree in Accounting. This past June, a record of nearly 400 students earned two-year associate degrees in business management, computer information systems, electronics technology, medical assistance and office... - September 25, 2012 - ORT America

Post-Grad Jobs Are Within Reach for Montclair State University Students

Montclair State University’s Center for Career Services and Cooperative Education will present its annual Fall Career and Internship Fair on October 17, 2012 on campus in University Hall, 7th floor Conference Center from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. The event is open to all students, alumni and members... - September 24, 2012 - Montclair State University Center for Career Services and Cooperative Education

Lawline “Furthered 40” to Honor Excellence in Furthering Education

Lawline “Furthered 40” to Honor Excellence in Furthering Education

Revelation. Progression. Change. These are made possible because of our world’s educators and they are just a few of the reasons why Lawline.com plans to recognize their efforts. The “Furthered 40” will acknowledge profound professionals dedicated to furthering the education of... - September 21, 2012 - FurtherEd

Professor Dimitris Assimakopoulos Elected as Vice President of the European Doctoral Programmes Association in Management and Business Administration (EDAMBA)

Professor of Information Systems & Technology Management at Grenoble Ecole de Management (GEM), Founder and Director of the Learning & Innovation in Networks & Communities - LINC Lab (at GEM), and the Founder and Director of the joint DBA degree in partnership with Newcastle University (UK), Professor Assimakopoulos has been elected to Vice President of EDAMBA at the 21st Annual meeting of the Association held at Uppsala University (Sweden) on September 3, 2012. - September 21, 2012 - Grenoble Ecole de Management

William Peace University President Debra M. Townsley, Ph.D., to Serve on NCAA Working Group

President of Local Four-Year Baccalaureate University to Participate in NCAA Division III Working Group to Discuss Possible Changes in Student Recruitment. - September 21, 2012 - William Peace University

Wexford University Names Tamara Borrego Adjunct Professor for Online Health and Fitness College

Wexford University Names Tamara Borrego Adjunct Professor for Online Health and Fitness College

Tamara Borrego has been named adjunct professor of drawing and painting for Wexford University. Wexford, a 100 percent online university, offers a variety of health, exercise, sports and fitness degree programs of all levels to both U.S. and international students. - September 20, 2012 - John Spencer Ellis Fitness & Personal Development

Campbell Law School Holds Swearing-in Ceremony for Graduates of Class of 2012

Two Local Superior Court Judges Presided Over Ceremony with Graduates Who Passed July Bar Exam - September 20, 2012 - Campbell Law

California STEM Learning Network - California After School Network Awards Expand Out of School STEM Learning Opportunities

Power of Discovery: STEM2 awards fund three regional partnerships to expand learning opportunities in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) for young people in California’s out-of-school time settings. - September 19, 2012 - California STEM Learning Network

Homeless to Harvard Student Speaks at Stanbridge College Commencement

Homeless to Harvard Student Speaks at Stanbridge College Commencement

Homeless to Harvard student Dawn Loggins inspired graduates and guests at the Stanbridge College 2012 Commencement Exercises with her story of overcoming homelessness with her acceptance into Harvard University. - September 18, 2012 - Stanbridge University

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