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Wexford Online University Names Dr. Charles Foltz Professor with Focus on Science in Health and Fitness Field
Dr. Charles Brown was recently named professor for Wexford University, where he will teach biochemistry, physiology and more with a focus on health and fitness. The 100 percent university offers a variety of health, exercise, sports and fitness degree programs of all levels to both U.S. and international students. - September 18, 2012 - John Spencer Ellis Fitness & Personal Development
Wexford University Now Accepting Applications for January Classes in Fitness, Nutrition and Sport Psychology for U.S. and International Students
Wexford University is now accepting registration for online classes starting in January 2013. The 100 percent online university offers a variety of health, exercise, sports and fitness degree programs of all levels. - September 17, 2012 - John Spencer Ellis Fitness & Personal Development
Appleton Now Open in Austin, Texas
Appleton Learning is Shaking Up the Education Industry Opening the First of Twenty-Three Branches from Multi-Unit Franchise Deal - September 17, 2012 - Appleton Learning
U.S. News Ranks Ashland University as One of Top 200 National Universities
Ashland University is once again ranked in the top 200 colleges and universities in the National Universities category in the recently released 2013 college rankings by U.S. News and World Report and is one of only three private schools in Ohio in this category. - September 16, 2012 - Ashland University
Record Student Enrollment, New Programs Highlight Start of 2012-2013 Academic Year at MGH Institute
MGH Institute of Health Professions topped the 1,200-student mark for the first time in its 35-year history as classes at the Charlestown Navy Yard campus began on September 10. With 1,221 students starting the 2012-2013 academic year, the MGH Institute has almost doubled its student population... - September 16, 2012 - MGH Institute of Health Professions
Wexford Online University Names Dolly Shueh Adjunct Professor of Mathematics for Health and Fitness School
Dolly Shueh was recently named adjunct professor of mathematics for Wexford University. The university offers 100 percent online education in a variety of health, exercise, sports and fitness degree programs, associates through doctoral levels. - September 15, 2012 - John Spencer Ellis Fitness & Personal Development
Gambia's Ansu Sowe Becomes Monroe's First Cross Country Winner
Gambian middle distance runner Ansu Sowe has added yet another medal to his growing list after he dominated the first ever edition of the Monroe College Mustangs Cross Country race in the United States at the weekend. The man from Essau in the North Bank Region of The Gambia has always shown that... - September 15, 2012 - Monroe College
TLU Executive Chef Wins Food Network's Chopped: Grill Masters
There were cheers and tears as the crowd gathered around Texas Lutheran University’s executive Chef Ernest Servantes; winner of Food Network’s Chopped Grill Masters. The viewing party served as a reminder to Servantes that he had arrived. With close friends and family by his side,... - September 15, 2012 - Texas Lutheran University
Deepak Chopra Named Hartwick’s 2013 Commencement Speaker
Hartwick College's 2013 Commencement speaker will be pioneer in the field of mind-body medicine Deepak Chopra M.D. He will address the Class of 2013, their families, and the Hartwick College community on Saturday, May 25, 2013 in a ceremony on Elmore Field on the College campus. “Hartwick... - September 15, 2012 - Hartwick College
Campbell Law School Interim Dean Faulkner Appointed to Downtown Raleigh Alliance Board
Keith Faulkner to Serve on Board of Directors for 2012. - September 15, 2012 - Campbell Law
Maybank-MoneyTree Young Entrepreneur Startup (YES) Challenge (Season 4) – Red Carpet Party
Grand Prize Winner of Maybank-MoneyTree YES Challenge (Season 4) to be unveiled at the Red Carpet Party. - September 15, 2012 - MoneyTree Malaysia Sdn Bhd
Wexford Online University Names Jennifer Gladysz-Brown Adjunct Professor of Language Arts as School Focuses on Outreach to More International Students
Jennifer Gladysz-Brown was recently named adjunct professor of language arts for Wexford University. The 100 percent university offers a variety of health, exercise, sports and fitness degree programs of all levels to both U.S. and international students. - September 14, 2012 - John Spencer Ellis Fitness & Personal Development
Hub On Campus, Tempe’s Newest Student Living High-Rise, Tops Off This Week
Hub On Campus, Tempe, Arizona’s newest high-rise apartment complex opening August 2013, tops off construction at 19-stories this week. - September 13, 2012 - Core Campus
Wexford University Accepts Transfer Credits from NESTA and Spencer Institute for Associate’s Degree in Fitness Training Online Program
Wexford University now accepts transfer credits from both NESTA and the Spencer Institute for its associate’s degree in Fitness Training. The online university offers health, exercise, sports and fitness degree programs of all levels to both U.S. and international students. - September 13, 2012 - John Spencer Ellis Fitness & Personal Development
Paula A. Wolf to Teach Public Policy Course at William Peace University
Local Four-Year Baccalaureate University Names Government Relations Professional with 19 Years of Experience as Adjunct Faculty Member. - September 13, 2012 - William Peace University
WorldWideWhiteboard Wins Readers’ Choice Award
The WorldWideWhiteboard was selected as an eSchool Media Readers’ Choice Award winner for 2012-2013. - September 13, 2012 - Link-Systems International, Inc.
Brad Jurica Named Department Chair for Graduate Programs in Applied Sport Psychology and Professor for Wexford University
Brad Jurica was recently named both department chair for Wexford University’s graduate programs in Applied Sport Psychology and professor. A 100 percent online university, Wexford University offers associate through doctoral degrees in a variety of health, fitness and nutrition fields. - September 12, 2012 - John Spencer Ellis Fitness & Personal Development
Wexford University Offers Online Education for Growing Number of International Students
Wexford University now offers more online programs for students across the world. The university offers a variety of online health, exercise, sports and fitness degree programs of all levels to both U.S. and international students. - September 11, 2012 - John Spencer Ellis Fitness & Personal Development
William Peace University Presents Theatre and Performing Arts Events for Fall 2012 Season
Local Four-Year Baccalaureate University to Host Music Concert and Performing Arts Events as Part of Upcoming Performances - September 09, 2012 - William Peace University
Tom DeLong Named Professor for Wexford University
Tom DeLong was recently hired as professor for Wexford University. Wexford is a university that offers associate through doctoral degrees in a variety of health, fitness and nutrition fields. - September 08, 2012 - John Spencer Ellis Fitness & Personal Development
$80,000 in Elevator Grants Available from the Coleman Foundation at 10th Annual NACCE Conference in October
As part of the 10th annual National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship Conference, being held in Chicago, IL, October 7- 10, 2012, the Coleman Foundation will conduct an elevator grant session with the potential to award $80,000 to community colleges. This year’s program will... - September 08, 2012 - National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship
William Peace University Unveils Speaker Series for Fall 2012 Season
Local Four-Year Baccalaureate University to Feature Three Lecturers in Free Events on Campus. - September 07, 2012 - William Peace University
CrowdRank Releases Comprehensive U.S. Best College Rankings: Harvard, Yale, and Stanford Top Rankings
Crowdsourced U.S. Best College Rankings available on www.crowdrank.net - September 07, 2012 - CrowdRank
Scott Gaines Named Head of Faculty for Wexford University
Scott Gaines was recently appointed head of faculty for Wexford University. A university offering online degree programs, Wexford specializes in associate through doctoral degrees in a variety of health, fitness and nutrition fields. - September 06, 2012 - John Spencer Ellis Fitness & Personal Development
SheerID’s New Infographic Provides Insight Into the College Students of 2012
SheerID created a new infographic, "College Students of 2012," using statistics from their recent surveys, the U.S. census, and The National Center for Education Statistics. The infographic includes little-known facts about college students, and tips to reach the entire college student market. - September 06, 2012 - SheerID
Adelphi University’s Dr. Jean Lau Chin Completes Fulbright Specialists Program
Adelphi University’s Dr. Jean Lau Chin completes Women and Leadership Project as a Fulbright Specialist in Hong Kong. - September 06, 2012 - Adelphi University
Marine Sgt. Manuel Loggins Remembered at Stanbridge College Graduation
Stanbridge College remembered former student, Sgt. Manuel Loggins at the 2012 Commencement Ceremony in July. The college raised and donated over $1,700 to support his wife and children. - September 06, 2012 - Stanbridge University
Jack Bauerle Appointed Chancellor of Wexford University
Jack Bauerle was recently appointed as Chancellor of Wexford University. Wexford offers 100 percent online associate through doctoral degrees in a variety of health, fitness and nutrition fields. - September 03, 2012 - John Spencer Ellis Fitness & Personal Development
Digital Statistics Textbook Tops Amazon Hot New Releases
Social Science Research Design and Statistics, the first digital textbook released from Watertree Press, topped Amazon’s Hot New Releases in Computer Software eBook category this week. - September 03, 2012 - Watertree Press LLC
Edulight Opens a New Campus in Ulhasnagar, Thane
Edulight improves access to quality education and training for students residing in the Thane district. - September 02, 2012 - Edulight Business School
Great News: A Career with a Lucrative Salary and Practically No Unemployment
How about a career field that offers a very lucrative salary and a practically nonexistent unemployment rate, with most graduates having jobs in hand before they receive their degrees. That career field is actuarial sciences. - September 02, 2012 - Ashland University
Wexford University Offers 15 Percent Discount for U.S. Military Personnel Who Want to Earn Nutrition, Fitness and Sport Psychology Degrees
Wexford University now offers a 15 percent discount for members of the military. Wexford offers online associate through doctoral degrees in a variety of health, fitness, nutrition and sport psychology fields. - August 31, 2012 - John Spencer Ellis Fitness & Personal Development
Campbell Law School Produces Top Bar Passage Rate on July North Carolina Bar Exam
School’s Success Has Been Unsurpassed in the State for the Past 26 Years - August 31, 2012 - Campbell Law
King’s University Selects Disruptive ERP Technology from Three Rivers Systems to Manage Growth, Complexity
Colleges and universities save hundreds of thousands of dollars annually with CAMS Enterprise. - August 31, 2012 - Three Rivers Systems Inc.
Registration for January Classes at Wexford University Online Begins Sept. 15
Wexford University will begin taking registration for classes starting in January on Sept. 15. The university offers a variety of online health, exercise, sports and fitness degree programs of all levels. - August 30, 2012 - John Spencer Ellis Fitness & Personal Development
William Peace University Names Lori Holcomb McClaren, Ph.D., as Director of Online Programs
Local Four-Year Baccalaureate University Adds New Director for the School of Professional Studies. - August 30, 2012 - William Peace University
Michael H. Collins to Release, The American Panorama: A Comprehensive Guide to the Culture of the United States, Published by Outskirts Press
At the Beijing International Book Fair, historian and Instructor Michael Collins is about to release The American Panorama: A Comprehensive Guide to the Culture of the United States, published by Outskirts Press. Based on his own groundbreaking American Studies course delivered in China, Collins’s book offers an up to date in-depth guide to help anyone visiting or studying the United States or applying for citizenship. Foreword by international marketing guru Jim R. Graham. - August 28, 2012 - Michael H. Collins
Campus Shift Saves College Students from Being Trapped by the Broken Textbook Market
To help fight increasing higher education costs, Campus Shift is making it easier than ever for students to find the best prices on textbooks. Campus Shift, an online community that helps students find cheap textbooks online and on their own campuses – in addition to other services, searches... - August 25, 2012 - Youngstown Business Incubator
SteadyRain Launches Web Development Improvements with Student Resource Services
SteadyRain announces web application development and design launch for Student Resource Services. - August 24, 2012 - SteadyRain
Scientia Leads Project to Define Key Indicators of Timetable Quality
Scientia, a global leader in the provision of smart resource management solutions, announced today that it has embarked on a project in consultation with its user group in Asia Pacific and Liverpool University to define a number of standard measures of timetable quality. - August 24, 2012 - Scientia
University of Southern Caribbean Selects Disruptive CAMS Enterprise ERP to Manage Student Lifecycle
CAMS is fully optimized for mobile apps, so students and faculty alike can interact with their institutions around the clock from mobile devices on the go, anytime and anywhere. - August 23, 2012 - Three Rivers Systems Inc.
William Peace University Receives Two 2012 MetroBravo Awards
Local Four-Year Baccalaureate University Recognized by Metro Magazine as a Premier Institution and Campus. - August 23, 2012 - William Peace University
Michael Rega Chosen as Guest Lecturer at Pepperdine University Doctoral Program
Ecliptic Consulting Group (ECG) announces Michael Rega has been selected as a guest lecturer at the prestigious Pepperdine University Doctoral Program. - August 22, 2012 - Ecliptic Consulting Group
Douglass Alumnae Go Home
Sheila K. La Magra Offers Tips on “Change & Learning” as Panelist on Mentorship Plenary Session Hosted by Associate Alumnae of Douglass College. - August 20, 2012 - EP Connects
Hope International University Launches New Military Website
Highlighting their military friendly status and the benefits they offer military and veteran students, HIU now has an entire site dedicated to information on their academic and financial services for prospective military students. - August 19, 2012 - Hope International University
Newly Released Statistics Handbook Disrupts Textbook Market
In a challenge to the traditional academic publishing market, Watertree Press has just released a new college-level research and statistics handbook at a fraction of the cost of a used textbook. Social Science Research Design and Statistics: A Practitioner's Guide to Research Methods and SPSS... - August 19, 2012 - Watertree Press LLC
William Peace University Hires Brittany Gilliam as University Admissions Counselor
Local Four-Year Baccalaureate University Expands Admissions Department with New Hire. - August 18, 2012 - William Peace University
Positive Promotions Welcomes Back to School Teachers, Staff, and Students
Positive Promotions is excited to present a product line dedicated to welcoming teachers, staff, and students back to school with great enthusiasm. They are committed to helping your school foster a successful learning environment with a large variety of high impact gifts, tools, and incentives. With over 200 items under $5.00 from deluxe gifts sets, to USB drives, and school planners, with custom imprint available on most, Positive Promotions can meet any schools needs within budget. - August 17, 2012 - Positive Promotions
Online Placement and Assessment System Sharpens Cognitive Skills of Students Struggling in Math
MyAcademicWorkshop™ is a differentiated online assessment system that helps place students into appropriate mathematics courses and helps increase student engagement and sense of accomplishment for students struggling in mathematics. - August 17, 2012 - Link-Systems International, Inc.
William Peace University Names Courtney Frye as Accounts Receivable and Purchasing Coordinator
Local Four-Year Baccalaureate University Promotes 2005 Alumna. - August 15, 2012 - William Peace University