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Dr. Ralph McNutt, Jr. Celebrated as a Top Executive of 2022 by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Dr. Ralph L. McNutt, Jr. of Ellicott City, Maryland has been selected as a Top Executive of 2022 by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of education. About Dr. Ralph L. McNutt Dr. Ralph L. McNutt is a physicist and a... - May 04, 2022 - Strathmore Worldwide
The Nihar Gala Scholarship for Aspiring Entrepreneurs Still Accepting Applications
When it comes to becoming a successful entrepreneur, education plays an important role one becoming a successful one. It equips you with the necessary skills and know-how in the world of businesses and entrepreneurship as it helps you make tough decisions and stay two steps ahead of your... - May 03, 2022 - Nihar Gala
Karen Corcoran Walsh Scholarship for Mental Health Awareness Still Accepting Applications
The Karen Corcoran Walsh scholarship is a scholarship awarded to students who have an interest in working in the mental health industry or field after graduating. The scholarship's main aim is to create awareness of the common issues that are surrounding mental health. It aims to make sure that... - April 30, 2022 - Karen Corcoran Walsh
NACCE Launches Entrepreneurial College of the Future
National pilot program taps community college leaders to tackle challenges and leverage opportunities in their communities. - April 23, 2022 - National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship
AC Brainy is Transforming Air Conditioning Maintenance for Homes and Businesses
A Georgia man is seeking to transform the HVAC industry with a new mobile application that protects the pocketbooks of consumers and businesses. With 32 years of experience in energy analytics and 12 in the HVAC automated fault detection field, he saw an opportunity to create a mobile application that lowers the mysterious veil of an HVAC. Most people don't give it a thought until it is broken. The fact is that 90% of repairs or failures can be avoided with advanced diagnostics and alerts. - April 22, 2022 - AC Brainy
New Niche NIL Platform Micconope 1851 Arrives at Florida State University
Today, Micconope 1851 LLC, a new NIL platform focused on the long term professional and life skill development of Florida State University student athletes, announces its arrival at FSU. Micconope 1851 was developed to offer student athletes access to not only NIL earning opportunities, but access... - April 22, 2022 - Micconope 1851 LLC
MakerUSA Launches to Build Pathways Into Maker Careers and Entrepreneurship
MakerUSA, a new organization incubated within the National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship (NACCE), launched today in conjunction with NACCE’s annual make/SHIFT conference. MakerUSA's mission is to accelerate social mobility and community-driven innovation by expanding pathways for underserved students into maker careers and entrepreneurship. - April 20, 2022 - National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship
Indigo Founder and CEO Sheri Smith: Spiritual Entrepreneurship is Foundational to a Just and Inclusive Society
Last week, Rev. Rich Tafel of the Church of the Holy City sat down with Indigo Founder and CEO Sheri Smith, one of the thought leaders in the field of spiritual entrepreneurship. Sheri created an education company called Indigo, with a vision of ushering in an education system that shifts away from... - April 20, 2022 - Church of the Holy City
Toyota Presents Atlanta Greek Picnic Celebrating HBCU’s Rich Tradition of Step Culture
Toyota Presents Atlanta Greek Picnic Celebrating HBCU’s Rich Tradition of Step Culture over a five day event in Atlanta June 8-12, 2022. - April 19, 2022 - Atlanta Greek Picnic
Modern Campus Joins Community of Ellucian Ethos Connected Partners
New Modern Campus Destiny One and Ellucian Colleague Integration Further Enhances Student Experience for Continuing Education and Workforce Development - April 15, 2022 - Fortra
Adventist Health Simi Valley and Moorpark Community College Have Entered Into an Exclusive Multi-Year Partnership
Adventist Health Simi Valley is going directly into the community to provide care outside the walls of the hospital. - April 13, 2022 - Adventist Health
Center for Adoption Support and Education’s Training for Adoption Competency™ (TAC) Program Expands to Support Families in Oregon
The Oregon Post Adoption Resource Center (ORPARC), a service of the Oregon Department of Human Services, has partnered with the Center for Adoption Support and Education (C.A.S.E™) to bring its nationally recognized Training for Adoption Competency (TAC™) program to Oregon. This... - April 12, 2022 - Center for Adoption Support and Education (C.A.S.E.)
iGrad and Cleveland State University Partner to Provide Financial Literacy Education to TRIO Students
Research shows that student financial wellness programs can decrease financial stress, improve academic performance and teach students how to manage their finances for a lifetime. - April 12, 2022 - iGrad
Sigma Chi Chapter at Cal State Pomona Makes History Raising Over $100,000 Two Years in a Row to Fight Cancer
The Sigma Chi Fraternity chapter at California State Polytechnic University Pomona raises over $104,000 for its philanthropy, Huntsman Cancer Institute in Salt Lake City, Utah. - April 12, 2022 - Theta Sigma Chapter Sigma Chi
Wake Forest University Launches iGrad Student Financial Literacy Platform
With declining enrollment and degree-achievement rates across the nation, bolstering student financial literacy is a priority for many institutions of higher learning. iGrad is currently used by more than 600 public and private colleges and universities of all sizes. - April 07, 2022 - iGrad
Best Education Websites to be Named by Web Marketing Association in 26th Annual WebAward Competition
The Web Marketing Association will name the best education websites in the world as part of their 26th annual international WebAward Competition for Web site development. Education Websites can be entered into consideration for the 2022 Best Education Website and other education-related WebAwards at www.webaward.org. - April 07, 2022 - Web Marketing Association
Modern Campus Names Rick Bakewell as Chief Financial Officer
Appointment Aligned with Company’s Focus on Customer Obsession and Acceleration. - April 01, 2022 - Modern Campus
$150,000 in Cal Coast Cares Foundation Student Scholarships Available – Application Period Extended
The deadline for local students to submit scholarship applications has been extended to April 15, 2022 by the Cal Coast Cares Foundation. - March 26, 2022 - California Coast Credit Union
Beyond Spots & Dots Wins Three Education Digital Marketing Awards
Agency receives gold awards for excellence in educational website design. - March 24, 2022 - Beyond Spots & Dots, Inc.
Modern Campus Simplifies Volunteer and Civic Engagement for Higher Education Institutions with Launch of Modern Campus Get Connected
New Solution, Released in Partnership with Galaxy Digital, Enables Improved Student Engagement, Retention and Employment Success - March 24, 2022 - Modern Campus
Oaklea Press to Give Away 1000s of Copies of a Book That Purports to Solve "The Hard Problem of Consciousness"
The publisher of The Oaklea Press has arranged for the Kindle edition of its title, “Consciousness, The Hard Problem Solved” to be free to download on March 23, 2022. - March 23, 2022 - The Oaklea Press
Dianne L. Bird Recognized as Bio of the Month for January 2022 by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Dianne L. Bird of Waterdown, Ontario, Canada has been recognized as a Bio of the Month for January 2022 by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of educational administration. About Dianne L. Bird Dianne Bird retired after more... - March 23, 2022 - Strathmore Worldwide
Porterville College Launches iGrad Student Financial Literacy Platform
Based on artificial intelligence and proprietary algorithms, iGrad personalizes financial information for each student’s situation and needs. It is used by more than 600 public and private colleges and universities of all sizes, including Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi, New York University, Davidson College and St. Joseph’s University. - March 22, 2022 - iGrad
Adam Tracy Scholarship for Aspiring Blockchain Innovators Still Accepting Applications
The business world is a world full of risks. No one knows what tomorrow has for them, but a determined entrepreneur will still be willing to take the risk. Apart from the risks, the entrepreneur world is very versatile and one can become an entrepreneur in a variety of different ways. To reduce... - March 22, 2022 - Adam Tracy Scholarship
Slippery Rock University Featured in Forbes, Fortune and Entrepreneur Magazines
High-profile feature highlights University’s quality education preparing the next generation of leaders. - March 18, 2022 - Slippery Rock University
Southwest Tennessee Community College’s Levi Frazier Receives 2022 Carter G. Woodson Award of Merit
Southwest Tennessee Community College’s Levi Frazier was named the recipient of the 2022 Carter Godwin Woodson Award of Merit. - March 17, 2022 - Southwest Tennessee Community College
AACC Names William Weppner 2022 Dale P. Parnell Distinguished Faculty Award Recipient
The American Association of Community College (AACC) has awarded William Weppner, associate professor of mathematics at Southwest Tennessee Community College, the Dale P. Parnell Distinguished Faculty Award for his outstanding leadership, dedication to students, illustrious career and community service. - March 17, 2022 - Southwest Tennessee Community College
JKS Financial Donates to United Way of Southwestern Pennsylvania Through Rebound Rewards
Partnership aims to increase employment opportunities, financial security, and independent living for Pittsburgh community. - March 16, 2022 - JKS Financial
New Experimental Study Examines Sense of Belonging for First-Year HBCU Students
A new study conducted by Dr. Terrell Strayhorn, Professor of Education at Virginia Union University, finds that sense of belonging - the availability of campus supportive networks and students’ subjective interpretation of everyday social adversity - is a key to educational success for... - March 16, 2022 - Virginia Union University
New Research Shows Power of Hope and Belonging Amid Great Pandemic
Dr. Terrell Strayhorn believes that sense of belonging is a basic human need and fundamental right. His ground-breaking research has shown that belonging is a catalyst for institutional and structural change in higher education. It's also a facilitator of student development and learning. Belonging can buffer against the physical, psychological, and biological toll exacted by stress and social pathologies like racism, discrimination, and the COVID-19 pandemic. - March 16, 2022 - Virginia Union University
Central Michigan University Partners with iGrad to Provide Personalized 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. - March 15, 2022 - iGrad
Mid-America College of Funeral Services to Host Reunion College to Unveil New State-of-the-Art Preparation Room
New Lab Grand Opening Mid-America College of Funeral Services, a Pierce Mortuary College, will host a reunion for all graduates of the college and its two predecessors, Kentucky School of Mortuary Science and Indiana College of Mortuary Science. In addition, the college will unveil an all-new,... - March 11, 2022 - Mid America College of Funeral Service
Online Education Stands with Ukraine
Coursera and edX (2U) are ensuring that Ukrainians will have access to the knowledge required to rebuild their homeland and bring Ukraine forward to a brighter future. - March 11, 2022 - United Ukrainian University
Pennsylvania Institute of Technology Welcomes New Dean of Academic Affairs, Dr. Heather Pfleger, Ed.D
The Pennsylvania Institute of Technology in Media has ended a two-month search for its next Dean of Academic Affairs and Accreditation Liaison with the hiring of Dr. Heather Pfleger, Ed.D. She started her new role on Feb. 28. The P.I.T. community invested over 60 work hours in the search, looking... - March 10, 2022 - Pennsylvania Institute of Technology
Modern Campus Launches Instinct, Powerful Personalization Engine for Higher Education
New capabilities enable institutions to deliver personalized digital experiences to learners with ease. - March 09, 2022 - Modern Campus
LCBM 2022 Spring Scholarships Awarded: an Investment in Our People
2020 Companies and the Louise and Christopher B. Munday Foundation partner to bring scholarships and educational opportunities to diverse communities nationwide. They have recently awarded seventeen scholarships to students attending 4-year colleges. - March 08, 2022 - 2020 Companies
Dr. Ralph L. Mc Nutt, Jr. Honored with a Lifetime Achievement Award by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Dr. Ralph L. McNutt, Jr. of Ellicott City, Maryland has been honored with a Lifetime Achievement Award by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of education. About Dr. Ralph L. McNutt, Jr. Dr. Ralph L. McNutt is a... - March 04, 2022 - Strathmore Worldwide
CollegeGrad.com Employer Survey Shows Entry Level Hiring Up 22% in 2022
Biggest Increase in College Hiring in History - March 01, 2022 - CollegeGrad.com
Clubhouse International Joins WHO, ILO, and Others to Demonstrate the Impact of Employment Programs on Mental Health Recovery
Clubhouse International will share how Clubhouse employment programs help prevent and end isolation, and help with social inclusion. - February 28, 2022 - Clubhouse International
Modern Campus Accelerating Growth with Chief People Officer Jessica Phinn
Appointment Affirms Company’s Commitment to Ensuring Modern Campus Remains a Beacon for Top EdTech Talent. - February 27, 2022 - Fortra
Husson University Fulbright Alumni Discuss Experiences and Opportunities at Gracie Black Box Theatre Reception
On Saturday, February 26, 2022, from 6 p.m. – 7 p.m. in the Gracie Black Box Theatre, Husson University will be hosting a joint reception with the Maine Chapter of the Fulbright Association. During the event, three Husson Fulbright recipients will be making presentations about the Fulbright program. Welcoming participants to the event will be Fulbright Scholar and Husson University President Robert A. Clark, PhD, CFA. - February 26, 2022 - Husson University
Indian River State College President Signs NACCE's Entrepreneurship Pledge
Indian River State College (IRSC) joined more than 200 colleges around the country in committing to the Presidents for Entrepreneurship Pledge (PFEP) of the National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship (NACCE). - February 24, 2022 - National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship
Dr. Mary Galant Celebrated as a Woman of Distinction for Spring 2022 by P.O.W.E.R. - Professional Organization of Woman of Excellence Recognized
Dr. Mary J. Gallant of Glassboro, New Jersey has been celebrated as a Woman of Distinction for Spring 2022 by P.O.W.E.R. (Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized). Each quarter, the publication chooses four women for its distinction award. These four noteworthy women deserve... - February 22, 2022 - P.O.W.E.R. Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized
Dianne L. Bird Recognized as a Woman of the Month for January 2022 by P.O.W.E.R. - Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized
Dianne L. Bird of Waterdown, Ontario, Canada is being recognized as a Woman of the Month for January 2022 by P.O.W.E.R. (Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized) for her high level of success and achievements in the field of educational administration. Each month P.O.W.E.R. - February 18, 2022 - P.O.W.E.R. Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized
Award-Winning Montessori School in Katy, Centerra Ranch Montessori, Seeks to Achieve a Work-Play Balance for Learning and Development
Based in Katy, the daycare and Montessori Preschool seeks to adopt a balanced approach to learning. - February 16, 2022 - Centerra Ranch Montessori School
CRMS Takes Pride in Paving the Way for Future Entrepreneurs Through Their Various Child Development Programs in Katy, TX
Centerra Ranch Montessori School makes children reach their full potential via child development programs that promote physical and cognitive intelligence. - February 16, 2022 - Centerra Ranch Montessori School
Emerson College Launches iGrad Student Financial Literacy Platform
The award-winning iGrad platform is used by more than 600 public and private colleges and universities of all sizes, including Columbia University, UC Berkeley, New York University and Davidson College. - February 15, 2022 - iGrad
Broadway Stars Gather & Perform in Naperville: New West Suburban Arts Academy to Host Feb. 18 Gala & Concert
Academy of the Arts, a new, west-suburban, non-profit academic and art school projected to open in fall 2025, will host its first fundraiser gala and concert at 6 p.m. Friday, Feb. 18, at North Central College’s Wentz Concert Hall in Naperville, IL. The concert will feature stars from some of Broadway’s biggest shows including Olympian turned Broadways's Peter Pan Cathy Rigby; Arlington Hts., IL. native & Broadway veteran Karen Mason of Mamma Mia, and more. - February 14, 2022 - Academy of the Arts
uLearn.io Partners with Renowned Tennessee-Based University
To make its online exams cheat-proof and the test conduction process more streamlined, the Tennessee-based university has selected uLearn.io as its online proctoring partner. - February 13, 2022 - uLearn.io
Allegacy Federal Credit Union Partners with iGrad to Offer the Enrich Personalized Financial Wellness Program to Its Over 166,000 Members
Enrich is used by more than 20,000 employers and more than 300 financial institutions nationwide, with artificial intelligence technology that engages each user with the most relevant content based on financial situation and stage of life. - February 08, 2022 - iGrad