College & University News
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Cal Coast Academy Student Set to Voyage Around the World
Cal Coast Academy student Cole Korsh embarks upon a 108-day, once-in-a-lifetime academic adventure, as he prepares to circumnavigate the globe and explore 11 different countries. - October 25, 2011 - Cal Coast Academy
Just Released, One-of-a-Kind Study Aid for CBAP®/CCBA™ Preparation
BAMentor has just published their CBAP®/CCBA™ Workbook, a one-of-a-kind study aid aimed to provide an effective way to help Business Analysts study for the IIBA® certifications. - October 24, 2011 - BAMentor, LLC
Ivy Tech Students Experience Hypnosis
Learning how to utilize the power of your mind is no longer limited to the gurus. William Molitor is a hypnosis expert and he has been teaching students at universities as well as high schools how to use the natural trance states to make changes and improve their lives. - October 23, 2011 - Tri-State Hypnosis Center
William Peace University Hosts Manning Chamber Music Series on Oct. 24
Four-Year University Located in Downtown Raleigh Partners with North Carolina Symphony for Free Music Series - October 23, 2011 - William Peace University
Epicure Digital Menu Boards with Sustainability and Nutritional Menu Labeling at NACAS
Epicure Digital, a leader in digital menu boards, presents the Epicure Digital Menu System with special emphasis on sustainability and nutritional labeling at the NACAS Annual Conference (National Association of College Auxiliary Services). - October 22, 2011 - Epicure Digital
National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship Presents Impact Awards at 9th Annual Conference
Six community college professionals were honored for their work in entrepreneurship education at the 9th Annual Conference of the National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship (NACCE), held last week in Portland, OR. A student essay contest winner was also recognized at the event,... - October 22, 2011 - National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship
William Peace University to Host 2011 Alumni Homecoming and Reunion Weekend
Alumni Invited to Attend an All-Class Homecoming, Reunion and Family Weekend. - October 21, 2011 - William Peace University
Harrison College to Observe National Massage Therapy Awareness Week
Indianapolis East Campus to Provide Free Massages and Assessments to the Public as Part of Celebration Oct. 23-29 - October 21, 2011 - HarrisonCollege
Hope International University Again Named "Military Friendly" and a Yellow Ribbon School
HIU’s programs and policies for service members and veterans has resulted in the University being included with a select number of schools designated as Military Friendly. - October 20, 2011 - Hope International University
Northeastern University’s College of Business Administration Earns #9 Spot in Princeton Review and Entrepreneur Magazine’s Annual Entrepreneurship Rankings
Newest Ranking Adds to Impressive List of Accolades. - October 20, 2011 - D'Amore-McKim School of Business
Fullerton, CA- HIU Partners with Local Groups for Fullerton Mayor’s Prayer Breakfast
In collaboration with other community members, Hope International University organized this year’s event for local groups, businesses, and persons to pray for the city, state, and nation. - October 19, 2011 - Hope International University
Campbell Law School Professor Participates in N.C. State Constitution Day Celebration
Professor Greg Wallace Speaks on Constitutional Issues Facing the U.S. Since 9/11 - October 19, 2011 - Campbell Law
William Peace University Hosts Concert in Celebration of New Bachelor of Fine Arts Programs
Jason Dula and Courtney Balan Perform at Private Four-Year University in Downtown Raleigh. - October 16, 2011 - William Peace University
Harrison College to Host Indiana State Superintendent
Dr. Tony Bennett to Address Employees on Future of Indianapolis Public Schools at Downtown Campus Oct. 18. - October 16, 2011 - HarrisonCollege
Otto Media Hires Interns
Otto Media hires three new interns, enabling them to get hands on job experience. - October 14, 2011 - Otto Media
Local Art School Honored - Los Angeles Academy of Figurative Art: American Artist’s Top 10 Art Schools
The Los Angeles Academy of Figurative Art (LAAFA) was named one of American Artist’s Top 10 Art Schools. In the November 2011 article, Pursuing The Classical Dream: The American Artist Guide to Art Schools, LAAFA is one of the select schools worldwide that have established reputable practices... - October 14, 2011 - Los Angeles Academy of Figurative Art
Dr. Charles F. Hayes Releases New Book Bring University Students to Christ: Science and Scripture
Bring University Students to Christ basically explains how to do just that. The author, Dr. Charles F. Hayes, has spent almost his entire life studying Scripture and science. - October 13, 2011 - BookBuzz
Business Today’s 37th Annual International Conference Brings Together the Seasoned Executives of Today with the Brightest Leaders of Tomorrow
Undergraduate students from around the world have been chosen from a pool of hundreds of applicants - spanning more than 30 countries - to participate in an all-expenses paid opportunity to engage with 70 Fortune 500 executives at the Grand Hyatt in New York City from Sunday, November 20 to Tuesday, November 22, 2011. - October 12, 2011 - Business Today
DTR Inc. CEO Jay Goldberg Announces First Free Seminar on the College Sports Recruiting Process
The free seminar will be held on Monday night, October 24th from 7:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Jupiter High School. - October 10, 2011 - DTR Inc.
Campbell Law School Names Judge Rich Leonard to Board of Visitors
Board Members Serve as Advisors to Dean Melissa Essary, Faculty and Senior Leadership - October 09, 2011 - Campbell Law
HIU Participates in Making Strides Against Breast Cancer - OC Walk
For the second year in a row Hope International University will have a team, Hope for a Cure, taking part in Making Strides Against Breast Cancer’s annual fundraiser in Costa Mesa. - October 07, 2011 - Hope International University
College Principal’s New Role on National Improvement Body
The Principal of a Shropshire College has been elected to the national Council of the Learning and Skills Improvement Service. The organisation (known as LSIS) is the sector-led improvement body for further education and skills. It is overseen by a Council of 30 members representing stakeholders from across the sector. - October 06, 2011 - North Shropshire College
John Craven OBE Opens Caradoc Halls of Residence at Walford Campus
John Craven and the BBC were at the Walford campus of Walford and North Shropshire College on Friday (23rd Sep) filming a piece for the extremely popular Countryfile programme. The programme, which is due to be broadcast on October 9th on BBC1, will include a piece about Hill Farming, rising land prices and how this is affecting students and their studies. - October 06, 2011 - North Shropshire College
First Online Job Fair for Graduate Level Scientists Opens
Over 500 Life Scientists Registered The Virtual Job Summit hosted by Bio Careers (www.biocareers.com) opened today with more than 500 graduate level life scientists registered for the event. All of the recruits hold degrees from Medical/Graduate Schools ranked among the top 15%. At the Summit,... - October 05, 2011 - Bio Careers
TUN.com Exceeds 20,000 Daily Deals for U.S. College Students
TUN.com announced today that it surpassed the milestone of 20,000 daily deals for college students around the country. TUN.com is a series of hyper-local websites that connects students to deals, news and events around approximately 200 U.S. college campuses. TUN.com has more than 5,500 merchant... - October 05, 2011 - TUN.com
Eindhoven University of Technology Selects Aras to Drive Real-World Experience for Engineering Students
Aras to Serve as Core PLM Curriculum for Leading Research and Technology University - October 05, 2011 - Aras Corporation
Student Cash Point Hits 50,000 Registered User Mark
Student Cash Point celebrates its latest milestone with over 50,000 people now registered to access the site. - October 05, 2011 - Student Cash Point
Campbell Law School Announces Oct. 22 Alumni Reunion Dinner
Alumni Reunion Enables Networking and Support for Law School’s Future - October 01, 2011 - Campbell Law
Students Compete at Biggest Canadian Hackathon to Create the Next Great Mobile Game and Win Over $50,000 in Cash & Prizes
Great Canadian Appathon Squared, with locations across Canada, challenges students to create a game in just 48 hours. - September 29, 2011 - XMG Studio Inc.
Stevens Institute of Technology Wins NSF Nanotechnology Undergraduate Education Grant
NUE-NEXUS program to give undergraduates early-curriculum classroom instruction and research opportunities in nanotechnology field. - September 29, 2011 - Stevens Institute of Technology
The Hall Pass Tour Makes Kickstarter Debut
Team Launches 20 by 20 Campaign to Raise $20,000 for Nationwide Expansion - September 28, 2011 - The Hall Pass Tour
U.S. News Ranks Ashland University as One of Top 200 National Universities
Ashland University is ranked in the top 200 colleges and universities in the National Universities category in the recently released 2012 college rankings by U.S. News and World Report. - September 28, 2011 - Ashland University
Hope International University Wins International Society for Science and Religion Library Award
HIU is one of the select institutions to receive the prestigious 224 volume set from the ISSR. - September 28, 2011 - Hope International University
StayConnect Electrical Solutions Chooses University of North Carolina, Charlotte MBA Marketing Class to Compete for Marketing Plan on New Product Launch
Serving all electrical users, StayConnect® Electrical Solutions, based in Cornelius, NC, USA, manufactures electrical products that address connection security and safety concerns. Its products consist of the StayConnect® Outlet Cover, StayConnect® Interior Plate, StayConnect® Child Resistant Plate and StayConnect® Exterior Plate. - September 28, 2011 - StayConnect Electrical Solutions
Dr. Nancy Donaldson, CALNOC Chairperson and Senior Scientist, Receives the 2011 Excellence in Leadership Award from Betty Irene Moore School of Nursing at UC Davis
CALNOC (Collaborative Alliance for Nursing Outcomes), the leading provider of actionable information and research on nurse sensitive quality indicators, today announced that Dr. Nancy Donaldson, DNSc, RN, FAAN has been awarded the 2011 Excellence in Leadership Award from the Betty Irene Moore School of Nursing at UC Davis. Dr. Donaldson is Chairperson and Chief Scientist for CALNOC and is an internationally recognized leader in nursing quality measurement and clinical patient safety. - September 27, 2011 - CALNOC
TOEFL Plus 20 Campaign Launched in Saudi Arabia
American TOEFL expert, M. Andrew, launches unique "TOEFL Plus 20" Campaign in Saudi Arabia aimed at increasing Saudi TOEFL results by 20 points. - September 25, 2011 - The Saudi-TOEFL Network
Top NBA Players Join a New Team During Lockout
Premier NBA Talent Play in Charity Basketball Game in Atlanta - September 24, 2011 - Southern Hospitality Showcase Atlanta 2011
Dr. Bruce D. Perry to Speak on Assessing and Treating Traumatized Children
Adelphi University presents Dr. Bruce D. Perry M.D., Ph.D., at the Fifth Annual Master Seminar to discuss his Neurosequential Model© of Assessment and Treatment for traumatized children on November 3, 2011, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. - September 24, 2011 - Adelphi University
Crack Into the Next Big Technology Company with Technical Interviews Demystified
Faqden labs is pleased to announce the release of “Technical Interviews Demystified.” Launch of this app presents a new way to prepare for your next big Technical Interview. Built by students of MIT and Cornell, this app uses the latest Artificial Intelligence and Web Semantics... - September 23, 2011 - FaqdenLabs
Balfour Beatty Construction to Build New Campus for Palm Beach State College
Balfour Beatty Construction has been selected to build the initial phase of a new west campus for Palm Beach State College in Florida. - September 22, 2011 - Balfour Beatty Construction
Sri Aurobindo Centre for Arts & Communication, Dept. of Film & Video Production Announces Scholarship Programme 2011
Sri Aurobindo centre for arts and communication announces three scholarships for its full time 16-month course in Film & Video Production. - September 22, 2011 - Sri Aurobindo Centre for Arts & Communication
Agriculture Students Exceed Marathon Expectations
Walford and North Shropshire College Agriculture students successfully ploughed over 80 hectares in their 24 hour ploughing marathon. The students started ploughing at 4.00pm on Thursday 15th September and were still going strong when the Autumn Action event closed at 4.00pm on Friday 16th September. - September 22, 2011 - North Shropshire College
Balfour Beatty Construction Nears Completion of FAU Stadium; Project Receives Safety Award
Construction on Florida Atlantic University’s new football stadium in Boca Raton is nearly complete. The FAU Owls take the field for the first home game on October 15. As the Balfour Beatty Construction team focuses on the final touches, the entire project is celebrating their commitment to safety with a Sunshine State Recognition Award. - September 21, 2011 - Balfour Beatty Construction
DoJiggy Announces Special Fall Discount Exclusively for University Fundraisers
Online fundraising software provider, DoJiggy, announces a special discount of $75 off DoJiggy online fundraising software exclusively for universities and university groups this Fall season. - September 21, 2011 - DoJiggy
Leading Teacher and Best-Selling Author Jane M. Healy to Deliver “Influence of Technology on Education” on September 26 at Adelphi University
Best-selling author and educational psychologist Jane M. Healy will discuss how technology is not the solution to education’s problems and why educators need to take charge of the use of technology in the classroom. - September 21, 2011 - Adelphi University
Rebecca Skloot to Speak on Her Bestseller, "The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks"
Adelphi University presents award-winning science writer Rebecca Skloot to discuss her bestselling work, "The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks," on Monday, October 17, 2011, at 5:30 p.m. - September 21, 2011 - Adelphi University
"Is There Really a Financial Crisis at the University of Minnesota" Presentation 10/7/11 12:00-2:00, Campus Club, Coffman Union, University of Minnesota
Presentation by Nationally Known Expert on University Finances, Dr. Howard Bunsis: “Is There Really a Financial Crisis at the University of Minnesota” Presentation 10/7/11 12:00-2:00, Campus Club, Coffman Union, University of Minnesota. Sponsored by the University of Minnesota Chapter, American Association of University Professors. - September 20, 2011 - American Association of University Professors, University of Minnesota
Video Contest Awards Cash Donations to Offset Schools’ Athletic Training Department Budget Cuts
Innovative small business supports schools, stimulates economy and has fun doing it. Prizes awarded for top 3 entries, early entries, and top referrers; Submissions may be made by students, parents or others associated with the high school or college athletic department; Videos must feature new ProStretch Plus or new Range Roller products; Entries accepted 9/20/11; Voting will take place on Facebook 10/2. - September 19, 2011 - Medi-Dyne Healthcare Products
Bringing Art to Life: Students Get Creative with Alzheimer’s Patients
Cognitive Dynamics partners with the University of Alabama in the “Bringing Art to Life” Initiative - September 17, 2011 - Cognitive Dynamics, Inc.
Harper Adams University College Improves Student Experience with Intuitive Dashboards
Harper Adams University College (www.harper-adams.ac.uk) is implementing Intuitive Dashboards as part of its continuing investment in cutting-edge technology, to ensure that it delivers a highly- personalised and first-class experience to all its students. The advanced dashboard software, from... - September 15, 2011 - Intuitive Business Intelligence Limited