College & University News
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NYPD Safety Talk
Safety is of utmost importance to any student in a foreign country. Hence FUSIA Communications organized a sharing session for CCIP Session A students with the Officers of the New York Police Department (NYPD), 109 precinct. - June 09, 2011 - FUSIA Communications, Inc.
VM Learning Solutions Noida Announces www.education.eee360.in
VM Learning Solutions announces www.education.eee360.in who help students for admission, counseling & career guidance. - June 09, 2011 - VM Learning Solutions
eLearners.com Announces 10 Online MBA Specializations You May Not Know About, But Should
Prospective online MBA students are no longer limited to finance or marketing specializations; can consider in-demand concentrations including healthcare or energy management - June 09, 2011 - eLearners.com
Dreyfuss Announces Major New Initiatives
Richard Dreyfuss, President and Founder of The Dreyfuss Initiative on civics, announced major new program initiatives including an American History Play Competition, establishment of the George Washington Institute on the Enlightenment, the acquisition and restoration of Happy Retreat, the home of Charles Washington, the brother of George Washington, and formation of a Curriculum Enhancement Project Team. - June 09, 2011 - The Dreyfuss Initiative
The Washington State University Residence Hall Association Nationally Recognized at Conference
At the 2011 NACURH national conference, The Washington State University Residence Hall Association place second out of more that 250 schools in a case study competition titled "Rebuilding." The competition entailed a prompt with a myriad of issues. Participants needed to devise a course of action to salvage the Residence Halls reputation. It was a very competitive process but WSU overcame the challenges to place second in the country. - June 04, 2011 - The Washington State University Residence Hall Association
An International Internship with the Academy of Internships Abroad Can be a Vital Addition to Graduate Resumes
A bachelor’s degree is no longer enough to secure a first job, international internships can put graduates a step ahead of the competition. - June 03, 2011 - The GVI Academy of Internships Abroad
Phoenix School of Law Bar Exam Results Are Highest in Arizona
PhoenixLaw’s first-time Bar exam writers scored an 82.1% passage rate, compared to the State’s average of 75.7%, according to statistics from the Arizona Supreme Court. - June 02, 2011 - Phoenix School of Law
Four Faith-Based U.S. Higher-Education Institutions Choose CAMS® Enterprise Campus-Wide Academic ERP System
CAMS® Enterprise academic management system serves colleges and universities of all kinds and sizes worldwide. - June 02, 2011 - Three Rivers Systems Inc.
Grenoble Ecole de Management Tunes in on iTunes U
The French school, renowned for its tastes in innovative pedagogy and technology has joined iTunes U. grenoble-em.com/itunesU. - June 02, 2011 - Grenoble Ecole de Management
EduKan Selects Biometric Signature ID for Online Student Authentication Using Breakthrough Patented Signature Biometrics Technology
EduKan selected BSI as their technology partner to be in compliance with the Education Act and not only exceed the student verification requirements but better manage the high growth of online enrollments they were seeing so they could also maintain the highest integrity levels and keep costs contained. - June 01, 2011 - Biometric Signature ID, Inc
College Resource Associates Presents Essay Writing Workshop
Joan Bress of College Resource Associates will share tips to writing application essays at Worcester Jewish Community Center. - May 31, 2011 - College Resource Associates
The University of Wisconsin-Madison Gift Guide
Shopping experts announce top University of Wisconsin-Madison gifts for alumni, graduates, and fans. - May 28, 2011 - Wisconsinmade.com
NC State Jenkins MBA Launches Dual Degree with Golden LEAF Biomanufacturing and Training Center
New Program Designed to Prepare Future Managers in Biomanufacturing Industry. - May 28, 2011 - Jenkins MBA
Financial Aid Association Issues Primer on Federal Student Aid Programs
National profile provides the latest information on the major federal student aid programs - May 27, 2011 - National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators
Jayson Boyers of The Chef’s Academy Wins 40 Under 40 Leadership Award
Regional President of Culinary Institute Honored by Triangle Business Journal - May 27, 2011 - The Chef's Academy
HRC Fertility Today Announced Receipt of Daniel A. Potter Summer Internship
Daniel A. Potter MD and HRC Fertility, a leading fertility clinic, announced today The 2011 Daniel A. Potter, MD Summer Internship has been awarded to Travis Morgan, 22, of Anaheim Hills, CA. - May 26, 2011 - HRC Fertility
New Endowment for Future NEI Center at Florida International University
The future NEI Center(TM) has found a home at the Department of Molecular Microbiology and Infectious Diseases at the Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine at the Florida International University. - May 25, 2011 - PANDORA Org
Spring Season Brings About a Flurry of Activity for Students of DuCret
This Spring season was an exercise in juggling one great opportunity after another as duCret students managed to fit in amongst their class schedules; a trip to Rome, an Annual Spring Art Show, a Portfolio Presentation and a Graduation Ceremony. - May 25, 2011 - duCret School of Art
Marilyn G.S. Emerson Elected to IECA Boad of Directors
College Planning Services, Inc. is pleased to announce that their founder and President, Marilyn G.S. Emerson, M.S.W., CEP has been elected to a second term as a member of the Independent Educational Consultants Association (IECA) Board of Directors. “I am very grateful for the support of my... - May 24, 2011 - College Planning Services, Inc.
CBT College Hosts Book Drive to Help Restock Libraries
South Florida college asks for community support in this project - May 22, 2011 - College of Business and Technology
Dedication Ceremony for the First Dry Fermentation Anaerobic Digester in the Americas
The dedication of the very first high solids dry fermentation anaerobic digester (HSAD) took place on May 18, 2011 at the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh. It will be the first biogas plant using this technology to go on-line, not only in the United States, but in all of the Americas. The facility,... - May 20, 2011 - BIOFerm Energy Systems
NC State Jenkins MBA Partners with Campbell University’s School of Law to Offer Dual JD/MBA Degree
New Offering Enables Students to Contribute to Effective Governance in North Carolina - May 20, 2011 - Jenkins MBA
Grenoble Ecole De Management Selected as a Pilot Study Center on Stress, Well-Being and Achievement at Work
The French school, which hosts a student and staff personal development facility, has been chosen by the French Government Department of Labour as a pilot study center focused on research into the assessment and management of work-related stress*, alongside Arts et Métiers Paris Tech. - May 20, 2011 - Grenoble Ecole de Management
Student Aid Professionals to Convene in Boston July 17-20
Get your press pass to attend this event and learn about the latest student aid trends and news - May 19, 2011 - National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators
Stevens Launches Game-Based Laboratory Environment
Stevens Institute of Technology professors have developed an online laboratory in which students learn by interacting in a virtual environment, much like massively multiplayer online games (MMOGs) such as Half-life 2, The Sims, World of Warcraft, and Second Life. Two small-scale pilots ran in 2010 and 2011, with full-scale launch Fall Semester 2011. - May 19, 2011 - Stevens Institute of Technology
Student Reflects on UofL Program to Help Increase Physician Workforce in Medically Underserved Areas
One of the first students to enroll in a program at the University of Louisville to help address the acute shortage of physicians in medically underserved areas has completed the program, putting her one step closer to her goal of becoming a physician. Melissa “Missy” Sullivan of... - May 19, 2011 - University of Louisville Health Sciences Center
Alice Hoffman Young Writers Retreat Returns for Seventh Year — High School Juniors Invited to Participate in Summer Writing Workshop
Best-selling author Alice Hoffman and Adelphi University Ruth S.Ammon School of Education are collaborating for the seventh year to offer 30 high school students participation in an intensive summer creative writing workshop. - May 14, 2011 - Adelphi University
SACAC Students to Intern at Top Agencies
Sri Aurobindo Centre for Arts & Communication students to intern at top agencies. - May 14, 2011 - Sri Aurobindo Centre for Arts & Communication
Strategic Planning Online Supports Higher Education Institutions in Transforming the Learning and Academic Experience
Think Education Solutions was recently featured in “The South Florida Business Journal.” The article, written by Jeff Zbar, entitled “High-Tec Teaching - Software, Applications Transform the Learning and Academic Experience.” This article discussed how “the market for... - May 14, 2011 - Think Education Solutions
ISBR Business School Bangalore Announces Annual Convocation for Year 2011
ISBR Business School, a prominent Business School in India which is ranked among the Top MBA Colleges of India has announced Annual Convocation for Year 2011. - May 14, 2011 - ISBR Business School
Emperor’s College Offers Scholarships and Financing Options for Doctor of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine Program
Scholarships and financial assistance options allow doctoral fellows to easily and responsibly fund their doctoral training. - May 13, 2011 - Emperor's College of Traditional Oriental Medicine
CSPA Selects Plano, Texas Student as 2011 Murray Glauberman Scholarship Award Recipient
The Consumer Specialty Products Association selects student Rennie Song from Plano, Texas, as the 23rd recipient of the Murray Glauberman Memorial Scholarship Award. - May 13, 2011 - Consumer Specialty Products Association
Island Expeditions Co. Offers Extraordinary Trips in Belize for High School and University Students
Island Expeditions Co. (IEC) is now booking educational trips to Belize for the 2011/2012 school year. IEC has been operating unique educational trips in Belize for the past 20 years. To create exceptional itineraries, IEC works closely with educators to develop a customized itinerary specific to the school’s travel and learning objectives. - May 11, 2011 - Island Expeditions
Unitek College Provides Top-Notch Support Services for Students
Unitek College has partnered with Student Resource Services, to provide counseling and support for any obstacles that may come between a student and their graduation day. Unitek College wants to see their students reach long-term goals, and giving support outside the classroom is a way to ensure... - May 11, 2011 - Unitek College
Teich Garden System at Westchester Community College Officially Opens
Teich Garden Systems LLC announced the opening of the 60’ x 40’ garden system at the Valhalla campus of Westchester Community College, part of the State University of New York (SUNY) system. At a ceremony on May 4th, the garden was officially named the Shirley A. Phillips/Lucille... - May 11, 2011 - Teich Garden Systems
McGill University Launches Bilingual Pulse Energy Dashboard for Energy Efficiency
As part of the rollout of its energy management program, McGill University unveiled a new bilingual online building energy management dashboard. The dashboard is one component of McGill’s new building energy management software, PulseTM. The software is a tool that which empowers... - May 10, 2011 - Pulse Energy
Adelphi to Host Conference “Working With Life's Traumas: Psychodynamic Perspectives on the Treatment of Child and Adult Survivors of Trauma”
On Saturday, May 14, 2011, Adelphi’s Gordon F. Derner Institute of Advanced Psychological Studies will host the conference “Working with Life’s Traumas: Psychodynamic Perspectives on the Treatment of Child and Adult Survivors of Trauma.” The event will take place from 9:00 a. - May 07, 2011 - Adelphi University
Students at Stevens Gain Start-Up Experience
CADeyes, a new technology developed at Stevens Institute of Technology is capable of creating 2 and 3-dimensional maps of buildings with ease at a low cost. Now, Business and Technology students at Stevens are mapping their own futures, using the experience they gained with a start-up company... - May 06, 2011 - Stevens Institute of Technology
Derby College Opens Broomfield Gardens to Public
Derby College’s Broomfield Hall is opening its grounds to the public on Sunday May 15 as part of the National Gardens Scheme. Visitors can enjoy guided garden tours and nature walks, meet the College’s horticultural experts for gardening advice and visit Broomfield Hall’s small... - May 06, 2011 - Derby College
Stevens Senior Design Team Builds Business Model for Online Deception Detection Technology
A Stevens Senior Design Team took 3rd place in Student Elevator Pitch Competition with their business plan and presentation for the software ScamScout, a deception detection program for Web users. - May 04, 2011 - Stevens Institute of Technology
Tennessee Stakeholders Tackle Offshoring of STEM Workforce: White House Meets Tennessee’s Industry & Education Leaders
Science and technology is at core of national security and economic vitality. The White House called for an all-hands-on-deck approach by creative public-private partnerships - such as the local initiative started in Tennessee. The representative for major U.S. corporations' CEOs cited a “misalignment” between the knowledge and skills required for workforce demands, while local business leaders cited STEM as a shared community value needed to spur the economy by developing local STEM talent. - April 30, 2011 - STEMdiversity, LLC
Senior Projects Exposition Showcases Student Achievement at Stevens Institute of Technology
On April 27, Stevens Institute of Technology hosted its annual Senior Projects Expo, a showcase of the senior year design projects of the graduating seniors from the Charles V. Schaefer, Jr. School of Engineering and Science, the Howe School of Technology Management, and the School of Systems and... - April 30, 2011 - Stevens Institute of Technology
University of Toledo Student, Kaushik K. Shandilya Obtains QEP Status
Newly confirmed QEP, Kaushik K. Shandilya wishes to notify different parties and agencies of his QEP status. - April 25, 2011 - Kaushik K. Shandilya
Eminent Ballerina Suzanne Farrell to Receive Honorary Degree from Adelphi University
Suzanne Farrell, celebrated ballerina, teacher, former New York City Ballet dancer and founder and artistic director of The Suzanne Farrell Ballet company, will receive an honorary doctor of fine arts degree from Adelphi University at its 115th Commencement on Friday, May 20, 2011. The ceremony... - April 23, 2011 - Adelphi University
Ruth C. Balkin ’73 to Receive Honorary Degree from Adelphi University
The Honorable Ruth C. Balkin ’73 will receive an honorary doctor of laws degree from Adelphi University at its 115th Commencement on Friday, May 20, 2011. The ceremony will begin at 10:00 a.m. in the Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum, 1255 Hempstead Turnpike, Uniondale, NY. Ruth C. Balkin is... - April 23, 2011 - Adelphi University
Adelphi University Honors Geoffrey Palmer ’61 with the Ruth Stratton Harley Distinguished Alumni Achievement Award
Geoffrey Palmer ’61 will receive the Ruth Stratton Harley Distinguished Alumni Achievement Award from Adelphi University at its 115th Commencement on Friday, May 20, 2011. The ceremony will begin at 10:00 a.m. in the Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum, 1255 Hempstead Turnpike, Uniondale,... - April 23, 2011 - Adelphi University
Adelphi Welcomes Newest Trustee, Grace Pilcer M.A. ’79, Ph.D. ’84
Adelphi University is proud to welcome Grace Pilcer M.A. ’79, Ph.D. ’84 to its Board of Trustees. Dr. Pilcer previously served on Adelphi’s President’s Advisory Group, and has been a supporter of the University’s fundraising efforts since 1985. Dr. Pilcer has been a... - April 23, 2011 - Adelphi University
Senior Projects Exposition at Stevens Institute of Technology April 27
On April 27, Stevens Institute of Technology hosts its annual Senior Projects Expo, a showcase of the senior year design projects of the graduating seniors from the Charles V. Schaefer, Jr. School of Engineering and Science, the Howe School of Technology Management, and the School of Systems and Enterprises. The event is held in the Canavan Arena, in the Schaefer Athletic Center, from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Stevens campus in Hoboken. - April 23, 2011 - Stevens Institute of Technology
Turn Books Into Cash with Your iPhone
New iPhone app transforms online bookselling; puts barcode scanning technology into hands of millions of everyday book scouts, college students, and money savers. - April 21, 2011 - McKenzie Books, Inc.
Award-Winning Novelist, Edwidge Danticat, to Receive Honorary Degree from Adelphi University
On May 20, 2011 at Adelphi University's 115th Commencement ceremony, award-winning Haitian-born novelist, Edwidge Danticat, will receive an honorary doctor of humane letters degree. - April 21, 2011 - Adelphi University