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Bill Valente M.S.W. ’11 Named NASW Social Work Student of the Year
The New York chapter of the National Association of Social Workers recognized Bill Valente M.S.W. ’11 as its Social Work Student of the Year. - March 12, 2011 - Adelphi University
Peregrine Academic Services Reaches Out to NACCE Members in Its Effort to Aid Community Colleges in Responding to Increased Calls for Accountability
Peregrine Academic Services, LLC, has chosen the National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship NACCE) as its partner in an effort to prepare community colleges to effectively respond to growing demands for accreditation and accountability being placed on higher education institutions. - March 12, 2011 - National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship
How to Choose the Best Smartphone Revealed in the March Issue of Business Review Australia
Business Review Australia, the leading digital business publication for C-level executives, is pleased to announce the launch of its March issue. In the cover story, “The Best Smartphones for Business Executives,” the digital magazine names the top five smartphones from Apple, HTC, LG,... - March 11, 2011 - WDM Group
The Durban 2020 Signature Edition with African Business Review
South African President Jacob Zuma has delivered his state of the nation address since the last issue, declaring that 2011 will be “the year of job creation” while celebrating the success of the 2010 FIFA Soccer World Cup. With this in mind, African Business Review takes a closer look... - March 11, 2011 - WDM Group
Adelphi to Exhibit Works by Monet from the Adele and Herbert J. Klapper Collection
Two masterpieces by French impressionist painter Claude Monet will be on display in the Adele and Herbert J. Klapper Center for Fine Arts at Adelphi University from April 9 to April 13, 2011. - March 11, 2011 - Adelphi University
NC State Jenkins MBA Team Earns Second Place in ACG Cup Competition
Five MBA Students Participate in Association for Corporate Growth Raleigh Durham Chapter’s Second Annual Competition. - March 11, 2011 - Jenkins MBA
Hope International University Professor Guest Lectures at Cal State Fullerton
HIU Professor, Dr. Curtis Holtzen, guest lectures at Cal State Fullerton. - March 10, 2011 - Hope International University
Law Professor, Dr. Leigh-Davis, Blasts the Historical Way Law School is Taught
Dr. Leigh-Davis was the sole person in a televised roundtable discussion, who did not favor the Socratic Method. - March 09, 2011 - Dr. Leigh-Davis
New Release Gives Chemistry Students Formula to Succeed in a Difficult Subject; Book by Peter Hibbert, Released by Dog Ear Publishing
This aid to college chemistry students offers a different approach to the study of chemistry. Instead of trying to inspire interest in this sometimes-challenging subject and to turn students into budding scientists, it provides information students can use to pass basic chemistry classes. Students... - March 06, 2011 - Dog Ear Publishing
Spain Study Abroad Announces College Study Abroad Semester & Year-Long Programs for 2011-2012 in Alicante
Leading provider of study abroad opportunities in Spain now offers new programs in the historically and culturally rich city in the Spanish province of Valencia, Alicante. - March 05, 2011 - SPI Study Abroad
Grade Results and the Confucius Center at the University of Memphis Partner to Deliver Live, Online, Interactive Mandarin Chinese Course
Grade Results, the leading innovator of live, one-to-one online instruction, is pleased to announce that it has partnered with the highly respected Confucius Institute at the University of Memphis (CIUM). Together, the organizations will offer Mandarin Chinese language and culture courses online to... - March 05, 2011 - Grade Results
Indira International Distance Education Academy Completes Two Years on UpsideLMS
Indira International Distance Education Academy (IIDEA), the distance education arm of Indira Group of Institutes, today completed two years on UpsideLMS. UpsideLMS was the platform used by IIDEA for managing distance education program for its learners. - March 04, 2011 - Upside Learning Solutions Pvt. Ltd.
hackNY Announces Its Second Year, Doubled Class Size for Summer ‘hackNY Fellows’ Program in New York City
Additional funding enables university-led initiative to open a second round of student applications for program matching startups with top technology students - March 03, 2011 - hackNY
Prestigious Belizean Institute Team with Local Gardens
ISIS Belize signs agreement with the Belize Botanic Gardens - March 03, 2011 - ISIS Belize
Adelphi University Announces New Assistant Dean and Executive Director of AU PAC
Adelphi University has hired William Prenevost as the new executive director of AU PAC. - March 03, 2011 - Adelphi University
FAMU Southern California Alumni Chapter Raises Scholarship Funds Through New Text Message Campaign
Text ORANGE to 50555 to donate $10 to the chapter's scholarship fund, which raises scholarship dollars to send California students to Florida A&M University. - March 02, 2011 - FAMU National Alumni Association Southern California Chapter
Turkish Academy of Sciences Launches MIT OpenCourseWare Translations
Initial publication includes Turkish versions of MIT math, chemistry, physics, and earth, atmospheric, and planetary sciences courses - February 26, 2011 - MIT OpenCourseWare
Spain Study Abroad Announces College Study Abroad Summer and Semester Programs for 2011-2012 in Sevilla
Leading provider of study abroad opportunities in Spain now offers new programs in the culture capital of Spain, Sevilla. - February 26, 2011 - SPI Study Abroad
Spain Study Abroad Announces College Study Abroad Semester & Year-Long Programs for 2011-2012 in Madrid
Leading provider of study abroad opportunities in Spain now offers new programs in the capital, Madrid. - February 26, 2011 - SPI Study Abroad
Spain Study Abroad Announces College Study Abroad Summer and Semester Programs for 2011-2012 in Barcelona
Leading provider of study abroad opportunities in Spain now offers new programs in the capital of Cataluña, Barcelona. - February 26, 2011 - SPI Study Abroad
Adelphi University to Host “Women in Government: Encouraging the Next Generation”
Adelphi University is pleased to announce the upcoming event, “Women in Government: Encouraging the Next Generation,” scheduled to coincide with the national celebration of Women’s History Month in March. Event attendees will hear stories from female elected officials, learn about... - February 26, 2011 - Adelphi University
Adelphi University to Provide Full Scholarship to Winner of NY Knicks Poetry Competition
In support of a creativity and education initiative by the New York Knicks, Adelphi University is offering a full four-year scholarship to one of the winners of the Knicks Poetry Slam written competition, which finished receiving entries in January. The program aims to provide greater opportunities... - February 25, 2011 - Adelphi University
Acclaimed Psychiatrist Jonathan Shedler, Ph.D., to Speak at Adelphi
Adelphi University is pleased to host Jonathan Shedler, associate professor of psychiatry at the University of Colorado School of Medicine and director of psychology at the University of Colorado Hospital Outpatient Psychiatry Service. He will speak on “The Efficacy of Psychodynamic... - February 25, 2011 - Adelphi University
Campus Dibs Completes Angel Round to Support Continued Growth and Innovation
Infusion of capital will facilitate expanded campus reach and business partnerships, while fueling innovation of Campus Dibs’ unique group-buying platform. - February 25, 2011 - Campus Dibs
MIT OpenCourseWare Celebrates 10th Anniversary
Announces goal to reach one billion minds in the next decade - February 25, 2011 - MIT OpenCourseWare
McGill University Selects Pulse Energy to Cut Campus Energy Use by 12%
McGill University and Pulse Energy partner to reduce campus building energy use. - February 24, 2011 - Pulse Energy
Study Shows Community College Contributes More Than $211 Million Annually to Its Area Economy
An independent study has been released detailing the economic and community impact of Ozarks Technical Community College. The study, presented to the Board of Trustees during their February meeting, shows that OTC contributes more than $211 million each year to its community through a combination... - February 24, 2011 - Ozarks Technical Community College
Facebook Campaign Seeks to Save Student Aid
Student groups, financial aid administrators launch Facebook campaign to oppose student aid cuts. - February 24, 2011 - National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators
CBT College (College of Business & Technology) Launches "Tech Troopers"
The New Program Puts Students "on the Job" and Offers "Tech" Services for the Lowest Prices - February 23, 2011 - College of Business and Technology
CBT College Named as Lead Sponsor of New World School of the Arts (NWSA) Renowned Puttin' on the Ritz Annual Concert
CBT College will be participating in this prestigious event to help raise funds for the NWSA high school ensemble. - February 21, 2011 - College of Business and Technology
Community Colleges to Offer a Direct Selling Entrepreneur Certificate to Foster Business Opportunity with Education
Direct Selling Education Foundation and National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship Join to Address Educational Needs of Direct Sellers. - February 19, 2011 - National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship
NC State Jenkins MBA Student to Attend 2011 Sony Marketing Strategy Case Competition
Debranetta Gethers Participates In Sixth Case Competition In Two Years - February 19, 2011 - Jenkins MBA
Stevens Honors Students at Fourth Annual Founder’s Day
Stevens Institute of Technology honored students at an awards ceremony on the Fourth Annual Founder's Day. - February 18, 2011 - Stevens Institute of Technology
United States University Announces New Campus in Cypress
Instruction Begins for the Spring II Session on March 7, 2011. - February 17, 2011 - InterAmerican College
CRAA Launches Mobile Application for Its Existing and Prospective Students
Clinical Research Academy of America (CRAA), has launched a new, one-of-its-kind mobile application which takes mobile learning to a whole new level. Students can access study materials, take assignments or browse the internet through this "app." - February 17, 2011 - Clinical Research Academy of America
Sikkim Manipal University Announces Admissions Open
Sikkim Manipal University Directorate of Distance Education Announces Admissions Open - February 17, 2011 - Manipal Universal Learning Pvt Ltd
Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences Harnesses Mosaic Technology to Meet Evolving Needs of Students
Mosaic Technology, a leading expert in virtualization and data storage technology, today announced that Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (MCPHS) is transitioning to a virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI) for its campuses in Boston, Worcester, and Manchester, N.H. The VDI... - February 16, 2011 - Mosaic Technology
Lab Automation University Fosters Productivity in the Scientific Workplace
The Institute for Laboratory Automation and Lab Manager Magazine have created Lab Automation University, an annual event to teach lab managers and personnel how to plan for and apply automation technologies to their work. - February 16, 2011 - LabX
Three Rivers Systems Launches New Website Featuring Fresh Design, Social Media Links, Video, Easier Navigation
Three Rivers Systems Inc., the St. Louis-based provider of CAMS® Enterprise, a leading management software systems for higher education, today unveiled its new website featuring a more-contemporary design, social media links, video and more-nimble navigation features. Brad Hough, Three Rivers... - February 16, 2011 - Three Rivers Systems Inc.
Regroup is Named as Datatel's Emerging Partner of the Year
Datatel, Inc., provider of innovative software, services, and insight to higher education, announced that it has chosen Regroup as Emerging Partner of the Year. Christopher W. Sheppard, Datatel’s director of business development, bestowed the honor at the Datatel Partner Summit 2011 held in... - February 13, 2011 - Regroup
Nobel Prize Winning Chemist Dr. Roderick MacKinnon to Speak at Adelphi on April 4, 2011
Adelphi University is pleased to announce that Dr. Roderick MacKinnon, co-recipient of the 2003 Nobel Prize in Chemistry, will deliver the annual Dakin Memorial Lecture. The event will take place on Monday, April 4, 2011, at 7:00 p.m. in Adelphi’s Thomas Dixon Lovely Ballroom in the Ruth S. - February 11, 2011 - Adelphi University
Adelphi University Announces New Dean of College of Arts and Sciences
Adelphi University has announced the appointment of Dr. Sam L Grogg to the position of dean of the College of Arts and Sciences. Dean Grogg will begin his duties on June 1, 2011. Grogg has had a long history of service in education. He is currently the dean of the School of Communication of the... - February 10, 2011 - Adelphi University
Adelphi University Receives 2010 Community Engagement Classification by the Carnegie Foundation
Adelphi University is proud to announce that it has been selected by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching to receive the 2010 Community Engagement Classification. - February 10, 2011 - Adelphi University
Adelphi to Hold 11th Annual President’s Gala on April 2, 2011
Adelphi University is pleased to announce that it will host its 11th annual President’s Gala on Saturday, April 2, 2011, at 7:00 p.m for cocktails and 8:00 p.m. for dinner and dancing. The gala will be held at the Garden City Hotel at 45 Seventh Street, Garden City, NY 11530. Reservations... - February 09, 2011 - Adelphi University
Stevens Thomas Dabay to Present at National Conference on Undergraduate Research
Stevens Institute of Technology student Thomas Dabay ‘11 (Roanoke, Va.) has been selected from among 3,500 applicants to present at the National Conference on Undergraduate Research 2011 (NCUR 2011) at Ithaca College in Ithaca, New York. An Electrical Engineering student, Thomas will present "Absurd America: Finding Camus' Absurd in Pynchon’s America." - February 09, 2011 - Stevens Institute of Technology
Byzantine Catholic Seminary Starts Its Second Online Course - Introduction to Liturgy
The Byzantine Catholic Seminary of Saints Cyril and Methodius (BCS) located on Pittsburgh’s North Side is accepting applications for its second online course – Introduction to Liturgy – in the Certificate in Eastern Christian Studies. - February 09, 2011 - The Learning House, Inc.
Unimarket Achieves Significant Growth in 2010 with Online Higher Education eProcurement Services
Unimarket - the innovators in SaaS collaborative eProcurement, today announced that the company achieved several key milestones in 2010 including a 94% growth in revenue over 2009. With 21 new customers in 2010, Unimarket also achieved a 57% increase in the number of HigherEd institutional... - February 08, 2011 - Unimarket
The Institute for New Economic Thinking Announced That It is Now Accepting Research Proposals for Its Spring 2011 Grant Program
The Institute for New Economic Thinking (INET), launched with a $50 million pledge from George Soros to promote changes in economic theory and practice through conferences, research grants and education initiatives, has announced that it is now accepting research proposals for its spring 2011 Grant... - February 07, 2011 - Institute for New Economic Thinking
Students Negatively Impacted by Strained Financial Aid Offices
National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators recommends streamlining student aid system to reduce regulatory and administrative burdens that hamper student aid offices' ability to counsel students. - February 07, 2011 - National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators
Portnov Computer School Goes Online
Portnov Computer School is now offering its well known Software QA program online to career changers worldwide. - February 06, 2011 - Portnov Computer School