College & University News
Elevate your knowledge about college and university initiatives in higher learning, technology, student recruitment, housing, campus development and extracurricular activities. This section features information about students, faculty and staff as well as products and services geared toward campus life.
Government of Canada, Google and Provincial Government Rank in the Top Five Among Undergraduate Students in Canada Within All Fields of Study
Based on more than 22,859 employer evaluations, reflecting the opinions of approximately 9,956 undergraduate students, Universum – Americas presents the 2010 Canada Top Ideal Employers. - June 19, 2010 - Universum Group
Entrepreneur Identifies Need for Practical Small Business Academy: St. Petersburg College Turns Idea into a Reality
Augusoft and NACCE are proud to partner with St. Petersburg College to showcase how a practical entrepreneurship program was created to benefit people interested in starting businesses in Florida’s Pinellas County. - June 17, 2010 - National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship
Natural Gas Buying Guide Identifies Critical Buying Timeframes and Opportunities
Strategic Natural Gas Buying Guide, the most recent analysis from Energy Solutions, Inc., shows natural gas buyers how to deal with and make buying decisions in both today’s and tomorrow’s natural gas marketplace. - June 15, 2010 - Energy Solutions, Inc.
Marketing and Public Relations Professional Abe Kasbo Interviewed in New Episode of Ear on Careers Podcast Series
Top-Tier Tutoring proudly presents its latest podcast episode of “Ear on Careers,” during which Abe Kasbo, a marketing and PR professional, is interviewed. Listen as Kasbo discusses this exciting and rapidly changing industry. - June 14, 2010 - Top-Tier Tutoring, LLC
Putting Students First: Centenary College Scholarship Challenge Continues with 2:1 Match Up to $1 Million
Through a series of significant changes at Centenary College this year, from a shift to Division III athletics to a consolidation and repositioning of the academic program, many alumni and friends have continued to be generous supporters of the 185-year-old liberal arts college. “The... - June 12, 2010 - Centenary College of Louisiana
Five NSCS Members Awarded Scholar at Sea Scholarships
Five students have been awarded $2,000 scholarships through NSCS, an honor society for first- and second-year college students, to assist them with tuition for the summer semester of Semester at Sea. - June 12, 2010 - The National Society of Collegiate Scholars
Link-Systems International Announces Release of WorldWideTestbank v4.3
Market-leading placement, homework and testing engine has been enhanced to meet the needs of an ever-changing market. - June 11, 2010 - Link-Systems International, Inc.
Post University Selects Sparkroom’s Sophisticated Enrollment Marketing Automation Software as Sparkroom Hits 4-Million Lead Milestone
Enrollment Marketing Automation provider continues unparalleled growth in the higher education market - June 11, 2010 - Sparkroom Inc.
NC State Jenkins MBA Biosciences Management Initiative Featured in BioPharm International
The NC State Jenkins MBA program (http://mgt.ncsu.edu/mba) has announced that its biosciences management initiative was featured in the May issue of BioPharm International, a magazine that integrates the science and business of biopharmaceutical research, development and manufacturing. The article... - June 11, 2010 - Jenkins MBA
JournalTOCs Releases WattJournals: Every University & College Library Should Have One of These, But so Far, Only One Does
An example of a customisable Internet search service for journals with a local interface, aimed at university and college libraries. - June 11, 2010 - JournalTOCs
College Access Online Chooses Pocket-Promo to Provide Text Message Marketing Services
College Access Online, a firm specializing in helping college-bound students get into college, has selected Pocket-Promo LLC as their exclusive text message marketing firm to add another engagement point with their target market. - June 10, 2010 - Pocket-Promo LLC
Top-Tier Tutoring Releases Podcast That Describes What College Counseling is – and What It is Not
In his latest podcast, Mike Rivera of Top-Tier Tutoring gives an overview of what College Counseling offers high schoolers in their quest for the “perfect” college or university. - June 10, 2010 - Top-Tier Tutoring, LLC
NC State Jenkins MBA Student Selected to Participate in Canadian Leadership Orientation Program
The NC State Jenkins MBA (http://mgt.ncsu.edu/mba) has announced that Bri Tegtmeier, a student in the MBA program, has been selected to participate in the 2010 Canadian Leadership Orientation Program for US MBAs. Tegtmeier is one of only 20 American MBA students participating in the 2010 program,... - June 04, 2010 - Jenkins MBA
College of Saint Mary Bloom Ad Campaign Blossoms Across Nebraska
REDSTONE, an Omaha-based marketing agency, created a campaign of 18 television and radio spots, three of which were produced in Spanish, to tell true stories about the individuals who study, work and teach at College of Saint Mary. - June 03, 2010 - Redstone
University of Strathclyde and Associates: Publications
University of Strathclyde and Associates: Publications: Scottish Chambers' Business Survey. - June 02, 2010 - University of Strathclyde
Strathclyde University and Associates News: Strathclyde Receives $100,000 Gates Foundation Grant for Innovative Global Health Research
Strathclyde has announced that it has received a US $100,000 (65,329 pounds Sterling approx) Grand Challenges Explorations grant from the Bill & Melinda Gates foundation. The grant will support an innovative global health research project conducted by Dr Owain Millington and Dr Gail McConnell,... - June 02, 2010 - University of Strathclyde
Strathclyde University and Associates News: Honorary Degrees for Eminent Trio on University Day
A leading businessman, a renowned chemistry professor and a former Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland were the distinguished recipients of honorary degrees from Strathclyde this week. Jim McColl OBE, Chairman and Chief Executive of business development company Clyde... - May 31, 2010 - University of Strathclyde
SIU Carbondale Energy-Fuels Master’s Program Begins This Summer
The first class of students in a new degree program aimed at existing and emerging energy field managers begins this summer at Southern Illinois University Carbondale. The new master’s degree program in advanced energy and fuels management would give graduates a big advantage in securing good jobs with companies engaged in those fields. The first cohort of students starts July 12. A new website, for those interested in pursuing this degree, can be found at http://psmenergy.siuc.edu/. - May 28, 2010 - Southern Illinois University Carbondale Technology Transfer Program
The 2010 CCIP Session A Kicks Off
The 2010 Cross-Cultural Internship Program (www.exploreinternship.com) officially kicked off its summer internship program. The program brings together university students from Asia and host companies all around New York City, and prepares them for the new challenges posed by the global marketplace. Founded by FUSIA Communications (www.fusia.net), with the support of 34 host companies and 7 universities, this year's program has 130 university student participants. - May 27, 2010 - FUSIA Communications, Inc.
Upcoming Webinar: Research Supporting Reading Program
On Thursday, May 27th 2010, 2:00 PM MST, Reading Horizons will be hosting a webinar with ESL specialist, Heidi Hyte, discussing recent research on reading instruction on how it fits into Reading Horizons new v5 reading program. - May 27, 2010 - Reading Horizons
Cambrionix Hails the Success of the Professional Hub Series A6 - Large Capacity Charge and Sync Station
Suitable for those customers needing to charge multiple USB products at one time, the large capacity charging station has 49 connectors to enable customers to charge USB products via a PC all at once. This avoids the need for a large number of dedicated charger devices. The hub is suitable for... - May 27, 2010 - Cambrionix Ltd
UK Chancellor Prompts FHE Marketing Cost Reduction Strategies Launch
In response to George Osborne’s education spending announcement UK based Stefan Drew Associates has brought forward the launch of a marketing support programme designed to help colleges and training providers reduce marketing costs whilst improving effectiveness. Devised and tested in a... - May 27, 2010 - Stefan Drew Associates
WT Cox Subscriptions Forms Strategic Partnership with the State Library of Kansas, Making “Journal Finder” Available to Member Libraries
Relationship provides member libraries opportunity to enhance electronic content and access throughout the State of Kansas. - May 26, 2010 - WT Cox Subscriptions
Education Online Services Corporation and Ivy Bridge College Announce Execution of Educational Collaboration Agreement
Education Online Services Corporation announced today the signing of a Collaboration Agreement with Ivy Bridge College to market the institution’s online degree programs. - May 26, 2010 - Education Online Services Corp
The Adelphi University Triangle Factory Fire Remembrance Project, July 2010
The forum will benefit educators and individuals who wish to learn more about the Triangle Factory fire. - May 26, 2010 - Adelphi University
Awareity CEO Selected to Present at EduComm 2010 Higher Education Conference
Rick Shaw, President and CEO of Awareity, has been selected to present at this year’s EduComm conference focused on higher education success, June 7-9 at the Mirage, Las Vegas. The EduComm 2010 program brings together top thought leaders, innovators, and speakers to present, discuss, and... - May 26, 2010 - Awareity
Marshall Goldsmith School of Management Announces Retirement of Professor David Bainbridge
Marshall Goldsmith School of Management at Alliant International University today announced that David Bainbridge, its distinguished Professor in Sustainability and Management, is retiring from the Institution after 15 years of service. The management school honored the invaluable contributions of... - May 22, 2010 - Marshall Goldsmith School of Management
PlattForm Higher Education Collects Three Hermes Creative Awards
PlattForm Higher Education has announced that its creative teams won three awards in the 2010 Hermes Creative Awards competition. Hermes Creative Awards is an international competition for creative professionals involved in the concept, writing and design of traditional materials, programs and... - May 21, 2010 - PlattForm Higher Education
“The MANIFESTIVUS” to Feature: Common, Toubab Krewe, and John Brown's Body
The Festival is announced and tickets are ready for sale. Performances highlighted by headliner Common. - May 20, 2010 - Halogen Media Works.LLC
Ashland University Schar College of Education Receives ‘Glowing’ NCATE Report
The Ashland University Schar College of Education has become one of a select number of teacher education schools in the country after receiving continuing accreditation with all positive marks from the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE). - May 16, 2010 - Ashland University
Adelphi University Honors Noel Burks ’43, M.S.W. ’65 with the Ruth Stratton Harley Distinguished Alumni Achievement Award
Noel Burks’43, M.S.W.’65 will receive the Ruth Stratton Harley Distinguished Alumni Achievement Award from Adelphi University at its 114th Commencement on Tuesday, May 18, 2010. The ceremony will begin at 10:00 a.m. in the Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum, 1255 Hempstead Turnpike,... - May 15, 2010 - Adelphi University
Remington College-Tampa Campus Offers New Medical Assisting with X-Ray Tech (Limited Scope) and EKG Program
Diploma program helps prepare students for new career - May 14, 2010 - Remington College
L. Hunter Lovins to Keynote NC State Meeting on Innovations in Sustainability
Sustainable business authority and advocate L. Hunter Lovins will be the keynote speaker at the Center for Innovation Management Studies (CIMS) spring meeting Wednesday, May 26 at 7 p.m. at the Pavilion at the Angus Barn in Raleigh, NC. - May 13, 2010 - NC State College of Management, CIMS
Australian International Education Recovery - Hello Aussie Student Services Expands Into Europe
Australia’s international student education market fights back after bad publicity from Indian student bashings. Hello Aussie Student Service now targets the Romanian student market. - May 06, 2010 - Hello Aussie Student Services
NSCS Alum Wins $1,500 Award in Social Networking Contest
NSCS alum Jamie Farrell (University of Florida) is the winner of the Brazen Careerist $1,500 NSCS Scholarship Contest. The NSCS member-only contest was created by career networking site and NSCS partner, Brazen Careerist. NSCS, or The National Society of Collegiate Scholars, is an honors... - May 06, 2010 - The National Society of Collegiate Scholars
Snap Fitness Makes It Easy to Get in, Get Out and Get Fit This Summer
Snap Fitness offers students summer memberships for one low price. - May 05, 2010 - Snap Fitness of Smithtown, NY
MoneyTree Idea eXchange (MIX)
Platform for Youths to Showcase their Talents and to Meet up with Potential Employers - May 05, 2010 - MoneyTree
NACCE Journal Included in Educational Resources Recommended to Delegates at Presidential Summit on Entrepreneurship
The National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship(NACCE) is pleased to announce that its quarterly journal, Community College Entrepreneurship, has been recommended as an educational resource to attendees at the Presidential Summit on Entrepreneurship, held last week in Washington,... - May 05, 2010 - National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship
Institute of Design and Construction (IDC) to Hold Open House on May 15th
At IDC's open house attendees can explore degree programs and careers in architecture and construction. - May 05, 2010 - Institute of Design & Construction
Crichton College to Hold Commencement Ceremony on May 7, 2010
Crichton College will conduct its 61st Commencement Ceremony on Friday, May 7 at 6:00pm at First Assembly of God Church in Cordova, Tennessee. More than ninety students will receive their Bachelors degree or baccalaureate certification at the ceremony. “Graduation is a solemn but exciting... - May 02, 2010 - Crichton College
Webster University Names Business School in Honor of Benefactor Ambassador George Herbert Walker III
Webster University announced it is naming its business school the George Herbert Walker School of Business and Technology, to honor the former U.S. ambassador to Hungary, philanthropist, civic leader and longtime Webster supporter. In 2007, Ambassador Walker bestowed upon Webster a gift of $10... - May 01, 2010 - Webster University
Central Scholarship Receives $100,000 Gift to Aid Teachers in Maryland
Central Scholarship Bureau Receives $100,000 Gift to Aid Teachers in Maryland Gift will be added to the $500,000 BHD Endowed Scholarship Fund for Teachers Central Scholarship Bureau (CSB) is pleased to announce a pledge of $100,000 by David Dalsheimer to the BHD Endowed Scholarship Fund for... - April 30, 2010 - Central Scholarship
Adelphi University Professor Anagnostis Agelarakis Receives the Distinction of Having One of Archaeology Magazine’s Top 10 Discoveries
Professor of Anthropology and Director of the Environmental Studies Program at Adelphi University, Anagnostis Agelarakis, has one of the Top 10 Discoveries, according to Archaeology magazine. - April 30, 2010 - Adelphi University
Kansas Jayhawk Community College Conference Tabs My Sports Dreams as Fundraising Partner
My Sports Dreams to help conference teams meet their financial challenges in tough economic environment - April 30, 2010 - My Sports Dreams
Education Online Services Corporation and Virginia University Announce Signing of Master Services and License Agreement
Education Online Services Corporation announced today the signing of a Master Services and License Agreement with Virginia University to develop and deploy online degree programs. - April 28, 2010 - Education Online Services Corp
Black Belt, Jim Hughes, Teaching First Ever University For-Credit Class in Royce Gracie Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Self Defense and MMA at the University of Connecticut
Royce Gracie Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Self Defense, and the Evolution of Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) is a new for-credit class now offered at the University of Connecticut (UCONN). This is the first and only University level class in Royce Gracie Jiu Jitsu Self Defense and MMA or BJJ. - April 28, 2010 - Jim Hughes & Gracie Brazilian Jiu JItsu Self Defense
Podcast Provides Guidance to Create and Refine a College List
In his latest podcast, Mike Rivera of Top-Tier Tutoring offers tips and strategies for high schoolers to use in order to create the right college list for them. - April 28, 2010 - Top-Tier Tutoring, LLC
C2 Education Offers Hope Amidst the Most Brutal College Admissions Season on Record
This year's college admission season was the most brutal on record, leaving hundreds of thousands of disappointed high school seniors clutching rejection letters. In an age of increased competition, our schools simply cannot offer the help our students need to succeed -- but there is hope at C2 Education. - April 23, 2010 - C2 Education
American InterContinental University Names Navy Veteran and Seasoned Educator as Director of Military Relations
American InterContinental University, a military-friendly university providing quality education to career-focused students, announced the appointment of Navy veteran Richard Kennedy as the director of military relations. In his new position, Kennedy will lead the AIU military relations department to better serve its military population and create stronger partnerships with all branches of the armed forces. - April 23, 2010 - Career Education Corporation
Ambassador of Singapore Vanu Gopala Menon to Speak at Adelphi University
Adelphi University’s International Initiatives Committee will host a lecture by the Ambassador of Singapore Vanu Gopala Menon on Tuesday, April 27, 2010. - April 23, 2010 - Adelphi University