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Community Leaders Invest in the American Dream of Education- Broward College Foundation Luncheon Raises More Than $175,000 for Scholarship
More than four hundred community leaders gathered at the Broward College Foundation’s Heritage Society luncheon on April 1 with one common goal- education. “Investing in the American Dream”, the event raised over $175,000. The luncheon was chaired by Gale Butler of AutoNation and... - April 23, 2010 - The Marketing Department, Inc.
SHARP/Broward College 23rd Annual Golf Classic on April 22 Boasts Boats, Cars and More
Automotive technician and marine engineering are two of Broward College’s newest and most notable program offerings, so it should come as no surprise that participants in the Sharp/ Broward College 23rd Annual Golf Classic can win a car, a boat or both if they are really lucky. Scoring a... - April 23, 2010 - The Marketing Department, Inc.
Three Rivers Systems' CAMS Enterprise™ is Choice of Nation's Oldest Theological Grad School
Andover Newton has selected CAMS Enterprise ™ as its academic ERP to manage its campus. - April 22, 2010 - Three Rivers Systems Inc.
Investor Solutions Honors University of Virginia Combat Veterans with Graduate Scholarship
UVA Combat Veteran Graduate Scholarship Program and Investor Solutions Present This Year’s Winner - April 22, 2010 - Investor Solutions
Central Scholarship Bureau Receives Major Gift to Create Endowed Scholarship: Former Board President Leaves Funding to CSB in Her Estate
Central Scholarship Bureau (CSB) is honored to receive a very generous contribution from the estate of Catharine (Kitty) and Isaac Hecht. Kitty, a former board president and longtime friend of Central Scholarship, passed away in July of 2009. This bequest will create the Isaac & Catharine S. - April 22, 2010 - Central Scholarship
WLC College India Students’ Receive Excellent Traineeship Offers
WLCI’s Jammu campus is abuzz with the Traineeship offers bagged by the batch of Business. Students from the Post Graduate Business course at WLCI have been offered Traineeship profiles at companies like Religare, Bajaj Capital, Everonn Systems, Ultimate Flexipacks, Berger Paints, ING Vysya and many other top names from the industry. - April 21, 2010 - WLC College India
WLC College India Launches ‘Marketing Channel Partner Programme’
WLC College India (WLCI), one of the largest professional education institutions in India, now plans to reach out to a larger student base through a specially designed ‘Marketing Channel Partner Programme’. With the mission of spreading industry oriented education, the WLCI Marketing... - April 21, 2010 - WLC College India
Tom Joyner’s 2010 Fantastic Voyage™ Features All-Star Tribute to Frankie Beverly and the 20th Anniversary of "House Party"
More than 30 Acts Including Ron Isley, Kid & Play, Charlie Wilson, KEM, Chuck Brown & Doug E Fresh will participate in a major fundraiser for the Tom Joyner Foundation, an 11 year old organization with the primary mission is to provide scholarships to help keep students attending black colleges. - April 19, 2010 - Tom Joyner Foundation
Western Oregon University and Local Award-Winning Author Offer New Course for Grandparents
Debra J. Slover, local author, grandmother and founder of Leadership Garden Enterprises, LLC, takes this responsibility seriously, providing educational tools for parents and grandparents including a new workshop at Western Oregon University. - April 17, 2010 - Leadership Garden Enterprises, LLC
Education Fair Patna Edu Expo 2010 Survey - Prizes for Students
Future Track Online announces launch of Education Fair Patna Edu Expo 2010 Survey. The survey offers surprise gifts for students at the fair. - April 16, 2010 - Future Track
The Kansas City Business Journal Ranks PlattForm Advertising the Second Largest Ad Agency in Kansas City
Continuing its steady climb through the ranks of Midwest-based advertising agencies, PlattForm Advertising has been ranked the second largest advertising agency in Kansas City according to the Kansas City Business Journal. In the publication’s March 26 edition, the company was ranked second... - April 16, 2010 - PlattForm Higher Education
Faculty Member in Ashland University’s MFA Program Runner-Up for Pulitzer Prize in Poetry
Core poetry faculty member in Ashland University’s Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing (MFA) program has been named runner-up for the 2010 Pulitzer Prize in Poetry - April 16, 2010 - Ashland University
Design Creative Graduation Banners, Show Your School Pride, Win an Apple iPad
2010 Signazon Graduation Giveaway design contest calls out to all aspiring student designers with a free entry and a chance to win a brand new Apple iPad as well as other great prizes. Students can show their school pride by designing a custom graduation banner or graduation sign and enter to win one of many awesome prizes for themselves and their school. - April 15, 2010 - Signazon.com
William Law Named SPC’s New President
William Law, president of Tallahassee Community College, will now lead St. petersburg College. He replaces Carl M. Kuttler Jr., who led SPC for 32 years. - April 15, 2010 - St. Petersburg College
PlattForm Advertising Announces Attendance at The Pacific Institute’s 7th Annual Best Practices & Great Ideas Conference
PlattForm Advertising, the leading provider of interactive marketing and advertising solutions for the higher education industry, announced today that it will attend The Pacific Institute’s 7th Annual Best Practices & Great Ideas Conference hosted by Daymar Colleges Group. The 2010... - April 15, 2010 - PlattForm Higher Education
PlattForm Higher Education Announces Attendance at 23rd Annual NAGAP Conference
PlattForm Higher Education, a leading provider of marketing and communications services for colleges and universities, announced today that it will attend the 23rd Annual NAGAP Conference, Building Bridges to Golden Opportunities. Hosted by the National Association of Graduate Admissions... - April 15, 2010 - PlattForm Higher Education
NACCE Issues Call for Papers for 2010 Conference in Orlando, FL
The National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship (NACCE) has issued a call for papers for its 2010 conference, to be held October 10-13, 2010 in Orlando, FL. The deadline for submissions is midnight EST on April 28, 2010. Submissions must be made through the conference Web site at... - April 15, 2010 - National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship
Winner of the $25,000 Grand Prize of 10th Annual Duke Start-Up Challenge to be Announced April 16 by Keynote Speaker Duke Alumnus Aaron Patzer ‘02, Founder & CEO Mint.com
The 10th Annual Duke Start-Up Challenge (DSC), the premiere entrepreneurship competition at Duke University, and the Duke Global Entrepreneurship Network (DukeGEN), announced today that Aaron Patzer, founder and CEO of Mint.com will be the keynote speaker for the Grand Finale Event on Friday, April 16, 2010. This event is the culmination of Duke’s year-long entrepreneurship competition that included a record 109 entries in the Elevator Pitch, Executive Summary, and Investor Pitch Competitions. - April 14, 2010 - Duke Global Entrepreneurship Network
NSCS Announces 2010 Chapter Officer Award Recipients
The National Society of Collegiate Scholars (NSCS) has awarded five top officers the Chapter Officer Award of 2010. This award is given to outstanding NSCS officers who run the NSCS chapters on university campuses around the country. NSCS is an honors organization that recognizes and elevates... - April 14, 2010 - The National Society of Collegiate Scholars
Thermablok, Inc. Sponsors USF’s Award-Winning Noah Nothing House with Donation of Thermablok® Aerogel Insulating Material
Faced with a limited budget and a challenge to design an environmentally sound facility to replace the outgrown Noah Nothing Caring and Teaching House on Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard in Tampa, University of South Florida (USF) design students chose to install Thermablok aerogel insulating... - April 13, 2010 - Acoustiblok, Inc.
Training the Trainers the SMU-DE Way
Sikkim Manipal University’s Distance Education (SMU-DE) programme has been at the forefront of delivering quality education through over 700 learning centres across 310 towns in India. Qualified academic counsellors at the SMU-DE authorised learning centres clarify doubts and mentor over 2... - April 13, 2010 - Manipal Universal Learning Pvt Ltd
Top-Tier Tutoring's Latest Podcast Offers Rebuttal to Recent Article Criticizing the College Prep Industry
In its latest podcast, Mike Rivera of Top-Tier Tutoring provides his thoughts about the recent Smart Money article “Ten Things College-Prep Advisors Won’t Tell You.” - April 10, 2010 - Top-Tier Tutoring, LLC
PlattForm Higher Education Announces Attendance at 84th Annual DETC Conference
PlattForm Higher Education, a leading provider of marketing and communications services for colleges and universities, announced today that it will attend the 84th Annual DETC Conference. Hosted by the The Distance Education and Training Council (DETC) on April 11-13, 2010, at the L'Auberge Del... - April 10, 2010 - PlattForm Higher Education
Barbizon Changes Life of Ohio Teen Through Education
Barbizon of Akron Grad wins annual $100,000 Barbizon College Tuition Scholarship - April 09, 2010 - Barbizon International
PE4life and the Iowa Business Council to Host Summit in Des Moines on April 12th
PE4life and the Iowa Business Council have come together to host a free Summit on April 12th at Drake University in Des Moines, IA. Over 100 school professionals are expected to attend the event where they’ll gain insight into the Adopt-A-School Challenge; learn how to apply for a scholarship; learn about PE4life’s Core Principles; attend breakout sessions and visit with top equipment vendors. - April 08, 2010 - PE4life
PlattForm Higher Education Announces Attendance at 95th Annual UCEA Conference
PlattForm Higher Education, a leading provider of marketing and communications services for colleges and universities, announced today that it will attend the 95th Annual UCEA Conference, Leading Innovation in Higher Education. Hosted by the University Continuing Education Association (UCEA) on... - April 07, 2010 - PlattForm Higher Education
Detroit’s Cheyenne Boyce Wins Tom Joyner Foundation® ‘Full Ride’ Scholarship to Black College
Cheyenne Boyce, the No. 1 student at Cass Technical High School in Detroit, MI, is this year's winner of the Tom Joyner Foundation "Full Ride Scholarship" to a black college. For up to 10 semesters, she will a scholarship to cover her tuition, room and board and books. Boyce studies Japanese, plays the cello, and works as a volunteer in various church and civic groups in Detroit, including the city's "Go Green" efforts. - April 07, 2010 - Tom Joyner Foundation
Atlantic University Approved as NBCC Continuing Education Provider
Atlantic University (AU) was recently approved by the National Board of Certified Counselors (NBCC) as a continuing education (CE) provider. Three online programs are now available for those who require CE credits for ongoing licensure. The courses offered and their CE credits are: Incorporating... - April 07, 2010 - Edgar Cayce's A.R.E.
New Identity for Tower Hamlets Summer University Designed by Williams Murray Hamm
Since 1995 Tower Hamlets Summer University has provided young people in London with free courses and activities to give them the experience, skills and self-belief they need to make the most of their lives. Courses are as diverse as ‘How to DJ’, ‘Intro to Arabic Language’, ‘Thai Cooking’ and ‘Intro to Strategic Marketing’. - April 07, 2010 - Williams Murray Hamm
NC State Jenkins MBA Professor Launches Blog
The NC State Jenkins MBA (http://mgt.ncsu.edu/mba) has announced that Robert Handfield, professor of supply chain management, has launched a blog about the current trends and developments within the supply chain and operations field. A recognized leader in the industry, Handfield has been named a... - April 04, 2010 - Jenkins MBA
Future Track Announces Mega Education Fair in Patna, 22 - 23 May 2010
Future Track, India's leading education promotion organization, today announced its next mega career education fair - EduExpo 2020 in Patna, Bihar. - April 03, 2010 - Future Track
Army Awards Eight Students in Pennsylvania with a Brand Ambassador Internship
The US Army partners with McCain Ericson and UD On Campus to promote post graduate opportunities to university students. - April 03, 2010 - UD On Campus
London School of Business and Finance is Applying for Inclusion on New Highly Trusted Sponsors Scheme of UKBA
The UKBA has recently announced the introduction of the Highly Trusted Sponsors List as a further evolution of the UKBA PBS Tier 4 immigration system for international students. London School of Business & Finance (LSBF) will be making an application to the UKBA to extend its existing UKBA Tier 4 sponsor licence for inclusion of LSBF on the UKBA Highly Trusted Sponsors list. - April 03, 2010 - London School of Business and Finance Manchester
Sikkim Manipal University – Distance Education EduNxt Academic Conference
Sikkim Manipal University – Distance Education (SMU-DE) organised first EduNxt Academic Conference on the theme of Online and E-learning on 2nd of March 2010 at India International Centre in New Delhi. - April 02, 2010 - Manipal Universal Learning Pvt Ltd
Central Scholarship Bureau and the Leonard & Helen S. Stulman Foundation Partner to Fill a Void in Baltimore
The Leonard & Helen R. Stulman Foundation hosts a luncheon to connect scholarship recipients with employers and community advocates. - April 01, 2010 - Central Scholarship
Honor Society Receives GEICO Partnership Excellence Award
The National Society of Collegiate Scholars has been awarded a 2009 GEICO Partnership Excellence Award. The award recognizes individuals and organizations who through partnerships with GEICO, demonstrate their dedication and customer-focused service. - March 31, 2010 - The National Society of Collegiate Scholars
Scholarship Dedicated to California State University Dominguez Hills Student Adrian Rodriguez
The Rancho Dominguez Alumni Association (RDAA) announced that it will dedicate a scholarship to former California State University student Adrian Rodriguez. Adrian was born and raised in Artesia, California. His parents emigrated from Mexico. His father (Ezekial Rodriguez) was born and raised in La... - March 30, 2010 - Rancho Dominguez Alumni Association
Scholarship to CSU Students for Community Service
Miguel Torres wins 2010 Robert Hashimoto Scholarship. - March 30, 2010 - Rancho Dominguez Alumni Association
Michael J. Driscoll M.B.A. ’89 Appointed Visiting Professor and Senior Executive-in-Residence at the Adelphi University School of Business
Adelphi University is pleased to announce that Michael J. Driscoll M.B.A. ’89 has been appointed as a visiting professor and senior executive-in-residence at the School of Business. The appointment is effective April 1, 2010. Mr. Driscoll brings with him more than 25 years of experience and... - March 27, 2010 - Adelphi University
CEPM.com Launches CIPM Project Management Certification for College Students
To propagate the knowledge of project management in India, centre for excellence in project management, offers to sign MOU with reputed colleges to enable them impart affordable world class education, training and certification in project management. - March 26, 2010 - CIPM
Boost Your Career and Your Health with Adelphi University’s Job & Internship Expo and Health Fair
Join Adelphi University's Job & Internship Expo, run by the Center for Career Development, on April 7, 2010 from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m, in the Ruth S. Harley University Center. A diverse group of employers, representing a wide variety of career fields will be offering full-time, part-time, summer jobs, and internships. Open to undergraduate, graduate students, and alumni, it is Adelphi’s largest recruiting event of the year. - March 26, 2010 - Adelphi University
Columbia Announces New Guaranteed Admission Agreement with University of Waterloo
Columbia International College is pleased to announce another step forward to insure its graduates with university placement by signing an agreement with the Faculty of Science of the University of Waterloo. Through the agreement signed on Mar 8, 2010, the University of Waterloo’s Faculty of... - March 24, 2010 - Columbia International College
Amero Enterprise Launches New Financial Aid Website, Amero.org
Amero.org As One of the Biggest Sites in the Realm of Financial Aid, Provides Free Information, Tools, and Strategies Helping Undergraduate and Graduate Students Pay for College with Money That is Not Required to Pay Back. - March 22, 2010 - Amero Enterprise
MyCAA Military Spouse Funds Reinstated for Existing Accounts – AAU Military Spouse Students Benefit
Attention military spouses - the DoD reinstated funds for military spouses with existing MyCAA accounts. Use your benefits now, or you may lose them again. Start by choosing a portable education. - March 19, 2010 - Allied American University
LSBF MBA Online Programme is Number 19 in the FT Online MBA Listing 2010
London School of Business & Finance is proud to announce that its MBA programme is now listed as number 19 in the 2010 Global Financial Times Online MBA programmes listing, as part of an ongoing recognition of its world-class programmes. As part of this landmark achievement, LSBF has also launched an 8 Weekend MBA. - March 18, 2010 - London School of Business and Finance Manchester
Podcast Explains the Rolling Admissions College Application Procedure
In its latest podcast, Mike Rivera of Top-Tier Tutoring discusses the pros and cons of applying to colleges that use a rolling admissions procedure. - March 17, 2010 - Top-Tier Tutoring, LLC
ACHS Partners with Wonderlic, Inc. to Ensure Hiring of Most Qualified Faculty and Staff
American College of Healthcare Sciences (ACHS) has teamed with Wonderlic, Inc. to streamline their hiring process for Admissions and Adjunct Faculty positions, thus ensuring all new hires will meet the needs of ACHS and their students. ACHS is one of the first accredited online colleges to offer... - March 17, 2010 - American College of Healthcare Sciences
ACHS Students Can Now Have Their College Exams Proctored Online with ProctorU
American College of Healthcare Sciences today announced that students enrolled in their degree, diploma, and certificate programs can now have their college exams conveniently proctored online. ACHS President Dorene Petersen said the college is always looking for solutions that simplify the... - March 17, 2010 - American College of Healthcare Sciences
Guided Segway Tour of North Carolina State University Debuts March 20
Eco-friendly Segways offer fun, new way to see the sprawling Raleigh campus and also mark the first dedicated Segway tour of a North Carolina university. - March 16, 2010 - Triangle Glides
Perspectives on Ancient Greek Technology
Presented under the auspices of the University Seminars Program of the Alexander S. Onassis Public Benefit Foundation (USA), the Perspectives on Ancient Greek Technology lecture addresses what often seem to be strikingly modern elements of ancient Greek technology. - March 14, 2010 - Stevens Institute of Technology