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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

Classic Residence by Hyatt Engages Employees with Customized Online University Partnership with Learn.com Puts Knowledge to Work for Senior Living Provider

Learn.com®, the knowledge platform company, announced today that Classic Residence by Hyatt, a leading national provider of senior living and care, stays ahead of the curve in a competitive service-based industry by recruiting and retaining the best talent. With resident satisfaction and care... - March 13, 2010 - Learn.com

NSCS Announces Members of 2010-2011 National Leadership Council

The National Society of Collegiate Scholars is pleased to announce members of the National Leadership Council for the 2010-2011 academic year. • Amy James, University of Toledo, NLC President • Kenneth Wilson, Kaplan University, NLC Executive Vice President • Nefertari... - March 12, 2010 - The National Society of Collegiate Scholars

Barbizon Graduate and Instructor to Appear in Italian Vogue

Barbizon of Michigan graduate Samantha Higdon lands editorial in Italian Vogue. - March 12, 2010 - Barbizon International

After Several Key Developments in 2009, the American College of Healthcare Sciences Sees the Positive Results in Student Satisfaction

The January 2010 survey showed exceptional results from ACHS’s 2009 developments and a completion rate of 93% for the top 10 ACHS courses by enrollment. Of the more than 500 survey respondents, 98% said yes when asked, “Would you recommend these studies to a friend?” - March 11, 2010 - American College of Healthcare Sciences

NC State Jenkins MBA Supply Chain Management Curriculum Among Top 20 in The Nation

The NC State Jenkins MBA has announced that its supply chain management program was ranked 20th among supply chain schools by practitioners, 14th by academics and 18th overall. The ranking was included in “An Update on the State of Supply Chain Education,” a study led by Stanley E. - March 10, 2010 - Jenkins MBA

Podcast Discusses Guidance Counselors' Limitations in Providing College and Career Advice

Top-Tier Tutoring reviews the realities of guidance provided to each high school student by their counselors in its latest podcast. Is 38 minutes enough? - March 09, 2010 - Top-Tier Tutoring, LLC

Online Degree Schools - New Site Provides More Online College Information to Prospective Students

An online accredited degree program is a convenient way for you get the knowledge you need for your field, make the jump into a more lucrative field, or simply build credibility and value with future employers. - March 08, 2010 - Online Degree Schools

PlattForm Higher Education Earns 3 Awards in Higher Education Marketing Report’s 25th Annual Educational Advertising Awards

PlattForm Higher Education has announced that its creative teams won three awards in the 25th Annual Educational Advertising Awards competition. The agency was recognized for its execution on print and television projects involving traditional college- and university-related advertising and... - March 06, 2010 - PlattForm Higher Education