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Wexford Online University Names Dr. Charles Foltz Professor with Focus on Science in Health and Fitness Field

Dr. Charles Brown was recently named professor for Wexford University, where he will teach biochemistry, physiology and more with a focus on health and fitness. The 100 percent university offers a variety of health, exercise, sports and fitness degree programs of all levels to both U.S. and international students. - September 18, 2012 - John Spencer Ellis Fitness & Personal Development

Wexford University Now Accepting Applications for January Classes in Fitness, Nutrition and Sport Psychology for U.S. and International Students

Wexford University is now accepting registration for online classes starting in January 2013. The 100 percent online university offers a variety of health, exercise, sports and fitness degree programs of all levels. - September 17, 2012 - John Spencer Ellis Fitness & Personal Development

Appleton Now Open in Austin, Texas

Appleton Learning is Shaking Up the Education Industry Opening the First of Twenty-Three Branches from Multi-Unit Franchise Deal - September 17, 2012 - Appleton Learning

Wexford Online University Names Dolly Shueh Adjunct Professor of Mathematics for Health and Fitness School

Dolly Shueh was recently named adjunct professor of mathematics for Wexford University. The university offers 100 percent online education in a variety of health, exercise, sports and fitness degree programs, associates through doctoral levels. - September 15, 2012 - John Spencer Ellis Fitness & Personal Development

Dorothy N. Matsui Has Recently Been Recognized by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Publication

Dorothy N. Matsui, of Anchorage, Alaska, has recently been recognized as a Lifetime VIP member by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Registry for her outstanding contributions and achievements in field of Education. About Dorothy N. Matsui Dorothy N. Matsui is a teacher within the Anchorage... - September 15, 2012 - Strathmore Who's Who

Wexford Online University Names Jennifer Gladysz-Brown Adjunct Professor of Language Arts as School Focuses on Outreach to More International Students

Jennifer Gladysz-Brown was recently named adjunct professor of language arts for Wexford University. The 100 percent university offers a variety of health, exercise, sports and fitness degree programs of all levels to both U.S. and international students. - September 14, 2012 - John Spencer Ellis Fitness & Personal Development

DTR Inc.’s CEO, Jay Goldberg, Teaching New Adult Education Rock Music History Course at Jupiter HS

A new course titled, The Year in Music: 1907 to 1977 was created by and is being taught by Jay Goldberg in the adult education program at Jupiter High School. - September 14, 2012 - DTR Inc.

Books 'En More Re-Launches Its Online Website

Introducing Books 'En More's new user-friendly website. - September 14, 2012 - Books 'En More

Reading Eggs Supports Elementary Childhood Literacy Education

Reading Eggs, a leading online reading program for children, announces a two-week trial of its elementary childhood literacy service. - September 13, 2012 - Reading Eggs

Hub On Campus, Tempe’s Newest Student Living High-Rise, Tops Off This Week

Hub On Campus, Tempe, Arizona’s newest high-rise apartment complex opening August 2013, tops off construction at 19-stories this week. - September 13, 2012 - Core Campus

Wexford University Accepts Transfer Credits from NESTA and Spencer Institute for Associate’s Degree in Fitness Training Online Program

Wexford University now accepts transfer credits from both NESTA and the Spencer Institute for its associate’s degree in Fitness Training. The online university offers health, exercise, sports and fitness degree programs of all levels to both U.S. and international students. - September 13, 2012 - John Spencer Ellis Fitness & Personal Development

Toledo Public Schools, the Fourth Largest School District in Ohio, Partners with Thirtyseven4 Antivirus

Core Flood, Qakbot, Qbot and thousands more detected and removed by Thirtyseven4. - September 13, 2012 - Thirtyseven4, LLC

Top Cyber Safety Tour Rocks North America

This award-winning cyber safety program received a standing ovation from over 300 High School students as it kicked off its Fall 2012 Tour. - September 13, 2012 - Institute of Responsible Online and Cell-phone Communication

Brad Jurica Named Department Chair for Graduate Programs in Applied Sport Psychology and Professor for Wexford University

Brad Jurica was recently named both department chair for Wexford University’s graduate programs in Applied Sport Psychology and professor. A 100 percent online university, Wexford University offers associate through doctoral degrees in a variety of health, fitness and nutrition fields. - September 12, 2012 - John Spencer Ellis Fitness & Personal Development

Tutors International Announce the Search for a Bilingual Private Tutor for US-Based Tuition Vacancy

Leading private tuition company, Tutors International, announce their cross-continental search for a bilingual German/English-speaking private tutor for a full-time tuition role in Florida, USA. - September 12, 2012 - Tutors International

Youth and Young Adults Canvass Neighborhood

The non-profit organization Hip Hop Grows Up, Inc. sponsors college students from Albany State University and Darton State College to canvass a local neighborhood to learn the health needs of children and adults in the Radium Gardens neighborhood. - September 12, 2012 - Hip Hop Grows Up Inc

Wexford University Offers Online Education for Growing Number of International Students

Wexford University now offers more online programs for students across the world. The university offers a variety of online health, exercise, sports and fitness degree programs of all levels to both U.S. and international students. - September 11, 2012 - John Spencer Ellis Fitness & Personal Development

Elicitation and Other Forms of Primary Intelligence Gathering

The DC Metro chapter of Strategic and Competitive Intelligence Professionals (SCIP) presents speaker Ellen Naylor at their Tuesday, September 18 meeting from 5:30pm to 7:30pm at Northrup Grumman in McLean Va. - September 09, 2012 - Strategic and Competitive Intelligence Professionals

Tom DeLong Named Professor for Wexford University

Tom DeLong was recently hired as professor for Wexford University. Wexford is a university that offers associate through doctoral degrees in a variety of health, fitness and nutrition fields. - September 08, 2012 - John Spencer Ellis Fitness & Personal Development

William Peace University Enrollment Up 9 Percent to 791 Students for 2012-2013 School Year

Four-Year Baccalaureate University Has 310 New Students Entering, 33.5 Percent of Which are Male. - September 08, 2012 - William Peace University

As Back-to-School Excitement Builds, Connecticut Firm Builds New Structure to Advise Families on Educational Choices

The Bertram Group Expands Services to Meet Needs of Parents and Students - September 08, 2012 - The Bertram Group

Anita S. Blew, FCCH Recognized by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Publication

Anita S. Blew, FCCH of Sinking Spring, Pennsylvania has been included in the Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of education. About Anita S. Blew, FCCH Ms. Blew has over 25 years experience in the education field. - September 08, 2012 - Strathmore Worldwide

Ayurvedic Expert Dr. Marc Halpern from the California College of Ayurveda Was Featured in PRIME Living Magazine

Marc Halpern and the California College of Ayurveda was recently featured in the September/October 2012 issue of PRIME Living magazine, a luxury lifestyle magazine for affluent baby boomers in the greater Houston area. - September 07, 2012 - California College of Ayurveda

Kool Kidz Galore Will Give First Profits to Autism Society Foundation

The concept of Kool Kidz Galore was created due to a homework assignment the Founder and CEO's 9 year old son, who has Asperger Syndrome was given. The assignment consisted of creating an invention that relates to or improves upon some aspect of his daily life. After several days of experimenting,... - September 07, 2012 - Kool Kidz Galore

RE/MAX Metro Chicago Real Estate Network’s Hot Air Balloon Visits Mahalia Jackson School in Chicago’s Auburn Gresham Area on Sept. 7

The RE/MAX Hot Air Balloon will pay a Sept. 7 visit to Mahalia Jackson Elementary School, 917 W. 88th St., in the Auburn Gresham neighborhood of Chicago where the balloon crew will present an interactive educational program developed and sponsored by the RE/MAX metro Chicago real estate... - September 07, 2012 - RE/MAX Northern Illinois

Fundamentals of Biology Now Available in MIT OpenCourseWare’s Innovative OCW Scholar Format

Fundamentals of Biology is the last of seven courses OCW has published this year specifically to meet the needs of independent learners. - September 07, 2012 - MIT OpenCourseWare

Tutors International Reach Finals in EducationInvestor Awards 2012 in Two Categories

Leading private tuition company, Tutors International, announce their nomination for "Supplementary Education Provider" and "Exporting Excellence" awards at the EducationInvestor Awards 2012. - September 07, 2012 - Tutors International

Scott Gaines Named Head of Faculty for Wexford University

Scott Gaines was recently appointed head of faculty for Wexford University. A university offering online degree programs, Wexford specializes in associate through doctoral degrees in a variety of health, fitness and nutrition fields. - September 06, 2012 - John Spencer Ellis Fitness & Personal Development

Upside Learning to Share Know-How for Simplifying the LMS Switching Process Through a Webinar

With a view to helping organizations in making their LMS switch easy and quick, Upside Learning will be conducting a webinar on simplifying the LMS switching process. Titled "Simplifying the LMS Switching Process: Switching for Good," the webinar will identify the main reasons for switching an LMS, the key components involved in the switching process, and the parameters for evaluating the success of the switch. - September 06, 2012 - Upside Learning Solutions Pvt. Ltd.

Campbell Law Student Thom Robbins Receives Phi Alpha Delta International Scholarship for Service

Student Just One of Five Nationally to Earn the Donald R. Moore Service Scholarship from the Phi Alpha Delta (PAD) International Endowment - September 06, 2012 - Campbell Law

Danforth Plant Science Center Hosts 14th Annual Fall Symposium

Speakers from across the world will discuss synthetic and systems biology. - September 06, 2012 - Donald Danforth Plant Science Center

Jack Bauerle Appointed Chancellor of Wexford University

Jack Bauerle was recently appointed as Chancellor of Wexford University. Wexford offers 100 percent online associate through doctoral degrees in a variety of health, fitness and nutrition fields. - September 03, 2012 - John Spencer Ellis Fitness & Personal Development

New Test Taking Tips Site Helps Students During Test

A new website, Test-Taking-Tips.net, has just launched. The idea of the site is to give students test taking tips to help them during a test and make the most of their studies. The site gives different techniques and strategies for different types of tests, as well as memory tips and ideas for combating test anxiety. - September 02, 2012 - Maximilian Hart

Superior Grocers to Participate in the Leimert Park Village Music Festival and to Donate $5,000 to Local Schools

Superior Grocers, one of Southern California’s largest independent supermarket chains, will participate in the upcoming 4th Annual Leimert Park Village African Art & Music Festival donate $5,000 to two local schools with the collaboration of Herb Wesson, Jr., Councilman for the City of Los Angeles’ 10th Council district. - August 31, 2012 - Superior Grocers

Wexford University Offers 15 Percent Discount for U.S. Military Personnel Who Want to Earn Nutrition, Fitness and Sport Psychology Degrees

Wexford University now offers a 15 percent discount for members of the military. Wexford offers online associate through doctoral degrees in a variety of health, fitness, nutrition and sport psychology fields. - August 31, 2012 - John Spencer Ellis Fitness & Personal Development

New Release of MAESTRO SIS "Version 3.3" by BocaVox

BocaVox is a leader in the development of high performance student information systems. Its Maestro SIS provides a turnkey solution for online, bricks and mortar and blended learning institutions throughout the US. With the new features in this latest release, MAESTRO SIS gives their clients more of what they want - flexibility and control. - August 31, 2012 - BocaVox, LLC

Isyjean P. Korenek, Recently Recognized by America’s Registry of Outstanding Professionals

Isyjean P. Korenek of Rockdale, Teas, has recently been recognized by America’s Registry of Outstanding Professionals as a Roundtable Member for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of Education. About Isyjean P. Korenek Mrs. Korenek has a 32 year career in education... - August 31, 2012 - America's Registry of Outstanding Professionals

Upside Learning and UAE-Based New Horizons Join Hands to Offer eLearning Solutions in UAE and Kuwait

Upside Learning, a leading workplace learning technology solutions company, and New Horizons, a UAE-based leading provider of innovative eLearning solutions, have joined hands to jointly offer eLearning solutions in UAE and Kuwait. The two entities have entered into a channel partnership agreement. - August 31, 2012 - Upside Learning Solutions Pvt. Ltd.

JAM Language Ltd. Launches iPhone and iPad Application for Spanish Speakers Learning English

JAM Language Ltd. with LUX HQ Ltd. launches 99.jam.verbos.inglés an iPhone/iPad application for Spanish speakers learning English. - August 31, 2012 - JAM Language Ltd.

Rock and Roll Academy Aspen, Offers a Music Program That Doesn’t Teach Notes?

The Rock and Roll Academy, now in its third year in Aspen, takes a different approach to music instruction. Students form bands, choose their own music, and work collaboratively, emphasizing the social emotional aspects of learning. - August 30, 2012 - Rock and Roll Academy Aspen

Registration for January Classes at Wexford University Online Begins Sept. 15

Wexford University will begin taking registration for classes starting in January on Sept. 15. The university offers a variety of online health, exercise, sports and fitness degree programs of all levels. - August 30, 2012 - John Spencer Ellis Fitness & Personal Development

MU Signs Agreement with Bogor Agricultural University

The University of Missouri has signed a memorandum of understanding with Bogor Agricultural University in Indonesia. The goal of the partnership is to cooperate and collaborate on projects, programs, and activities with a scientific and agricultural focus - August 30, 2012 - University of Missouri

University of Missouri’s Confucius Institute Brings a World of Good

Recently, the Confucius Institute (CI) at the University of Missouri (MU) marked its one year anniversary. This past year proved just how strong the CI’s bond with MU and the Columbia, Missouri community has become. Like many Confucius Institute’s around the country, the CI at MU will... - August 30, 2012 - University of Missouri

Arbitration and NGOs Are Effective Methods for Handling Cross-Border Disputes, University of Missouri Researchers Find

Recent research by MU faculty highlights the value of arbitration and non-governmental organizations as a means for solving challenging cross-border disputes. - August 29, 2012 - University of Missouri

2012 Best High School, Crenshaw High, Celebrates and Honors 10 Years of Community, Leadership, Entrepreneurship and Scholarship at The Prodigies’, Class of 2002 Reunion

Crenshaw High School’s Class of 2002, The Prodigies, will celebrate their 10-year reunion, in the midst of ongoing celebrations as the 2012 Best High School, as awarded by Steve Harvey’s Annual Hoodie Awards. Attendance will include alumni of all years, including some of the school’s most accomplished entrepreneurs, athletes, scholars, entertainers, leaders and more. - August 29, 2012 - Crenshaw High School Class of 2012 Reunion

Upside Learning Announces "Switch & Save Offer" on UpsideLMS

Upside Learning announced today the launch of its "Switch & Save offer" on its best value Learning Management System – UpsideLMS. Targeted at organizations looking to switch over to a new LMS, the three month offer will provide a fee waiver of 50% on data migration cost to organizations switching to UpsideLMS from their existing LMS. - August 29, 2012 - Upside Learning Solutions Pvt. Ltd.