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Antioch University Santa Barbara Appoints Michael Mulnix, Ph.D., as University Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs
Antioch University Southern California at Santa Barbara has recently appointed Michael Mulnix, Ph.D., a veteran academic scholar, researcher and senior-level administrator as University Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs. “I am pleased that Michael has joined Antioch... - October 06, 2006 - Antioch University Los Angeles
Internet Payroll Entrepreneur Develops Online Tutorials
Students can learn how to calculate compound interest through a free online tutorial developed by the owner of a payroll outsourcing company. - October 06, 2006 - Payrollonabudget.com
Antioch University Los Angeles Welcomes Neal King, Ph.D. as Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs
Antioch University Southern California today announced the appointment of Neal King, Ph.D., as Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs of Antioch University Los Angeles. “We are thrilled that Dr. King has joined Antioch University Los Angeles,” said Dr. LucyAnn Geiselman,... - October 04, 2006 - Antioch University Los Angeles
LearningRx Proves Weak Cognitive Skills are Cause of Learning Disabilities
LearningRx has proven that weak cognitive skills are a cause of learning disabilities, and these weak cognitive skills can be fixed with specific testing and training. LearningRx rebuilds a student's cognitive skills foundation for learning using proven methods. Further information on their testing... - October 04, 2006 - LearningRx, Inc.
Wake Technical Community College Sponsors Disney Seminar
Local Community College Hosts Disney Program On Business Strategies - September 29, 2006 - Wake Technical Community College
Top Executive of Eaton Corporation Joins Communities In Schools of NC
Suzanne Burns Joins Statewide Board - September 28, 2006 - Communities in Schools of NC
Press Conference Announces New Spanish & German Immersion Programs at the International School of Arizona
The International School of Arizona will host a Press Conference with the Mexican Consulate General and German Honorary Consul on Thursday September 28 at 11:00AM. Information about ISA’s unique and expanding international program offerings will be presented with details of interest to... - September 27, 2006 - International School of Arizona
Master Your Life: Fashion Management Courses Taught in English
The European School of Economics in Milan announces new courses to become speacialized in Fashion Management. The courses are taught in English and begin 16 October 2006. - September 27, 2006 - European School of Economics
RFID Education: Making the Grade
Association for RFID professionals outlines key elements in superior RFID education programs. - September 27, 2006 - RFID Tribe
Get Ready for the Upcoming SAT Test on October 14th, 2006
Preparing for the SATs is a crucial and daunting task for every college hopeful. The subject matter of the Scholastic Aptitude Test covers multiple topics and there are multiple third-party preparation products available. Before you walk unarmed into the next round of tests on October 14th,... - September 26, 2006 - Boston Test Prep
National Massage Therapy Institute’s Falls Church, Virginia Campus Expansion
The National Massage Therapy Institute is pleased to announce the completion of construction on 4,500 square feet of brand new space at its Falls Church, Virginia campus. The space includes new classrooms, bodywork labs and offices for the school’s massage therapy students and faculty. For... - September 21, 2006 - StudyMassage
CLS Computertrainingen Selects the SyberWorks Web-Based Learning Management System
SyberWorks, a leader in custom e-Learning Solutions and the Learning Management System industry, announced today that they were selected by CLS Computertrainingen, a leading computer training company located in the Netherlands. CLS Computertrainingen provides computer software training to... - September 21, 2006 - SyberWorks, Inc.
Senior Summer School Announces their New President
After many positive changes within the company, Senior Summer School appoints Gregg Behar as the new President. - September 20, 2006 - Senior Summer School
LifeBound Signs Exclusive Agreement with National Tutoring Association
LifeBound Training and Certification for Academic Coaching Skills signed an exclusive agreement with The National Tutoring Association (NTA). - September 19, 2006 - LifeBound, LLC
Shop and Learn Spanish Language Course in Puerto Vallarta
A newly designed Spanish Language Immersion course will be held in Puerto Vallarta November 4 through 18. Highly individualized instruction and Spanish immersion through community contact mark this unique course. - September 19, 2006 - BelleCora Press & Workshops
Jones International University Marks Constitution Day
Online institution’s website will feature free, downloadable podcasts of historic messages. - September 19, 2006 - Jones International
Antioch University Santa Barbara Appoints Seasoned Administrator, Michael Mulnix, Ph.D., as University Provost
Antioch University Southern California at Santa Barbara has recently appointed Michael Mulnix, Ph.D., a veteran academic scholar, researcher and senior-level administrator as University Provost. "We are very pleased to announce the appointment of Michael Mulnix, Ph.D. to Antioch University. - September 19, 2006 - Antioch University Los Angeles
Global Academy Online Offers 'New University in a Box' Programs
The Academy is among the first international organizations that provides the where-with-all for academic entrepreneurs to create and develop an online training campus and/or a licensed and accredited online college or university. - September 19, 2006 - Global Academy Online, Inc.
Antioch University Santa Barbara Welcomes Major Gift and Senior Development Officer, Elaine Forest
Antioch University Southern California at Santa Barbara is pleased to announce the recent appointment of Elaine Forest as Director of Development. Ms. Forest, a veteran in the development and major gift arena, will work to secure fundraising as part of an expanding effort to support and strengthen... - September 18, 2006 - Antioch University Los Angeles
Wake Technical Community College Will Participate in Kings of the Courts Basketball Tournament
Local College Will Participate In Burger King’s GED Initiative. - September 18, 2006 - Wake Technical Community College
SyberWorks Announces a New "Success Story" Podcast Series
SyberWorks, a leader in custom e-Learning Solutions and the Learning Management System industry, today announces a new ‘Success Story’ Podcast Series’, available in the SyberWorks Media Center. - September 18, 2006 - SyberWorks, Inc.
Wake Technical Community College To Host Constitution Day
Local College Honors Anniversary Of Constitution Adoption. - September 14, 2006 - Wake Technical Community College
SyberWorks Announces a New Article Available in its Media Center: “Polio and e-Learning Build vs. Buy Decisions”
SyberWorks, Inc., a leader in custom e-Learning Solutions and the Learning Management System (LMS) industry, today announces a new article available in the SyberWorks Online Media Center: “Polio and e-Learning Build vs. Buy Decisions.” Dave Boggs, CEO of SyberWorks, states,... - September 14, 2006 - SyberWorks, Inc.
Auction Giant Denies Education Resources
Parents and teachers banned from selling educational material online; alternative education advocates provide a solution. - September 14, 2006 - Business by Design
A Social Revolution. "What are You Doing Tonight?"
College Tonight is the only nightlife networking site on the internet. College Tonight is a provocative moniker for a revolutionary change in the way young people network. - September 14, 2006 - College Tonight
Saint Lucy’s of Syracuse is Named 2006 CNY Charity of the Year
The Morrisville State College Entrepreneurship Institute (MSCEI) recently named St. Lucy’s of Syracuse as the 2006 CNY Charity of the Year - September 12, 2006 - MSCEI
ResidencyMathing.com Launches Enhanced Real Time Customized Search of Residency Programs in US
ResidencyMatching.com a leading education portal for Doctor's seeking admission into various residency programs in US today announced the release of an enhanced real time search of programs based on independent criteria defined by the users such as USMLE score, past experience, US Citizenship status, F1/H1 visa needed, observership need etc. - September 11, 2006 - Residency Matching
More than Just Cartoons and Crayons
Team of U.S. Education Specialists Create CocoLand, an Enlightening Kidz Klub in the Caribbean at Coconut Bay Resort & Spa. - September 09, 2006 - Coconut Bay Resort & Spa
College Internet Marketing Online Becomes Essential Strategy for Recruiting Students
More than 75% of the time students spend searching for college is spent online (Harris Interactive). This means college Internet marketing online is necessary for a school to succeed, and a new website called EDURecruiting.com can help make sense of the online world. - September 09, 2006 - Educational Directories Unlimited
Accredited Online Colleges Updates Its Database Adding Four (4) New Accredited Online Schools
Accredited-Online-Colleges.com updated their database with four more new online colleges and universities. Students can earn their Associates, Bachelors, Masters or PhD in a host of fields such as Criminal Justice, Business, and Health Administration completely online. - September 09, 2006 - Accredited Online Colleges
Megan Smolenyak Smolenyak to Tell the Real Story of the First Ellis Island Immigrant
The true story of Annie Moore, the first immigrant to enter our country via Ellis Island, will be shared by Megan Smolenyak Smolenyak, Brian G. Andersson (Commissioner, NYC Department of Records), and family members of the real Ellis Island Annie at 3:00 p.m. on September 15, 2006 at The New York Genealogical & Biographical Society. - September 08, 2006 - RootsTelevision.com
Accredited Online Colleges Updates Its Database with Four (4) More New Online Schools
Accredited-Online-Colleges.com updated their database to include four new online colleges and universities. Students can earn their Associates, Bachelors, Masters or PhD in a host of fields such as Business, IT, Loss Prevention & Safety and Radiologic Services completely online. - September 07, 2006 - Accredited Online Colleges
Applied Ethics Certification Is Now Online
A certification in applied ethics may be obtained totally through distance study online. The result of a collaboration of business, education and government organizations, the program addresses the need for certified character and ethics trainers worldwide. “A Certified Applied Ethicist... - September 05, 2006 - Global Academy Online, Inc.
Accredited Online Colleges Added Four (4) More New Online Schools to their Database
Accredited-Online-Colleges.com has just added four new online colleges and universities to its database. Offering degrees in various fields such as Education and IT, students can earn their undergraduate degree, masters or doctorate degree online. - September 05, 2006 - Accredited Online Colleges
Candle Fundraiser Launched Late but Achieved Great Success
After the start of school last year, ESC Promotions introduced a new candle fund raiser. Like other new additions, their candle fund raising program quickly became popular with school groups. - September 01, 2006 - ESC Promotions
New Horizons Computer Learning Centers of Rapid City, South Dakota Doubles Space
New Horizons Computer Learning Center, the leading provider of independent IT training and South Dakota’s only Microsoft Certified Partner for Learning Solutions and Information Worker Solutions, today announced the expansion of its Rapid City offices. The business has doubled in size... - September 01, 2006 - New Horizons Computer Learning Centers
World’s First Study Abroad International Scholarship Online Directory Makes Studying Abroad Possible for Many
The government and academia have been working to increase study abroad, but a new study abroad international scholarship online directory has the power to make it possible. - August 31, 2006 - Educational Directories Unlimited
Training Company Celebrates 10 Year Anniversary in Austin
New Horizons Computer Learning Centers of Austin today announced it is celebrating its tenth year in business. The company is a franchise of Anaheim, Calif.-based New Horizons (NASDAQ: NEWH) is the world's largest independent IT training company. To celebrate this milestone, the company is... - August 31, 2006 - New Horizons Computer Learning Centers of Austin
Campus Advantage Announces New CFO
Campus Advantage, Inc. today announced that Mark J. Hager has joined the firm as Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer. Mark is the former Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer and treasurer of American Campus Communities (NYSE:ACC) in Austin, Texas. Mark... - August 30, 2006 - Campus Advantage
Companies Find that Corporate Finishing School is a Business Necessity
Corporate etiquette errors made by new hires have pushed organizations to invest in training before mistakes are made. - August 27, 2006 - Business Training Works, Inc.
LearnWindows2003.com Offers Free Video Tutorials for Windows 2003
LearnWindows2003.com, a website devoted to Microsoft Windows Server 2003 tutorials, has just made several of its video tutorials for Windows 2003 developers and systems administrators available for free. LearnWindows2003.com features video training recorded by an expert instructor and contains an... - August 26, 2006 - LearnItFirst.com
Communities In Schools of NC Launches Gang Awareness Poster Campaign as Students Head Back to School
Campaign Offers a Positive Alternative to Gang Involvement. - August 25, 2006 - Communities in Schools of NC
Study Abroad College Blog and Podcast Reality Show Lets Audience Become Supporting Cast
BlogAbroad.com, a study abroad college blog and podcast, is the first reality show that lets fans become a part of the story by interacting with the stars. - August 25, 2006 - Educational Directories Unlimited
TargetX Offers Workshop to Help Colleges Win the Recruiting Revolution
Student recruiting and higher education marketing are in the throes of a revolution, thanks to the demands of the Millennial generation and their parents. An intensive one-day workshop will focus on practical strategies for succeeding in the era of "Recruiting 2.0." - August 22, 2006 - TargetX
Back-to-School Educational Program with Free Learning-Based Games, Expert Advice, and School Shopping Spree from Family Education
Family Education, http://www.familyeducation.com/home/, the leading online publisher of learning-based materials for parents, teachers, and kids, launches its 2006 Back-to-School program Monday August 21st. This year’s program features free games, articles, expert advice, message boards, and... - August 22, 2006 - Family Education
Containers Filled with Educational Aid is In-route to Samoa
CERF has sent two containers filled with student and teacher kits, books, and clothing to Samoa. The containers are scheduled to arrive in Samoa on August 23rd. The much needed kits will be distributed to the students and teachers of Lalomanu, and Fasito’o primary schools. - August 20, 2006 - Children's Educational Relief Foundation
Scholarship Applications Now Available to Samoan Students
CERF scholarship applications are now available to Samoan students needing financial assistance for the 2007 academic year. Scholarships are designed to allow students to attend school that otherwise are unable to due to financial strains. - August 20, 2006 - Children's Educational Relief Foundation
International Profit Associates Named a Corporate Sponsor of the Black Star Project
International Profit Associates (IPA-IBA) proudly announces its corporate sponsorship and partner of The Black Star Project and academic supporter of the Student Motivation Program. The Black Star Project is a Chicago-based nonprofit organization that works around the country to help... - August 19, 2006 - IPA
Harrington College of Design Receives Community Award from Project Osmosis
Harrington College of Design was honored by Project Osmosis at a fundraiser held July 14 2006 at the Little Black Pearl Art and Design Center at 1060 East 47 Street in Chicago, Illinois. The Project Osmosis Education and Mentoring Initiative (Osmosis) is a non-profit organization that... - August 18, 2006 - Harrington College of Design
School Fund Raising Options Expanded
ESC Promotions' line of apparel now among products available for school fundraising purposes. Apparel and other spirit gear items previously unavailable are ideal for fall school fund raising campaigns. - August 16, 2006 - ESC Promotions