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HCA Healthcare/HealthONE’s Swedish Medical Center Hosts Double Open House
Surgery takes center stage with expansion of the hospital’s pre-procedure unit and new robotic-assisted surgical suites. - February 14, 2019 - Swedish Medical Center
Revolutionary Lip Peel Unveiled at International Peeling Society’s Annual Educational Session
“Peeling Around the World” to be held on AAD’s Global Education Day. - February 13, 2019 - International Peeling Society-USA
Historic Dual Enrollment Program Receives Final Approval for SUU and Southwest Tech
A historic partnership between Southern Utah University and Southwest Technical College received final approval to become one of the first dual enrollment programs of its kind in the nation. - February 13, 2019 - Southern Utah University
Women Uncensored: Raw Talk with Tico & Addi Takes to the Airwaves to Address Issues Facing Women of Color
In their passionate desire to support solidarity, growth and overcome issues felt within South Florida’s communities of color, Tico Armand and Addi Casseus endeavors to bring uncensored talks via a new radio broadcast titled, Women Uncensored: Raw Talks with Tico and Addi, on South... - February 12, 2019 - Women Uncensored: Raw Talk with Tico & Addi
eLearning Trends Webinar – an iSpring and CommLab India Collaboration
CommLab India, the most sought-after rapid eLearning solutions provider hosted a webinar on the eLearning trends for 2019 in collaboration with iSpring. The webinar was attended by almost 100 eLearning professionals from across the world. - February 07, 2019 - CommLab India
New Encouragement Book by Communications Expert Cathy Burnham Martin Released by Quiet Thunder Publishing
"Encouragement: How to Be and Find the Best" boosts leaders' success strategies. - February 07, 2019 - Quiet Thunder Publishing
Witlingo Announces the General Availability of Buildlingo
Voice First Startup Witlingo releases Buildlingo, an offering that enables anyone to launch and maintain a voice first experience for customer care and digital marketing on Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant by simply using a Mobile App. - February 06, 2019 - Witlingo
Netsync Poised for Growth in 2019
Netsync, the largest technology VAR in the Texas region for educational institutions, kicks off the new year by launching a new brand identity setting the stage for an aggressive year of growth. - February 06, 2019 - Netsync
ALPCO Announces January 2019 Young Investigator Award Recipient of Its Diabetes Research Travel Grant
ALPCO awards its January 2019 Diabetes Research Travel Grant to Lisa Volpatti at Massachusetts Institute of Technology. - February 05, 2019 - ALPCO
ROYBI is Proud to be Invited to Present as a Finalist at SXSW EDU 2019 Launch Competition
ROYBI, an AI-powered companion robot for kids focusing initially on language learning, is one of eight finalists to compete at the SXSW EDU Launch Festival taking place in Austin, Texas from March 4-7, 2019. - February 05, 2019 - ROYBI, Inc.
Local Educator Begins New Career with Launch of Spaulding Decon Franchise in Frisco
Deidra Gurn today announced the launch of the Frisco-based franchise of Spaulding Decon, a nationally established leader in crime-scene cleanup, hoarding cleanup and meth lab decontamination, which will serve the broader Frisco area. Gurn has spent the past 15 years as a high school teacher. When... - February 04, 2019 - Spaulding Decon
Patrick Henry College Wins 12 of the Past 15 National Moot Court Championships
Patrick Henry College is a forensics powerhouse with an unmatched legacy. No other college in the history of the American Moot Court Association has won more than once, and Patrick Henry College has just won its twelfth national championship. - February 04, 2019 - Patrick Henry College
Burn and Reconstructive Centers of Colorado at Swedish Medical Center Raises Burn Awareness
Burn Awareness week is February 3-February 9. - February 02, 2019 - Swedish Medical Center
Local High School Teacher Learns New Lessons from Foster Student
In the last year of her 40-year teaching career, Karen Blackwell shares what a Foster VC Kids student taught her and encourages other community members to help at-risk youth. - February 02, 2019 - Foster VC Kids
Datanet Launches Mobile App Named "Key Economy Indicators of India"; Brings Economic Updates at Your Fingertips
A pioneering mobile app, supported by 19 languages; Gold mine of data for all marketers ; Information updates on a weekly basis. - February 02, 2019 - Datanet India
Metro Safety’s New Campus in Surrey Offers First-Aid and Workplace Training Courses for Workplace Injuries in Canada
The comprehensive first-aid and workplace safety courses offered by Metro Safety help protect workers from accidents while on-the-job in Surrey, Canada. - February 01, 2019 - Metro Safety Training
Sanskriti 2019: Fusion of Asian Indian Culture & Local DFW Area Talent Set for Feb. 1st & 2nd in Allen TX
Sanskriti 2019 is set to take place in Allen, TX on February 1st and 2nd, 2019, at the Radha Krishna Temple, 1450 N. Watters Road Allen, Texas 75013. Sanskriti is an all-day one stop place for kids, youth as well as adults to showcase their talents on stage and receive recognition for their... - February 01, 2019 - JKYog
Career Ready Training for New College Graduates
Millennial Den offers a proprietary online training program that provides laser-focused career training, to successfully transition new and recent college grads from student to career-ready employee. - January 31, 2019 - Millennial Den
Singapore Management University (SMU) Partners with IMAA to Provide Best Practices in Mergers & Acquisitions Education
Singapore Management University (SMU) and the Institute for Mergers, Acquisitions and Alliances (IMAA) announced a new collaboration that aspires to set new standards of learning within the Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) landscape in South East Asia. This partnership aims to make global best... - January 31, 2019 - Institute for Mergers, Acquisitions and Alliances (IMAA)
Shifting Consciousness on Earth with Sound - World Sound Healing Day February 14
"Send a Healing 'AH' sound to the planet with your voice! Attend or plan a World Sound Healing Day event,” says Jonathan Goldman, founder. Visit www.worldsoundhealingday.org for details. Tune in to a special live radio show February 14, 11 am ET (US). The show features a global sound healing, award-winning music and sound meditation from Jonathan and Andi Goldman to enhance brain coherence and amplify the effects of the toning event. Healing Sounds Radio www.healthyllfe.net. - January 30, 2019 - Joan Vann PR
SelfStorageInvesting.com Has Announced the Next Self Storage Academy™; The Industry’s Premier Educational Event Will be Held on May 2-4, 2019
The Organizer of The Self Storage Academy™ is Scott Meyers, investor, author, and owner of SelfStorageInvesting.com, along with his team of key industry professionals. The three-day event teaches real estate investors and entrepreneurs how to find, evaluate, finance, purchase, develop and... - January 30, 2019 - Self Storage Investing
Allentown Charter School EEACS Offering 20+ Extracurricular Activities
Students in elementary, middle, and high school can get involved in clubs and activities at EEACS. - January 30, 2019 - Executive Education Academy Charter School
VOS Digital Media Group Announces Global Distribution Agreement of Mayo Clinic News Network Digital Content
VOS Digital Media Group has entered into a content distribution agreement with the Mayo Clinic News Network. The Mayo Clinic is Ranked #1 in the country for Best Hospitals and is a nonprofit organization committed to clinical practice, education and research, providing expert, whole-person care to... - January 29, 2019 - Icaro Media Group
Nine West Virginia College Presidents Sign NACCE's Entrepreneurship Pledge
All nine West Virginia community and technical colleges celebrated Higher Ed Day on January 28 by signing the Presidents for Entrepreneurship Pledge (PFEP) of the National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship (NACCE). They signed the pledge during ceremonies at the state capitol. - January 28, 2019 - National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship
First African American Muslim Mother Duo Embark on Changing the Narrative of Children’s Books and Animation
As new mothers they noticed a lack of books and children’s animated stories featuring African-American and/or African-American Muslim children as the main characters. That’s when the Muslim mommy duo decided to create Omera Productions. - January 28, 2019 - Omera Productions
Faith Communities Gather at Church of Scientology Nashville for MLK Service
Faith communities of several denominations gathered in the Church of Scientology for the annual MLK joint service. - January 26, 2019 - Church of Scientology Celebrity Centre Nashville
CASE President, Phyllis Wolfram to Give Webinar on "Reinventing Special Education in 2019" as Part of the eLuma Webinar Series
Phyllis Wolfram, the president of the Council of Administrators of Special Education (CASE), will join eLuma to present a webinar entitled, "Reinventing Special Education in 2019." The presentation will focus on the current state of special education, what national organizations like CASE & the CEC are doing to make it better, and how special educators can become more involved. - January 25, 2019 - eLuma Online Therapy
Greater Than Gatsby Seeking Scholarship Applicants for $10,000 Annual Scholarship
Greater Than Gatsby announces its $10,000 Annual Scholarship for the 2019 scholarship year. - January 25, 2019 - Greater Than Gatsby
Wizcabin Releases the Latest Version of Their Automated Course Authoring Tool
Wizcabin's automated course authoring platform can reduce the time to develop elearning courses by up to 70%. - January 25, 2019 - Wizcabin
In Celebration of the Upcoming National Handwriting Day, Kaligo Goes International
Kaligo reveals its plans for the coming year. - January 25, 2019 - Learn&Go
Austin Startup Tackles Literacy Rights for Under-Served Communities
An Austin, TX start-up wants to make literacy free. - January 24, 2019 - Starcrossers LLC
Metro Safety Training Announces Start of First Aid Training Courses in Coquitlam, BC
Metro Safety provides exceptional first-aid training courses to ensure personal safety workplace health in Coquitlam, BC. - January 24, 2019 - Metro Safety Training
Dr. Daniel Andreae is Named 2018 Man of the Year, and Sits Down for a Spotlight Interview with the Top 100 Registry
Dr. Dan Andreae, Distinguished Professor at the University of Guelph Humber & the University of Waterloo, sits down with the Top 100 Registry for a Spotlight Interview discussing a range of topics including life-long learning, psychology & stress management, his career in social work and his extensive involvement in the field of neurodegenerative diseases, particularly his work with both the Weizmann Institute and with the Alzheimer’s Society. - January 24, 2019 - Top100 Registry Inc.
Operative Experience Announces TCCS Plus, a High-Fidelity Training Simulator for Medical Provider Level Tactical Casualty Care
Operative Experience Inc., (OEI) a company that develops the world’s only hands-in-the-body medical simulators for obstetrics, trauma and surgical training, today announced the launch of TCCS Plus, a military grade, high-fidelity simulator designed to provide hyper-real, clinically-responsive... - January 22, 2019 - Operative Experience, Inc.
GoalFriends Launches at Wake Tech Community College Scott Northern Wake Campus for Student Veterans and Family Members
First GoalFriends group launches at Wake Tech Community College for student veterans and family members. - January 22, 2019 - GoalFriends
Flora Elements Education and Floral Studio Grand Opening
Flora Elements Education and Floral Studio are opening its doors to the Delafield, WI community. They are a small business that is focusing on education and modern floral design. Flora Elements Education and Floral Studio offers a full service florist and delivery to all Lake Country cities and surrounding areas. - January 21, 2019 - Flora Elements Education and Design
Wisconsin Superintendent of the Year Joins Studer Education
After 36 years in education, Dr. Pat Greco is now a Senior Director with Studer Education. - January 18, 2019 - Studer Education
Transfinder Records 21st Consecutive Year of Growth
Revenue Up 7% to $14.565M, 157 New Clients, New Products - January 17, 2019 - Transfinder
Central Florida Youth Receives Everyday Young Hero Award for Exemplary Community Service
This week, YSA recognized 16-year-old Benjamin Mack-Jackson of Clermont, Florida as an Everyday Young Hero for his work with the WWII Veterans History Project. Mack-Jackson’s work has had a huge impact on his community and has been expanding across the United States. As a teenager, he has dedicated a significant part of his life to educating his generation, and future generations not just about WWII, but about history, veterans, compassion, generosity, bravery, and giving back. - January 17, 2019 - WWII Veterans History Project
Medic-CE Boosts Fire Continuing Education Training with Clarion UX Fire & Rescue Group Partnership
Medic-CE Clarion UX Fire & Rescue Group are committed to providing fire and EMS professionals high-quality continuing education training. - January 17, 2019 - Career Step
National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship (NACCE) Appoints Two New Board Members
NACCE President and CEO Rebecca Corbin, Ed.D. Names Two Education Leaders from California to NACCE Board of Directors. - January 16, 2019 - National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship
Texarkana Autism Conference with Dr. Temple Grandin - March 15, 2019
Future Horizons will be hosting the Texarkana Autism Conference with Dr. Temple Grandin - March 15, 2019. - January 15, 2019 - Future Horizons, Inc.
The College Investor Ranks the Top Tax Software of 2019
The College Investor has released their annual list of the best tax software. Along with ranking the best options for free tax software and more, there are new additions to the list including best virtual tax preparation service. - January 14, 2019 - The College Investor
DriveStrike Joins the National Cyber Security Alliance in Global Data Privacy Effort Becoming a 2019 Champion
DriveStrike Joins the National Cyber Security Alliance in Global Effort to Support Data Privacy Day by Becoming a 2019 Champion. Each Jan. 28, Hundreds of Organizations and Individuals Collaborate to Generate Awareness About the Importance of Respecting Privacy, Safeguarding Data and Enabling Trust. - January 10, 2019 - Spearstone Management, LLC
Barbara Goldberg Wins the 2019 Valentin Krustev Award for Translation
The William Meredith Foundation is proud to inaugurate The Valentin Krustev Award for Translation. This award includes publication of "Transformation" featuring Goldberg’s exquisite translations of Israeli poets as well as some of the most lucid and insightful analyses of the art of... - January 09, 2019 - The William Meredith Foundation
Safety Center’s Youth-led Teen Safe Driving Campaign, Youth Take Action to End Distractions, Receives Funding from The Allstate Foundation Good Starts Young Program
Safety Center’s Youth Advisory Council (YAC), comprised of high school students throughout California, continues to raise awareness around teen safe driving issues with the California Teen-to-Teen Safe Driving Campaigns now in its seventh year of funding from The Allstate Foundation. - January 08, 2019 - Safety Center
Law Class of 2018 Contributed More Than $85 Million Worth of Pro Bono Legal Services
Eighty-four law schools reported that 16,502 law students in the class of 2018 contributed more than 3.48 million hours in legal services as part of their legal education, an average of about 211 hours per student. Independent Sector, a nonprofit organization coalition, estimates the value of volunteer time to be $24.69 an hour. Using this number, the total value of the students’ time at these schools is estimated to be in excess of $85.9 million. - January 08, 2019 - Association of American Law Schools
Ruby H. Hernandez Chosen as the Woman of the Year for 2019 by P.O.W.E.R. (Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized)
Ruby H. Hernandez of Crossville, Tennessee has been chosen as the Woman of the Year for 2019 by P.O.W.E.R. (Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized) for her outstanding achievements and high level of success in the field of education. This powerful woman is an extraordinary... - January 08, 2019 - P.O.W.E.R. Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized
Sherell Benders-Smith, Ed.S. Recognized as a Woman of the Month for September 2018 by P.O.W.E.R. (Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized)
Sherell Benders-Smith, Ed.S. of Montclair, New Jersey has been recognized as a Woman of the Month for September 2018 by P.O.W.E.R. (Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized) for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of education. Each month they feature... - January 08, 2019 - P.O.W.E.R. Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized
CSIRI Director, Andi Bowe, a Walden University Graduate in August 2013, is Invited to Join The National Society of Leadership and Success, Sigma Alpha Pi
NSLS.org, the National Society of Leadership and Success, is an exclusive organization and the largest collegiate honor society in the United States, with more than 600 chapters and nearly a million members nationwide. Andrea (Andi) Bowe recently received an invitation in the mail to join by February 12th, 2019. - January 08, 2019 - Computer Social Impact Research Institute, Inc.