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iGrad Partners with Foot Locker to Offer Enrich Personalized Financial Wellness Program to Almost 50,000 Global Employees
Enrich is one of the only financial wellness programs to offer a global product that allows multinational employers to implement one consistent, highly personalized financial wellness solution for employees in different countries. - July 14, 2023 - iGrad
Husson University’s July Summer Camps Offer Students the Opportunity to Explore Healthcare and Pharmacy
Two different science-oriented camps being held at Husson University this July will give high school students the opportunity to explore careers in pharmacy and healthcare. Sponsored by Husson University’s College of Health and Pharmacy, these camps are an outstanding way for students to... - July 13, 2023 - Husson University
St. George's University Announces New Admissions Partnership with Husson University
Husson University students who complete four years of pre-medical or pre-veterinary coursework and meet all requirements for admission are fast-tracked for admission into the four-year programs at the St. George's Schools of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine. Students accepted into the School of Medicine’s 4+4 program also receive a $10,000 scholarship over four years. Agreements like this one, smooth the transition of Husson students from undergraduate to graduate degree studies. - June 26, 2023 - Husson University
2023 John W. Teets Outstanding Teaching Award Winners Announced
The winners of the 2023 John W. Teets Outstanding Teaching Award have been announced. - May 24, 2023 - John W. Teets Outstanding Teaching Award
Indianapolis Production Studio Invests $1.5M in Original TV Series and Opportunities for College Students in the Film Industry
Zaahi Studios launches MetalMarks Media Group, investing $1.5M in original TV series and educational experiences. Aimed at fostering local talent and providing production opportunities for college students, they strive to captivate audiences with compelling content. The initiative reinforces their commitment to the Indianapolis community and supports the growth of the entertainment industry. - May 19, 2023 - Zaahi Studios
Husson University Doctor of Physical Therapy Candidates to Host Cancer Survivor Wellness Workshops
Husson University’s School of Physical Therapy announced today that they will be hosting two separate Cancer Survivor Wellness Workshops. The first workshop will take place on May 22 at Husson University from 5:30 pm. – 7:30 p.m. in the Libra Lecture Hall of the O’Donnell Commons building. The second workshop will occur on June 10 from 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. in the Edmunds Conference Center at Northern Maine Community College in Presque Isle. To attend, contact Dr. Slike at Husson University. - May 19, 2023 - Husson University
Clinical Mental Health Counseling Student at Husson University Wins ACA’s Essay Competition Grand Prize
Each year, the American Counseling Association’s (ACA) “Tomorrow’s Counselors” essay competition recognizes graduate counseling students who demonstrate “exceptional insight and understanding about the counseling profession and the work of professional counselors…” This year’s grand prize winner was Husson University’s Beth M. Sharp. She is pursuing a Master of Science in clinical mental health counseling through the University’s School of Education. - May 18, 2023 - Husson University
iGrad Recognized with 2023 Organization of the Year Award by the Institute for Financial Literacy
The San Diego financial wellness education company provides customized and interactive financial wellness solutions to more than 2.7 million students at 650 colleges and universities, over 20,000 employers and over 300 financial institutions. - May 17, 2023 - iGrad
Golden 1 Credit Union Teams Up with iGrad to Offer the Enrich Personalized Financial Wellness Program to Its Members
Enrich is used by more than 20,000 employers and more than 300 financial institutions nationwide, with artificial intelligence technology that engages each user with the most relevant content based on their unique financial situation and stage of life. - May 15, 2023 - iGrad
Atlanta University Center Consortium (AUCC) Honors Cisco with Corporate Legacy Award
The additional $300K donation will support student scholarships and internships for Atlanta University Center students and opportunities in the Dual Degree Engineering Program. - May 15, 2023 - Atlanta University Center Consortium
The College of Biblical Studies Announces Head Coaches for Men’s and Ladies’ Basketball Teams
The College of Biblical Studies’ Athletic Department announces the appointment of Danny Evans as the Men’s Basketball Head Coach and Patricia Luckey as the Women’s Head Coach for their inaugural season in fall 2023. - May 05, 2023 - College of Biblical Studies
Husson University to Hold 124th Annual Commencement Exercises at the Cross Insurance Center
Husson University will be holding its 124th Annual Commencement Exercises at 10:30 a.m. in the arena of the Cross Insurance Center on Saturday, May 6, 2023 in Bangor, Maine. Saturday’s ceremony will recognize individuals who have completed their degrees from Husson University’s College... - May 05, 2023 - Husson University
Digital Wellness Institute Announces ATB Financial as the First Certified Digitally Well Workplace™
The Digital Wellness Institute is pleased to announce that ATB Financial has been awarded the honor of being the first Certified Digitally Well Workplace™ in the world. This achievement signifies ATB’s commitment to prioritizing the digital well-being of its team members. A “Digitally Well Workplace” is one that prioritizes employee well-being by cultivating a positive digital culture and screen-life balance, thereby resulting in better workplace productivity, mental health, and retention. - April 27, 2023 - Digital Wellness Institute
Husson University’s School of Hospitality, Sport and Tourism Management Honored at 2023 Governor's Conference on Tourism
Husson’s School of Hospitality, Sport and Tourism Management was honored at the 2023 Maine Tourism Awards on March 28, 2023. The School received an award for Leadership and Growth. The award presentation was part of the annual Governor’s Conference on Tourism. According to a video on the Conference’s website, the Leadership and Growth Award was given to the School of Hospitality, Sport and Tourism Management because of its “contributions to the growth of Maine’s tourism industry workforce.” - April 23, 2023 - Husson University
Montclair State University Launches iGrad Student Financial Literacy Platform to its Over 20,000 Students, Faculty and Staff
iGrad is currently used by more than 650 public and private colleges and universities of all sizes. Based on artificial intelligence and proprietary algorithms, iGrad personalizes financial information for each student’s situation and needs. - April 19, 2023 - iGrad
Digital Wellness Institute Announces Virginia Tech as the First Certified Digitally Well University™
The Digital Wellness Institute announces Virginia Tech as the world's first Certified Digitally Well University™. This prestigious certification acknowledges Virginia Tech's commitment to promoting digital well-being and positive digital culture on campus to enhance students' mental health, relationships, and academic success. - April 18, 2023 - Digital Wellness Institute
International Digital Wellness Day to be Celebrated Globally on May 5, 2023
Over 400+ Certified Digital Wellness Educators, impact partners, and sponsors will host events across the globe on Digital Wellness Day. The mission of Digital Wellness Day is to provide free, research-based resources to support wellbeing in the digital era. - April 11, 2023 - Digital Wellness Institute
For the Second Consecutive Year, the Public is Invited to Sign Up for Physical Therapy Checkups at Husson University’s Pro Bono Clinic
For the second consecutive year, Husson University’s SOARing Eagles Healthcare clinic at 79 Marshall Road in Bangor is offering free physical therapy checkups to members of the public. The checkups are available on April 10 and April 11, 2023 from 4 p.m. – 7 p.m. Anyone interested in... - April 09, 2023 - Husson University
Kudzu Names Rob D’Oria (Co-Founder and CTO) as Its New CEO
Kudzu Software Inc., an Atlanta-based forms migration, reimagination, and ideation platform is pleased to announce that Co-founder and CTO Rob D’Oria has been promoted to CEO. Former CEO, Ron Douglass, will be transitioning into the newly created role of President & COO, where he will... - April 05, 2023 - Kudzu Software, Inc.
Mutual Security Credit Union Teams Up with iGrad to Offer the Enrich Personalized Financial Wellness Program to Its Over 25,000 Members
Enrich is used by more than 20,000 employers and more than 300 financial institutions nationwide, with artificial intelligence technology that engages each user with the most relevant content based on financial situation and stage of life. - April 05, 2023 - iGrad
Plexus Financial Services Teams Up with iGrad to Offer the Enrich Personalized Financial Wellness Program to Its Over 25,000 Participants
Enrich is used by more than 20,000 employers and more than 300 financial institutions nationwide, with artificial intelligence technology that engages each user with the most relevant content based on financial situation and stage of life. - March 27, 2023 - iGrad
Qizify Releases New Assessment Quiz Feature for Personalized Learning
Qizify Learning, a popular online learning platform, has recently released a new quiz type called the assessment quiz. This feature allows users to create and take quizzes that assess their current level of knowledge in a specific topic. The assessment quiz is particularly useful for studying... - March 27, 2023 - Qizify Learning
Presentations on Pathogens and Excessive Concert Sound Are Just Two of Contributions Husson University is Making to the Maine Science Festival
The Maine Science Festival is featuring the insight and expertise of Husson University students and faculty as part of six different presentations and activities at the Cross Insurance Center on Thursday, March 23 and Saturday, March 25, 2023. The University hopes that the students who visit their presentations find a connection with one or more of the topics and continue on to higher education so they can work in a STEM-related career in Maine. - March 25, 2023 - Husson University
Pillar College to Launch Online Master’s Degree Program in Spanish
Spanish-Language Master of Arts in Ministry Leadership (MAML) Program Starts March 2023. - March 23, 2023 - Pillar College
Coastal Community Credit Union Teams Up with iGrad to Offer Personalized Financial Wellness Program
Enrich is one of the only financial wellness programs to offer a global product that allows multinational employers to implement one consistent, highly personalized financial wellness solution for employees in different countries. - March 20, 2023 - iGrad
Bay Atlantic University Announces Accreditation from the New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE)
Bay Atlantic University becomes the first university in the DC area to be accredited by NECHE. - March 18, 2023 - Bay Atlantic University
Patrick Henry College Announces 2023 Commencement Speaker Dr. Ben Carson
On Saturday, May 6, renowned pediatric neurosurgeon Dr. Ben Carson will be delivering the Commencement Address to the class of 2023 at Patrick Henry College (PHC). “Our nation’s history is filled with men and women who have led with humility and excellence,” says PHC President,... - March 18, 2023 - Patrick Henry College
Unitus Community Credit Union Teams Up with iGrad to Offer the Enrich Personalized Financial Wellness Program to Its more than 100,000 Members
Enrich is used by more than 20,000 employers and more than 300 financial institutions nationwide, with artificial intelligence technology that engages each user with the most relevant content based on financial situation and stage of life. - March 14, 2023 - iGrad
The Perfect Shipping Company Launches SEND, 1st Multicarrier Self-Service Shipping Kiosks
The leading Multi-Carrier Self-Service Shipping kiosk company in the USA launched a full line of SEND kiosks to reach new markets, increase locations closer to the consumer, optimizing costs and customer experience. - March 08, 2023 - The Perfect Shipping
Karan Casey, One of Ireland’s Most Celebrated Singers, to Perform at Husson University’s Gracie Theatre
Singer-songwriter Karan Casey will be performing many of the songs that made her one of Ireland’s most accomplished folk musicians on Sat., March 4, 2023 at 7:30 p.m. at Husson University’s Gracie Theatre as part of her current American tour. Her concert will include songs from her February 2023 album, “Nine Apples of Gold.” Audience members will also be able to enjoy many of Casey’s favorite Irish folk songs, gleaned from her 25-year musical repertoire. - March 04, 2023 - Husson University
Noodle Factory Wins "Best EdTech" at Global EdTech Awards
Noodle Factory, a Singapore-based EdTech start-up, has won the prestigious "Best EdTech" award at this year's Global EdTech Startup Awards (GESAwards) in Monterrey, Mexico. This marks the first time a Singapore-based firm has won the global award after a rigorous competition involving... - February 28, 2023 - Noodle Factory
Methodist University and Cape Fear Valley Health Announce Partnership to Create a New Medical School
Methodist University and Cape Fear Valley Health are pleased to announce a new partnership with the intent to establish the state-of-the-art Methodist University medical school that will train the next generation of healthcare professionals. The new medical school, to be located on the campus of... - February 27, 2023 - Methodist University
University of North Georgia Launches iGrad Student Financial Literacy Platform
Research shows that student financial literacy programs can decrease financial stress, improve academic performance, and teach students how to manage their finances for a lifetime. - February 24, 2023 - iGrad
Husson University Creates New Institute for Strategic Leadership and Workforce Development
Husson University announced today that it has launched a new institute dedicated to strategic leadership and workforce development training and education. This institute will offer “students, professionals and organizations with a pathway to enhance leadership capabilities.” The... - February 20, 2023 - Husson University
One-Man Show, “Rhapsody in Black,” Celebrates Black History Month at Husson University’s Gracie Theatre
The first line you’ll hear when LeLand Gantt brings his inspirational life story to the Gracie Theatre on Friday, February 24, 2023 at 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. is, “I just want to start a conversation.” The play is directed by Estelle Parsons, the woman who played Roseanne’s mother on the award-winning sitcom “Roseanne.” According to Gantt, “This show reaffirms humanity. It deals with survival, racism, identity, and the psycho-emotional effects of growing up as a young Black man in America.” - February 17, 2023 - Husson University
The University of West Georgia Launches iGrad Student Financial Literacy Platform
UWG’s iGrad platform includes comprehensive, customized and interactive information on everything from building and maintaining good credit, budgeting and money management to student loan/debt management and loan calculators. - February 16, 2023 - iGrad
NESCom at Husson University Cuts Ribbon on New Full-Service Student-Run Marketing Agency
Hiring an advertising and marketing agency that can help organizations with their strategies and materials is often difficult for small businesses, start-ups and non-profits due to the costs involved. Addressing this challenge is a new student-run agency at Husson University that’s designed... - February 06, 2023 - Husson University
Christian College Wins National Championship
On Sunday, January 15, 2023, Patrick Henry College (PHC) won its 13th national championship at the American Moot Court Association (AMCA) National Tournament in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. PHC students won 1st place in the National Oral Advocacy Tournament. Three PHC teams placed among the top eight in the nation. PHC speakers also won 7 of the top 25 speaker awards. - January 24, 2023 - Patrick Henry College
The ‘70s and ‘80s Live Again at Husson University’s Gracie Theatre
The Classic Rock Orchestra will be performing on Saturday, January 21, 2023 at 7:30 p.m. at Husson University’s Gracie Theatre. This eleven-piece orchestra will be performing legendary and nostalgic anthems from the ‘70s and ‘80s including a variety of rock anthems from such notable artists as Fleetwood Mac, Journey, The Beatles, Heart, Pat Benatar, and many more. The show is conceived by the creative team who brought “Piano Men - The Music of Elton and Billy” to the stage. - January 21, 2023 - Husson University
Virb Lands New Contract; Expands Its Offerings to Asias with $10B Life Science Company
Virb has grown outside the US, now servicing contracts in India and Japan with new client. - January 11, 2023 - Virb
Partners Federal Credit Union Teams Up with iGrad to Offer the Enrich Personalized Financial Wellness Program to Its 163,000 Members
Enrich is used by more than 20,000 employers and more than 300 financial institutions nationwide, with artificial intelligence technology that engages each user with the most relevant content based on financial situation and stage of life. - December 16, 2022 - iGrad
Husson University Board of Trustees Elect a New Chair and Vice Chair
Husson University announced today that its board of trustees elected Dan Hutchins of Naples, Fla., Class of 1983, a retired accountant for PriceWaterhouseCoopers (PwC), to be their new chair. In addition, the trustees elected Phil Harriman, Class of 1977, the founding partner of Lebel & Harriman, LLP, to be their new vice chair. Harriman is from Yarmouth, Maine. Guidance and oversight from these experienced leaders will help drive the University’s continued success in a competitive marketplace. - December 07, 2022 - Husson University
Holiday Music Blossoms at Husson University’s Gracie Theatre with Cellophane Flowers
The Gracie Theatre celebrates the music of the holiday season on Sunday, December 4, 2022 at 3 p.m. with the band, Cellophane Flowers. The afternoon concert, “Christmas Chronicles,” is a fusion of Beatles hits and holiday favorites. This multimedia event combines seasonal vignettes, popular holiday music, and rock ‘n roll. The combination of HD projected images and vintage outfits promises to deliver a visually-stunning, Victorian-era styled holiday event that’s perfect for the entire family. - December 04, 2022 - Husson University
Husson University Theatre to Present the Holiday Classic “It’s a Wonderful Life” as a Live Radio Play
Husson University Theatre, the university’s official student theatre club, will perform Joe Landry’s “It’s a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play” on December 2-4, 2022 in The Gracie’s Black Box Theatre. This feel-good holiday classic will be performed in front of a live audience in a setting similar to a 1930s-style radio broadcast. An ensemble of talented students will help to bring the timeless characters in this classic story to life. Learn more at the HussonUniversityTheatre1 Facebook page. - December 02, 2022 - Husson University
Promet Source Recognized as an Acquia Certified Drupal Cloud Practice Partner
New credentials awarded to partners meeting Acquia’s highest standard for technical delivery. - November 30, 2022 - Promet Source
Scholarship Founder and New Author Khadijah Butler Announces the Release of Her Self-Help Book, "Laying the Foundation, Brick by Brick"
Nonprofit Scholarship Founder and President Khadijah Butler is proud to present her debut release, "Laying the Foundation, Brick by Brick," hitting bookstores everywhere on November 29, 2022. Laying the Foundation Brick by Brick is an informative how-to book focused on teaching others... - November 29, 2022 - Craig D. Butler Scholarship Foundation
How an EdTech Start-Up, PyNet Labs, is Transforming Lives of Network Engineers
An Ed-tech start-up from India, PyNet Labs, that is working vigorously to transform the lives of network engineers around the world by providing best in class training, lab facilities, trending courses, and life-time support. - November 25, 2022 - PyNet Labs
Husson University, the Caleb Group and Harbor Management to Provide 35% More Thanksgiving Dinners to the Elderly and the Disabled This Year
Husson University is partnering with the Caleb Group and Harbor Management to prepare and deliver Thanksgiving meals to Bangor area seniors and disabled community members. The increased cost of food for those on a fixed income who need a hot, delicious holiday meal is making this effort more imperative. The Husson University’s Dining Services team will prepare nearly 150 Thanksgiving meals. That’s an increase of over 35% in the total number of meals prepared, compared to last year. - November 21, 2022 - Husson University
IvyWise Expands Scholars Program to Include Transfer Admissions Advising
The IvyWise Scholars program to offer free transfer college admissions guidance to high-achieving, low-income students. - November 18, 2022 - IvyWise
Husson University ROTC Graduate Receives the Colonel Tanya Wahlberg Nurse Cadet Excellence Award
Husson University announced today that Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) graduate, Madison Morano, Class of ‘22, a Second Lieutenant in the U.S. Army received the prestigious Colonel Tanya Wahlberg Nurse Cadet Excellence Award. Named in honor of a former second brigade professor of... - November 17, 2022 - Husson University