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Career Step Programs Now Available to Graduating High School Seniors
The Career Step programs are now available to graduating high school seniors, giving high school students the opportunity to start rewarding careers more quickly after graduation. - March 20, 2014 - Career Step
Thousands of Dollars in Grants & Scholarships Still Available to Design Students
Thousands of dollars in Grants and Scholarships are unawarded and immediately available to University and College Interior Design focused students. Everyone needs to apply before April 30th, 2014 to be awarded these monies for their Design Projects. - March 19, 2014 - IFDA Educational Foundation
Savingforcollege.com Annual Survey Suggests Confusion Over College Savings Options May Delay Action
The results from Savingforcollege.com’s 2014 Annual College Savings Survey reveal that 70% of respondents have not yet started preparing to meet the future cost of college, despite indicating a strong interest in building up their savings. Survey findings signal a greater opportunity for the industry to continue their education efforts and promotion of 529 plans as beneficial savings tools to parents and grandparents. - March 19, 2014 - Savingforcollege.com LLC
The Center for Excellence in Education Sponsors Teacher Training Program in Northern Virginia
CEE, Claude Moore Charitable Foundation, Apollo Education Group, ExxonMobil, and Capital One Financial Corporation Sponsor Bite of Science Dinner Event in Manassas, Virginia to Strengthen Science Teaching - March 19, 2014 - Center for Excellence in Education (CEE)
UH India Studies Program Hosts Award-Winning Author Amitav Ghosh, April 10
Booker Prize Finalist Makes First Appearance in Houston - March 15, 2014 - University of Houston
Smaller Government Project Promotes Congressional Field Hearings in Nevada and Arizona
"What we need is a Goldilocks government. A government that is not too big, yet not too small to protect our rights. We need a government that is the Right Size." -Lew Uhler, President of the National Tax Limitation Committee and Founder of the Smaller Government Project, announces his support of two upcoming Congressional Field Hearings in Nevada and Arizona. - March 15, 2014 - Smaller Government Project
LASPAU to Implement and Manage a New Scholarship Program for Haitian and Mexican Social Leaders
Over the next five years, LASPAU will implement and manage a new scholarship program for Haitian and Mexican social leaders to pursue graduate academic programs in the United States, Canada, Latin America, and Europe in fields that have the greatest impact on community development, such as child... - March 14, 2014 - LASPAU
Career Step Publishes New Infographic on Careers in Electronic Health Records
Career Step released a new infographic exploring the healthcare industry’s shift to electronic health records and the thousands of new jobs expected for EHR professionals in the coming years. - March 13, 2014 - Career Step
UH Researcher Strengthens Link Between Quran and Bible
Working Language of 7th Century Unifying Source of Research - March 12, 2014 - University of Houston
DormCo Launches College-Ave Site, Allowing for Customizable College Shopping for Schools and Universities
DormCo.com, a leading online retailer for college supplies, recently launched, College-Ave.com, a white-label site that allows colleges and universities to create their own customized college supplies shopping site targeted to their students. - March 12, 2014 - DormCo
GradePayments.com Powers Social Funding for Grade Achievement
The Web-Based Solution Connects Students and Sponsors Through an Online Crowdfunding Portal That Promotes Social Funding for Grade Achievement in the US and Abroad. - March 12, 2014 - GradePayments
American International College Names New Vice President for Institutional Advancement
Maureen F. Fitzgerald of Los Angeles, Calif., has been named vice president of Institutional Advancement at American International College (AIC). The announcement was made recently by AIC president Vince Maniaci. In her new position, Fitzgerald will provide strategic guidance in leading and... - March 09, 2014 - American International College
William Peace University Hosts Inaugural “Living in Peace” Wellness Fair on April 10
Local Four-Year Baccalaureate Welcomes Local Community and Businesses, along with Students, Faculty, Staff, and Alumni to First-Ever Campus Wellness Fair. - March 09, 2014 - William Peace University
Monroe College to Expand Course Offerings at Queens Extension Site in Flushing for Spring Semester
Monroe College to Offer ESL Courses and an ATI TEAS Test Preparation Course at Queens Extension Site. - March 07, 2014 - Monroe College
William Peace University Concludes Seventh Annual Manning Chamber Music Concert Series in Conjunction with the North Carolina Symphony
Four-Year Baccalaureate Hosts Music Series Season Finale with Concert and Reception on March 10. - March 07, 2014 - William Peace University
AIC Educators Present at San Diego Conference
Carol Sitterly, Ed.D., dean for the Center for Academic Success, and Susan Petrucelli, director, of Developmental Education at AIC, presented "Reconceiving Developmental Education with Technology and Academic Self-efficacy Support." - March 06, 2014 - American International College
DormCo.com Now Carries Almost 400 Designer Rugs
College students have a plethora of quality rugs to choose from at DormCo.com. - March 05, 2014 - DormCo
William Peace University Awarded One-Stop Shop Certification for Meetings, Conferences, and Events by ACCED-I
Four-Year Baccalaureate Publicly Recognized by National Organization in Conference and Event Planning. - March 02, 2014 - William Peace University
JFK Expert to Speak at American International College
In recognition of President's Day, the college will host educator and author, Thomas J. Carty, Ph.D., to address the actual nature of JFK and his administration at the time of his death. - February 28, 2014 - American International College
Savingforcollege.com Releases Q4 529 Plan Performance Rankings
529 plans managed by Calvert Investments, USAA, and T. Rowe Price performed well through December 31, 2013 according to the just-released Quarterly 529 Plan Performance Rankings from Savingforcollege.com. - February 27, 2014 - Savingforcollege.com LLC
William Peace University Continues Speaker Series with Dr. Peter Mandaville on March 6
Local Four-Year Baccalaureate Hosts Presentation & Discussion by Expert on Middle East & Islamic-U.S. Relations. - February 27, 2014 - William Peace University
Skrivanek Group Celebrates 20th Anniversary with New Website
Language service industry leader Skrivanek Group celebrates its 20th anniversary this year, an especially notable achievement in an era of sweeping and often rapid change. - February 22, 2014 - Skrivanek, s. r. o.
Spring Arbor University Hosts Dinner to Raise Funds for Baseball Program
To help promote Spring Arbor University’s (SAU) baseball program, the school will host the “First Pitch Dinner” on Saturday, Feb. 22. The fundraising event will take place at 6 p.m. at the school’s Ralph Carey Forum. That evening, Homer Jackson, the school’s first head... - February 22, 2014 - Spring Arbor University
Career Step Releases New Infographic on the Growing Pharmacy Technician Industry
Career Step has released a new infographic detailing the expanding pharmacy technician industry, reasons for this growth, and how to effectively prepare for a career in this field. - February 22, 2014 - Career Step
William Peace University Receives Multiple Awards at CASE Conference in Orlando, FL
Four-Year Baccalaureate Recognized by Council for Advancement and Support of Education Southeast District III for Achievements in Writing, Branding, and Graphic Design. - February 22, 2014 - William Peace University
William Peace University Continues Duke Energy Honors Leadership Speaker Series with William Henry Curry on Feb. 24
Local Four-Year Baccalaureate Celebrates Black History Month With Discussion on Music & Emancipation by Resident Conductor with the North Carolina Symphony - February 21, 2014 - William Peace University
Harvard Law School Reaches Out to Inner City At-Risk High School Students
Harvard Law School’s Black Law Student Association and the Hip Hop Entertainment Law Project will again host their annual Youth Summit. - February 20, 2014 - HBLSA Spring Conference Committee
Bryan University Teams with IBM to Develop Unique Simulated Environment for Healthcare Informatics Training
Bryan University has teamed with IBM to create a unique simulation laboratory for healthcare informatics students to gain critical, near real-world experience in the field. Students enrolled in Bryan University’s Master of Science in Applied Health Informatics programs are trained to use... - February 20, 2014 - Bryan University
Career Step Partners with California State University, Fresno to Offer Medical Coding and Billing Education
Career Step has partnered with California State University, Fresno to offer its online Professional Medical Coding and Billing through the Fresno State, Continuing and Global Education department. - February 19, 2014 - Career Step
DormCo.com Diversifies Products with Selection of New Soap and Nightstand Items
College dorm supplies leader DormCo.com has recently added two dissimilar yet unique product categories: soap and compact nightstands. - February 16, 2014 - DormCo
William Peace University Musical Theatre Hosts & Performs Award-Winning Rock Musical “Spring Awakening” Feb. 15-22
Musical Theatre Students at Four-Year Baccalaureate Perform Popular Musical for University Audience and Local Community - February 15, 2014 - William Peace University
Career Step Releases New Video on the Benefits of a Certificate Program
Career Step has released a video describing the advantages of enrolling in a certificate program and how they compare to degrees in cost and in time. - February 14, 2014 - Career Step
GlobaLinks Learning Abroad Opens Registration for the 2014 Career Catalyst Institute
GlobaLinks Learning Abroad announces the opening of registration for the inaugural Career Catalyst Institute from August 5-9, 2014 on the University of Denver campus in Denver, Colorado. - February 14, 2014 - GlobaLinks Learning Abroad
AIC Hockey Coach Gary Wright Earns 300th Win
Gary Wright, who came to American International College in 1984, earned his 300th win with a 2-1 victory over Army. - February 14, 2014 - American International College
Michaelene Cronin Named Executive Director of Curtis Blake Center
Michaelene Cronin of West Chesterfield, N.H., has been named Executive Director of the Curtis Blake Center at American International College in Springfield, Mass. The announcement was made recently by AIC Provost Todd G. Fritch, Ph.D. Cronin comes to AIC from Goddard College, Plainfield, Vt.,... - February 14, 2014 - American International College
William Peace University Announces Raleigh Mayor Nancy L. McFarlane as 2014 Commencement Speaker Along with Honorary Degree Recipients
Local Four-Year Baccalaureate to Award Raleigh Mayor, Alumna, and Late Raleigh Physician with Honorary Doctorates. - February 13, 2014 - William Peace University
Apollos’ Mr. Jim Kyle Spotlighted by the National Association of Diversity Officers in Higher Education (NADOHE)
Apollos University recently became the first DETC accredited university to join the National Association of Diversity Officers in Higher Education (NADOHE). Apollos’ membership in NADOHE further demonstrates the university’s commitment to embrace Diversity & Inclusion on a local and... - February 11, 2014 - Apollos University
William Peace University Continues Lunch and Learn Series with Local Nonprofit the Green Chair Project on Feb. 12
Co-Founder of Raleigh-Based Nonprofit Organization to Speak at Local Four-Year Baccalaureate - February 09, 2014 - William Peace University
AIC Students to Hold HIV/AIDS Awareness Day Events
Events are planned throughout the day aimed at educating students about the basics of HIV and AIDS. - February 08, 2014 - American International College
GlobaLinks Learning Abroad and ViewYou Partner to Enhance Internship Placement Process by Utilizing Video Resumes
GlobaLinks Learning Abroad is partnering with ViewYou, LLC to provide internship participants the opportunity to fully express their goals and ambitions as professionals through the creation of video resumes and professional profiles. - February 07, 2014 - GlobaLinks Learning Abroad
ESMOD Dubai Presents an Exclusive Draping Haute-Couture Masterclass
The term “Haute-Couture” initially refers to the creation of a garment fully constructed by hand from start to finish. ESMOD Dubai has decided to launch an Exclusive Haute-Couture Draping Masterclass conducted by one of the last True Draping Master, Sir Nils-Christian. - February 07, 2014 - ESMOD French Fashion Institute,Dubai
Higher Education Servicing Corporation Announces Destination Success 2014, Free College Forum
Higher Education Servicing Corporation (“HESC”), in collaboration with the Arlington Independent School District and with funding provided by the Arlington Tomorrow Foundation, the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board and approximately 20 local businesses, will hold its 2nd annual... - February 06, 2014 - Higher Education Servicing Corporation
Torat Hanefesh School of Jewish Psychology's Conference on "Faith and Free Will"
January 27th, Tel Aviv. Nearly 300 men and women participated in a day-long conference held by the Torat Hanefesh School of Jewish Psychology. The conference's topic, "Faith and Free Will," drew many to a series of lectures on the topic delivered by teachers from the School of Jewish Psychology. en.torathanefesh.org - February 04, 2014 - Torat Hanefesh School
UKSEDS Announces National Student Space Conference 2014
UKSEDS is pleased to announce that registration for the 26th Annual UKSEDS National Student Space Conference is now open. The conference will be held on the weekend of 1-2 March 2014, and hosted by Leicester Astronomy Society at the University of Leicester. The National Student Space Conference... - January 31, 2014 - Students for the Exploration and Development of Space, USA
William Peace University Hosts Exchange Students from Qatar University in Continued Educational Relationship
Local Four-Year Baccalaureate Again Welcomes International Students for One-Week Exchange Program. - January 30, 2014 - William Peace University
William Peace University Names Michelle L. Day Director of Financial Aid
Local Four-Year Baccalaureate Hires Financial Administrator with More Than 25 Years Experience. - January 29, 2014 - William Peace University
Obama Launches Effort to Battle Campus Sexual Assault Epidemic: National Group Applauds Efforts and Thanks Sexual Assault Survivors for Their Role
This week, President Barack Obama announced the launch of a new focus to combat the alarming rate of sexual assaults committed on college campuses. According to a new report by the White House, college women are the most at-risk for rape and sexual assault. Sarah Rice from MTV is an ambassador for PAVE: Promoting Awareness, Victim Empowerment - the national nonprofit that convened the National Campus Sexual Assault Summit at Georgetown Law in September of 2013. - January 26, 2014 - PAVE
William Peace University Hosts Screening of Sundance Award-Winning Documentary "Inequality for All," Jan. 28
Local Four-Year Baccalaureate Displays Critically Acclaimed Documentary & Hosts Discussion on Income Inequality in U.S. - January 26, 2014 - William Peace University
Congressman Neal to Speak at AIC FAFSA Day Event
Parents getting ready to send students off to college next year will benefit from a free financial aid seminar at American International College in Springfield, Mass., Sunday, January 26 from 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. Registration will begin at 12:30 p.m. in the Griswold Theatre. The event, part of the... - January 25, 2014 - American International College
AIC Researchers Investigate Role of Collaborative Teaching
Interdisciplinary collaboration may play an important role in the education of future clinicians in the rapidly changing healthcare environment. That, according to researchers at American International College. The research was presented recently at the Annual Conference of the American Association... - January 23, 2014 - American International College