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William Peace University Names Brittany Tryon Resident Director
Four-Year Baccalaureate University Hires Graduate to Serve Students Living on Campus - March 11, 2012 - William Peace University
Adelphi Student Christy Denckla, Ph.D. ’14 Elected President of the Society for Personality Assessment Graduate Student Association
Adelphi University is proud to announce that Christy Denckla, Ph.D.’14 has been elected president of the Society for Personality Assessment Graduate Student Association - March 08, 2012 - Adelphi University
William Peace University Names Burley Mitchell as 2012 Commencement Speaker
Four-Year Baccalaureate University Welcomes Former N.C. Supreme Court Chief Justice to Deliver Commencement Address - March 08, 2012 - William Peace University
Dr. Susan Henking Appointed 14th President of Shimer College; First Woman Named President Since Founder Frances Wood Shimer
Susan E. Henking, Ph.D., Adviser to the Board of Trustees “Futures Thinking and Strategic Planning Initiative” within the Office of the President at Hobart and William Smith Colleges, has been elected the 14th President of Shimer by the College Board of Trustees. Sally Brown, Chair of the Shimer Board of Trustees, announced the appointment on Thursday in a letter to the Shimer community. - March 06, 2012 - Shimer College
Stanbridge College Donates Baby Food, Supplies to Wounded Warrior Families
Stanbridge College recently ran a two-week-long donation drive gathering baby food and supplies for the families of Wounded Warriors. The college partnered with Words of Comfort, Hope and Promise to distribute the donations. - March 04, 2012 - Stanbridge University
William Peace University Names Elaina Bright Admissions Counselor
Four-Year Baccalaureate University Hires 2011 Graduate to Assist with Collegiate Recruitment Efforts - March 04, 2012 - William Peace University
U.S. Official Touts Ashland University Efforts to Make Higher Education More Affordable
U.S. Under Secretary of Education Martha Kanter held a Town Hall meeting on Ashland University’s campus Feb. 29 and said Ashland University’s recent efforts to make higher education more affordable are an example for colleges nationwide to follow. - March 04, 2012 - Ashland University
Strategy Leader Named 2011 International Brand Master by Educational Marketing Group, Inc.
Marketing brilliance is what this year’s International Brand Master, Emma Leech, Director of Marketing Communications at England’s University of Nottingham, offers up. Brilliance born not out of a stroke of luck or circumstance, but out of a real understanding of the art and science of branding. One that starts with the adherence to the fundamental tenets of marketing. - March 03, 2012 - Educational Marketing Group, Inc.
Stanbridge College Nursing Student Nominated for Senior Care Humanitarian Award
Stanbridge College Vocational Nursing student Lisa Daniels was honored at the First Annual Senior Care Humanitarian Awards Ceremony for her work with the elderly at a skilled nursing facility in Orange County. - March 03, 2012 - Stanbridge University
Critical Incident Stress Management Training for Professionals: Continuing Education Credits for Psychologists, LCSW, MFT, CAADAC EACC
Practical CE Seminars brings CISM training classes to 4 California cities: Oakland March 12, 2012, San Diego March 14, 2012, Orange March 15, 2012 and Northridge March 16, 2012. - March 03, 2012 - Practical CE Seminars
Monroe Culinary Shines at Lincoln Tech Culinary Competition
On February 25 and 26 six students from the Monroe College School of Hospitality Management and the Culinary Arts participated in a culinary competition at Lincoln Tech in Hartford, CT. Earning top honors was Gabriela Grande, a CCAP & ProStart alum and graduate of Food & Finance High School... - March 01, 2012 - Monroe College
TaxAssurances, LLC Announces Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
TaxAssurances has teamed up with the student career centers at Iona College and Monroe College. Each school has worked closely with TaxAssurances in providing talented students in marketing and other non-tax preparation areas that are eager to use what they have learned in the classroom. - March 01, 2012 - Monroe College
Pacific Ridge School Students Selected to Perform at Carnegie Hall in New York City
After Earning a Gold Rating at the Heritage Music Festivals for Two Consecutive Years, the Pacific Ridge School A Cappella Group Receives an Invitation to Perform in the National Youth Choir Festival in March - February 25, 2012 - Pacific Ridge School
University of Houston Graduate College of Social Work to Host Round Table Discussion on, "Houston, Leading America's Future"
Panel to Examine Role Houston’s Demographics and Multiculturalism Play in Shaping the Future. - February 24, 2012 - University of Houston
William Peace University Develops Simulation and Game Design Major
Four-Year Baccalaureate University Expands Liberal Education Curriculum to Address the Needs of the Growing Gaming Industry - February 23, 2012 - William Peace University
Under Secretary of Education to Visit Ashland University
U.S. Under Secretary of Education Martha Kanter will hold a College Affordability Town Hall meeting on the Ashland University campus on Feb. 29 at 2 p.m. to discuss “The Nation’s Treasury: College Affordability, Quality and Completion.” - February 22, 2012 - Ashland University
Adelphi University Alumna to Direct Charlotte Delbo’s Who Will Carry the Word?
The characters in Who Will Carry the Word? struggle with their personal fears, concerns, and ultimately their hopes for future generations. - February 19, 2012 - Adelphi University
William Peace University Names Jerry Nuesell, Ph.D., Dean of Student and Academic Services
Four-Year Baccalaureate University Promotes Associate Dean of Academic Services to Lead Student Academic Services Department - February 18, 2012 - William Peace University
"The State and Power of Food" Lecture
University of Houston Center for Public History, El Paso Corporation Sponsor "Food for Thought" Speaker Series - February 17, 2012 - University of Houston
William Peace University Student Delegation from Qatar Visits Islamic Association of Raleigh
Four-Year Baccalaureate University Hosting 10 Students from the Middle East Who Meet Local Group of Interest for Luncheon, Presentation - February 15, 2012 - William Peace University
Clairvoyance: A Quantum Approach by Bestselling Author Dr. Theresa M. Kelly - New Book Release
Clairvoyance: A Quantum Approach is a Textbook of the University of Alternative Studies, of which Dr. Theresa M. Kelly is the Professor of Psychical (Consciousness) Studies. - February 12, 2012 - Dr. Theresa M. Kelly
Monroe Students March in the Lunar New Year’s Parade
On Saturday, February 4th 2012, thirty Monroe College students and staff took part in the annual Lunar New Year parade in Flushing, Queens. Wearing bright blue hats with Monroe College logos as they paraded through the major streets of Flushing, the group carried Happy New Year signs and shouted... - February 10, 2012 - Monroe College
Teacher Enrichment Program (TEP) Sponsored by the Center for Excellence in Education (CEE)
The Teacher Enrichment Program (TEP) sponsored by the Center for Excellence in Education (CEE) focuses on best practices and resources, as well as exposure to the breadth and depth of scientific discovery often not available to rural and urban high school teachers and their students. - February 09, 2012 - Center for Excellence in Education (CEE)
Stanbridge College Donates $1,000 to the Homeless Animal Care in Orange County
Stanbridge College donated $1,000 for a charity drive at the Irvine Pet Complex. The charity drive benefited the Irvine Animal Care Center and helped purchase pet food and supplies for homeless animals. - February 09, 2012 - Stanbridge University
Wall Street Veteran to Speak at Adelphi on Corporate Social Responsibility
Michael J. Driscoll M.B.A. ’89, a Wall Street industry expert, will deliver the Adelphi University Hagedorn Lecture on Corporate Social Responsibility, entitled “Observations of an Outsider from the Inside...One Person's View of Wall Street and Where We Lost Our Way.” The lecture,... - February 09, 2012 - Adelphi University
Adelphi University President Robert A. Scott Named Person of the Year
Adelphi University President Robert A. Scott has been selected as the American Society for Industrial Security Long Island Chapter’s (ASIS) 2012 Person of the Year. - February 09, 2012 - Adelphi University
Skrivanek Group Goes Green with ISO 14001
Skrivanek Group, a premier provider of translations, localization and related languages services, has been awarded ISO 14001 certification for Environmental Management in recognition of its high standard of environmental best practice. This globally recognised certification – as yet quite... - February 09, 2012 - Skrivanek, s. r. o.
Stanbridge College Donates Suitcases to Over 25 Orange County Homeless
Over 25 homeless people in Orange County received donations of suitcases and duffel bags from Stanbridge College’s community service program to help protect their belongings in the winter weather. - February 08, 2012 - Stanbridge University
William Peace University Hosts Academic WorldQuest Event Feb. 25
Four-Year Baccalaureate University Sponsors Half-Day Knowledge Competition For High School Students Presented by International Affairs Council of North Carolina - February 08, 2012 - William Peace University
Ashland University Approves Record Low Tuition Increase
Ashland University trustees voted last week to raise tuition and room and board fees by a combined 1.1 percent – the lowest increase in the University’s recorded history. - February 04, 2012 - Ashland University
Hope International University Presents the Musical, Bye Bye Birdie
This year’s annual HIU Spring musical is a rock-and-roll romantic comedy that’s fun for everyone. Performances are scheduled for March 10, 15, 16, and 17. Tickets are available at www.hiu.edu. - February 04, 2012 - Hope International University
William Peace University Unveils Upcoming Campus Improvements
Four-Year Baccalaureate University to Renovate Hermann Athletic Center, Expand Space in Student Center, Relocate Bookstore and President’s House - February 03, 2012 - William Peace University
More Opportunities at Walford and North Shropshire College
Despite Government funding cuts causing people everywhere to make cut backs of one form or another, Walford and North Shropshire College is keen to ensure that people do not need to put their career dreams for the future on hold. Their Access to Higher Education course, which is due to begin in February, is free for many. - February 03, 2012 - North Shropshire College
The Partnership Between Walford and the Dog’s Trust Keeps on Growing
The Dogs Trust near Shrewsbury is a completely new build which opened in July 2011 and houses approximately 120 dogs at any one time. For thirty years the charity that relies on donations from legacies and other fundraising has been helping dogs. They pride themselves on never putting a healthy dog down and last year alone they succeeded in rehoming 1210 dogs. - February 03, 2012 - North Shropshire College
Trio Solisti to Perform at Adelphi University Performing Arts Center
The Adelphi University Performing Arts Center (AUPAC) is pleased to announce Trio Solisti’s return on Saturday, February 11, 2012, at 8:00 p.m. in the Concert Hall, 1 South Ave, Garden City, NY. Recognized as “the most exciting piano trio in America” by the New Yorker and... - February 02, 2012 - Adelphi University
First Annual Frances Perkins Forum at Adelphi University
The Adelphi University Ruth S. Ammon School of Education is pleased to present the First Annual Frances Perkins Forum, featuring author Kirsten Downey. This professional development forum for educators, entitled “The Living New Deal in New York,” is a two-day inaugural event. The forum... - February 02, 2012 - Adelphi University
Adelphi University’s Eugene Palma Joins the FBI InfraGard Advisory Board
Adelphi University is proud to announce that its Executive Director of Public Safety, Eugene Palma, has joined the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s Long Island InfraGard Advisory Board. - February 02, 2012 - Adelphi University
Gainful Employment Regulations Matter to 360 Education Solutions
360 Education Solutions, a popular resource for teachers looking for regionally accredited online degree programs, aims to scrutinize its university partners by how well they will rank under new "gainful employment" regulations. These regulations have been put in place to ensure college degree programs are worth the expense and effort by leading to employment or career promotion upon graduation. - February 01, 2012 - 360 Education Solutions
First Lambs of 2012 Born at Walford and North Shropshire College
The first of 2012’s Walford lambs born earlier this week offer a sure sign that spring is not far away. Peter Paul, Walford’s new shepherd, has brought forward the first round of lambing to take advantage of favourable market prices for early spring lambs. The arrival of spring lambs at Walford is always a cause for celebration and the lambs attract interest from animal care students on Campus as well as those studying agriculture in record numbers. - February 01, 2012 - North Shropshire College
Dr. Richard L. Cravatts Named President of Scholars for Peace in the Middle East
Richard L. Cravatts, PhD, Professor of Practice and Director of the Communications Management Program in the School of Management of Simmons College in Boston, has been elected President of Scholars for Peace in the Middle East, the third in the organization’s history. Scholars for Peace in... - February 01, 2012 - Dr. Richard L. Cravatts
Award-Winning Pianist Vassily Primakov Makes His AUPAC Debut on February 4
Russian born, multi-award-winning pianist Vassily Primakov makes his first appearance at the Adelphi University Performing Arts Center (AUPAC) Concert Hall, One South Avenue, Garden City, NY on Saturday, February 4, 2012, at 8:00 p.m. Primakov has been hailed as a world class importance and is... - February 01, 2012 - Adelphi University
UH Experts Available to Discuss Black History Month
In recognition of Black History Month experts at the University of Houston (UH) are available to discuss a range of topics from African-American spiritual leaders to the history of African-American physicians in Houston. - January 29, 2012 - University of Houston
Student at Walford and North Shropshire College Receives Prestigious Award
Walford and North Shropshire College A-Level student Melvyn Yan has today received the prestigious Royal Air Force (RAF) Sixth Form Scholarship Certificate from Flight Lieutenant Chris Wilson. The Scholarship is worth £1000 and is available to students in year 12 but in order to receive it they need to come through a rigorous selection process. - January 27, 2012 - North Shropshire College
Career Step Announces New Academic Partnership Opportunities
Career Step has announced that it is adding a new partnership option, Academic Partners (AP) Direct, to the academic partner division of its operations. - January 26, 2012 - Career Step
William Peace University President Dr. Debra M. Townsley to Participate in Leadership Raleigh Event
Leader of Four-Year Baccalaureate University to Discuss Maintaining a Competitive Advantage in a Global Economy at Greater Raleigh Chamber of Commerce Event - January 26, 2012 - William Peace University
Stanbridge College Delivers Warmth to Mercy House Cold Weather Shelter for Orange County Homeless
Stanbridge College community service initiative recently partnered with Mercy House sending volunteers and donations to the OC Emergency Cold Weather Shelters and transitional housing programs. - January 25, 2012 - Stanbridge University
Ashland University Institutes Three-Year Degree Programs
Ashland University, a private college in Ashland, Ohio, has instituted a number of three-year degree programs in response to student and family financial concerns. - January 25, 2012 - Ashland University
Walford and North Shropshire College Students to Visit CERN
A group of fourteen A and AS level students from Walford and North Shropshire College have recently returned from a visit to Ludlow 6th Form College where they met up with fellow physics students to experience a lecture given by Dr John Wilson from Birmingham University. - January 25, 2012 - North Shropshire College
Adelphi University Now Offering Advanced Degrees in Health Information Technology
Adelphi now offers a Master's of Science and an Advanced Certificate in Health Information Technology for healthcare professionals looking to obtain information technology certification and/or IT professionals pursuing health information management. - January 22, 2012 - Adelphi University
William Peace University Hosts Student Delegation from Qatar University
Four-Year Baccalaureate University to Have 10 Students from the Middle East Visit Jan. 30-Feb. 6 in Award-Winning International Exchange Program - January 22, 2012 - William Peace University