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Penn State IE Introduces Strategic Plan for Global Leadership in Industrial Engineering

The Harold and Inge Marcus Department of Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering has recently introduced its five-year strategic plan for global leadership which details goals that will enable the program to be internationally recognized for excellence in education and research. The Penn State IE... - August 29, 2008 - Penn State University Industrial Engineering

University of Bolton, RAK Has Launched a M. Sc in Construction Management (MCM) Degree to be Offered for Working Executives Over the Weekends

The University of Bolton, Uk has set up a branch campus in Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates and in doing so becomes the first British university with a campus in Ras Al Khaimah. The campus in RAK will offer 14 programmes at the graduate & post graduate levels and would start academic operations through Sep 2008. - August 20, 2008 - University of Bolton,RAK, UAE

Skrivanek Group Co-Founds Taus Data Association (TDA)

Teaming with altogether 40 organizations, Skrivanek Group, one of the worldwide major translation and localization service providers, co-founded a new industry association called TAUS Data Association (TDA). The association will create a database of translation memories and glossaries from... - August 18, 2008 - Skrivanek, s. r. o.

Penn State Industrial Engineering Celebrates 100 Years of World-Class Education

The Harold and Inge Marcus Department of Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering at Penn State, University Park, will celebrate its centennial in 2009. - August 17, 2008 - Penn State University Industrial Engineering

Orange County Fashion Design Students Tackle Unique Design Challenge

The Re-Mix, Re-Design and Re-Construct Fashion Challenge is sponsored by Fox Head, Inc. - August 08, 2008 - The Art Institute of California -- Orange County

The Art Institute Establishes Foundation Studies Department and Names New Academic Director

Alan Burner was promoted from Lead Faculty to Foundation Studies Academic Department Director. - August 08, 2008 - The Art Institute of California -- Orange County

Author to Donate 20% of Proceeds to Charity

Book to teach college students about credit cards, debit cards and student debt to partner with like-minded non-profits. - July 29, 2008 - Pratt Financial Group

Education Management LLC Announces the Opening of Brown Mackie College – Tulsa

Classes Slated to Begin October 2008. - July 27, 2008 - Education Management Corporation

1.5 Million College Students Expected to Drop Out in 2008 Due to Financial Pressure

40% more students drop out of college due to money issues including student loan debt and credit card debt than academic failure. - July 26, 2008 - Pratt Financial Group

Gourmet Dinners at Fast Food Prices Help Take the Heat Off Summer

The Art Institute of California – Orange County student-run restaurant, 50 Forks, is now serving dinner. - July 25, 2008 - The Art Institute of California -- Orange County

University of Northern Colorado Professor Studying "Diesel Tree" as Biofuel Source

University of Northern Colorado Biological Sciences Assistant Professor Chhandak Basu has received a $49,643 grant from the Colorado Office of Economic Development & International Trade, along with matching university funds, to study the viability of using in automobiles biofuel derived from a... - July 19, 2008 - University of Northern Colorado

High School Students Deliver Environmentally Responsible Design for Project BLUE

Students completed design projects as part of The Art Institute Summer Studio Workshop. - July 16, 2008 - The Art Institute of California -- Orange County

Long Commute Turns Into New Book for College Students

Long distance commuter uses his time on the train, metro and bus to write a book that will help college students understand the basics of credit cards, debit cards, student loan and more. - July 14, 2008 - Pratt Financial Group

Renowned Educator Explains the Cultural Makeup of American Society Through the His New Book Entitled, "It's All Gumbo to Me"

This book focuses on multiple layers of the culture of the United States. It is a text that addresses cultural phenomena through the metaphor of Gumbo, a southern cuisine developed by African slaves. It’s All Gumbo to Me is ideal for students, educators, and interested persons studying cultural diversity, humanities, multicultural education, counseling, psychology and African American Studies. - July 12, 2008 - Ellis Professional Counseling Consultancy

Motown Takes Center Stage for PAH-Fest

Christopher Coppola brings Project Accessible Hollywood, a free digital media festival, to Detroit from July 14-20 at Madonna University. Free performances by Ridha Ibrahim and John White, Jr. - July 01, 2008 - Madonna University

Education Management LLC Announces the Opening of The Art Institutes International – Kansas City

Classes Begin in August 2008 at The Art Institutes’ First School Location in Kansas. - June 28, 2008 - Education Management Corporation

The Art Institute Names New Culinary Academic Director and Adds a New Associate’s Degree Program

Baking & Pastry associate’s degree program now accepting students for the summer quarter. - June 25, 2008 - The Art Institute of California -- Orange County

Fox Head, Inc. Rewards Art Institute Students for Their Innovative Designs

Fox awarded two students with $500 scholarships in an industrial design competition. - June 20, 2008 - The Art Institute of California -- Orange County

Project BLUE Teams Up with The Art Institute to Give Students Real World Experience

Students will design projects that promote the Surfrider Foundation initiative, project BLUE. - June 14, 2008 - The Art Institute of California -- Orange County

Public Awareness, Acute Aortic Syndrome (AAS)

Acute Aortic Syndrome Research Program, a student organization at University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) and the only student organization at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center (CSMC) has launched a public awareness campaign to educate the public in regards with Acute Aortic Syndrome (AAS) a newly... - May 31, 2008 - Acute Aortic Syndrome Research Program @ UCLA

Keller Williams’ Coaching Division Wins Accolade

MAPS department secures distinct honor at PRISM awards - May 11, 2008 - Wiley College

Lisa Lorimer Named Chair of Union Institute & University's Board of Trustees

Lorimer is the founder of Vermont Bread Company and lifelong Vermont resident. - May 01, 2008 - Union Institute & University

Seasoned Entrepreneur Named Chairman of FIU’s Entrepreneurship Center

Florida International University’s Eugenio Pino & Family Global Entrepreneurship Center, which brings entrepreneurship to all students on campus no matter their major, recently announced that Mike Tomás, president of the ASTRI Group, will be Chairman of its Board of... - April 30, 2008 - Florida International University Eugenio Pino & Family Global Entrepreneurship Center

The 8th Annual Burlington College Student Film Festival

Tuesday, April 29th, Door opens at 6:00 p.m., Higher Ground, So. Burlington, VT - April 25, 2008 - Burlington College

Art Institute of California – Orange County Instructor Wins Three Bronze Telly Awards

Annual Telly Awards honor the finest in video and film production. - April 24, 2008 - The Art Institute of California -- Orange County

Mission Viejo Star Chef of Tomorrow Wins Local Best Teen Chef Competition

Teen has his mind set on the Best Teen Chef Final Round Competition in Las Vegas. - April 24, 2008 - The Art Institute of California -- Orange County

Reluctant Gourmet Offers Students a Way Into the Kitchen

The Reluctant Gourmet, an online resource for home cooks and individuals thinking of going to culinary arts school, awarded its first culinary scholarship in association with Chefs4Students.org to a student at the International Culinary School of Arts in Michigan. - April 13, 2008 - The Reluctant Gourmet

VIU Student Participation in SAM 2008 International Business Conference Transnational Innovation Alliances for Sustainable Energy Development: A China-Centric Venture

Virginia International University (VIU) MBA students have joined Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) MBA students in presenting papers on the topic of Global Sustainable Energy Innovation at the 2008 Society for the Advancement of Management International Business Conference on Innovation. This... - April 04, 2008 - Virginia International University

Peace College Hosts Chelsea Clinton

Laura Bingham, president of Peace College (www.peace.edu), has announced that the college hosted Chelsea Clinton, daughter of democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton, Monday, March 31 at 1 p.m. for a student question-and-answer session about the presidential race. She answered questions... - April 02, 2008 - Peace College

Almeda University Awarded Membership in NAOAA

Almeda University, one of the world's leading online institutions of higher learning, has been awarded membership in the National Association of Academic Online Assessors (NAOAA). As a member of NAOAA, Almeda University is certified to assess prior learning and award degrees based on that thorough... - March 28, 2008 - Almeda Educational Services Inc.

Renowned Artist Makoto Fujimura to Speak at the John Jay Institute and the Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center

World-renowned artist Makoto Fujimura will lecture at the John Jay Institute as part of their series “Cities of God: a neo-traditional vision for building good cities and towns.” Mr. Fujimura is a member of the prestigious National Council for the Arts and is founder of the... - March 07, 2008 - The John Jay Institute

The Art Institute is Orange County’s Newest Name in Fashion

Orange County's only bachelor’s degree program in fashion is accepting students for Spring 2008 quarter - February 03, 2008 - The Art Institute of California -- Orange County

Fashion Education Veteran Heads New Fashion Programs at The Art Institute

Orange County's only bachelor’s degree program in fashion is accepting students for Spring 2008 quarter. - January 28, 2008 - The Art Institute of California -- Orange County

Los Angeles Area Criminal Justice Experts to Sign New Book at Pasadena Bookstore

Leadership: Texas Hold ‘Em Style written by Union Institute & University professors Lieutenant Raymond Foster and Captain Andrew Harvey. - January 27, 2008 - Union Institute & University

Union Institute & University’s Criminal Justice Online Program Helps California Officers Advance

New online program gives police officers the flexibility they need to continue their education. - January 26, 2008 - Union Institute & University

Education Management LLC Announces the Opening of The Art Institute of Austin

Central Texas’ New Creative Arts School Begins Classes in March 2008. - January 25, 2008 - Education Management Corporation

An Evening with Renowned Illustrator, Marshall Vandruff

The Role of Anatomy in Training Master Artists presented by Marshall Vandruff - January 18, 2008 - The Art Institute of California -- Orange County

Get Back in School This Year with Flexible Class Schedules at The Art Institute

Students Can Create a Schedule That Works For Them - January 15, 2008 - The Art Institute of California -- Orange County

Education Management LLC Announces the Opening of The Art Institute of California – Sunnyvale

Silicon Valley’s New Creative Arts School Opening March 2008. - January 12, 2008 - Education Management Corporation

Competition Gives High School Seniors Chance at a Scholarship That Could Cover Half Their Tuition

The Art Institute of California – Orange County offers several scholarships for upcoming graduates. - January 11, 2008 - The Art Institute of California -- Orange County

NETed Announces $1 Million Worth of Grants for Online Colleges & Training Providers

NETed, Inc. CEO Senthil Kumar announces the launch of the NEED 2008 Grant offering up to 50% E-Learning Technology funding for qualified Online Universities, Colleges & Training Providers - January 04, 2008 - Cal University

University of Connecticut School of Nursing Opens Expanded MbEIN Program in Waterbury

In a step toward easing the nursing shortage in Connecticut, UConn's full-time accelerated master's entry into nursing (MbEIN) program opens this Saturday, January 5th at 8 am in Waterbury, the first of two regional campuses to which it is expanding. The Stamford Campus is expected to open in 2009. The opening this weekend begins with a traditional "Blessing of the Hands," a ceremony that signifies the beginning of the study of nursing for all students, followed by demo of the simulation lab. - January 04, 2008 - University of Connecticut, School of Nursing

CalUniversity Announces Up to $500,000 Worth of Scholarship Awards in 2008 to Qualified Students

California University of Technology CEO Senthil Kumar announces today the Scholarship and New Fellowship Program 2008 for MBA and Doctoral Students. The scholarship program is sponsored by iGLOBAL Finance to support students worldwide. - January 03, 2008 - Cal University

Centenary College Announces "Louisiana Live Your Dream" Tutition Program

Centenary College is pleased to announce the Louisiana Live Your Dream program. They are celebrating our rich history in Louisiana by offering to pay the tuition and fees for all Louisiana residents eligible for a Federal Pell Grant who enter Centenary for the first time in Fall 2008. “In... - December 22, 2007 - Centenary College of Louisiana

Azad University Oxford Announces Signing a Memorandum of Understanding with Kingston University, a Leading London University

Azad University Oxford to run Pre-University Foundation Programme, Science Pathway, and two undergraduate studies in Computer Sciences and Architectural Studies as well as a range of PhD programmes in the various fields of study. - December 21, 2007 - Azad University (IR) in Oxford

Second Largest University in the World Opens Oxford Campus Offering Undergraduate Level or Postgraduate Level Courses to Gain MPhil, MPhil/PhD or PhD direct, and BA, BSc

Azad University opens in Oxford to provide innovative, competitive, flexible and sustainable education in the UK on the pioneering frontiers of knowledge in fields such as engineering, computing sciences, architectural studies, humanities and social sciences. - December 19, 2007 - Azad University (IR) in Oxford

High School Chefs Set Their Sights on the Best Teen Chef Competition 2008 at The Art Institute of Dallas

The International Culinary School at The Art Institute of Dallas is summoning the best teen chefs across the U.S. and Canada to strut their culinary chops in The Art Institutes Best Teen Chef Competition 2008. Open to high school seniors in the U.S. and Canada, the Best Teen Chef Competition was... - December 19, 2007 - The Art Institute of Dallas

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