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UH Study Finds News Media May Influence Racial Bias
Tool to Measure Unconscious Attitudes Finds Negative Associations in Two Cultural Contexts - May 31, 2015 - University of Houston
Skrivanek Exhibiting at LocWorld Berlin 2015
Skrivanek, a Global Translation Services Provider, will be exhibiting at the upcoming Localization World Conference in Berlin, June 3-5 at the Hotel Maritim. As a leading localization innovator Skrivanek will be present to hear other views and to share its expertise and understanding with the global localization community. - May 31, 2015 - Skrivanek, s. r. o.
Access to HE Students Hold Health Promotion Event
Access to Higher Education (HE) students at North Shropshire College’s (NSC) Oswestry Campus have recently held a Health Promotion Event in the foyer, the theme of the event was ‘Healthy Living’. The students developed interactive displays on a variety of health related subjects... - May 30, 2015 - North Shropshire College
NSC Walford Equine Students Take Part in Inter-College Competition
Level 3 Horse Management students from North Shropshire College’s (NSC) Walford Campus recently took part in an inter-college competition hosted by South Staffordshire College, hosted at their Rodbaston Campus. The competition assessed the students’ horse riding skills and knowledge of... - May 30, 2015 - North Shropshire College
How to Deal with Irrational People: Host of iTunes Top-Rated Self-Help Show Shares Subtle, Powerful Techniques to Calm the "Crazy" Behavior of Others and Regain Control
Paul Colaianni, host of The Overwhelmed Brain personal growth and development show, shares powerful and unorthodox strategies for handling irrational people. His new ebook titled, "How to Deal with Irrational People: What to do When Common Sense Fails and 'Crazy' Behavior Prevails" lays out the steps to take when friends, family or even strangers become impossible to deal with. - May 29, 2015 - The Overwhelmed Brain
Career Step and HRS Hosting June 4 ICD10monitor Webinar on the Importance of Auditing and Physician Training for ICD-10 Success
Career Step is pleased to announce that Executive Vice President Mike Hodgson will be featured with Kimberly J. Carr the Director of Clinical Documentation at HRS in a June 4 webinar presented by ICD10monitor. - May 29, 2015 - Career Step
Sharon Lechter, Co-Author of "Rich Dad" Brand, Joins iGrad’s Panel of Financial Literacy Experts
The international bestselling author teamed up with iGrad to author the financial literacy curriculum, Your Financial Mastery, winner of the 2015 Excellence in Financial Literacy Education Award (EIFLE) from the Institute for Financial Literacy. - May 28, 2015 - iGrad
Career Step 2015 Utah High School Scholarship Application Deadline Approaches
Career Step will close the application period for its 2015 Utah high school graduates scholarship on May 31. - May 28, 2015 - Career Step
Sun Cartoonist Visits NSC
The Interactive Media Department at the Oswestry Campus of North Shropshire College (NSC) was recently visited by The Sun cartoonist, Steve Bright (pen name Brighty), the visit was arranged by Learning Support Assistant, Sam Emms, and Media lecturer, David Watts. The visit coincided with the... - May 28, 2015 - North Shropshire College
NSC Spring Art Competition Winner
Secondary schools across Shropshire were invited to enter their year 9 and 10 pupils into an exciting Spring Art Competition being held by North Shropshire College (NSC). The College received over 80 entries from schools across the county and the quality of the work was extremely high, so judging... - May 28, 2015 - North Shropshire College
NSC and Staffs Uni Students Complete Their Final Dissertation
Students completing their BA (Hons) in Sports Development and Coaching at North Shropshire College (NSC), in partnership with Staffordshire University, are in their final year of study and have recently completed their final dissertation. The students have previously completed the Foundation Degree... - May 22, 2015 - North Shropshire College
Career Step Publishes New Infographic for Graduating High School Seniors
Career Step has published an infographic describing important things to consider when choosing a career path after high school. - May 22, 2015 - Career Step
Career Step Partners with West Georgia Technical College to Offer Online Career Training Programs Through the Community Education Department
Career Step is pleased to announce a new partnership with West Georgia Technical College’s Community Education department. - May 21, 2015 - Career Step
NSC Engineering Lecturer to "Everest" the Horseshoe Pass in Cycle Challenge
North Shropshire College Engineering Lecturer, Bill Fowler, with be doing the Horseshoe Pass 12 hour Everesting Challenge on Tuesday 26th May for the charity, Willow’s Wishes. All the money raised will help provide a cuddle cot to the Wrexham Maelor Hospital; the cuddle cot will allow... - May 21, 2015 - North Shropshire College
NSC Students Assist with Archaeology Dig at Maesbury Marsh
A group of A Level History students from North Shropshire College (NSC) visited Maesbury Marsh where a local archaeological site has recently been under excavation. The dig was an exploratory week-long dig by Nexus Heritage who survey potential sites and gather evidence with a view to conducting... - May 21, 2015 - North Shropshire College
NSC Business Students Hold Super Hero Day
North Shropshire College (NSC) Business Students and Rotary Interact club members have taken part in their very own Superhero Day to help raise vital funds for Shelter Box. The students were moved to action by the earthquake in Nepal, they wanted to do something to help and decided to use the... - May 21, 2015 - North Shropshire College
Football Scholars Retain County Cup
Students from the North Shropshire College (NSC) Football Scholarship, in partnership with The New Saints FC (TNSFC), have retained the County Cup with a hard fought win over Shrewsbury College of Arts and Technology (SCAT) at the New Bucks Head Stadium. Chances at scoring were few and far between... - May 21, 2015 - North Shropshire College
Gig Razor Makes Another Step Forward in Helping
One donation can make a big impact. Gig Razor is a web-based company that connects campus activities departments from universities to acts entertainment. One of the guiding principles of Gig Razor is to support, throughout the year, charitable organizations that align with the company’s... - May 19, 2015 - Gig Razor, LLC
Savannah Law School Announces Inaugural Graduation Speaker
Savannah Law School (SLS) is pleased to welcome Chief Justice Hugh P. Thompson of the Supreme Court of Georgia as its inaugural graduation speaker. - May 17, 2015 - Savannah Law School
High School Students Selected to Participate in the 13th USA Biology Olympiad Finals at Purdue University
The Center for Excellence in Education and Purdue University jointly sponsor the USA Biology Olympiad. This program concentrates on stimulating young scholars’ intellectual curiosity and developing their critical thinking skills in biological reasoning, and culminates with the U.S. Team’s participation in the International Biology Olympiad. - May 16, 2015 - Center for Excellence in Education (CEE)
Career Step and Army Wife Network Announce Winner of 2015 Military Spouse Scholarship
Career Step, in partnership with Army Wife Network, is proud to announce that the winner of its 2015 military spouse scholarship is Megan Malone, a junior at San Diego State University. - May 13, 2015 - Career Step
William Peace University Honors President Debra M. Townsley, Ph.D., with Honorary Degree
Local Four-Year Baccalaureate University Awards Departing President with Honorary Doctorate; Institution Concludes Academic Year with Commencement. - May 13, 2015 - William Peace University
Yellowdig Signs Fuqua Business School
The Fuqua Business School of Duke University selected Yellowdig, the innovative social learning and collaboration software. The Institution signed up to the software-as-a-service upon completing a faculty evaluation pilot process. “The Fuqua School is implementing Yellowdig’s knowledge... - May 11, 2015 - Yellowdig
Yellowdig Launches Mobile App for Android Devices
Today Yellowdig, the leading Instructor–to-Students connectivity software for Higher Education Learning Management Systems, launched its new mobile application for Android Devices. The app is compatible with Android versions 4.0 or later. “The mobile app is an intuitive and elegant... - May 11, 2015 - Yellowdig
College Offers Scholarship to All Students, Reduces Tuition by 50%
In this day and age, getting a quality college education without sending yourself spiraling into debt is a hard feat to accomplish. According to reports by the College Board, tuition and fees at four-year public schools rose 3.5% this academic year, with private nonprofit colleges right behind at a... - May 10, 2015 - Austin Bible Institute
Hearst Grant Allows St. Lawrence University to Elevate Public Speaking as Critical Skill
A grant from the William Randolph Hearst Foundation will make rhetoric and communication studies an even more integral component of a St. Lawrence education. - May 09, 2015 - St. Lawrence University
American College of Urgent Care Physicians Honors Inspirational Texas Doctor
Dr. Mark Buckner, a board-certified emergency medicine doctor from Sherman, Texas, has been named “Physician of the Month” by the American College of Urgent Care Physicians (ACUCP), an advocate for patients and urgent care providers across the United States. “Dr. Buckner beat the... - May 07, 2015 - American College Of Urgent Care Physicians Inc
CEE Alumni Named Hertz Fellows
The Center for Excellence in Education (CEE) congratulates its alumni, Katherine Xue and Maxim Rabinovich, for being named 2015 Hertz Fellows. Katherine attended CEE’s United States Biology Olympiad (USABO) in 2008 which is jointly sponsored with Purdue University to train in the biological... - May 02, 2015 - Center for Excellence in Education (CEE)
Queen's University Selects Data180 for Research & Academic CV & Annual Reporting Solution
DATA180 has been selected by Queen’s University to provide its FACULTY180 faculty activity reporting and evaluation system to administrators and faculty. Queen’s University will be using the FACULTY180 system to obtain the necessary information from CVs to input, verify, and extract... - May 02, 2015 - DATA180
CEE and the University of Dammam in Saudi Arabia Inaugurate the Research Science Initiative 2015 for Young Females
The goal of the Initiative is to challenge young female scholars and propel them to a greater curiosity to pursue studies and careers in STEM fields. - May 01, 2015 - Center for Excellence in Education (CEE)
Career Step Releases Video for Military Spouses Searching for a Rewarding Career
Career Step has just released a short video that provides tips for choosing a career as a military spouse as well as advice on selecting a military-friendly education program. - April 30, 2015 - Career Step
Pathways to Richmond STEM Careers Teacher Roundtable
The TEP Roundtable sponsored by Capital One, Claude Moore Charitable Foundation, ExxonMobil, and MeadWestvaco Foundation. It serves as a forum for secondary school STEM educators to engage and network with leaders in STEM fields. - April 30, 2015 - Center for Excellence in Education (CEE)
William Peace University Named Among Most Successful Colleges for Graduating Low-Income Black Students According to White House Deputy Director
Four-Year Baccalaureate University Ranked Among Best Colleges for Minority Graduation Rate and Price Point by Ivory A. Toldson, Ph.D. - April 30, 2015 - William Peace University
NSC Holds Learner Conference About Social Media
Students at the Oswestry Campus of North Shropshire College (NSC) took part in the sixth annual Learner Conference this week; the theme of the conference was ‘The Use of Social Media in Today’s Society'; a cross-section of students attended a series of workshops about social media... - April 30, 2015 - North Shropshire College
New Farm Manager at NSC’s Walford Campus
The bells of change have rang in for the College Farm at North Shropshire College’s (NSC) Walford Campus, as the new farm Manager starts work. Stephen Elsdon recently started work as the Farm Manager; Stephen brings with him a wealth of experience in farming. He is a Yorkshire lad born and... - April 28, 2015 - North Shropshire College
Application Deadline for Career Step Scholarship for Mothers Going Back to School is April 30
Career Step will close the application period for its scholarship for mothers going back to school on Thursday, April 30. - April 24, 2015 - Career Step
NSC Head of Business Studies Elected to Oswestry Chamber of Commerce’s Executive Committee
Sarah Probert, North Shropshire College’s (NSC) Head of Business Studies, has been elected to the Executive Committee of the Oswestry Chamber of Commerce (OCC). She was elected at the AGM of the Chamber, and was elected alongside other committee members, Secretary and Chairman. Commenting on... - April 23, 2015 - North Shropshire College
Prestigious Aberystwyth Scholarships Awarded to North Shropshire College Students
Two North Shropshire College (NSC) A Level students have won scholarships totalling £2000 alongside unconditional offers to study at Aberystwyth University. Alexandra Pickles took scholarship exams in both Human and Physical Geography which were judged as being of such high calibre that the... - April 23, 2015 - North Shropshire College
Application Deadline for Military Spouse Scholarship Offered by Career Step and Army Wife Network Approaches
Applications for the Career Step and Army Wife Network military spouse $2,000 scholarship are due on Friday, April 24. - April 22, 2015 - Career Step
St. Lawrence University Students Studying Abroad Climbs
Institute for International Education's Open Doors report show St. Lawrence University ranks 20th among baccalaureate in total number of students studying abroad. - April 22, 2015 - St. Lawrence University
Walford Farm Stalwart Retires
Mike Lutman, known to many past and present students of North Shropshire College’s (NSC) Walford Campus, as the Head Herdsman at Walford Farm, has recently retired after being employed by the College for over 37 years. Mike has a real passion for the dairy herd and has competed in the rings... - April 18, 2015 - North Shropshire College
Naropa University & Gaiam TV Partner on Free Global Live Stream
Parker J. Palmer, Internationally Acclaimed Speaker, will Deliver Naropa’s 2015 Graduation Speech, which will be live-streamed globally by Gaiam TV as part of an exclusive partnership between the subscription streaming TV service and Naropa University. - April 18, 2015 - Naropa University
NSC Engineering Lecturer Graduates from Oxford
Simon Thomas, the Engineering Coordinator at North Shropshire College’s (NSC) Aspire Centre in Tenbury Wells, has recently graduated with an MSc in Learning and Teaching from Oxford University. Simon commented on his studies and research at Oxford, saying, "The part time MSc in Learning... - April 16, 2015 - North Shropshire College
iGrad and University of Illinois Launch Online Financial Literacy Certificate Course for Educators
iGrad partners with the Illinois Online Network at University of Illinois to launch an online course training educators how to teach the topic of financial literacy in a flipped classroom setting. - April 15, 2015 - iGrad
Parker J. Palmer to Serve as Naropa University’s 2015 Commencement Speaker
Naropa University today announced that Parker J. Palmer, a world-renowned author and activist known for his work in education and social change, will serve as Naropa’s Commencement speaker. Palmer’s graduation speech, “Living From the Inside Out,” will include teachable moments from Parker’s extraordinary career. Naropa’s graduation will be held at Macky Auditorium in Boulder, Colorado, on May 10th, beginning at 1pm MST. - April 14, 2015 - Naropa University
iGrad-PYFF Financial Literacy Curriculum Wins "Education Program of the Year"
"Your Financial Mastery" - the flipped classroom, financial literacy education curriculum developed by iGrad and Pay Your Family First - received the prestigious Excellence in Financial Literacy Education (EIFLE) Award for 2015 “Education Program of the Year” from the Institute for Financial Literacy. - April 13, 2015 - iGrad
Anaheim University Akira Kurosawa School of Film Opens with Online MFA in Digital Filmmaking
Akira Kurosawa, one of the most influential filmmakers of all time, has been honored with the launch of the Anaheim University Akira Kurosawa School of Film. After two decades in the making, the Anaheim University Akira Kurosawa School of Film will begin accepting applications for a state-of-the-art Online Master of Fine Arts (MFA) degree program in Digital Filmmaking on April 13, 2015. - April 12, 2015 - Anaheim University
Guide Dogs Easter Raffle at WNSC
The Library Team at Walford and North Shropshire College (WNSC) has recently held an Easter raffle at the Walford Campus supporting their nominated charity ‘Guide Dogs’, the winning student was Level 2 Animal Care student, Victoria Pritchard, the raffle raised £20 for the Oswestry... - April 11, 2015 - North Shropshire College
WNSC Prepares for Major Rebrand and Rename
From Monday 13th April 2015, Walford and North Shropshire College (WNSC) will be changing its name to North Shropshire College (NSC). The new name, logo and branding was developed after extensive consultation and input from staff and students. The College’s aim is to create and implement a... - April 11, 2015 - North Shropshire College
Career Step Publishes New Infographic on How to Choose an Online Training Program
Career Step has published an infographic describing important things to consider when choosing an online training program. - April 10, 2015 - Career Step