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UH Study Links Facebook Use to Depressive Symptoms
Findings Suggest Amount of Time Spent and Social Comparison on Facebook Impacts Mental Health. - April 10, 2015 - University of Houston
Career Step Announces Promotion of Two Executive-Level Employees
Career Step has promoted Ryan Ewer to Chief Marketing Officer and Ben Hartman to Vice President of Enrollments. - April 09, 2015 - Career Step
French Apprentices Make Exchange Visit to WNSC
Seven Level 1 and 2 Motor Vehicle Apprentices and two members of staff from the Ecole Supérieure des Métiers de Muret (ESM) (Muret College of Trades), near Toulouse, are on a two week exchange trip to Walford and North Shropshire College (WNSC). It is an exchange visit after six Level... - April 09, 2015 - North Shropshire College
William Peace University Names Mandy Alston Financial Aid Coordinator
Local Four-Year Baccalaureate University Hires New Staff Member in Financial Aid Department - April 09, 2015 - William Peace University
Free Seminary-Level Messianic Hebrew Roots Discipleship Training Program
Arthur Bailey Ministries International presents the first, free 2-Year Seminary-Level Messianic Hebrew Roots Discipleship Training Program to equip serious students of Scripture for service in the Kingdom of God/YeHoVaH. - April 06, 2015 - Arthur Bailey Ministries International
Kent State University Chooses Data180 for Faculty Evaluation Solution
DATA180 has been selected by Kent State University to provide its FACULTY180 faculty activity reporting and evaluation system to administrators and faculty, replacing the current legacy system at Kent State University. Kent State University will be using the FACULTY180 system to manage annual reviews, along with tenure and promotion evaluations. - April 05, 2015 - DATA180
Naropa University Partners with LEAPNOW
Through Naropa, LEAPNOW offers an alternative first year of college called “LEAPYEAR,” that brings together the best of international experiential learning with a program of contemplative study to prepare students to make the best use of their college careers. - April 04, 2015 - Naropa University
UH Ranked Among Top Institutions Delivering Online Psychology Curriculum
University Ranks 8th for Best Online Psychology Degree Program - April 02, 2015 - University of Houston
WNSC Launches New Business Incubator with Charity Grant
Walford and North Shropshire College (WNSC) launched a new Business Incubator recently, after gaining a grant from the National Association of College and University Entrepreneurs (NACUE). The £1000 was presented to the College from NACUE after working with the College to support them in... - April 02, 2015 - North Shropshire College
Collaborative Art Project Takes Shape at WNSC
A Collaborative art project started recently, with art A Level students from Walford and North Shropshire College (WNSC) taking part in a ceramics workshop with participants at Designs In Mind at their studio in town. The workshop has been inspired by artist Mitsy Sleurs and her project ‘99... - April 02, 2015 - North Shropshire College
WNSC Spring Lambing Day 2015 a Roaring Success
Spring Lambing Day on Sunday 22th March at Walford and North Shropshire College (WNSC) was truly amazing this year. Walford Campus, Baschurch was heaving with lots of families who had a thoroughly enjoyable day. It was a record breaking Spring Lambing Day, with around 4,000 visitors making their... - April 02, 2015 - North Shropshire College
WNSC Holds Annual Fashion Show
Walford and North Shropshire College’s (WNSC) Commercial Services Department held its annual fashion show recently, the show involved students from Hospitality and Catering, Hair and Beauty and Construction. The Spring Fashion Collection from Dorothy Perkins was provided to the College for... - March 28, 2015 - North Shropshire College
Career Step to be Featured in April 2 ICD10monitor Webinar on Preparing Clinics and Physician Practices for the ICD-10 Transition
Career Step is pleased to announce that Executive Vice President Mike Hodgson will be speaking in the ICD10monitor webinar Thursday, April 2 at 1 p.m. Eastern time on the steps small clinics and physician practices should be taking right now for ICD-10 readiness. - March 27, 2015 - Career Step
St. Lawrence University Receives NSF Grant to Fund Liberal Arts Science Scholars
The Liberal Arts Science Scholars program will offer scholarships to 20 underrepresented students in STEM fields. - March 27, 2015 - St. Lawrence University
Career Step to Exhibit at 2015 UPCEA 100th Annual Conference March 30 Through April 1
Career Step will be exhibiting in booth 407 at the 2015 UPCEA conference being held in Washington, D.C., March 30 through April 1. - March 26, 2015 - Career Step
Career Step to Exhibit at the AAPC 2015 HealthCon in Las Vegas March 29 Through 31
Career Step will be exhibiting at the 2015 HealthCon event hosted by AAPC March 29 through 31 in Las Vegas in booth 502 to provide information on its training for ICD-10 preparation and medical coder career development. - March 25, 2015 - Career Step
LAX Airport Doctor Named "Physician of the Month" by American College of Urgent Care Physicians
Dr. Max Franklin Lebow, the Medical Director of LAX Airport Medical Clinic and Reliant Immediate Care Medical Group president, has been named “Physician of the Month” by the American College of Urgent Care Physicians (ACUCP) for his community involvement and professional leadership. - March 23, 2015 - American College Of Urgent Care Physicians Inc
National Conference Puts Amish and Plain Community Members Center Stage
Community Members, Researchers, and Healthcare Practitioners Convene to Discuss Best Practices in Communications, Access, Delivery and Design - March 20, 2015 - Center for Appalachia Research in Cancer Education
Agreement Allows St. Lawrence University Students to Enroll in Buffalo Pharmacy School
St. Lawrence University has a new articulation agreement with the State University of New York at Buffalo’s School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, allowing students to earn both an undergraduate degree and a professional health degree. The agreement will create a three-plus-four... - March 19, 2015 - St. Lawrence University
WNSC and Derwen College Make Maths Visible
Walford and North Shropshire College (WNSC) has recently been involved in National Maths Week activities in partnership with the Derwen College. Both colleges entered a national competition to creatively display the results of a survey of peoples’ favourite pizza toppings. At WNSC, a group of... - March 19, 2015 - North Shropshire College
Career Step Announces New “Career FastTrack: Medical Coding” Training Program
Career Step is proud to announce the launch of its new Career FastTrack: Medical Coding course designed to prepare former Career Step medical transcription students and graduates for careers in medical coding. - March 19, 2015 - Career Step
Credit.com's Christine DiGangi Speaks at East-West University
Credit.com reporter Christine DiGangi present a lecture titled “10 Things Everyone Should Know about Credit Scores” on Wed., Apr. 15. - March 18, 2015 - East-West University
WNSC Student Brings Archery to Spring Lambing Day
A Walford and North Shropshire College (WNSC) student who is completing a Foundation Degree in Sports Development and Coaching (awarded by Staffordshire University), will be asking members of the public to help him with one part of his qualification at this year’s Spring Lambing Day. Joe... - March 18, 2015 - North Shropshire College
CEPT University Opens Admission Process for PG Programme
Open Admission for PG Programme by CEPT University. - March 18, 2015 - CEPT University
WNSC Business Administration Star Apprentice – Laura Edwards
It’s National Apprenticeship Week this week and to celebrate the achievements of our Apprentices, Walford and North Shropshire College (WNSC) has chosen a Star Apprentice for each curriculum area the College has apprentices working in. Laura Edwards is completing her Level 3 Apprenticeship... - March 15, 2015 - North Shropshire College
WNSC Gamekeeping Star Apprentice – Theo Creed
It’s National Apprenticeship Week this week and to celebrate the achievements of their Apprentices, Walford and North Shropshire College (WNSC) has chosen a Star Apprentice for each curriculum area the College has apprentices working in. Theo Creed is completing his Level 2 Apprenticeship in... - March 14, 2015 - North Shropshire College
CEE and Tsinghua University in China Inaugurate the Research Science Initiative 2015
The goal of the Initiative is to challenge young scholars and to propel them to pursue excellence and leadership in STEM. - March 12, 2015 - Center for Excellence in Education (CEE)
Career Step Named to the 2015 STEM Jobs Approved Colleges List
Career Step is proud to announce that is has been named to the STEM Jobs Approved Colleges List, which is the first of its kind to rate schools on their responsiveness and relevance to high demand, high growth STEM occupations. - March 12, 2015 - Career Step
WNSC Health and Social Care Star Apprentice – Ann Griffiths
It’s National Apprenticeship Week this week and to celebrate the achievements of Apprentices, Walford and North Shropshire College (WNSC) has chosen a Star Apprentice for each curriculum area the College has apprentices working in. Ann Griffiths is 37 and is completing her Level 2... - March 12, 2015 - North Shropshire College
WNSC Agriculture Star Apprentice – Oli Lloyd
It’s National Apprenticeship Week this week and to celebrate the achievements of apprentices, Walford and North Shropshire College (WNSC) has chosen a Star Apprentice for each curriculum area the College has apprentices working in. Oli Lloyd is completing his Level 2 Apprenticeship in... - March 12, 2015 - North Shropshire College
WNSC Hairdressing Star Apprentice – Amy Lycett
It’s National Apprenticeship Week this week and to celebrate the achievements of our Apprentices, Walford and North Shropshire College (WNSC) has chosen a Star Apprentice for each curriculum area the College has apprentices working in. Amy Lycett is completing her Level 3 Hairdressing... - March 11, 2015 - North Shropshire College
What Every University President Should Know Before, During and After the Search Process
Cheryl Hyatt, Partner, Hyatt-Fennell Executive Search and Jennifer Muller, Vice President – Sales & Marketing, Academic Keys are partnering to deliver a presentation at the American Council on Education’s (ACE) 97th Annual Meeting. The meeting will be held March 14 -17, 2015 at the... - March 11, 2015 - Hyatt-Fennell Executive Search LLC
Hospitality and Catering Star Apprentice – Angeline Chambers
It’s National Apprenticeship Week this week and to celebrate the achievements of their Apprentices, Walford and North Shropshire College (WNSC) has chosen a Star Apprentice for each curriculum area the College has apprentices working in. Angeline Chambers started off in the catering industry... - March 11, 2015 - North Shropshire College
Motor Vehicle Star Apprentice – Steven Durose
It’s National Apprenticeship Week this week and to celebrate the achievements of their Apprentices, Walford and North Shropshire College (WNSC) has chosen a Star Apprentice for each curriculum area the College has apprentices working in. Steven Durose is completing a Level 3 Motor Vehicle... - March 11, 2015 - North Shropshire College
William Peace University to Sponsor 2015 East Coast Gaming Conference
Four-Year Baccalaureate University to Participate in National Gaming Conference for Second Consecutive Year. - March 10, 2015 - William Peace University
Introduction of New Elite Programme for A Level Students at Walford and North Shropshire College
Applications to study A Levels at Walford and North Shropshire College (WNSC) are ‘through the roof’ according to Sara Shelston, Head of A Levels, saying, "We are moving towards record numbers of learners applying to study with us from September 2015. We are also developing a new... - March 08, 2015 - North Shropshire College
New Mixed Heritage Skills Apprenticeship Introduced
Walford and North Shropshire College (WNSC) and Stiperstones and Corndon Hill Country Landscape Partnership Scheme are delighted to announce the launch of a new Mixed Heritage Skills Apprenticeship. The two organisations are working together to develop the new Apprenticeship with funding from the... - March 08, 2015 - North Shropshire College
Dr. John McDaid Shares Insights on Alcohol and the Brain
Free public lecture by Dr. John McDaid on Mar. 17 at 6p.m. on alcohol and the human brain to be held at East-West University, 829 S. Wabash Ave, Chicago. - March 07, 2015 - East-West University
Indonesian Film Festival Screens at Griffith
Griffith Film School (GFS) is hosting the Griffith Indonesian Film Festival (GIFF) this week with screenings of eight films, a master class and guest lecture from key players in the Indonesian film industry. The festival is a celebration of Indonesian cinema and highlights a strengthening of ties... - March 06, 2015 - AEL Griffith University
WNSC Helps Pass on Traditional Skills
The Enterprise and Development Department of Walford and North Shropshire College (WNSC) has helped The Friends of the Grove School in their preparations to renovate The Birks, a traditionally built stone and slate farm house which is located in the Duddon Valley, south-west Lake District and is... - March 01, 2015 - North Shropshire College
Name the Meerkat Competiti
Walford and North Shropshire College (WNSC) is very happy to announce the arrival of four meerkat pups at the start of February at the Walford Campus, mother and babies are doing well but the pups have yet to be named. WNSC’s Schools Liaison Co-ordinator, Pippa Evans, has visited two local... - March 01, 2015 - North Shropshire College
Gig Razor Gaining Traction with More Campuses Signing Up
After several years making the rounds on the collegiate market. Web based company Gig Razors' CEO, Dave McCubbin, noticed that buyers and sellers, often times walked away from the conference empty handed. So he developed a virtual online membership community that offers cost effective, ultra-easy,... - February 28, 2015 - Gig Razor, LLC
Career Step Nationally Endorsed on The Dave Ramsey Show
Career Step is proud to announce that its career-focused programs providing affordable education has been nationally endorsed on The Dave Ramsey Show. - February 27, 2015 - Career Step
William Peace University Announces Assad Meymandi, MD, PhD, DLFAPA, as 2015 Commencement Speaker Along with Honorary Degree Recipients
Local Four-Year Baccalaureate University to Award Alumna and Dr. Meymandi with Honorary Doctorates. - February 27, 2015 - William Peace University
UH Hosts Roundtable Discussion "Immigration Policy and America's Foreign Relations"
The University of Houston (UH) will host a roundtable discussion, “Immigration Policy and America’s Foreign Relations,” at 2:30 p.m., Tuesday, Mar. 3 in the UH Student Center Theater, room 103. The event is free and open to the public. Panelists include: The Honorable... - February 26, 2015 - University of Houston
Career Step Teams Up with Army Wife Network to Offer $2,000 Scholarship for Military Spouses
Career Step is proud to announce that it has teamed up with the Army Wife Network to offer a $2,000 scholarship to military spouses to encourage them to pursue higher education. - February 26, 2015 - Career Step
WNSC Outdoor Adventure Sports Students Head to University
Three students at Walford and North Shropshire College (WNSC), who are completing their Level 3 Extended Diploma in Outdoor Adventure Sports, are now preparing to continue their studies in the exciting subject of Outdoor Adventure Sports at University. The three; Oli Cockburn; Ffion Brutnell and... - February 26, 2015 - North Shropshire College
WNSC Takes on New Apprentices
With National Apprenticeship Week fast approaching, Walford and North Shropshire College (WNSC) will be putting the spotlight on the Apprentices it supports at the 300 employers across Shropshire, Herefordshire and Mid Wales. There is a huge variety of apprenticeships the College offers in many... - February 26, 2015 - North Shropshire College
William Peace University Found to Have $30.7 Million Impact on Local Economy According to Recent Study Through NCICU
New Study through North Carolina Independent Colleges and Universities (NCICU) Finds Four-Year Baccalaureate University Contributed More Than $30 Million to Wake County Economy in 2012-2013. - February 21, 2015 - William Peace University
Win Free Tuition to East-West University for All Four Years in The East-West Challenge
East-West University is offering one lucky winner a full scholarship covering all four years of tuition to East-West University through the East-West Challenge. Runners up also receive significant prizes. - February 20, 2015 - East-West University