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HIU Celebrates Record Enrollment
For this first time ever, HIU has over 1,500 total students enrolled. - April 07, 2012 - Hope International University
Career Step Launches New Medical Billing Career Training Course
Career Step has announced the release of a new Medical Billing training course designed to prepare students in just a few months for successful careers in healthcare reimbursement. - April 06, 2012 - Career Step
Two University of Houston Professors Awarded National Endowment for the Humanities Grant
UH Garners Most Money Among Higher Ed Institutions in Texas Receiving NEH Awards - April 05, 2012 - University of Houston
50 LA and OC Children Receive Eyeglasses from Stanbridge College
Stanbridge College staff raises funds to supply 50 elementary school children with eyeglasses from the Low Vision Center at St. Mary’s Hospital in Long Beach, California. - April 04, 2012 - Stanbridge University
William Peace University Names Alumni Admission Counselor and Financial Aid Coordinator
Four-Year Baccalaureate University Expands Admissions Department with the Hiring of Kelliann Miranda-Baltimore. - April 04, 2012 - William Peace University
Researchers Discover That Small Shape Changes Lead to Increased Protective Ability in a Disease-Related Protein
Researchers have found that evolutionary changes in the protein alpha A-crystallin have altered its ability to protect other proteins from damage, which could otherwise result in diseases such as Alzheimer's, lens cataracts and cancer. - March 31, 2012 - Ashland University
Baby, You Can’t Drive My Car: Vermont Tech Grad on Google Team Developing Robotic Car
Vermont Native and National Guardsman Now at Google Responsible for Testing Robotic, Self-Driving Automobiles - March 30, 2012 - Vermont Technical College
Hope International University Honored for Community Service
HIU joins the 642 colleges and universities nationwide that have been named to the President’s Community Service Honor Roll - March 30, 2012 - Hope International University
William Peace University Names Sharon Scarborough Communication & Marketing Administrative Assistant
Four-Year Baccalaureate University Expands Communications Office with Sharon Scarborough Who Will Also Lead Cheer and Drill Collaboration Program - March 30, 2012 - William Peace University
William Peace University to Host Aquafina® MLB™ Pitch, Hit & Run™ Competition for Area Girls April 1
Four-Year Baccalaureate University Sponsors Major League Baseball’s Free Contest to Recognize Individual Excellence in Core Softball Skills for Girls - March 25, 2012 - William Peace University
Dr. George Miller Named President of American InterContinental University (AIU)
The American InterContinental University (AIU) Board of Trustees today announced that veteran academic leader Dr. George Miller has been named President of the university. Dr. Miller has served AIU for eight years, including three years previously in the same capacity as leader of the university. - March 23, 2012 - American InterContinental University - AIU
Noted History of Medicine Professor Alexandra Stern to Speak at University of Houston
The University of Houston (UH) has invited a noted professor in the history of medicine, Alexandra Stern, to give the John P. McGovern Endowed Lecture in Family, Health and Human Values at 7 p.m., Monday, April 9 at the Rockwell Pavilion in the M.D. Anderson Library. “The College of Liberal... - March 23, 2012 - University of Houston
New Course by Dr. Gary Brainerd Available to Mental Health Practitioners: Understanding and Improving Love Relationships
Of interest to editors and journalists covering: Continuing education, adult education, mental health practitioners. New CE Course by Dr. Gary Brainerd at Practical CE Seminars. - March 23, 2012 - Practical CE Seminars
William Peace University Trustees Award Tenure to Doctors Carol Hiscoe and Wade Newhouse
Board of Four-Year Baccalaureate University Honors Work of Two Professors, with Newhouse Receiving a Promotion as Well - March 22, 2012 - William Peace University
Bryant & Stratton College Online Medical Reimbursement & Coding Degree (AAS) Now Offered in New York
Associate’s degree program will help graduates prepare for careers in physician coding and hospital inpatient coding - March 21, 2012 - Bryant & Stratton College Online
Launch of CIVT Courses at Cordia Education Complex
Cordia Educational Complex will launch its first Institute of vocational training at the Cordia Educational Complex at Sanghol on the 28th of April, 2012. - March 20, 2012 - Cordia Education Complex
Registration Open for the Sixth Annual Granite Bowl at Southern New Hampshire University
The Granite Bowl is entering it's sixth year and is better than ever. Granite Bowl is a day long flag football tournament in which net proceeds go towards Team Emma's Enchantment and the Tuffy Phelps Scholarship. Registration is now open and is only $130 per team. The deadline is coming up quick as it is April 8th. Come test out your flag football skills on April 15th. - March 17, 2012 - Southern New Hampshire University Granite Bowl
New U.S. GEOTRACES Program Moving Full-Steam Ahead Into Implementation for Collection of Critical Geochemical Data from the Arctic Ocean
The U.S. GEOTRACES Science Steering Committee has established a U.S. Arctic GEOTRACES initiative to help characterize and understand regional biogeochemical changes associated with rapid climate change. The initiative, led by University of Miami Professor David Kadko will use multiple icebreakers, and include scientists from several nations who will contribute to sampling the Arctic Ocean. Initial cruises are tentatively planned for 2015. - March 16, 2012 - University of Miami - Rosenstiel School
William Peace University Hosts 7th Annual Softball Doubleheader Against Meredith College
Four-Year Baccalaureate University Hosts Annual Softball Event in Support of the Pretty In Pink Foundation. - March 16, 2012 - William Peace University
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
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
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
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
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
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)
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
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