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Military Times Edge Ranks AIU in the Top 100 Colleges for Vets
American InterContinental University (AIU), a leading provider of career-focused education, has been selected as a Best College for Vets according to a list published by Military Times Edge magazine. - November 04, 2010 - American InterContinental University - AIU
New Online Education Scholarship Offers Moms Assistance
The opportunity to earn a degree online now makes it easier for busy parents to pursue their education while balancing family and work commitments. In fact, all of the 67 percent of stay-at-home moms who said they’re furthering their education are doing so online, according to the survey. - November 04, 2010 - American InterContinental University - AIU
Ashland University Students Rank High on National Assessment Test
Students at Ashland University in Ashland, Ohio, ranked well above the national average on student learning outcomes assessment testing, scoring in the 84th percentile of schools on the Collegiate Learning Assessment Test. - October 30, 2010 - Ashland University
Ashland University Education Professor Selected as Distinguished Scholar
Ashland University Trustees’ Professor of Education Dr. Jane Piirto has been selected as the 2010 NAGC Distinguished Scholar by the National Association for Gifted Children (NAGC). - October 28, 2010 - Ashland University
Kellstadt Marketing Group and DePaul Net Impact to Co-Host Cause Marketing Event on Nov. 5
The Kellstadt Marketing Group (KMG), a graduate student marketing organization at DePaul University, in conjunction with DePaul Net Impact (DNI), a chapter of the Net Impact global organization dedicated to socially responsible business causes, will host “Thinking Outside the Donation Box: Cause Marketing in a Connected Society.” - October 27, 2010 - Kellstadt Marketing Group
PEPID® Launches Its Application for the Apple iPad®
PEPID, the leading developer of clinical decision-support information and technology for doctors and nurses, announced today the release of its beta application for the Apple iPad®. “The iPad is the latest to join the PEPID family of applications. It continues our corporate mandate to... - October 27, 2010 - PEPID, LLC
UT Dallas School of Management’s Morris Hite Center Hosts Marketing Practitioners’ Conference
Nationally recognized marketing experts – including one of America’s foremost marketing consultants, Dr. Kevin Clancy – will offer insight and innovative marketing strategies at the Marketing Practitioners’ Conference at the School of Management on November 12. Attendees... - October 24, 2010 - The University of Texas at Dallas School of Management
NH Collectors to Discuss the Joy of Collecting Fine Art Photography at the NH Institute of Art, Oct. 28
Join collectors Thomas Adams, Roland Bryan, Steve Duprey and Robert Rogers for a lively discussion. - October 23, 2010 - New Hampshire Institute of Art
Kellstadt Marketing Group to Host Networking and Wine Tasting Event on Oct. 22
The Kellstadt Marketing Group (KMG), a student marketing organization of the DePaul Kellstadt Graduate School of Business, will host ‘Taste of KMG: An Evening of Networking and Wine Tasting’ on Friday, October 22 at Drinks Over Dearborn. The event from 6 to 8 p.m. will give alumni and marketing students an opportunity to meet new marketing enthusiasts, get back in touch with fellow Kellstadt marketing students and alumni, and learn more about the Kellstadt Marketing Group. - October 20, 2010 - Kellstadt Marketing Group
Leadership Ethics Training to Permeate University Curriculum
George Wythe University unveils its new plan to infuse a preparatory foundation of leadership ethics training throughout the curriculum as an additional emphasis of the school. Implementation of this added preparation for students will characterize the theme of University President, Shane Schulthies' tenure. - October 16, 2010 - George Wythe University
Pacific Ridge School Sports Programs, Coaching Staff and Facilities Expand with Growing Student Body
Carlsbad Non-Profit, Independent Middle and Upper School Builds Off-Site Gymnasium for Fall/Winter Court Sports; Expands Coaching Staff with Diverse Backgrounds and Skill Sets - October 08, 2010 - Pacific Ridge School
NH Institute of Art to Exhibit Thomas Adams' Unique Collection of Original Photos Including Leibovitz
First ever showing will run Oct. 4-31 at the French Building Gallery. - October 05, 2010 - New Hampshire Institute of Art
Ashland University Creates New Journalism and Digital Media Department
Ashland University’s creates new Journalism and Digital Media Department offering first converged journalism and digital media degree of its kind in Ohio. - October 01, 2010 - Ashland University
Dr. Margaret Heitkemper Receives FNINR Pathfinder Award
Margaret Heitkemper of the University of Washington School of Nursing has been selected to receive the 2010 Friends of the National Institute of Nursing Research Pathfinder award. She has the honor of sharing this award with Dr. Suzanne Bakken from Columbia University. Dr. Heitkemper will receive this prestigious award at the FNINR NightinGala on Wednesday, September 29, 2010 in Washington D.C. - September 30, 2010 - University of Washington School of Nursing
Admissions Season Commences at Pacific Ridge School in Carlsbad
North County San Diego Non-Profit, Independent School to Host Open House Events for the 2011-2012 Academic Year. - September 29, 2010 - Pacific Ridge School
Conrad N. Hilton College Student Wins Prestigious Spa Scholarship
Kate Sornson, a junior at the University of Houston’s Conrad N. Hilton College of Hotel and Restaurant Management, has won the International SPA Association Foundation’s Mary Tabacchi Scholarship to help her pursue her dream career in spa management. - September 16, 2010 - Conrad N. Hilton College of Hotel and Restaurant Management
Harvard Rabbi and JLIC Director Publishes Book
Rabbi Ben Greenberg, the Director of Harvard JLIC and Jewish Chaplain of Harvard University, published a new book called Covenantal Promise and Destiny exploring Genesis and Deuteronomy. - September 15, 2010 - Jewish Learning Initiative on Campus at Harvard University
Higher Learning Commission to Evaluate Drury University
The Higher Learning Commission welcomes comments on Drury University in advance of an accreditation site visit in November. - September 09, 2010 - Drury University
Kellstadt Marketing Group to Host "From the Classroom to the Boardroom: Career Conversations with Successful Alumni" on Friday, Sept. 17
The Kellstadt Marketing Group (KMG), a graduate student marketing organization at DePaul University, will kick off the 2010-2011 school year by connecting marketing students with alumni at its event, “From the Classroom to the Boardroom: Marketing and Career Conversations with Successful... - September 09, 2010 - Kellstadt Marketing Group
Career Step Named Among Utah’s Top 50 Fastest Growing Companies
Career Step has been named as one of the fastest growing companies in Utah for the second consecutive year by Utah Business magazine’s Fast 50 awards program. - September 06, 2010 - Career Step
Career Step Places Among Top 50 Education Companies on the Inc. 5000 for Third Consecutive Year
Career Step has placed within the top 50 education companies of the prestigious Inc. 5000 list for the third consecutive year. - September 04, 2010 - Career Step
Career Step Named as One of 2011 Military Friendly Schools
Career Step Has Been Named to the 2011 Military Friendly Schools List Published by G.I. Jobs Magazine for the Flexibility the Company's Online Programs Offer, Its Streamlined Training, and Its Military Tuition Discounts and MyCAA Participation. - September 03, 2010 - Career Step
Ashland University’s Professional Development Services Sees Growth
Ashland University’s Professional Development Program has seen tremendous growth through the years and is one of the largest programs of its kind in the country. - August 29, 2010 - Ashland University
The Gallery Group at The Art Institute of Jacksonville Presents Dish It Out
Local Artists to Display Work at The Art Institute of Jacksonville - August 27, 2010 - The Art Institute of Jacksonville
Ashland University Schar College of Education Receives $249,000 Grant
FIPSE Awards $249,000 Grant to Ashland University for Diversity: Meeting the Cultural Demands of Education in the 21st Century - August 22, 2010 - Ashland University
New Resource from CollegePlus! Helps College & Dual Credit Students Pass the College Algebra CLEP Test
The CollegePlus! LearningNetwork is the very first to offer college and dual credit students a comprehensive online preparation course to pass the College Algebra CLEP test. - August 21, 2010 - CollegePlus!
Infinite Wisdom Day United Communities in Dialogue
Sikh Research Institute hosted a multi-faith panel discussion and an interactive audience participation session afterwards on 8 August. The event sparked a discussion on the question of religious tolerance in our communities today and the success of moving from tolerance to acceptance. - August 20, 2010 - Sikh Research Institute
Career Step Launches New Pharmacy Technician Training Program
Career Step Has Launched a New Pharmacy Technician Training Program to Help Students Quickly Prepare for Careers in this Rapidly Growing Healthcare Field. - August 19, 2010 - Career Step
Five Tips for a Great Tour Guide by The Tour Guide Training Corporation of Canada
Ever wondered if your guide is actually a good guide or simply in it for the free ride? Here are 5 tips to know that your guide is a professional and cares. - August 19, 2010 - The Tour Guide Training Corp. of Canada
Conrad N. Hilton College of Hotel and Restaurant Management Announces 2010 Hospitality Industry Hall of Honor Inductees
Doug Brooks, chairman, president and CEO of Brinker International, which operates restaurant brands Chili’s Grill & Bar and Maggiano’s Little Italy, and Joseph A. McInerney, president and CEO of the American Hotel & Lodging Association (AH&LA), will join some of hospitality’s biggest icons and industry giants in the Hospitality Hall of Honor at the annual induction ceremony to be held October 13 in the Conrad N. Hilton Ballroom at the Hilton University of Houston. - August 19, 2010 - Conrad N. Hilton College of Hotel and Restaurant Management
Winter Israel Trip Hosted by Anderson University’s College of Christian Studies
The College of Christian Studies at Anderson University will host a 10-day travel excursion to Israel December 28th through January 7th in cooperation with Walking With The Prophets. Dr. Michael Duduit, dean of the College of Christian Studies, will lead the group, departing from Atlanta and... - August 18, 2010 - Anderson University College of Christian Studies
"Nutrition Security" is Focus of Tufts Friedman School Symposium
Tufts University's Annual Nutrition Conference will take place in Boston, November 5-6, 2010 featuring leading policy makers. - August 12, 2010 - Tufts University
US Department of Education Award Helps School of Nursing Develop Three Future Faculty Members
In preparation for the future, the UW School of Nursing has applied and been awarded a grant from the US Department of Education for Graduate Assistance in Areas of National Need (GAANN). The GAANN fellowship allows the School to support three PhD students who are committed to careers as faculty members with up to $43K per year for three years. - August 12, 2010 - University of Washington School of Nursing
Infinite Wisdom Day Promises Thoughtful Dialogue
Sikh Research Institute will host a discussion free and open to the public in San Antonio, Texas, on August 8, 2010, 1t 4pm. The event, Infinite Wisdom Day, will feature a multi-faith panel discussing the paradigm of religious acceptance moving toward tolerance. - August 01, 2010 - Sikh Research Institute
Pacific Ridge School Receives Major Grants for Science Program and Tuition Assistance
To Help Fulfill Its Mission of Preparing Students for College and a Purposeful Life, the Carlsbad Independent School Receives Grants from William H. Donner Foundation and Lupe Murchison Foundation. - July 31, 2010 - Pacific Ridge School
Nazareth College Named 2010 Great College to Work For
The Chronicle of Higher Education named Nazareth College one of only 97 colleges recognized nationally as a 2010 Great College to Work For®. Nazareth is the only Rochester area college named. - July 31, 2010 - Nazareth College
Medical Research: Strong Relationships with Friends/Family Decrease Risk of Death
Individuals with adequate social relationships have a 50% greater likelihood of survival compared to those with poor or insufficient social relationships. The magnitude of this effect is comparable with stopping smoking and exceeds many well known risk factors for mortality such as obesity and physical inactivity. These are the main findings of a meta-analysis of social relationships and mortality risk conducted by Julianne Holt-Lunstad (Brigham Young University, Utah, USA). - July 28, 2010 - Brigham Young University, Dr. Holt-Lunstad
New Book Offers Cutting-Edge Perspective on Causes of Schizophrenia; Related Disorders
About 1 in 10 people have the potential to develop schizophrenia, but only 1 in 100 actually end up with this devastating illness. The challenge is in knowing why some do and some don't. Mark F. Lenzenweger, a distinguished professor of clinical science, neuroscience and cognitive psychology at Binghamton University, thinks that he has the makings of a good response to this troubling question and how to go about finding answers. - July 28, 2010 - Binghamton University, State University of New York
UIC Master of Science in Health Informatics: First in the Nation to Receive Prestigious CAHIIM Accreditation
The University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC) is pleased to announce that the Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education (CAHIIM) has accredited its online Master of Science degree in Health Informatics. The UIC program is the first master level degree... - July 23, 2010 - University of Illinois at Chicago
Career Step CFO Recognized in Utah CFO of the Year Award Program
Career Step CFO, John Hiatt, was named as one of the Utah Magazine CFOs of the Year. - July 22, 2010 - Career Step
Barnett and Fuller Join College of Christian Studies at Anderson University
The College of Christian Studies at Anderson University has added two experienced pastors as the two newest members of its growing faculty, Dr. Kris Barnett and Dr. Chuck Fuller. - July 21, 2010 - Anderson University College of Christian Studies
Ashland Theological Seminary Accredited to Offer Complete Degree Programs in Columbus
Ashland Theological Seminary, a graduate division of Ashland University, receives approval to offer two complete degree programs at University’s Columbus Center. - July 21, 2010 - Ashland University
Ashland University’s Program in Dietetics Receives Candidacy for Accreditation
Ashland University’s new program in Dietetics has received accreditation from the Commission on Accreditation for Dietetics Education (CADE) of the American Dietetic Association. - July 18, 2010 - Ashland University
UW Nurse Camp Creating Collegiate Opportunities for Minority and Low-Income High School Students
The University of Washington School of Nursing hosts Nurse Camp 2010 July 12-16, 2010. The free day camp is designed for underprivileged and underrepresented high school juniors and sophomores interested in exploring the nursing profession and preparing themselves to pursue a college degree. - July 16, 2010 - University of Washington School of Nursing
CollegePlus to Giveaway $16,000 Worth of Free iPads to Distance Learning College Students
CollegePlus, a leader in higher education distance learning, is giving away over $16,000 worth of free iPads to college students and distance learners. - July 14, 2010 - CollegePlus!
Ashland University Receives $5 Million Challenge Gift
Ashland University in Ashland, Ohio, has received a $5 million naming challenge gift for a new academic building for its College of Nursing. - July 09, 2010 - Ashland University
Nazareth College to Build Math and Science Center to Meet Growing Need
To meet the growing need for individuals interested in biology, chemistry and mathematics careers, as well as math and science educators, Nazareth College announces a capital campaign to raise funds needed for a new Integrated Center for Math and Science on its campus. - July 01, 2010 - Nazareth College
Ana G. Mendez University System Celebrates Third Commencement Ceremony in South Florida
On Wednesday, June 23, Ana G. Mendez University System – South Florida Campus (SUAGM) celebrated its Third Commencement Ceremony at the Hilton Downtown Miami. Recognizing the academic achievement of 120 graduating students from 14 different Latin American and European countries, they received... - June 27, 2010 - Ana G. Mendez University System - South Florida Campus
Putting Students First: Centenary College Scholarship Challenge Continues with 2:1 Match Up to $1 Million
Through a series of significant changes at Centenary College this year, from a shift to Division III athletics to a consolidation and repositioning of the academic program, many alumni and friends have continued to be generous supporters of the 185-year-old liberal arts college. “The... - June 12, 2010 - Centenary College of Louisiana
Future Culinarian Awarded 2010 Culinary Grant
The Reluctant Gourmet, in association with Chefs4Students.org, honors its third Culinary Grant recipient. Future chef, Karly Krentz, is this year’s winner of the Chefs4Students.org Culinary Grant given in the name of The Reluctant Gourmet. Chosen from nearly 1350 applicants, the Michigan native will be awarded a $1,000.00 culinary grant toward her education at Secchia Institute for Culinary Education. - June 09, 2010 - The Reluctant Gourmet