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Details Regarding the Next Eric Dalius Grant Will be Released on May 10, 2021 Eastern Time
What Eric Dalius most enjoys most is the process of “paying it forward.” That said, he is very happy to announce that full details of the next Eric Dalius Grant award will be made on May 10, 2021 at 11:00 AM, Eastern time. - April 30, 2021 - Eric Dalius Grant
This Innovative Trauma-Informed Training Has Teachers Raving About How It Has Transformed Their Classrooms
Adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) are much more common than many realize. Before the pandemic, 1 in 3 children in the U.S. had at least one ACE. Since then we have seen a skyrocket in suicide rates, drug overdoses and addiction, leaving even more children traumatized. Reverse the Adverse is a trauma-informed professional development that teaches urban educators how to better serve students impacted by trauma. Educators have reported seeing an 80% increase in grades in just one semester. - April 30, 2021 - GOAT Educators
RPA to Host Virtual Continuing Education Seminar Trustee University for Missouri Plan Trustees
May 4 virtual event helps DC retirement committee members satisfy state’s annual continuing education requirement. - April 28, 2021 - Retirement Plan Advisors
Bestselling, Five-Star-Rated Book Can Change the World, Author Says
According to the author of a just-released book, a new view of reality, which he maintains is rapidly being accepted by alert thought leaders, has the potential to bring together individuals who may be polar opposites, politically, and in the process unite citizens of the USA and perhaps even those of the Free World. The Kindle edition will be free to download from Amazon April 28, 29 and 30. - April 28, 2021 - The Oaklea Press
Dianne L. Bird Honored as a Woman of Distinction by P.O.W.E.R. (Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized)
Dianne L. Bird of Waterdown, Ontario, Canada has been honored as a Woman of Distinction for the second quarter of 2021 by P.O.W.E.R. (Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized) for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of educational administration. Each... - April 27, 2021 - P.O.W.E.R. Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized
Patrick Henry College Ranks Third in Collegiate Mock Trial Among the Nation’s Top Colleges and Universities
The Patrick Henry College Mock Trial program placed third overall in the nation at the 2021 American Mock Trial Association’s (AMTA) National Championship Tournament, missing out on the championship final round by a solitary ballot. More than 6,500 students in 650 teams began the season in... - April 26, 2021 - Patrick Henry College
The University of Virginia at Wise Selects BlackBeltHelp Virtual OneStop Student Services Support
BlackBeltHelp is pleased to announce that the University of Virginia at Wise has selected BlackBeltHelp for Virtual OneStop Student Services Support. - April 24, 2021 - BlackBeltHelp
California High School Students Will Find Inspiration to Lead for Social Impact
Driven to Lead: A Celebration of Social Good, Action, and Impact is coming up on April 29, 2021. Safety Center will host a virtual leadership event on April 29, 2021 at 4pm to inspire high school students to identify solutions to social problems, reflect on their role in promoting community... - April 20, 2021 - Safety Center
STEERus™ - the Soft Skills Academy – Expands Into the UK and EU with a New Leadership Team
STEERus, home to the world’s first Soft Skills Academy, has expanded into the EU and UK with its new leadership team. The EdTech has an innovative approach to training people in soft skills like empathy, resilience and workplace behaviors to improve individual and corporate success. - April 20, 2021 - STEERus
Albany Law School Exceeds Campaign Goal Early
Total giving to Albany Law School’s We Rise Together campaign has reached nearly $32 million, eclipsing the $30 million goal four months early. We Rise Together: The Campaign for Albany Law School launched on January 17, 2019 when President and Dean Alicia Ouellette ’94 announced an... - April 16, 2021 - Albany Law School
Academic Business Solution Company Telanto Won EdTech Cool Tool Awards 2021
The prominent cloud-based academic business solution, TELANTO, was announced as the winner of the highly coveted EdTech Cool Tool: hiring or internships solutions award on March 31, 2021. Interested parties can read more about the finalists and winners at... - April 16, 2021 - TELANTO
Southwest Tennessee Community College Announces Return to Campus for Fall 2021
Southwest Tennessee Community College officials announced during a virtual Town Hall Forum for faculty and staff yesterday a full return to campus for Fall 2021. After 13 months of primarily remote learning, officials said the College’s Back to Campus Plan – Phase IV focuses on getting... - April 15, 2021 - Southwest Tennessee Community College
Sigma Chi Chapter Raises $84,000 to Fight Cancer
The Sigma Chi Fraternity chapter at California State Polytechnic University Pomona raises over $84,000 for its philanthropy, Huntsman Cancer Institute in Salt Lake City, Utah. - April 14, 2021 - Store Here Self Storage
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi Launches iGrad Student Financial Literacy Platform to Staff, Faculty, Students and Parents
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi - a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) and Minority Serving Institution (MSI) with nearly 12,000 students - has partnered with iGrad to provide a customized, interactive online and mobile financial wellness platform to TAMUCC faculty, staff, students and parents. The funding for this financial literacy initiative was provided by a grant awarded by the U.S. Department of Education. - April 13, 2021 - iGrad
Ariel University in Israel Appoints a New President: Professor Yehuda Shoenfeld
Ariel University in Israel appoints a new president - April 13, 2021 - Ariel University
New Business Management Book "Managing Generation Z" Gives Expert Advice on Getting the Most from the Next Generation of Workers
The new business book "Managing Generation Z" gives supervisors, managers and executives expert advice in training, retaining and succeeding with Generation Z, the newest age cohort in the workforce. - April 06, 2021 - Linden Publishing
Sunil Ramlall to Present at Accreditation for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP) 2021 Conference
Sunil Ramlall and colleagues explain there is a great divide in the country and higher education is of no exception. The presentation will stimulate critical thinking and discuss meaningful changes that will ensure further student retention and success. This presentation addresses the necessity of increasing diversity, equity, and inclusion among leadership of universities and colleges to reflect the demographics of faculty, staff, and students. - April 05, 2021 - Sunil Ramlall
Tennessee Board of Regents Selects Southwest Tennessee Community College Police Director for Statewide Recognition
The Tennessee Board of Regents has named Southwest Tennessee Community College Director of Police Services and Public Safety, L. Angela Webb, Staff Member of the Year. Webb received the recognition during the College System of Tennessee’s virtual Statewide Outstanding Achievement and... - April 01, 2021 - Southwest Tennessee Community College
Black Women's Health Imperative Launches Be Seen, HBCU Student Anti-Tobacco Grant Award Program
Mobilizing Black Women Students to live Socially, Emotionally, Empowered - Unapologetically Smoke-Free - March 31, 2021 - Black Women's Health Imperative
Best Education Websites to be Named by Web Marketing Association in 25th Annual WebAward Competition
The Best Education Websites in the world will be named as part of the 25th annual international WebAward Competition for Web site Development at www.webaward.org. - March 30, 2021 - Web Marketing Association
USC Agrees to Pay the Victims of Dr. George Tyndall $852.4 Million in Settlement
The largest global sexual abuse settlement in history, against an institution, has been reached in connection with the over 700 student victims that filed cases against the University of California and Dr. George Tyndall. Specifically, the students alleged they were sexually violated by the... - March 29, 2021 - Owen, Patterson, and Owen
Modern Campus Acquires Interactive Campus Map and Virtual Tour Provider Nucloud
Acquisition Highlights Company’s Commitment to Enable Higher Education Institutions to Deliver Massively Personalized Student Journeys That Drive High Student Engagement and Enrollment. - March 25, 2021 - Keyfactor
Rev. Dr. Dawson Taylor to Give Address for Lancaster Seminary's 196th Commencement
The Rev. Dr. Dawson B. Taylor, Senior Pastor of Naples United Church of Christ, Naples, Fla., will deliver the commencement address to Lancaster Theological Seminary’s Class of 2021 on Saturday, May 8, at 11:00 a.m. at Church of the Apostles in Lancaster. Naples United Church of Christ is... - March 22, 2021 - Lancaster Theological Seminary
Wisdom Cafe Launches to Provide on Demand Tutoring for K-12 Students
Wisdom Cafe is an on demand app connecting students one on one with credentialed teachers. - March 19, 2021 - Wisdom Cafe
Wayne State University Offering the Award-Winning iGrad Financial Wellness Platform to Over 25,000 Students
Wayne State University partners with iGrad to provide a customized interactive financial education platform to all University students. - March 10, 2021 - iGrad
CCS Facility Services First Company in the World to Earn GBAC STAR Service Accreditation
CCS Facility Services is honored to announce that the company is the first to earn GBAC STAR™ Service accreditation from the Global Biorisk Advisory Council. - March 09, 2021 - CCS Facility Services
Verb(TM) Presents Speaker Series Features Roman Buhler, Esq.
Roman Buhler, Esq., National Director of the Madison Coalition and former Counsel to the U.S. House of Representatives, will be the Verb(TM) Presents Speaker Series’ featured guest on Thursday, March 25, 2021, 6:30 pm (Pacific Time). Moderated by Peter Coe Verbica. - March 04, 2021 - Silicon Private Wealth
Modern Campus Launches Expansive, Personalized "Student First" Digital Engagement Experience for Higher Education
Joint Platform Enhancements from Former Destiny Solutions and OmniUpdate Include Massive Personalization to Drive Recruiting, Retention and Clear Pathways to Student Career Success. - March 04, 2021 - Modern Campus
Collegewise Unveils a Clearer Path for College Admissions
Wise(r)net counseling platform provides roadmap, insights, trend analysis and educational tools to aid teens and parents navigating the path to higher education. - March 01, 2021 - Collegewise
Carpa Education Now Official Representative of Toronto Film School and Yorkville University in Nigeria
Carpa Education has been appointed an official representative of Toronto Film School and Yorkville University in Nigeria. This will allow Nigerian Students to apply, get accepted, and study online in the interim, pending when the lock-down is lifted. Once it's safe to engage in international travel, students would then be allowed to apply for visas and travel to Canada for on-campus education. - February 28, 2021 - Carpa Education
Carpa Education Now Official Nigerian Agent for The University of Information Technology and Management (UITM) Poland
Due to the recent demand for affordable aviation management and nursing courses, Carpa Education has been appointed as the first official representative of The University of Information Technology and Management (UITM) in Nigeria. This will allow Nigerian Students to apply, get accepted and study in Poland. - February 28, 2021 - Carpa Education
Hani Zeini Scholarship 2021 for College Students is Open
A successful entrepreneur and visionary, Hani Zeini has announced the scholarship submission date for aspiring students looking to complete their degree education. - February 25, 2021 - Hani Zeini
STEERus™ Launches the World’s First Soft Skills Academy
STEERus, an emerging edtech, has launched the world’s first Soft Skills Academy to enable students for successful transition from school to work by coaching life skills and workplace competencies. And it's free to all students and educators worldwide. - February 25, 2021 - STEERus
Magnolia Specialized Services Uses UVClear F1140 as Part of Their Healthy School Program
Magnolia Specialized Services is using the UVClear F1140 to maintain a healthy environment for their students and staff by using germicidal ultraviolet light technology. - February 22, 2021 - UVClear
Students Can Now Apply for a $1000 Scholarship with NW Maids
“The winner will receive a $1,000 academic scholarship grant,” says Ilya, founder of NW Maids. Any student currently enrolled in high school, college, university or trade school is eligible to apply. To apply, create a short video (maximum 3 minutes) telling NW Maids how you plan to... - February 22, 2021 - NW Maids
iGrad and Grand Valley State University Provide Financial Literacy Education to TRIO Students
Grand Valley State University and iGrad partner to provide college students with interactive financial literacy education. - February 15, 2021 - iGrad
Internationally Known Professor, Author on End-of-Life Ministry Dies at 98 The Rev. Dr. Paul E. Irion Championed Hospice, Pastoral Care for Dying and Bereaved
Lancaster Theological Seminary Professor Emeritus of Pastoral Theology, the Rev. Dr. Paul E. Irion, who died Sunday, Feb. 7, 2021, at the age of 98, was an early champion of hospice care and an internationally recognized author of numerous books and articles on death and dying. A revered professor... - February 10, 2021 - Lancaster Theological Seminary
Mark Elenowitz Offers Scholarship to US-based Students
The Mark Elenowitz scholarship has been established to provide vital support to one talented student. The applicant must currently be studying at an accredited University located within the borders of the United States. The winner of this $1000 award must possess a record of academic excellence,... - February 02, 2021 - Mark Elenowitz
Celebrated Writer Sandra Cisneros to Receive MOSTe Lanterns Award on April 22
"The House on Mango Street" author will speak at Los Angeles college-access fundraiser. - January 29, 2021 - MOSTe Motivating Our Students Through Experience
NASA Selects University of California, San Diego Team Along with M4 Engineering Inc. for Its University Leadership Initiative (ULI)
M4 Engineering Inc., a leading Aerospace Engineering firm in the field of conceptual aircraft design, analysis and development, selected with UCSD team to assist NASA with aeronautical research through NASA’s University Leadership Initiative (ULI). ULI gives the academic community an opportunity to support NASA’s research goals and provides students with valuable experience solving real-world challenges. - January 29, 2021 - M4 Engineering
Posse Launches Virtual Program, Expands to Recruit Students from 20 Cities Across America for Full-Tuition Scholarships
The Posse Foundation - a national college scholarship and youth leadership development organization - has launched a major expansion initiative to recruit students from 20 cities across the United States. The new Virtual Program project was inspired by Posse’s successful transition to an... - January 28, 2021 - The Posse Foundation
Southwest Tennessee Community College Wins Prestigious 2021 National Bellwether Award
Southwest Tennessee Community College has won the prestigious national 2021 Bellwether Award in the category of Planning, Governance and Finance. The highly competitive award recognizes community colleges for their cutting-edge, trendsetting programs that are worthy of replication. Bellwether... - January 27, 2021 - Southwest Tennessee Community College
iGrad Launches Debt Letter Initiative as Part of Student Financial Wellness Program
Dickinson College becomes the first school to use iGrad's new student loan debt letter service in conjunction with the interactive student financial wellness platform. - January 26, 2021 - iGrad
Honda Federal Credit Union Partners with iGrad to Offer the Enrich Financial Wellness Platform to Its Nearly 70,000 Members
Honda Federal Credit Union will integrate iGrad's interactive Enrich financial wellness platform into offering for all credit union members. - January 25, 2021 - iGrad
AAIMS Announces Zero Impact to Their Academic Operations Thanks to EduThrill Assessment Platform
Earlier this year, the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic coincided with the time when institutes all over the world were at various stages of conducting final exams. With the pressure of exams already very high under normal circumstances, the sudden impact of the pandemic caused a vastly detrimental... - January 21, 2021 - EduThrill
Pennsylvania Institute of Technology (P.I.T.) Announces the Passing of President William B. Robinson, Jr.
It is with profound sadness that Pennsylvania Institute of Technology (P.I.T.) announces the passing of William B. Robinson, Jr., 10th President of Pennsylvania Institute of Technology. Mr. Robinson was hospitalized with complications related to COVID-19 in late November before succumbing on... - January 13, 2021 - Pennsylvania Institute of Technology
APTQI Charitable Giving Program Supports Organizations Encouraging Diversity Across the Physical Therapy Profession
APTQI donations will be used to support scholarship and outreach initiatives. - January 04, 2021 - Alliance for Physical Therapy Quality and Innovation
The Jane Austen Society of North America’s Southwest Region Announces Winners of Its 2020 Short Film Contest
Six winners submitted short films judged by preeminent experts in the industry; each entry examined the life and works of Jane Austen in new and innovative ways. - January 02, 2021 - Jane Austen Society of North America - Southwest Region
Eric J Dalius Offers a New Scholarship Through His Eric Dalius Giving | 2021 Program
Eric Dalius is delighted to announce new scholarship opportunities for those demonstrating academic excellence and leadership qualities. These initiatives are being offered through Eric Dalius Giving | 2021. The Giving program is available to students studying at accredited Universities throughout the United States. The goal is to ease the tuition burdens of those striving to graduate. - December 28, 2020 - Eric Dalius Grant
Summer Camp Board Adds New Board Members
College Settlement Summer Camp Board welcomes three new Board members for 2021. Terry Dougherty, Executive Director, said, “I am excited to add such talented individuals who are invested in the communities we serve, to our Summer Camp Board. Incorporating a diversity of professionals on our... - December 24, 2020 - College Settlement of Philadelphia