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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
Eric J. Dalius, a Marketing Expert with a Heart of Gold, Helps US-Based Students Reduce Their Tuition Burdens
Eric J Dalius, the renowned entrepreneur and marketing guru, principal behind several successful ventures, has been graced with both personal and financial success. He carries with him the rare talent...a dreamer who consistently achieves concrete financial results. - December 22, 2020 - Eric Dalius Grant
Southwest Tennessee Community College President Tracy D. Hall Elected to SACSCOC Board of Trustees
Southwest Tennessee Community College President Tracy D. Hall has been elected to serve on the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) Board of Trustees, effective Jan. 1, 2021. Her term runs through Dec. 31, 2023. The SACSCOC is the regional body for the... - December 18, 2020 - Southwest Tennessee Community College
Military Education Benefits Enhanced with Tech & Adaptive Learning
Major General Leo V. Williams III (USMC, RET), recently shared his thoughts on the value of higher education for active duty, reserve duty, and veterans, in an article titled Attaining Your Goals Through Education. Williams believes educational benefits offered to military service members provide... - December 18, 2020 - Military Learners Now, LLC
Survey: 73% of Americans Support Biden's Plan to Forgive $10,000 in Student Loan Debt
Student loan forgiveness has become a hot-button political issue over the last few months. President-Elect Biden has proposed canceling $10,000 in student loan debt, while others want more. The College Investor surveyed 2,000 Americans, including those who don't have loans, to see how much they support canceling student loan debt. - December 17, 2020 - The College Investor
Unfavorable Environment for U.S. International Students Fuels Increased Demand for Interstride Portal
Interstride 2.0 Portal Launched; New Mobile Apps, Admin Portal to Follow - December 17, 2020 - Interstride
Stanbridge University Students Talk Women in Leadership with TEDWomen
Stanbridge University hosted its inaugural TEDWomen 2020 virtual conference in partnership with TED. With the theme of “Fearlessness,” TEDWomen 2020 is a conference about the power of women to be creators and change-makers. The virtual discussion included students, faculty and staff... - December 17, 2020 - Stanbridge University
Free on December 15 and 16, a New Book Poses a Challenge to Scientists and the Promise of Fame to One Who Delivers
An award-winning author posits a theory of everything, cites a number of scientific findings to support it, and challenges scientists to examine it - saying that if one of them can work the math to prove it, his or her work will be published and publicized by The Oaklea Press. The Kindle edition will be free to download December 15 and 16. - December 15, 2020 - The Oaklea Press
"Moral Courage" Documentary Film Series Reveals Previously Unknown Stories of Rescues of Jewish Fugitives in Holocaust
Six interview-based stories of heroism by Rescuers of Jewish fugitives during the Holocaust are available, with study guides, for teachers of Holocaust studies in schools and universities. - December 14, 2020 - Foundation for Moral Courage
Katie M. Hruska Honored as a VIP Member for 2020 by P.O.W.E.R. (Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized)
Katie M. Hruska of Caldwell, Texas has been honored as a VIP Member for 2020 by P.O.W.E.R (Professional Organization of Woman of Excellence Recognized) for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of environmental services. These important women exemplify tenacity. They realize... - December 09, 2020 - P.O.W.E.R. Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized
Cindy Nasser, PCV Murcor COO, Named to the Dean’s Advisory Council for Cal Poly Pomona’s College of Business Administration
PCV Murcor, a nationwide real estate valuations management company, is pleased to announce that Cindy Nasser, Chief Operating Officer, has been named to the Cal Poly Pomona – College of Business Administration’s Dean’s Advisory Council. The Dean’s Council serves as the... - December 03, 2020 - PCV Murcor
Shorecrest Alumnus Jackson Willis ‘15 Wins Rhodes Scholarship
Rhodes Scholarships provide all expenses for two or three years of study at the University of Oxford in England—ranked the #1 university in the world in some global rankings—and may allow funding in some instances for four years. - December 03, 2020 - Shorecrest Preparatory School
DataListsGroup Offers Comprehensive College Email Address List to Simplify Marketing Campaigns
The College Email Address List from DataListsGroup is the one-stop destination for all the B2B companies who want to market to the education industry. The education industry is continuously growing to meet the needs of learners, students, chief decision-makers like principals and superintendents,... - December 03, 2020 - DataListsGroup
Midwest College Consulting Earns Prestigious Professional Designation: Group’s Founder is the Only Certified Educational Planner in Cincinnati
Midwest College Consulting (MCC), a growing group of professional educational consultants partnering with college-bound students and their families during the college application and selection process, has earned new professional distinctions. Dana Rolander, the founder of MCC, has earned the... - December 02, 2020 - Midwest College Consulting
Center for Adoption Support and Education Received Accreditation of Its Training for Adoption Competency (TAC) from the Institute for Credentialing Excellence (ICE)
The Institute for Credentialing Excellence (ICE) accredited the Center for Adoption Support (C.A.S.E)’s Training for Adoption Competency (TAC) program for a five-year period through 11/20/2025, making TAC part of an elite group of certificate programs dedicated to public protection and... - November 19, 2020 - Center for Adoption Support and Education (C.A.S.E.)
The REINS Web-App for Infrastructure Professionals and Students Launching Today from REINS LLC
One-on-One Access to Certified Infrastructure Experts - November 17, 2020 - REINS LLC
Commonwealth Credit Union Offering Enrich and iGrad Financial Wellness Platform to Members and Students
Commonwealth Credit Union has partnered with San Diego-based financial education company iGrad to make the award-winning Enrich™ financial wellness platform and the student-focused iGrad™ financial wellness platform available to its members and all students at University of Louisville, Metropolitan College and Kentucky high schools. - November 12, 2020 - iGrad
Southwest Tennessee Community College Named 2021 National Finalist for Prestigious Bellwether Award
Joins nine community colleges from across the nation to compete for a coveted award at the virtual Community College Futures Assembly in January 2021. - November 07, 2020 - Southwest Tennessee Community College
Lancaster Theological Seminary Launches National Search for President
Lancaster Theological Seminary has launched a national search to find its 12th president to succeed the Rev. Dr. Carol E. Lytch. Lytch retired at the end of June after nine years as president of the 195-year-old graduate school of theology. The Seminary’s Board of Trustees is looking for an... - November 06, 2020 - Lancaster Theological Seminary
Black Women’s Health Imperative Launches Anti-Tobacco and Vaping Program at Seven HBCU Campuses with Support of the Robert Wood Johnson
The Two Organizations Collaborate with an Innovative New Program, Aimed at Empowering Black Women Leaders to Lead the Fight Against Tobacco and Vaping Use - November 03, 2020 - Black Women's Health Imperative
The Citizen Science Lab Expands Facilities to Make STEM More Accessible to Youth
Nonprofit’s new location reinforces mission to expand access to experiences and opportunities in STEM. - October 29, 2020 - The Citizen Science Lab
iGrad’s Your Money Personality Receives 2020 Excellence in Financial Literacy Education Award from the Institute for Financial Literacy
"Your Money Personality™" - a financial behavior assessment used by Enrich and iGrad on their interactive financial wellness platforms, was recognized by the Institute for Financial Literacy with the 2020 Excellence in Financial Literacy Education (EIFLE) Adults’ Education Program of the Year award. - October 28, 2020 - iGrad
The Lurnist Show Celebrates Women Working in Agile
Debra Hildebrand, CEO and Founder of LurnAgile, an Agile training and coaching firm, starts a BusinessRadioX show that highlights women working in the Agile field. - October 23, 2020 - LurnAgile
Relearnit Welcomes First Senior Vice President of Marketing and Student Engagement
Jacques Rojahn joins Relearnit with extensive experience marketing and recruiting for online degree programs. - October 21, 2020 - Relearnit
Rishi Khandelwal Explores Students Making Most of COVID Situation
Rishi Khandelwal Encourages Every Student to Improve Their Vocabulary and Writing Skills in Their Free Time. Rishi Khandelwal Also Recommends Students Work on Their Soft Skills. - October 21, 2020 - Rishi Khandelwal
William Peace University, Campbell Law School Partner to Create Accelerated Dual Degree
William Peace University and Campbell Law School have partnered to create an accelerated dual degree option for students seeking to earn undergraduate and juris doctor degrees. Under the 3+3 accelerated dual degree program, William Peace University (WPU) students can earn an undergraduate degree and a juris doctor from Campbell Law in six years rather than seven, saving both time and money. Both institutions are located in Raleigh, NC. - October 21, 2020 - William Peace University
Former Harvard Tech Innovator Joins BILT: Wheelwright Lends 50 Years of Operations Expertise to 3D App Company
Dr. Steven Wheelwright, the former head of Harvard Business School and president of Brigham Young University-Hawaii, is joining the board of directors of BILT Incorporated. He will mentor the company as they scale to accommodate exponential growth over the next few years. The free-to-use BILT app provides 3D interactive Intelligent Instructions® for assembly, installation, set-up, and repair. - October 20, 2020 - BILT Incorporated
Latest Installment of Zeigler University Guest Speaker Series to Include Global Ultra-Endurance Athlete, Charlie Engle
Zeigler Automotive Group today announced that ultra-endurance athlete Charles Engle will be Zeigler University Speaker Series' latest celebrity guest. The presentation, which is part of the dealer group's ongoing internal leadership and development program, will take place at Zeigler Honda in Kalamazoo, Michigan on Friday, October 23, 2020. - October 15, 2020 - Zeigler Auto Group
Southeastern Credit Union Foundation Partners with iGrad to Offer Enrich Financial Wellness Platform
The Southeastern Credit Union Foundation (SECUF) is launching the award-winning Enrich™ financial wellness platform to more than 24,000 employees at more than 300 credit unions in Georgia, Alabama and Florida. - October 07, 2020 - iGrad
Helping Students Get Into and Through Physician Assistant School Seems to Have Gotten a Little Easier Thanks to This New Company
The number one most subscribed video producer of PA related content in the world, Adanna Hackett, PA-C (Adanna The PA), has partnered with the industry leading producer of test prep and question banks, Dr. Adam Rosh (Rosh Review) to create a unique and exciting online platform called, Get That C University to help Pre PA Students and PA Students get into and through PA School. - October 06, 2020 - Get That C University
MOSTe Seeks to Raise $25,000 in Their First-Ever Walkathon
College-access nonprofit mobilizes its network to bring in new resources. - October 03, 2020 - MOSTe Motivating Our Students Through Experience
N.J. Military Software Vendor Releases Low Cost Alyssa's Law Solution for Schools
2019 Astors Platinum Winner. DIY kit for Alyssa Law Solution. Low Cost Solution. No onsite engineers required. Panic Buttons, Mobile APP, Text Messaging and 911 calling. - October 02, 2020 - Desktop Alert
Afrofuturism and the Black Speculative Arts - a Three-Part Virtual Series, 2nd Sundays, 2 pm (PST) October – December 2020
The Afrofuturism and Black Speculative Arts virtual series takes place on October 11, November 8, and December 13, the second Sundays of each month at 2pm (PST), 3pm (MT), 4pm (CST), and 5pm (EST).The October and November portions of the series are roundtable discussions, while the December program is the reading of poetry of an Afrofuturist immersion and is curated. - October 02, 2020 - Kim McMillon, Inc.
New Book Accuses Science Elites of Suppressing Research Findings They do Not Like
A new book entitled, “Taboo Knowledge: What Leaders of Science, Religion, & Politics Don’t Want You to Know” presents research findings that show the basic tenet of Scientific Materialism is false. The Kindle edition will be free to download October 2, 3, and 4. - October 02, 2020 - The Oaklea Press
Three Abuse Victims File Lawsuit Against Loma Linda University Medical Center and Seventh Day Adventist Church Alleging Abuse by Child Psychiatrist
AB 218 Filing Window Gives Adult Victims of Childhood Sexual Assault a Path to Justice and Closure. - October 01, 2020 - The Zalkin Law Firm
Southwest’s Center for Access Awarded $50,000 TBR Grant to Expand Services to Students with Disabilities; Launches Autism Camp Next Summer
The Tennessee Board of Regents Student Engagement Retention and Success grant will increase social mobility and establish a transitional camp for students at Southwest Tennessee Community College. - October 01, 2020 - Southwest Tennessee Community College
Bonnie J. Wallace’s Top Hollywood Acting Teachers: Inspiration & Advice for Actors is Out October 6, 2020
The book contains exclusive interviews with 12 of the most successful acting teachers in LA, and details what they know about how to succeed in the Industry, how they train and coach their students, what guides their different approaches for actors, as well as their wisdom and advice. Perfect for aspiring actors as well as successful working actors looking to learn from the best, the real-world insights and secrets shared from these masters shed light on what it really takes to make it. - September 30, 2020 - Hometown to Hollywood
Longest Serving West Point Chaplain Dies at 84
The Rev. Dr. Richard P. Camp, Jr., longest serving Chaplain at the United States Military Academy at West Point, dies in his Sarasota home after a long battle with Parkinson's Disease. He was 84 years old. - September 28, 2020 - Chaplain Camp Christian Charities
Cal Coast Academy to Host Open-Air Campus Open House October 2
Come tour Cal Coast Academy’s new open-air classrooms. - September 26, 2020 - Cal Coast Academy
Small Christian College Designed to Preserve America Celebrates 20th Anniversary
Over the past two decades, PHC has developed a reputation as one of the truly elite Christian institutions of higher education in the country. - September 24, 2020 - Patrick Henry College
Aftermath Services Launches Pay It Forward Education Grant, Gives Back to Teachers During Pandemic
Aftermath Services has launched the inaugural Pay It Forward Education Grant. The grant strives to thank and acknowledge the incredible teachers and educators who have made positive differences in the lives of their students and in their communities. Three nominated teachers or educators from... - September 19, 2020 - Aftermath Services
Lancaster Theological Seminary Hires the Reverend Diane A. Bogues as Director of Admissions & Financial Aid
Lancaster Theological Seminary, a 195-year-old graduate school of theology associated with the United Church of Christ, hires the Rev. Diane A. Bogues of Chicago to be director of admissions and financial aid. - September 18, 2020 - Lancaster Theological Seminary
Summer on the Cuyahoga Adapts to Provide 26 Students with Successful Summer Internship Experiences in Northeast Ohio
During a summer when so many plans were canceled or postponed, the Summer on the Cuyahoga college internship program welcomed 26 talented students to Cleveland for paid summer internships, connections with local college alumni, and an immersive introduction to the promise and possibilities of... - September 17, 2020 - Summer on the Cuyahoga
US News and Business Report is Set to Release Their Ongoing Series of Sports and Human Interest Stories
US News and Business Report is set to release their ongoing series of sports and human interest stories such as "A Comeback Kid." (For full article: http://www.usnewsandbusinessreport.com/comebackkid) With excerpts such as: “One of the true marks of a great athlete is the innate... - September 16, 2020 - US News and Business Report
William Peace University Receives Top Rankings by US News and World Report
William Peace University receives high ranks (South Region) including #4 Best Undergraduate Teaching; #24 in Best Regional Colleges; #8 Best Colleges for Veterans; #18 for Best Value Schools; and #23 in Top Performers on Social Mobility by US News and World Report (2020). - September 16, 2020 - William Peace University
World Rivers Day 2020 Set for September 27
World Rivers Day 2020, set for September 27, commemorates the many values of rivers and encourages river stewardship and conservation around the globe. This massive worldwide event involving up to 100 countries has its roots in British Columbia Rivers Day which celebrates its 40th anniversary. - September 14, 2020 - World Rivers Day