College & University News
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LCBM Spring 2023 Scholarships Awarded: Inspiring Higher Education
2020 Companies and the Louise and Christopher B. Munday Foundation partner to bring scholarships and educational opportunities to diverse communities nationwide. They have recently awarded seventeen scholarships to students attending 4-year colleges. - February 21, 2023 - 2020 Companies
Upright Education and Great Bay Community College Partner to Provide Technology Bootcamps in Software Development, UX/UI, Tech Sales, and More
Great Bay Community College, located in Portsmouth, NH, agrees to partner with Upright Education - a leading provider in technology programs designed for adult career switchers. - February 16, 2023 - Upright Education
The University of West Georgia Launches iGrad Student Financial Literacy Platform
UWG’s iGrad platform includes comprehensive, customized and interactive information on everything from building and maintaining good credit, budgeting and money management to student loan/debt management and loan calculators. - February 16, 2023 - iGrad
David Woroboff Releases Scholarship Information for Entrepreneurs
Los Angeles Entrepreneur David Woroboff Gives Back With Scholarship Fund. - February 16, 2023 - David Woroboff Scholarship
Concordia University Wisconsin Partners with Upright Education to Offer Online Technology Bootcamp Programs
Upright will power online bootcamp courses in software development, UX/UI Design, Tech Sales, and more to prepare adult learners for the future of work within a variety of in-demand technology career fields. - February 14, 2023 - Upright Education
Modern Campus Recognizes the Best Higher Education Course Catalogs of 2022
Ten colleges honored for creative development of the most engaging and informational digital catalogs for prospective and current students. - February 14, 2023 - Modern Campus
NACCE Celebrates National Entrepreneurship Week with Regional Education & Business Leaders; Announces New Awards
The National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship (NACCE) celebrated National Entrepreneurship Week (NEW) Feb 11-18 by taking part in a ceremonial resolution that acknowledges entrepreneurs and business leaders. The ceremony, hosted by Parts Life, Inc., of Moorestown, included... - February 13, 2023 - National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship
Education Opportunities for Students with Incarcerated Parents: The Dr. John Manzella Scholarship
Getting a good education is the same as laying the groundwork for a successful professional life. People with extensive familiarity with the duties and responsibilities are more likely to be hired. With that being said, Dr. John Manzella announces a scholarship program for students who had or have... - February 09, 2023 - Dr. John Manzella Scholarship
Stanford University Welcomes Brent Jones - Artist in Residence - Dept. of Music
Music Workshop and Concert at Stanford University featuring Brent Jones Free to the public. - February 07, 2023 - JDI Entertainment
Modern Campus Recognizes the Best Higher Education Websites of 2022
Eight Colleges and Universities Recognized for Excellence in Website Design and Management - February 07, 2023 - Modern Campus
Visionary Mathematician Dr. Talitha Washington Named 2022 AAAS Fellow
The American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS), has elected Dr. Talitha Washington to the 2022 class of AAAS Fellows. Dr. Washington received recognition for "distinguished contributions to diversity in mathematics and the sciences and service to the mathematics profession." - January 31, 2023 - AUC Data Science Initiative
CCV and Upright Education Launch New Pathway to Careers in Tech
Community College of Vermont and Upright Education to launch a Tech Sales Bootcamp, designed to take learners from no prior experience in tech, to job ready within 8 weeks. - January 31, 2023 - Upright Education
Christian College Wins National Championship
On Sunday, January 15, 2023, Patrick Henry College (PHC) won its 13th national championship at the American Moot Court Association (AMCA) National Tournament in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. PHC students won 1st place in the National Oral Advocacy Tournament. Three PHC teams placed among the top eight in the nation. PHC speakers also won 7 of the top 25 speaker awards. - January 24, 2023 - Patrick Henry College
Southwest Tennessee Community College Selected to Participate in National Cyber Skills for All Initiative
Southwest Tennessee Community College was recently selected as one of 14 community colleges across the nation to participate in the Cyber Skills for All: Community Colleges Lead the Way Initiative, made possible by the American Association of Community Colleges (AACC) and a $20,000 grant award from the Microsoft Foundation. - January 23, 2023 - Southwest Tennessee Community College
Southwest Tennessee Community College Selected for National Cyber Skills for All Initiative
Southwest Tennessee Community College was recently selected as one of 14 community colleges across the nation to participate in the Cyber Skills for All: Community Colleges Lead the Way Initiative, made possible by the American Association of Community Colleges (AACC) and a $20,000 grant award from... - January 20, 2023 - Southwest Tennessee Community College
Klaus P. Fischer, Ph.D. Recognized as a Professional of the Year for Two Consecutive Years by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Publication
Klaus P. Fischer, Ph.D. of Lompoc, California has been recognized as a Professional of the Year for 2023 by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide for his outstanding contributions and achievements in education. Dr. Fischer was also honored with this award for 2022. About Klaus P. Fischer,... - January 20, 2023 - Strathmore Worldwide
The Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine and Southern Cross University of Australia Announce Collaboration
International collaboration highlights reach and depth of naturopathic education around the world. The Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine (CCNM) and the National Centre for Naturopathic Medicine at Southern Cross University (SCU), Australia have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU)... - January 19, 2023 - Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine
Beyond Spots & Dots Recognized in Various Areas for Advertising in Higher Education
Education Digital Marketing Awards honor Beyond Spots & Dots across multiple mediums. - January 09, 2023 - Beyond Spots & Dots, Inc.
Southwest Tennessee Community College Named Among Best Community Colleges in Tennessee by Intelligent.com
Intelligent.com, a trusted resource for program rankings and higher education planning, has included Southwest Tennessee Community College on its list of the Best Community Colleges in Tennessee in 2023. Southwest received the Best for Career Seekers award and was ranked #6 in academic influence... - December 22, 2022 - Southwest Tennessee Community College
Ducks Rising Collective Adds Board of Advisors to Advance and Diversify Offerings for University of Oregon Athletes; Will Also Add a Baseball Specific Collective Division
Ducks Rising is rapidly growing providing Name, Image and Likeness opportunities to Oregon athletes, and is adding an advisory board, which includes former Duck star LaMichael James, and current player Cam McCormack, among others. Additionally, Ducks Rising will start separate sports divisions within the collective starting with the sport of Baseball. - December 20, 2022 - Ducks Rising
The Robert Stravinsky Scholarship for Healthcare Students Helps Future Medical Professionals
Massachusetts Doctor of Physical Therapy Robert Stravinsky Provides Funding for Students. - December 18, 2022 - Robert Stravinsky Scholarship
Modern Campus Reports That Employers and Students Spent Over $1 Billion on Continuing Education in 2022
Modernizing the Customer Experience Enables Colleges and Universities of All Sizes to Meet the Demand of Today’s Learners and Grow, Despite Industry-Wide Challenges - December 15, 2022 - Modern Campus
The Dr. Samuel Bride Scholarship Providing Funding for Future Medical Doctors in the United States
New York Surgeon Samuel Bride MD Gives Back with Scholarship Fund for Students Studying to Become Doctors. - December 09, 2022 - Dr. Samuel Bride Scholarship
Richard Zahn Scholarship for Entrepreneurs in the United States Still Available
Florida Developer Richard Zahn Provides $25,000 in Scholarship Funds. - December 09, 2022 - Richard Zahn Scholarship
National Institute for Fitness and Sport (NIFS) Mini Marathon & 5K Training Program - 33 Years and Running
Join NIFS Mini Marathon & 5K Training Program and cross the finish line with them in 2023. Training runs start at NIFS convenient downtown location Wednesday nights, February 1, – May 3, 2023 at 6 pm. Online registration is now open. The NIFS Mini Marathon & 5K Training Program... - December 07, 2022 - NIFS
Husson University Board of Trustees Elect a New Chair and Vice Chair
Husson University announced today that its board of trustees elected Dan Hutchins of Naples, Fla., Class of 1983, a retired accountant for PriceWaterhouseCoopers (PwC), to be their new chair. In addition, the trustees elected Phil Harriman, Class of 1977, the founding partner of Lebel & Harriman, LLP, to be their new vice chair. Harriman is from Yarmouth, Maine. Guidance and oversight from these experienced leaders will help drive the University’s continued success in a competitive marketplace. - December 07, 2022 - Husson University
Historian Rewrites History of Slavery in Eastern Connecticut
Relying on primary resources, historian Bruce P. Stark dismantles the myth of a massive slave plantation in Connecticut that was popularized in the press 20 years ago. In its place, Stark reveals the significance that free Blacks, Whites, and Native Americans played as tenant farmers in the social and political development of colonial Connecticut. - December 05, 2022 - The Connecticut Press
Sqwire Partners with North Carolina Wesleyan University to Provide Financial Education to Students
Financial wellness offered at the collegiate level helps students to thrive both in and out of the classroom. Sqwire is proud to partner with North Carolina Wesleyan University to offer this program and contribute to the success of its students. - November 30, 2022 - Sqwire
Rutgers University Partners with Upright Education to Support Workforce Development in New Jersey’s Nationally Top-Ranking Tech Sector
Professional and Executive Education at Rutgers (PEER), a continuing education unit of Rutgers University, is excited to announce its partnership with Upright Education to provide award-winning career enhancement vehicles in software development and UX/UI design for adult learners. Upright’s... - November 29, 2022 - Upright Education
Southwest Tennessee Community College Awards Velvet McCallum Tennessee Board of Regents’ Chancellor’s Commendation for Military Veterans
Southwest Tennessee Community College has awarded the Tennessee Board of Regents Chancellor’s Commendation for Military Veterans to Velvet McCallum, a former Army Reservist who currently serves as Southwest’s Library Services Security Coordinator. McCallum was honored for her exceptional service to the college and dedication to students during a Veteran’s employee appreciation and recognition event Nov. 8, 2022 at the Macon Cove Campus. - November 21, 2022 - Southwest Tennessee Community College
iSpring Solutions Inc. Updates Its Range of Stand-Alone Tools to Version 11
iSpring Solutions Inc. Updates Its Range of Stand-Alone Tools to Version 11 and launches special offers on iSpring QuizMaker, iSpring Presenter, iSpring Converter Pro, and other powerful eLearning tools. - November 21, 2022 - iSpring Solutions Inc.
Wassiyyah Announces an Exclusive, Premium Membership with Everyday Life Estate Planning Products
Wassiyyah's estate plans are certified and approved by estate planning experts and professionals, which has been an essential feature in the community. Wassiyyah introduces the products keeping the long-term goal in mind. Wassiyyah's lifetime premium memberships include the beyond estate planning needs. - November 19, 2022 - Wassiyyah
IvyWise Expands Scholars Program to Include Transfer Admissions Advising
The IvyWise Scholars program to offer free transfer college admissions guidance to high-achieving, low-income students. - November 18, 2022 - IvyWise
Modern Campus Supercharges Continuing and Workforce Education Catalogs in the Non-Traditional Higher Education Space
Modern Campus Omni CMS + Destiny One Catalog Connector Makes It Even Easier for Institutions to Deliver a More Personalized Consumer Experience - November 18, 2022 - Modern Campus
Ronald Maestas Honored as a Featured Member by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide
Ronald Maestas of Las Vegas, New Mexico, has been honored as a Featured Member by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of education. About Ronald Maestas Ronald Maestas is a former dean and professor at New Mexico Highlands... - November 16, 2022 - Strathmore Worldwide
Upright Partners to Offer Coding Bootcamps at Kirtland Community College, the #1 School for Online Learning in Michigan
Kirtland Community College and Upright establish a partnership to provide additional online pathways to high-paying careers in technology. - November 15, 2022 - Upright Education
Cummins Partners with STEM Fuse to Expand Early Workforce Development Initiatives
Cummins Inc. is partnering with STEM Fuse, a STEM-focused curriculum provider, to bring "Career Highways" to Universal Technical Institute (UTI)-Avondale students. The partnership will help students showcase their skills and explore opportunities with Cummins. - November 15, 2022 - STEM Fuse
Registrars Should be Actively Engaged with Enrollment Management and Student Engagement Efforts, According to Research from Modern Campus and AACRAO
Survey and Panel Discussion Shows How the Role, Focus and Responsibility of the Modern Registrar is Evolving - November 10, 2022 - Modern Campus
Pack the Pantry Virtual Food Drive Aims to Support Local Community Colleges
Food Drive to Fill Local Community College Food Pantries. - November 08, 2022 - California Coast Credit Union
University of Northern Colorado Launches iGrad Student Financial Literacy Platform
Research shows that student financial literacy programs can decrease financial stress, improve academic performance and teach students how to manage their finances for a lifetime. - November 01, 2022 - iGrad
Turkish YTU Yildiz TechnoPark Opens Technology Marketing Office in Dubai
Turkish YTU Yildiz TechnoPark officially opened Dubai Technology Marketing Office to enable Turkish technology companies to increase their global presence, especially in Asia and the Middle East. - October 31, 2022 - YTU Yildiz TechnoPark
Free Solutionary Guidebook Gives Teachers the Tools to Help Students Create a Better World
The Institute for Humane Education (IHE) has produced a newly-revised version of its downloadable Solutionary Guidebook. - October 28, 2022 - Institute for Humane Education
Open House Gave High School Students an Introduction to Husson University
Husson University held an Open House for interested high school students and their family members on Saturday, October 22, 2022. This was an outstanding opportunity to learn more about Husson’s academic programs, faculty, facilities, life in the residence halls and campus life. Those in attendance got to sample all that Husson has to offer. Students and family members who couldn’t attend this past Open House are welcome to attend future Open Houses on November 12, 2022 and April 29, 2023. - October 26, 2022 - Husson University
Largest Gathering of Law Enforcement and Legal Professionals in Maine Recruited Husson Students at Campus Career Fair
The School of Legal Studies in Husson University's College of Business held its 14th Annual Career Day on Friday, October 21, 2022 at the Newman Gymnasium in Bangor. The event attracts organizations representing local, state, and federal career opportunities from a variety of criminal justice and legal fields. The event provides students with a chance to learn more about potential employment and internship opportunities in criminal justice, forensic science, law and paralegal studies. - October 25, 2022 - Husson University
Minus K Technology Announces Announces Its Seventh U.S. Educational Giveaway of Vibration Isolators to Colleges and Universities
As Minus K celebrates their upcoming 30 years in business, they are giving away $25,000* dollars worth of passive mechanical patented superior performing negative-stiffness low-frequency vibration isolators to colleges in the United States. - October 25, 2022 - Minus K Technology Inc.
Alfred Street Baptist Church is the Largest Faith-Based Donor in the Nation to HBCUs
$1 Million Check Presented to Jackson State University During Halftime of 2022 Homecoming Game. - October 24, 2022 - Alfred Street Baptist Church
Greenwich Entrepreneur Mark Mariani Provides Scholarship for Future Entrepreneurs
Students living in the United States who are studying on the road to becoming future entrepreneurs can now apply for the Mark Mariani Scholarship for Future Entrepreneurs. The scholarship offers to fund students who are currently in school with plans to enter into an entrepreneurial career in the... - October 19, 2022 - Mark Mariani Scholarship
Just Released: 31st and Final Book in Epic "Journey to the West" Series of Easy-to-Read Chinese Novels
After five years of intensive work, the writing team of Jeff Pepper and Dr. Xiao Hui Wang have finally published their entire 31-volume series of graded readers based on the classic Chinese novel, "Journey to the West." This is the largest and most ambitious project ever undertaken to create a series of graded readers for people learning the Chinese language. - October 13, 2022 - Imagin8 Press
Husson University’s College of Business Granted Reaffirmation of Accreditation by IACBE
Husson University’s College of Business was recently granted a reaffirmation of specialized business accreditation for several of its business-related degree programs by the Board of Commissioners of the International Accreditation Council for Business Education (IACBE). To earn... - October 13, 2022 - Husson University
Veronica M. Peterson Honored as Woman of the Month for August 2022 by P.O.W.E.R. (Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized)
Veronica M. Peterson of Staten Island, New York is honored as a Woman of the Month for August 2022 by P.O.W.E.R. (Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized) for her outstanding achievements and contributions in the field of consulting. About Veronica M. Peterson Veronica Peterson... - October 12, 2022 - P.O.W.E.R. Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized