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JKS Financial Donates to United Way of Southwestern Pennsylvania Through Rebound Rewards
Partnership aims to increase employment opportunities, financial security, and independent living for Pittsburgh community. - March 16, 2022 - JKS Financial
New Experimental Study Examines Sense of Belonging for First-Year HBCU Students
A new study conducted by Dr. Terrell Strayhorn, Professor of Education at Virginia Union University, finds that sense of belonging - the availability of campus supportive networks and students’ subjective interpretation of everyday social adversity - is a key to educational success for... - March 16, 2022 - Virginia Union University
New Research Shows Power of Hope and Belonging Amid Great Pandemic
Dr. Terrell Strayhorn believes that sense of belonging is a basic human need and fundamental right. His ground-breaking research has shown that belonging is a catalyst for institutional and structural change in higher education. It's also a facilitator of student development and learning. Belonging can buffer against the physical, psychological, and biological toll exacted by stress and social pathologies like racism, discrimination, and the COVID-19 pandemic. - March 16, 2022 - Virginia Union University
Central Michigan University Partners with iGrad to Provide Personalized 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. - March 15, 2022 - iGrad
Mid-America College of Funeral Services to Host Reunion College to Unveil New State-of-the-Art Preparation Room
New Lab Grand Opening Mid-America College of Funeral Services, a Pierce Mortuary College, will host a reunion for all graduates of the college and its two predecessors, Kentucky School of Mortuary Science and Indiana College of Mortuary Science. In addition, the college will unveil an all-new,... - March 11, 2022 - Mid America College of Funeral Service
Online Education Stands with Ukraine
Coursera and edX (2U) are ensuring that Ukrainians will have access to the knowledge required to rebuild their homeland and bring Ukraine forward to a brighter future. - March 11, 2022 - United Ukrainian University
Pennsylvania Institute of Technology Welcomes New Dean of Academic Affairs, Dr. Heather Pfleger, Ed.D
The Pennsylvania Institute of Technology in Media has ended a two-month search for its next Dean of Academic Affairs and Accreditation Liaison with the hiring of Dr. Heather Pfleger, Ed.D. She started her new role on Feb. 28. The P.I.T. community invested over 60 work hours in the search, looking... - March 10, 2022 - Pennsylvania Institute of Technology
Modern Campus Launches Instinct, Powerful Personalization Engine for Higher Education
New capabilities enable institutions to deliver personalized digital experiences to learners with ease. - March 09, 2022 - Modern Campus
LCBM 2022 Spring Scholarships Awarded: an Investment in Our People
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. - March 08, 2022 - 2020 Companies
Dr. Ralph L. Mc Nutt, Jr. Honored with a Lifetime Achievement Award by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Dr. Ralph L. McNutt, Jr. of Ellicott City, Maryland has been honored with a Lifetime Achievement Award by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of education. About Dr. Ralph L. McNutt, Jr. Dr. Ralph L. McNutt is a... - March 04, 2022 - Strathmore Worldwide
CollegeGrad.com Employer Survey Shows Entry Level Hiring Up 22% in 2022
Biggest Increase in College Hiring in History - March 01, 2022 - CollegeGrad.com
Clubhouse International Joins WHO, ILO, and Others to Demonstrate the Impact of Employment Programs on Mental Health Recovery
Clubhouse International will share how Clubhouse employment programs help prevent and end isolation, and help with social inclusion. - February 28, 2022 - Clubhouse International
Modern Campus Accelerating Growth with Chief People Officer Jessica Phinn
Appointment Affirms Company’s Commitment to Ensuring Modern Campus Remains a Beacon for Top EdTech Talent. - February 27, 2022 - Fortra
Husson University Fulbright Alumni Discuss Experiences and Opportunities at Gracie Black Box Theatre Reception
On Saturday, February 26, 2022, from 6 p.m. – 7 p.m. in the Gracie Black Box Theatre, Husson University will be hosting a joint reception with the Maine Chapter of the Fulbright Association. During the event, three Husson Fulbright recipients will be making presentations about the Fulbright program. Welcoming participants to the event will be Fulbright Scholar and Husson University President Robert A. Clark, PhD, CFA. - February 26, 2022 - Husson University
Indian River State College President Signs NACCE's Entrepreneurship Pledge
Indian River State College (IRSC) joined more than 200 colleges around the country in committing to the Presidents for Entrepreneurship Pledge (PFEP) of the National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship (NACCE). - February 24, 2022 - National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship
Dr. Mary Galant Celebrated as a Woman of Distinction for Spring 2022 by P.O.W.E.R. - Professional Organization of Woman of Excellence Recognized
Dr. Mary J. Gallant of Glassboro, New Jersey has been celebrated as a Woman of Distinction for Spring 2022 by P.O.W.E.R. (Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized). Each quarter, the publication chooses four women for its distinction award. These four noteworthy women deserve... - February 22, 2022 - P.O.W.E.R. Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized
Dianne L. Bird Recognized as a Woman of the Month for January 2022 by P.O.W.E.R. - Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized
Dianne L. Bird of Waterdown, Ontario, Canada is being recognized as a Woman of the Month for January 2022 by P.O.W.E.R. (Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized) for her high level of success and achievements in the field of educational administration. Each month P.O.W.E.R. - February 18, 2022 - P.O.W.E.R. Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized
Award-Winning Montessori School in Katy, Centerra Ranch Montessori, Seeks to Achieve a Work-Play Balance for Learning and Development
Based in Katy, the daycare and Montessori Preschool seeks to adopt a balanced approach to learning. - February 16, 2022 - Centerra Ranch Montessori School
CRMS Takes Pride in Paving the Way for Future Entrepreneurs Through Their Various Child Development Programs in Katy, TX
Centerra Ranch Montessori School makes children reach their full potential via child development programs that promote physical and cognitive intelligence. - February 16, 2022 - Centerra Ranch Montessori School
Emerson College Launches iGrad Student Financial Literacy Platform
The award-winning iGrad platform is used by more than 600 public and private colleges and universities of all sizes, including Columbia University, UC Berkeley, New York University and Davidson College. - February 15, 2022 - iGrad
Broadway Stars Gather & Perform in Naperville: New West Suburban Arts Academy to Host Feb. 18 Gala & Concert
Academy of the Arts, a new, west-suburban, non-profit academic and art school projected to open in fall 2025, will host its first fundraiser gala and concert at 6 p.m. Friday, Feb. 18, at North Central College’s Wentz Concert Hall in Naperville, IL. The concert will feature stars from some of Broadway’s biggest shows including Olympian turned Broadways's Peter Pan Cathy Rigby; Arlington Hts., IL. native & Broadway veteran Karen Mason of Mamma Mia, and more. - February 14, 2022 - Academy of the Arts
uLearn.io Partners with Renowned Tennessee-Based University
To make its online exams cheat-proof and the test conduction process more streamlined, the Tennessee-based university has selected uLearn.io as its online proctoring partner. - February 13, 2022 - uLearn.io
Allegacy Federal Credit Union Partners with iGrad to Offer the Enrich Personalized Financial Wellness Program to Its Over 166,000 Members
Enrich is used by more than 20,000 employers and more than 300 financial institutions nationwide, with artificial intelligence technology that engages each user with the most relevant content based on financial situation and stage of life. - February 08, 2022 - iGrad
The Sales Pro Online University Destined to Change the Game Surpasses 22,000 Students
The Sales Pro University ups the ante on sales performance reaching over 22,000 students and over 30,000 enrollments with a newly launched interactive online sales training program that says, “we dare you to get bored.” - February 08, 2022 - The Sales Pro University
William Meredith Foundation Establishes the First Annual Nancy Frankel Artist Award
The William Meredith Foundation has established an annual award to honor the legacy of Nancy Frankel, beloved teacher, foundation board member and world-class painter and sculptor. The 2022 award has been presented to Brisueno. - February 05, 2022 - The William Meredith Foundation
iGrad Launches Financial Literacy Platform for San Francisco State University Students
Based on artificial intelligence and proprietary algorithms, iGrad personalizes financial information for each student’s situation and needs. iGrad is currently used by more than 600 public and private colleges and universities of all sizes, including San Jose State University, UC Berkeley, New York University and Davidson College. - February 04, 2022 - iGrad
Managing iPads at School Easily and Securely with AppTec MDM
With the AppTec Mobile Device Manager (MDM), schools and training centres can now manage iPads and content for the classroom conveniently and securely. - February 03, 2022 - AppTec
Dr. Jeffrey L. Collett, Jr. Selected as New Technical Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of the Air & Waste Management Association
A&WMA is pleased to announce that Dr. Jeffrey L. Collett, Jr. has agreed to serve as the next Technical Editor-in-Chief (TEIC) of the Journal of the Air & Waste Management Association (JA&WMA), one of the oldest (since 1951) peer-reviewed journals covering the fields of air quality and waste management. His appointment begins April 1. For the last 11 years, Dr. Collett has served as Professor and Department Head of the Department of Atmospheric Science at Colorado State University. - January 28, 2022 - Air & Waste Management Association
Patrick Henry College Alumnus Simon Sefzik Becomes the Youngest Senator on Record in Washington State
Patrick Henry College alumnus Simon Sefzik (’21) became the youngest senator on record in Washington state history when he was appointed by the Whatcom County Council to represent the 42nd district earlier this month. Sefzik was appointed as the Washington State Senator for the 42nd... - January 28, 2022 - Patrick Henry College
Lin-Manuel Miranda, Luis A. Miranda Jr., Ed. Sec. Cardona Honor First Winners of Full-Tuition Posse Arts Scholarships to Bard, CalArts, and UNCSA at Awards Ceremony
Twenty-seven high school seniors have learned they will be attending college on full-tuition art scholarships totaling $5.2 million as participants in the new Posse Arts Program. Selected from public high schools in New York, Puerto Rico and cities across the country, the program’s inaugural... - January 27, 2022 - The Posse Foundation
Verna J. Kirkness Foundation Announces Their New Executive Director
The Verna J. Kirkness Education Foundation is pleased to announce Amber Boyd as the new Executive Director for the foundation. Amber holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Psychology, a Human Resource Management Certificate and a Creative Writing Certificate from the University of Calgary. She is a... - January 25, 2022 - Verna J. Kirkness Foundation
Hanine Mansour-Fakih Recognized as a Professional of the Year for 2021 by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Hanine Mansour-Fakih of Calabasas, California has been recognized as a Professional of the Year for 2021 by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of educational consulting. These important individuals exemplify tenacity. They... - January 25, 2022 - Strathmore Worldwide
The Marika Tolz Scholarship: Bringing Awareness to Gender Equality and Improvement the Workplace Environment
Scholarship opportunity provided by Marika Tolz is available for current female students who plan to enter the workplace after graduation. Applications are currently open for students. - January 25, 2022 - Marika Tolz Scholarship
Lin-Manuel Miranda, Luis A. Miranda Jr., Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona to Celebrate Inaugural Class of Posse Arts Scholarship Winners at Virtual Awards Ceremony
The Posse Arts Awards Ceremony will honor the Posse Arts Program’s inaugural class, recipients of $5.2 million in full-tuition college scholarships from Bard College, California Institute of the Arts (CalArts), and the University of North Carolina School of the Arts (UNCSA). Conceived in collaboration with Lin-Manuel and the Miranda Family Fund, the Posse Arts initiative connects young artists from public high schools across the country to top arts-oriented colleges and universities. - January 21, 2022 - The Posse Foundation
Modern Campus Acquires Augusoft, a Leading SaaS Ecommerce Solution for Continuing Education Programs
Acquisition Reinforces Modern Campus’s Vision of Empowering Colleges and Universities to Engage Modern Learners for Life - January 21, 2022 - Modern Campus
Barnham Seminary College Chancellor Dr. Tom Barnette to Appear on KHCB Radio
Tune in to 105.7FM in Houston on January 20, 2022 to Dr. Barnette’s discussion on Death and Dying. - January 20, 2022 - Barnham Seminary College
Duncan Park Press LLC Announces a Game Changer: the Connection Between Addiction and the Affective Risk Response System
Some people experience addiction. Most do not. Everybody is affected. Simply stated, addiction is mistaking a dependent risk response pattern for an autonomous pattern. The research, data and models are available in the book Prehab Leveraging Perception to End Substance Abuse. This discovery explains how addiction hides in plain sight and how to educate, intervene and remove the cause. The goal is not to treat addiction but to eradicate it. - January 19, 2022 - Duncan Park Press LLC
Liubita Raichichi, Romanian Writer and Interpreter of Serbian Literature, Receives Mundus Artium Prize for Lifetime Achievement
Mundus Artium Press announces the award of the Mundus Artium Prize to Romanian poet, translator and essayist Liubita Raichichi. - January 17, 2022 - Mundus Artium Press
Modern Campus Acquires Signal Vine, Leading Conversational Text-Messaging Platform for Higher Education
Acquisition Deepens Commitment to Modernize Learner Engagement with Personalization at Scale, Driving Enrollment, Program Completion, and Student Success - January 14, 2022 - Modern Campus
The William Meredith Foundation is Pleased to Announce the 2022 Awards for Poetry Given to Christie Max Williams and Anne Harding Woodworth
The William Meredith Foundation is pleased to announce the 2022 Awards for Poetry given to Christie Max Williams and Anne Harding Woodworth. - January 10, 2022 - The William Meredith Foundation
iPOP LA Partnership with NYCDA Returns for Winter Convention to Giveaway Over $200,000 in College Scholarships
iPOP LA and the New York Conservatory of Dramatic Arts (NYCDA) have announced the return of their partnership to provide over $200,000 in scholarships for the famed theatrical college. - January 09, 2022 - iPOP! LA
The College Investor Ranks the Best Free Tax Software for 2022
Most tax software companies advertise "free file," but the reality is that most don't deliver. With all the major taxes changes this year, The College Investor analyzed all the major tax software programs to find which ones offer the most robust free file options. - January 07, 2022 - The College Investor
BGSSC Board of Trustees Appoints Dr. Loretta Higgins as President of Barnham Graduate School and Seminary College
Northeast Ohio native appointed to fill coveted seminary college executive seat. - January 03, 2022 - Barnham Seminary College
New Exhibition at Howard University; Family Reunion: Portraits by Timothy J. Clark
Among America’s foremost painters in watercolor, Timothy J. Clark is known for his paintings in the tradition of John Singer Sargent. Clark created new works especially for this one-man show at the historic HBCU in Washington, DC—namely portraits of his “family” of friends—visual artists Gaye Ellington (granddaughter of Duke) and Faith Ringgold; musicians Jack McVea, Teddy Buckner, Art Davis, Michael White and others from the world of jazz. Jan 22-Mar 7, 2022. - December 31, 2021 - Howard University Gallery of Art
Martin Helda Scholarship for Entrepreneurs: the Bay Area Entrepreneur Gives Back
Martin Helda, founder of All Bay Area Floors in San Jose, California, launches his new scholarship fund to give back to current students who wish to start their own business when they graduate. - December 30, 2021 - Martin Helda
Yo!Coach - Online Tutoring Software: 2021 in Review
Yo!Coach - one of the flagship products of FATbit Technologies has grown immensely in the last few years. Yo!Coach is a white label online tutoring and consultation software that has been used to build and launch more than 200 platforms to date, in around 30 countries worldwide. Quite similar to... - December 29, 2021 - FATbit Technologies
Korea's Choi Dongho Honored with Gjenima Prize for Literature
Mundus Artium Press announces the award of the 2021 Gjenima Prize to Korean poet, critic and scholar Choi Dongho. Established in 2004, the annual Gjenima Prize recognizes the creator of an important body of literary work or a single major literary achievement that has played a part in current... - December 24, 2021 - Mundus Artium Press
HBCU Invesco Legacy Classic Week - New Jersey Alumni of Hampton U, Howard U & NCCU “Fun”-Raise for Student Scholarships
In an unprecedented move, the local New Jersey Alumni Chapters of Hampton University, Howard University and North Carolina Central University have collaborated to “fun”-raise and give back to New Jersey students leading up to the Michael B. Jordan fronted Invesco QQQ HBCU Legacy Classic, taking place at the Prudential Center in Newark, NJ. - December 16, 2021 - HBCU Black Classic Excellence Weekend 2021
Compu-Vision Consulting Inc. Awarded Cooperative Contract with OMNIA Partners, Public Sector
Compu-Vision Consulting extends reach with the award of Information Technology Temporary & Professional Services cooperative contract through OMNIA Partners, Public Sector, providing best in class workforce talent and resources to Higher Education agencies in need of staffing services. - December 16, 2021 - Compu-Vision Consulting Inc.
Southwest Tennessee Community College Ready to Take Flight with the Region’s First-Ever Two-Year Aviation Program
Tennessee Board of Regents approved the launch of Southwest’s aviation operations technology program that is poised to increase diversity in a field historically underrepresented by people of color. - December 15, 2021 - Southwest Tennessee Community College