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Indigo Founder and CEO Sheri Smith: Spiritual Entrepreneurship is Foundational to a Just and Inclusive Society

Indigo Founder and CEO Sheri Smith: Spiritual Entrepreneurship is Foundational to a Just and Inclusive Society

Last week, Rev. Rich Tafel of the Church of the Holy City sat down with Indigo Founder and CEO Sheri Smith, one of the thought leaders in the field of spiritual entrepreneurship. Sheri created an education company called Indigo, with a vision of ushering in an education system that shifts away from... - April 20, 2022 - Church of the Holy City

Toyota Presents Atlanta Greek Picnic Celebrating HBCU’s Rich Tradition of Step Culture

Toyota Presents Atlanta Greek Picnic Celebrating HBCU’s Rich Tradition of Step Culture

Toyota Presents Atlanta Greek Picnic Celebrating HBCU’s Rich Tradition of Step Culture over a five day event in Atlanta June 8-12, 2022. - April 19, 2022 - Atlanta Greek Picnic

Modern Campus Joins Community of Ellucian Ethos Connected Partners

New Modern Campus Destiny One and Ellucian Colleague Integration Further Enhances Student Experience for Continuing Education and Workforce Development - April 15, 2022 - Fortra

Adventist Health Simi Valley and Moorpark Community College Have Entered Into an Exclusive Multi-Year Partnership

Adventist Health Simi Valley is going directly into the community to provide care outside the walls of the hospital. - April 13, 2022 - Adventist Health

Center for Adoption Support and Education’s Training for Adoption Competency™ (TAC) Program Expands to Support Families in Oregon

Center for Adoption Support and Education’s Training for Adoption Competency™ (TAC) Program Expands to Support Families in Oregon

The Oregon Post Adoption Resource Center (ORPARC), a service of the Oregon Department of Human Services, has partnered with the Center for Adoption Support and Education (C.A.S.E™) to bring its nationally recognized Training for Adoption Competency (TAC™) program to Oregon. This... - April 12, 2022 - Center for Adoption Support and Education (C.A.S.E.)

iGrad and Cleveland State University Partner to Provide Financial Literacy Education to TRIO Students

iGrad and Cleveland State University Partner to Provide Financial Literacy Education to TRIO Students

Research shows that student financial wellness programs can decrease financial stress, improve academic performance and teach students how to manage their finances for a lifetime. - April 12, 2022 - iGrad

Sigma Chi Chapter at Cal State Pomona Makes History Raising Over $100,000 Two Years in a Row to Fight Cancer

The Sigma Chi Fraternity chapter at California State Polytechnic University Pomona raises over $104,000 for its philanthropy, Huntsman Cancer Institute in Salt Lake City, Utah. - April 12, 2022 - Theta Sigma Chapter Sigma Chi

Wake Forest University Launches iGrad Student Financial Literacy Platform

Wake Forest University Launches iGrad Student Financial Literacy Platform

With declining enrollment and degree-achievement rates across the nation, bolstering student financial literacy is a priority for many institutions of higher learning. iGrad is currently used by more than 600 public and private colleges and universities of all sizes. - April 07, 2022 - iGrad

Best Education Websites to be Named by Web Marketing Association in 26th Annual WebAward Competition

Best Education Websites to be Named by Web Marketing Association in 26th Annual WebAward Competition

The Web Marketing Association will name the best education websites in the world as part of their 26th annual international WebAward Competition for Web site development. Education Websites can be entered into consideration for the 2022 Best Education Website and other education-related WebAwards at www.webaward.org. - April 07, 2022 - Web Marketing Association

Modern Campus Names Rick Bakewell as Chief Financial Officer

Appointment Aligned with Company’s Focus on Customer Obsession and Acceleration. - April 01, 2022 - Modern Campus

$150,000 in Cal Coast Cares Foundation Student Scholarships Available – Application Period Extended

$150,000 in Cal Coast Cares Foundation Student Scholarships Available – Application Period Extended

The deadline for local students to submit scholarship applications has been extended to April 15, 2022 by the Cal Coast Cares Foundation. - March 26, 2022 - California Coast Credit Union

Beyond Spots & Dots Wins Three Education Digital Marketing Awards

Beyond Spots & Dots Wins Three Education Digital Marketing Awards

Agency receives gold awards for excellence in educational website design. - March 24, 2022 - Beyond Spots & Dots, Inc.

Modern Campus Simplifies Volunteer and Civic Engagement for Higher Education Institutions with Launch of Modern Campus Get Connected

New Solution, Released in Partnership with Galaxy Digital, Enables Improved Student Engagement, Retention and Employment Success - March 24, 2022 - Modern Campus

Oaklea Press to Give Away 1000s of Copies of a Book That Purports to Solve "The Hard Problem of Consciousness"

Oaklea Press to Give Away 1000s of Copies of a Book That Purports to Solve "The Hard Problem of Consciousness"

The publisher of The Oaklea Press has arranged for the Kindle edition of its title, “Consciousness, The Hard Problem Solved” to be free to download on March 23, 2022. - March 23, 2022 - The Oaklea Press

Dianne L. Bird Recognized as Bio of the Month for January 2022 by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication

Dianne L. Bird Recognized as Bio of the Month for January 2022 by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication

Dianne L. Bird of Waterdown, Ontario, Canada has been recognized as a Bio of the Month for January 2022 by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of educational administration. About Dianne L. Bird Dianne Bird retired after more... - March 23, 2022 - Strathmore Worldwide

Porterville College Launches iGrad Student Financial Literacy Platform

Porterville College Launches iGrad Student Financial Literacy Platform

Based on artificial intelligence and proprietary algorithms, iGrad personalizes financial information for each student’s situation and needs. It is used by more than 600 public and private colleges and universities of all sizes, including Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi, New York University, Davidson College and St. Joseph’s University. - March 22, 2022 - iGrad

Adam Tracy Scholarship for Aspiring Blockchain Innovators Still Accepting Applications

The business world is a world full of risks. No one knows what tomorrow has for them, but a determined entrepreneur will still be willing to take the risk. Apart from the risks, the entrepreneur world is very versatile and one can become an entrepreneur in a variety of different ways. To reduce... - March 22, 2022 - Adam Tracy Scholarship

Slippery Rock University Featured in Forbes, Fortune and Entrepreneur Magazines

Slippery Rock University Featured in Forbes, Fortune and Entrepreneur Magazines

High-profile feature highlights University’s quality education preparing the next generation of leaders. - March 18, 2022 - Slippery Rock University

Southwest Tennessee Community College’s Levi Frazier Receives 2022 Carter G. Woodson Award of Merit

Southwest Tennessee Community College’s Levi Frazier Receives 2022 Carter G. Woodson Award of Merit

Southwest Tennessee Community College’s Levi Frazier was named the recipient of the 2022 Carter Godwin Woodson Award of Merit. - March 17, 2022 - Southwest Tennessee Community College

AACC Names William Weppner 2022 Dale P. Parnell Distinguished Faculty Award Recipient

AACC Names William Weppner 2022 Dale P. Parnell Distinguished Faculty Award Recipient

The American Association of Community College (AACC) has awarded William Weppner, associate professor of mathematics at Southwest Tennessee Community College, the Dale P. Parnell Distinguished Faculty Award for his outstanding leadership, dedication to students, illustrious career and community service. - March 17, 2022 - Southwest Tennessee Community College

JKS Financial Donates to United Way of Southwestern Pennsylvania Through Rebound Rewards

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

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

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

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

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. 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 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 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 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

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

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

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

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

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 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

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

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

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

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 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

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