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Theology of Prince by United Theological Seminary of the Twin Cities
Even though Prince was an internationally renowned artist, little is known about the impact of religion and spirituality on his music and artistic expression. Through this Call for Submissions on the Theology of Prince, United Theological Seminary of the Twin Cities will curate and publish art, poems, essays, and academic papers from a variety of religious, spiritual, and theological perspectives. - January 09, 2018 - United Theological Seminary of the Twin Cities
A New Technique That Corrects Myopia (Nearsightedness) Has Been Developed by Dr. Antonio Medina at MIT and Several Medical Institutions Across the World
A patient’s cornea can be altered in a simple manner designed to correct myopia and other refractive errors. The Nature Journal Eye published in print the complete article by Antonio Medina as well as supplemental files that will aid those interested in using this new technology. The article is featured on the cover of the issue and titled, Plastic modification of the cornea by pneumatic force corrects myopia: Pneumatic Keratology Eye (2017) 31, 1621–1627 - December 31, 2017 - Antonio Medina
Hofstede Insights and Careernomics.com Form a Strategic Partnership
Hofstede Insights, the global leader in research based culture management, and Careernomics.com, an expert on helping students gain insights into the recruiting market and access the right career opportunities, announced a strategic partnership. The partnership combines Hofstede Insights’... - November 02, 2017 - Careernomics
CMS Global and the Online Learning Consortium to Host Global Quality Summit on Nov. 15th in Orlando
CMS Global and the Online Learning Consortium (OLC) today announced they will host the Global Quality Summit (GQS) on Nov. 15, in Orlando, Florida. The GQS will take place in conjunction with OLC Accelerate 2017, OLC’s annual international conference on digital learning and teaching. The Summit’s one-day program will focus on advancing growth of global online education and will feature high-level representatives from global top 100 schools. - October 18, 2017 - CMS Global
Atomic Jolt Releases First-of-Its-Kind, Comprehensive Search Tool for Canvas by Instructure
Atomic Jolt, a Logan, Utah based software company and Canvas Alliance partner, has released a first-of-its-kind, comprehensive, fully integrated search add-on for the Canvas learning management system by Instructure. This tool is one of a suite of tools and services that Atomic Jolt offers to enhance Canvas functionality. Global search is not offered by Instructure for the Canvas LMS. - October 18, 2017 - Atomic Jolt
Mission Critical Institute Launches Certified Cloud Risk Management Professional (CCRMP) Certification
Leading Cyber Educator Creates New Performance-Based Cybersecurity Certification - September 21, 2017 - Mission Critical Institute
NC State Poole College of Management Advances in National Rankings
The NC State Poole College of Management placed No. 14 among public university undergraduate business programs in the 2018 “Best Colleges” rankings, published by U.S. News & World Report. Poole College was placed No. 91 overall, up three spots from last year. The rise reflects the... - September 16, 2017 - NC State Poole College of Management
Appointment of Chief Delivery Officer Intensifies LearningMate’s Commitment to Operational Excellence and Innovation
LearningMate Solutions, a leading provider of consulting, specialty content and technology services for the K-12, Higher Ed, Professional and corporate learning communities, announced the appointment of Nachiket Gune as Chief Delivery Officer. As Chief Delivery Officer, Mr. Gune will lead critical... - August 24, 2017 - LearningMate
Schiller International University Heidelberg Kicks Off First Crowdfunding Battle for Students
German Business School started first ever crowdfunding contest at a university and is providing students support, cash and guidance in the implementation of their idea. - August 24, 2017 - SIU
CyberSecurityDegrees.com Unveils 2017 Online Cyber Security Degree Rankings
CyberSecurityDegrees.com, an online cyber security education and resources site, has recently unveiled their annual rankings of online associates, bachelors, masters, and doctoral cyber security and information assurance degree programs. - July 27, 2017 - Cyber Security Degrees
Class of 2017 College Grads Academically Prepared But Not Job Search Ready - Grad CareerFestival
Don Philabaum, author of the book, The Unemployed Grad, And What Parents Can Do About It, and Change It, Create a Career Centered College Culture, has collected 25 surveys and polls that clearly show college graduates are struggling in their first professional job search. Among those reports cited... - July 18, 2017 - Grad Career Festival
Fiske Lauds St. Lawrence University’s Location, Facilities and Opportunities
St. Lawrence University has once again been selected for inclusion in Fiske’s Guide to Colleges, the annual list of colleges and universities that offer the best academic experience for an affordable price. The 2018 guidebook – which became available on July 11 and is online at... - July 17, 2017 - St. Lawrence University
Collegezippy.com Launches Its Website Helping Students to Choose Their College Easily
Collegezippy will help you to find the best colleges in Chennai, Coimbatore, Bangalore and Mumbai etc. - July 10, 2017 - collegezippy.com
John Marshall Law School Associate Dean Kennedy Appointed Chair of ABA Employee Benefits Committee
Associate Dean and Professor Kathryn Kennedy has been appointed chair of the Committee on Employee Benefits for the American Bar Association’s Section of Taxation. Kennedy’s appointment is recognition by her peers of her abilities and contributions to the work of the ABA’s... - May 26, 2017 - The John Marshall Law School
Presidency University Awarded Best Emerging University in South India
Presidency University is a private university approved in Karnataka by Act no. 41 of 2013. Presidency University offers courses in Management, Engineering and Law. They have been awarded "Best Emerging University in South India" by ASSOCHAM, India, Feb. 2017. - May 24, 2017 - Presidency University Bangalore
Preply: 10 Tips on How to Become a Successful Freelancer
Regardless of the profession you choose, becoming a successful freelancer takes some preparation and knowledge. Here are ten tips from Preply, a marketplace for tutoring, to help you on the way to your dream job. - May 17, 2017 - Preply
Wittenberg University Admissions Underway for August 2017 Master of Science in Analytics Cohort
Wittenberg University is currently accepting applications and enrolling students in its upcoming August Master of Science in Analytics cohort. Geared toward developing data-savvy problem solvers, this 12-month program provides students with deep analytical skills. It also provides a thorough... - May 16, 2017 - Wittenberg University
Student Test Scores Stall: One Man’s Plan for Re-Engaging Kids Through Play
Microduino creator kits are best known for their magnetic, snap-together modules called mCookies that are programmed to operate with open-source, Arduino based code. The color-coded blocks, each with a specific function, make creating dynamic projects ultra simple, as well as providing an easy-to-understand method of learning electronics and software coding. - May 15, 2017 - Microduino Inc
Latest Research on Myopia (Nearsightedness) Conducted at MIT and Multivision Research Shows How to Prevent It
The latest research on myopia published online this month shows how to prevent nearsightedness. It has been confirmed that myopia can be prevented by correcting the hyperopia of a child at risk of becoming myopic. Medina, A. Prevention of myopia by partial correction of hyperopia: a twins study. Int Ophthalmol (2017). doi:10.1007/s10792-017-0493-7 - March 31, 2017 - Antonio Medina
Antioch University New England Net Impact Chapter Achieves Gold Status
Antioch University New England has been recognized by Net Impact as a Gold chapter, and has also been ranked as one of the top 50 social impact programs, and top 50 environmental sustainability programs, in the 2016 Net Impact Guide to Business Schools for Social and Environmental Impact. - March 24, 2017 - Antioch University New England
April 4 – Nathalie Gosset Invited Keynote Speaker at the Hoops and Hurdles of Equal Pay, a CLU and AAUW Event
No country has yet achieved a work environment where men and women earn the same income when hired in similar job positions. The United States lag behind nineteen countries in equal pay. Women earn 80 cents on average for every dollar paid to men in the US, according the statistics of the American... - March 13, 2017 - IEEE Region 6 Southern Area
Morant Adams Receives Inaugural Dr. Lonnie J. Edwards Distinguished Minority Alumnus Award
On Saturday, Feb. 11, the University of Montevallo’s Minority Alumni club gathered for a homecoming brunch to bestow the organization’s inaugural award, the Dr. Lonnie J. Edwards Distinguished Minority Alumnus Award, to Birmingham’s Tracey Morant Adams ’88. Cynthia Todd... - February 25, 2017 - University of Montevallo
Actor Bill Pullman to Deliver Commencement Address at Warren Wilson College
Bill Pullman will underscore the importance of community in a speech at his sons' alma mater in Asheville, North Carolina. He plans to look closely at the idea of “changing the world.” With so many different changemakers trying to engage in different ways, Pullman said it is harder to know what a new and “changed” world looks like. - February 17, 2017 - Warren Wilson College
UNLV’s Student-Led Solar Decathlon Team Nears $1 Million Sponsorship Goal
Fundraising for University-wide Collaboration Surpasses $750,000 with Support from Switch and NV Energy Foundation - February 05, 2017 - UNLV College of Engineering
UM Environmental Studies Program to Host Book Talk with Lee Rozelle
On Jan. 30, the University of Montevallo’s Environmental Studies program will host a discussion exploring the decaying ruins of various American Zombiescapes displayed in the latest book by Associate Professor of English Lee Rozelle. The book “Zombiescapes and Phantom Zones:... - January 30, 2017 - University of Montevallo
Premiere Healthcare Summit for Middle Managers Presented by Northwest Missouri State University - the First of Its Kind Designed Specifically for the Industry
Finally a healthcare conference designed specifically for the unique challenges of middle managers in the industry! During this one day event, three sessions have been designed precisely for healthcare, and will utilize case studies as well as role playing to emphasize verbal professional communication, problem solving, and employee coaching. - January 25, 2017 - Northwest Missouri State University
Cookware Made with Scrap Metal Contaminates Food Study Across 10 Countries Warns of Lead and Other Toxic Metals
Tests conducted on samples of aluminum cookware made in 10 developing countries show that more than one-third of those pose a lead exposure hazard. - January 21, 2017 - Ashland University
Ashland University Receives $650,000 National Science Foundation Grant for Scholarships
The National Science Foundation (NSF) has awarded Ashland University a $650,000 grant as part of a five-year STEM scholarship program that will provide scholarships and academic support for academically talented science students with financial need. The NSF grant, titled “Science Scholars... - January 11, 2017 - Ashland University
AABC Receives Approval by National Board for Certified Counselors
The American Association of Bariatric Counselors, Providers of Bariatric Education and Certification for Licensed, Registered and Certified Health and Education Professionals Has Become a Continuing Education Approved Provider for the National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC). - December 21, 2016 - American Association of Bariatric Counselors
A New College Has Landed in Seattle
Athena University, the newest addition to the Athena Education System will open its first US campus in January of 2017. With more than 45 years of experience, the Athena Education System and its components in China, Thailand and Taiwan have pioneered a new approach, model and perspective to students on a global plane. - December 15, 2016 - Athena University
Wittenberg University Presents Inaugural Analytics Symposium
Wittenberg University is preparing for an exciting new event in February to spread the word about the growing field of analytics. - December 06, 2016 - Wittenberg University
Wittenberg University Introduces New Master of Science in Analytics Degree Program
Wittenberg University Answers the Call for Analytics Professionals with a New Degree Offering. - November 15, 2016 - Wittenberg University
Los Angeles Jewish Community Leader Virginia A. Maas Appointed American Jewish University Board Chair
American Jewish University (AJU) is pleased to announce Mrs. Virginia A. Maas has been appointed Chairperson of the AJU Board of Trustees. Mrs. Maas is well-known and valued leader in the wider Los Angeles Jewish community, serving on numerous nonprofit organizations in a variety of capacities. - November 07, 2016 - American Jewish University
Mellon Foundation Awards St. Lawrence University $800,000 to Support Sophomore-Year Experience
The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation awarded St. Lawrence University a four-year grant totaling $800,000 to support the “Sophomore Journeys” program. This new program will offer a new series of second-year student seminars and courses that are linked to experiential learning opportunities, including internships, community outreach and summer research fellowships. - October 21, 2016 - St. Lawrence University
University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) and Lockheed Martin Collaborate on Space Exploration Projects
Under a master agreement, UNLV will provide services to Lockheed Martin that supports NASA's Orion program and other space exploration projects. - October 13, 2016 - UNLV College of Engineering
Dental Education Meets the Forefront of Automotive Innovation International Dental Implant Association Partners with Tesla Motors; Offering Free Test Drives
The International Dental Implant Association announced on Monday that the 6,000-member organization has secured an agreement with Tesla Motors to offer free test drives of its Model S and Model X vehicles to all dentists who attend the organization’s signature end-of-summer event. Held September 10-11, at the IDIA’s privately owned state-of-the-art lecture hall in North Miami Beach, and the Trump International Beach Resort, the weekend is dedicated to both education and entertainment. - September 09, 2016 - Implant Seminars
New Catholic University Aims to Renew Culture of Beauty
Pontifex University opens inaugural enrollment for its affordable and innovative Masters of Sacred Arts degree. - September 08, 2016 - Pontifex University
Implant Seminars Completes Successful SiroWorld 2016 Attendance; Dental Education Event Attracts Record Crowd
Success! That was the official assessment of Implant Seminars, the leader in postgraduate dental implant continuing education, following the company’s attendance at last weekend’s SiroWorld dental networking event in Orlando, Florida. By all accounts, the company, which was awarded... - August 15, 2016 - Implant Seminars
Learn from the Best Announces a New Partnership with The King's College
The leading expert in the test prep industry, Learn From The Best, recently announced its partnership with The King’s College to host a comprehensive 10-week GRE course at the school for both students and the public. It is scheduled for Thursdays from 6:45 to 9:15 pm, beginning on September... - August 13, 2016 - Learn From The Best
Select Teachers Launches State of the ESL Industry Survey
Shanghai-based Select Teachers today launched its State of the ESL Industry Survey for teachers who teach English as a Second Language. The survey; the first of its kind is designed to gather global data on working conditions throughout the industry, including everything from class sizes and... - August 12, 2016 - Select Teachers
DATA180 to Integrate Scholarly Activity Data with ORCID
DATA180 is proud to announce its membership in ORCID, a non-profit organization for academic researchers that aims to provide a solution to the problem of author ambiguity through the use of ORCID identifiers. As a result of this membership, FACULTY180 users will be able to link their FACULTY180 faculty account to their ORCID identifier, and in turn import their scholarly activity data into FACULTY180 from ORCID. - July 13, 2016 - DATA180
New Logo for Smartsims Business Simulations
Smartsims, in a skew of upcoming changes to modernize their look, have launched a new logo. - May 26, 2016 - Smartsims
Boise State University Selects DATA180 for Faculty Reporting and Workflow Management Solution
DATA180 has been selected by Boise State University to provide its FACULTY180 activity reporting system to administrators, faculty, and staff. Boise State University will be using the FACULTY180 system to manage its faculty data, activity reporting, and performance evaluations. “We selected... - May 21, 2016 - DATA180
The Center for Nonviolent Communication is Overjoyed to Present the Lee Lab for Life-Enriching Education USA - Albuquerque, NM July 24- 29, 2016
This Applied NVC Lab is designed for explorers and pioneers in Life-Enriching Education - school teachers, administrators, counselors, educators in youth programs, Nonviolent Communication trainers (certified trainers and certification candidates) - who share the intent to explore and apply the vision of Life Enriching Education. - May 17, 2016 - The Center for Nonviolent Communication
Perimeter Institute Selects DATA180 for Scientific Activity Management Solution
DATA180 has been selected by Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics to provide its FACULTY180 activity reporting system to administrators and researchers. Perimeter Institute will be using the FACULTY180 system to integrate with various research repositories and import scientific scholarly... - May 14, 2016 - DATA180
Executive Vice-President of the American Chamber of Commerce in Russia Tatiana Raguzina at Kazan University
She spoke about the Chamber's activities in front of employees and students of the Institute of International Relations, History, and Oriental Studies. - April 23, 2016 - Kazan Federal University
Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. to Host Its 64th Western Regional Conference in Colorado
Members of the international non-profit organization will gather for a weekend celebration of sisterhood, leadership training and community service. - April 15, 2016 - Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority Inc. Western Region
Kazan Federal University Develops New Products to Help Control Quality of Medications
The fellowship was awarded to Ms. Leksina for her work on express, high-precision and selective methods of voltammetric and amperometric detection of biogenic amines with chemically modified electrodes. Biogenic amines are compounds that are usually formed in live organisms from different amino acids. Such well-known compounds as adrenalin, histamine, serotonin are examples of biogenic amines. - April 15, 2016 - Kazan Federal University
First Wine Business Case Research Journal Unveiled for Global Wine Industry
New Research Vehicle “Closes Information Gap” for Economic, Social, and Management Issues in International Wine Commerce. - April 14, 2016 - School of Business and Economics at Sonoma State University
Kazan Federal University Works on Catalysts for Silicone Rubber Production
Silicone Rubber Tech for Import Substitution - April 06, 2016 - Kazan Federal University