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Learning in the Digital Age: Top Education Websites to Earn WebAwards

Learning in the Digital Age: Top Education Websites to Earn WebAwards

The Web Marketing Association is looking for the best education Websites in the world as part of their 28th annual international WebAward Competition for Web site development at www.webaward.org. The WebAwards is the standards-defining competition that sets benchmarks for 86 industries, including education, schools and university websites. - March 18, 2024 - Web Marketing Association

HACE Presents the Second Annual Scholarship Gala: Seeking Donations to Fund Five Scholarships That Will Benefit City of Elizabeth Residents

The following community partners who have had an impact on HACE residents and further pushed HACE’s mission will be highlighted: Bridgeway Behavioral Health Services' Nancy Schneeloch and Cory Storch, Rutgers University Center for Green Building's Jennifer Senick and Deborah Plotnik, Community Foodbank of New Jersey's Elaine Sanders, and Kean University’s Department of Occupational Therapy's Claire Mulry. - March 15, 2024 - Housing Authority of the City of Elizabeth

Dr. Mary J. Gallant Celebrated as an Honored Member by P.O.W.E.R. (Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized)

Dr. Mary J. Gallant Celebrated as an Honored Member by P.O.W.E.R. (Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized)

Dr. Mary J. Gallant of Glassboro, New Jersey, is celebrated as an Honored Member by P.O.W.E.R. (Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized) for her dedication and achievements in the field of education. About Dr. Mary J. Gallant An associate professor of Sociology at Rowan... - March 06, 2024 - P.O.W.E.R. Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized

Local University Alumna Joins Inaugural Professional Board for the University of West Georgia's School of Communication, Film, and Media

Launching a legacy for student excellence and success through dynamic state-of-the-art experiential learning experiences for career readiness. - March 06, 2024 - OPUA LLC

Patrick Henry College's Forensics Program is Creating Pathways to the Highest Levels of American Leadership

Patrick Henry College's Forensics Program is Creating Pathways to the Highest Levels of American Leadership

Patrick Henry College (PHC) students Ainsley Stellman and Jason Chahyadi won 2nd place in Oral Argument at the 2023-34 American Moot Court Association's National Tournament (AMTA) this month. Additionally, PHC’s Calvin Huh and Trinity Klomparens won 1st place in Brief Writing as... - March 05, 2024 - Patrick Henry College

Taiwan-Reyhanli Centre for World Citizens Establishes MOU with Loyola University Maryland’s Sellinger School of Business and Management

Taiwan-Reyhanli Centre for World Citizens Establishes MOU with Loyola University Maryland’s Sellinger School of Business and Management

The Taiwan-Reyhanli Centre for World Citizens, also known as the Centre for World Citizens, has formally signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Sellinger School of Business and Management at Loyola University Maryland. This groundbreaking partnership aims to enhance bilateral relations... - March 05, 2024 - The Centre for World Citizens

M4 Engineering Inc. Announces the Opening of Midwest Technical Center

M4 Engineering Inc. Announces the Opening of Midwest Technical Center

M4 Engineering Inc., a leading Engineering firm in conceptual design, analysis, and prototype development is happy to announce that it has opened an office in Shakopee, MN. This office aims to leverage M4’s extensive experience in Aerospace and advanced materials and assist commercial companies, startups, and government agencies in driving innovation and pushing technology envelopes. - February 29, 2024 - M4 Engineering

IIW-India Students Chapter of SNJB College Launches Successfully by Chief Guest, Startup India Mentor, Founder of PARENTNashik CE Shreekant Patil

IIW-India Students Chapter at SNB College was successfully launched on February 22, 2024, with the chief guest, Startup India Mentor CE Shreekant Patil, Mr Kanagasabai, President IIW India Mumbai Branch in attendance. The inauguration event, coordinated by key individuals including Dr. R.G. Tated, Dr. M.R. Sanghavi, Dr. Sancheti, and Mr. H.S. Deore, drew a gathering of over 100 students, goacademics, and business professionals. - February 26, 2024 - PARENTNashik

Collective Impact Fuels Change in Maternal Health - More Than 150 Maternal Health Professionals Join Forces to Create Maternal Health Playbook

Collective Impact Fuels Change in Maternal Health - More Than 150 Maternal Health Professionals Join Forces to Create Maternal Health Playbook

Esteemed maternal health professionals in partnership with the de Beaumont Foundation and the Maternal Health Learning & Innovation Center (MHLIC) today announce the release of the highly anticipated book, The Practical Playbook III: Working Together to Improve Maternal Health. This... - February 21, 2024 - Maternal Health Learning & Innovation Center

Cal Coast Cares Foundation Celebrates Awarding Over $1 Million in Student Scholarships and Educator Grants

Cal Coast Cares Foundation Celebrates Awarding Over $1 Million in Student Scholarships and Educator Grants

An additional $260,000 in scholarships and grants to be awarded in 2024. - February 16, 2024 - California Coast Credit Union

Empowering Global Scholars: Verto Education Highlights Madison Altenbach's Achievements with Presidential Scholarship

Empowering Global Scholars: Verto Education Highlights Madison Altenbach's Achievements with Presidential Scholarship

Verto Education celebrates a new semester, highlighting Madison Altenbach's achievements and Presidential Scholarship. Her role in Verto's Marketing Department will enhance its social media presence, showcasing Verto's commitment to accessible, transformative education for diverse talents. - February 16, 2024 - Verto Education

Cal Coast Cares Foundation Application Period Now Open for 2024 Student Scholarships

Cal Coast Cares Foundation Application Period Now Open for 2024 Student Scholarships

Over $185,000 in student scholarships to be awarded this year. - February 14, 2024 - California Coast Credit Union

Safe Rx Releases 3rd Party Validated Prevention and Economic Impact Model for Government and Prevention Community Customer Programming

Safe Rx Releases 3rd Party Validated Prevention and Economic Impact Model for Government and Prevention Community Customer Programming

Safe Rx® today announced the launch of VIDA™, its third-party validated prevention and economic impact model for use in customer prevention programming. Branded VIDA™, an acronym for “Vial Impact Data Analysis” and Spanish for “life,” the model is used for... - February 14, 2024 - Safe Rx

NACCE Acquires SkillPointe to Connect Students to Community College Programs and Help Solve the Skills Gap

The National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship (NACCE) announced today its acquisition of SkillPointe, a technology platform that connects students to community college programs for high-earning careers. Founders of SkillPointe agreed to donate the technology platform, valued at over $6 million, to NACCE, which is a national leader in entrepreneurship education in community colleges. - February 14, 2024 - National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship

Dr. Dennis Doan Paves the Path for Future Healers: Launches National Scholarship for Medical Excellence

Dr. Dennis Doan Paves the Path for Future Healers: Launches National Scholarship for Medical Excellence

Dr. Dennis Doan, MD, MBA, FACC, RVPI, a distinguished figure in the field of cardiology, proudly announces the inception of the Dr. Dennis Doan Scholarship for Medical Students. This one-time award of $1,000 aims to recognize and support the exceptional efforts of aspiring medical professionals,... - February 14, 2024 - Dennis Doan Scholarship

Michigan-Based IT Firm Announces Inaugural Scholarship Program

Michigan-based IT firm, Kinetix, is set to offer three $1000 scholarship awards to Michigan IT students. - February 07, 2024 - Kinetix LLC

New Book "Black Lives, American Love," Tells Stories from the Frontlines of America’s Racial Conflicts

New Book "Black Lives, American Love," Tells Stories from the Frontlines of America’s Racial Conflicts

Right on time for Black History month, comes a new book of essays, Black Lives, American Love, by cultural anthropologist D.B. Maroon. Black Lives, American Love is a powerful first-person account of how racial conflicts and rising white nationalism play out in the lives of individuals and... - February 04, 2024 - DB Maroon

The Housing Authority of the City of Elizabeth (HACE) Showcases Recipients of Revitalized Scholarship Program: Save the Date for HACE’s Second Annual Scholarship Gala

HACE is pleased to unveil the recipients of its newly revitalized scholarship program, which is aimed at empowering individuals within the community. The scholarship recipients have been selected from among residents and Section 8 participants of HACE, as well as City of Elizabeth residents. Community members and partners, local leaders, and supporters of education are invited to HACE’s Second Annual Scholarship Gala, which will take place on April 26, 2024. - January 25, 2024 - Housing Authority of the City of Elizabeth

Commissioner George Mentz Wins Thought Leader & Influencer Awards While Expanding Global Charitable Service and Aspen Commission

Commissioner George Mentz Wins Thought Leader & Influencer Awards While Expanding Global Charitable Service and Aspen Commission

Commissioner George Mentz is now the 1st in the world to be ranked as a top 50 Global Thought Leader and Influencer in the areas of Management, FinTech, Wealth Management/Financial Planning, Project Management, HR Human Resources and B2B by various analytics bodies worldwide. Dr./Jur. Mentz also... - January 19, 2024 - George Mentz

Dr. Mary J. Gallant Celebrated as an Honored Member by P.O.W.E.R. (Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized)

Dr. Mary J. Gallant Celebrated as an Honored Member by P.O.W.E.R. (Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized)

Dr. Mary J. Gallant of Glassboro, New Jersey, is celebrated as an Honored Member by P.O.W.E.R. (Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized) for her dedication and achievements in the field of education. About Dr. Mary J. Gallant An associate professor of Sociology at Rowan... - December 15, 2023 - P.O.W.E.R. Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized

Sigma Gamma Rho Teaming Up with Valley Organizations in the Phoenix Metropolitan Area for Local Families

Sigma Gamma Rho Teaming Up with Valley Organizations in the Phoenix Metropolitan Area for Local Families

Three organizations partner to give back this holiday season. Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority Inc., Beta Mu Sigma Phoenix Alumnae Chapter, and Faye Gray Recreation Center team up for a Christmas Toy Giveaway. - December 11, 2023 - Sigma Gamma Rho Sororoity, Phoenix Alumnae Chapter

The Jane Austen Society of North America Announces Its 2023 Young Filmmakers Contest Winners

The Jane Austen Society of North America Announces Its 2023 Young Filmmakers Contest Winners

The Jane Austen Society of North America (JASNA) announced the winners of its seventh annual Young Filmmakers Contest, the first amateur short film contest devoted to Jane Austen. The annual contest for filmmakers 30 and under attracted entries from throughout the United States and Canada. - December 02, 2023 - Jane Austen Society of North America

Dementia Society of America Announces Design Competition for Life-Saving Wearable Identification

Dementia Society of America Announces Design Competition for Life-Saving Wearable Identification

National Competition Focuses on Elopement and Critical Wandering - December 01, 2023 - Dementia Society of America

Estela Arco Launches Esteemed Scholarship for Healthcare Students

Estela Arco Launches Esteemed Scholarship for Healthcare Students

Esteemed pharmacist Estela Arco has announced the inauguration of the Estela Arco Scholarship for Healthcare Students. This prestigious scholarship, designed to foster excellence and commitment within the healthcare sector, offers a one-time award of $1,000 to deserving undergraduate students... - December 01, 2023 - Estela Arco Scholarship

Trocaire College Launches Veterinary Assistant Program

Trocaire College announced applications are now being accepted for its online veterinary assistant program. - November 29, 2023 - Trocaire College

Raymond Arroyo to Headline 2023 Authentic Leadership Foundation Event in Dallas

Raymond Arroyo to Headline 2023 Authentic Leadership Foundation Event in Dallas

The Authentic Leadership Foundation announces Raymond Arroyo as the keynote speaker for its "Bring Out The Greatness! 2023" fundraiser in Dallas on December 4, 2023. Arroyo, a celebrated journalist and New York Times Bestselling author, is recognized for his work with Fox News and EWTN News. His multifaceted career spans journalism, producing, and authoring children's literature. His alignment with the Foundation's focus on youth, virtue, and authentic leadership makes him an ideal speaker for t - November 16, 2023 - Authentic Leadership Foundation

Reveal Diagnostics Expands Network of CBCT Imaging Centers, Announces Installation at Life Chiropractic College West

Reveal Diagnostics Expands Network of CBCT Imaging Centers, Announces Installation at Life Chiropractic College West

Reveal Diagnostics, the leading Cone Beam CT radiology network in California and chiropractic distributor of NewTom VGi Evo, proudly announces its recent expansion of CBCT Imaging Centers across the Bay Area in a new collaboration with Life Chiropractic College West. - November 16, 2023 - Reveal Diagnostics

Workshoppes Co-Working, a Visionary Co-Working Space Concept, Opens in North Brunswick, New Jersey

Workshoppes co-working, a visionary co-working space concept for providing accessible convenient workspace, is delighted to introduce its space in the heart of City of North Brunswick, NJ. This much-needed venture aims to redefine the way professionals work, fostering creativity, collaboration, and... - November 15, 2023 - Workshoppes, Inc.

Breaking Boundaries: SAGE University Bhopal Hosted National Media Conclave to Explore the Future of Communication and Journalism

The National Media Conclave at SAGE University, Bhopal, brought together industry leaders who emphasized the importance of journalistic integrity and adaptability in the face of evolving media dynamics, urging aspiring professionals to prioritize truth and ethical reporting for societal impact. - November 11, 2023 - SAGE University

What Championship Dreams Are Made of: College of Biblical Studies’ Ambassadors Basketball Inaugural Year is Off to a Great Start

What Championship Dreams Are Made of: College of Biblical Studies’ Ambassadors Basketball Inaugural Year is Off to a Great Start

The College of Biblical Studies is looking to the future as their men’s basketball team is making history. The Ambassadors have won 4 out of 5 games with as much as a 30-point lead. Their first home game was held Tuesday, Nov. 7 against Kansas Christian, the 2023 NCCAA Southwest Region... - November 09, 2023 - College of Biblical Studies

Topsarge Patents a Scientific Model for Personnel Development Studies

Topsarge Business Solutions (TBS) of Temple Texas, has successfully submitted a utility patent for a Blended Community Science model for Personnel Development. Principal Investigator Daniel K. Elder and Research Director Dr. David Litteral are credited with inventing this hybrid method for public... - November 09, 2023 - Topsarge Business Solutions LLC

Authentic Leadership Foundation Honors Annie and Scott Powell at Upcoming "Bring Out the Greatness! 2023" Event

Authentic Leadership Foundation Honors Annie and Scott Powell at Upcoming "Bring Out the Greatness! 2023" Event

Annie & Scott Powell will be honored with the ALF Authentic Leader Award at the "Bring Out the Greatness! 2023" event for their work with Camp Wojtyla. Their dedication to youth leadership through faith and adventure, and their personal journey of resilience, embody true authentic leadership. - November 07, 2023 - Authentic Leadership Foundation

Purchase College Launches Esports Team This Fall

Purchase College Launches Esports Team This Fall

This semester, Purchase College, State University of New York (SUNY), joined the growing number of colleges across the country that are hosting an Esports team. Research shows that the fastest growing sport has big benefits for college campuses. - November 06, 2023 - Purchase College, SUNY

Well-Respected Endodontist Dr. Jordan Schapiro Resigns from Nova Southeastern University College of Dental Medicine in Support of Daughter's Lawsuit

Dr. Jordan Schapiro, a distinguished figure in the field of Endodontics, has announced his decision to step down from his position as a professor in the post-graduate endodontic department at Nova Southeastern University College of Dental Medicine. This move coincides with a lawsuit (Stevie... - November 01, 2023 - Montgomery Law Group

Pack the Pantry Virtual Food Drive Tackles Food Insecurity at Local Community Colleges

Pack the Pantry Virtual Food Drive Tackles Food Insecurity at Local Community Colleges

50% of area college students are experiencing food insecurity. - November 01, 2023 - California Coast Credit Union

B Academics Launches New Website with More Than 600 Resources

B Academics Launches New Website with More Than 600 Resources

A renewed commitment to its members, institutional supporters, and stakeholders - November 01, 2023 - B Academics

National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship (NACCE) Names Lifetime Achievement Award Winner

Flora Tydings, Chancellor of the College System of Tennessee, receives "Lifetime Achievement Award" from the National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship (NACCE). - October 30, 2023 - National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship

Lee Lambert Honored as NACCE 2023 Entrepreneurial President of the Year

National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship (NACCE) Names 2023 "Entrepreneurial President of the Year." - October 29, 2023 - National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship

John C. Holoduek Jr. Honored as a Professional of the Year for 2023 by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide

John C. Holoduek Jr. Honored as a Professional of the Year for 2023 by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide

John C. Holoduek Jr. of Fort Lee, New Jersey, has been recognized as a Professional of the Year for 2023 by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the fields of education, social studies, and psychology. About John C. Holoduek... - October 25, 2023 - Strathmore Worldwide

Invitation to an Afternoon of Art and Poetry

Invitation to an Afternoon of Art and Poetry

The William Meredith Foundation extends an invitation for an afternoon of art and poetry, November 18 from 2-4 at the Writer’s Center (4508 Walsh St., Bethesda, Md. 20815) Previous recipients of the Meredith Award for Poetry, the Valentine Krustev Award for Translation and the Nancy Frankel... - October 25, 2023 - The William Meredith Foundation

MODArts Dance Collective (MADC) Announces Its 2023 Move to Change Dance Festival Presenting Artists

MODArts Dance Collective (MADC) Announces Its 2023 Move to Change Dance Festival Presenting Artists

MODArts Dance Collective (MADC) announces its 2023 Move to Change Dance Festival Presenting Artists. Move to Change uses dance as a form of social justice and arts activism through the lens of BIPOC choreographers and dance filmmakers. This hybrid festival consists of live performance and dance films in two different programs over the two day festival. This year’s theme is the word "community" and how groups of people with a common goal or interest can shift the paradigm of a neighborhood. - October 24, 2023 - MODArts Dance Collective, Inc.

Speak Up For Kids Launches the Life Skills Portal, Empowering Foster Youth

Speak Up For Kids Launches the Life Skills Portal, Empowering Foster Youth

Speak Up For Kids, a leading nonprofit organization committed to advocating for abused, neglected, and abandoned children, is proud to announce the launch of the Life Skills Portal. This innovative resource is a testament to their dedication to improving the lives of foster youth by providing them... - October 20, 2023 - Speak Up for Kids

West Coast University Joins Forces with The Nurses Pub in the Quest for 100K Future Nurses

West Coast University Joins Forces with The Nurses Pub in the Quest for 100K Future Nurses

West Coast University is supporting the mission to recruit 100K future nurses at The Nurses Pub Annual Scholarship Gala. - October 17, 2023 - The Nurses Pub

Cal Coast Cares Foundation Educator Grants Application Deadline Extended

Cal Coast Cares Foundation Educator Grants Application Deadline Extended

The Cal Coast Cares Foundation has extended the deadline for 2023 grant applications. Local educators now have through October 23 to apply for grants to help with classroom projects. The foundation will be awarding $64,000 in grants to local educators this year, bringing the total amount awarded... - October 16, 2023 - California Coast Credit Union

Miami University Receives Certified Free From™ Status

Miami University Receives Certified Free From™ Status

Leading the way in the Aramark System, Miami University is the first location to become Certified Free From the top food allergens in the country for this amazing food service provider. - October 11, 2023 - MenuTrinfo

Angelo State University Launches iGrad Student Financial Literacy Platform

Angelo State University Launches iGrad Student Financial Literacy Platform

Multiple studies have shown that financially literate college students are more likely to graduate, perform better academically, experience less stress, have lower student loan debt and be more prepared for student loan payments after graduation. - October 05, 2023 - iGrad

Jared Kamrass Scholarship for Public Service: Investing in Future Leaders Committed to Positive Change

Jared Kamrass Scholarship for Public Service: Investing in Future Leaders Committed to Positive Change

The Jared Kamrass Scholarship for Public Service is pleased to announce the launch of its inaugural scholarship program, aimed at empowering aspiring public servants across the United States. With a one-time award of $1,000, this scholarship is designed to support the education and aspirations of... - September 30, 2023 - Jared Kamrass Scholarship

Student Loan Repayments to Resume in October: My Education Solutions Provides Student Loan Management Services for Borrowers Pressed for Time and Money

After a three-year pause, over 43 million Americans who have student loans are required to resume repayments in October. For many, adding a large expense to their monthly budget will make it difficult for them to buy homes, start businesses, and save for retirement. Foregoing monthly payments has become a serious consideration by many borrowers. However, there are options that should be considered first, including the use of Student Loan Management Firms such as My Education Solutions. - September 29, 2023 - My Education Solutions

The Clemente Course in the Humanities Names New Executive Director Dr. Aaron Rosen

The Clemente Course in the Humanities Names New Executive Director Dr. Aaron Rosen

The Board of Directors of The Clemente Course in the Humanities announces the appointment of its new Executive Director, Aaron Rosen, PhD. Clemente is a national not-for-profit that delivers transformative, free college courses to economically disadvantaged adults. Dr. Rosen has outlined a dynamic vision for Clemente’s future, which includes raising funds to support the creation of new programs around the country. - September 22, 2023 - The Clemente Course in the Humanities

OnTrack Champions Education with $55,000 in Scholarships Awarded to High School Graduates Nationwide

OnTrack Champions Education with $55,000 in Scholarships Awarded to High School Graduates Nationwide

OnTrack, dedicated to college readiness, granted $55,000 in scholarships to17 standout students this year. Hanifa Savage and Morriah Piñon spotlight the pivotal role of mentors in their journeys. Since 2018, OnTrack has allocated over $200,000 in scholarships. Anchored in Dr. Richard E. Caruso's vision and the Uncommon Individual Foundation, OnTrack champions first-generation students, aiming for universal college accessibility through transformative mentorship. - September 22, 2023 - Uncommon Individual Foundation

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