College & University News
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MedicalFieldCareers.com Announces Scholarship for Students Attending Top Historically Black College and Universities That Offer Healthcare Programs
MedicalFieldCareers.com has released its list of the top historically black college and universities that offer healthcare programs, as well as a new scholarship program for students who attend the featured schools. - June 19, 2019 - MedicalFieldCareers.com
An Evening with Temple Grandin: Connecting Animal Behavior & Autism - August 13, 2019
Future Horizons will be hosting An Evening with Temple Grandin in Fayetteville, AR on August 13, 2019. - June 16, 2019 - Future Horizons, Inc.
OnPoint Community Credit Union Partners with iGrad to Offer the Enrich Financial Wellness Platform
OnPoint Community Credit Union is making the award-winning Enrich financial wellness platform available to its nearly 370,000 members. - June 06, 2019 - iGrad
Lancaster Seminary Names Vanessa Lovelace Vice President of Academic Affairs and Dean of the Seminary
The Reverend Dr. Vanessa Lovelace will join Lancaster Theological Seminary, a graduate school of theology in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, on July 1, 2019, as vice president of academic affairs and dean. - June 03, 2019 - Lancaster Theological Seminary
TFI Envision's VP is Guest Lecturer at Housatonic Community College
Housatonic Community College (HCC) was the setting for a guest lecture led by Mary Ellen (“M.E.”) Butkus, VP and Sr. Art Director at TFI Envision, Inc., with thirty up and coming graphic designers on April 15, 2019. The Monday morning “discussion” with second year graphic... - June 02, 2019 - TFI Envision, Inc.
KDG UI/UX Design Team Wins Silver Communicator Award
KDG’s work on Drexel University’s 2018 Day of Giving campaign was recognized out of over 6,000 entries. - June 01, 2019 - The Kyle David Group, LLC
Author, Nicole Thompson Seeks to End the Mental Health Stigma in Black Communities with Newly Released Book, Black Therapists Rock: a Glimpse Through the Eyes of Experts
Black Therapists Rock: A Glimpse Through the Eyes of Experts seeks to end the mental health stigma in Black communities. Since trauma is healed better collectively, each author shares personal accounts of depression, abuse, grief, and other forms of trauma that is often ignored in the community. The authors’ vulnerability gives hope to people with similar experiences. Nicole’s chapter reveals childhood memories of her mom’s depression that ended with her lifeless body lying next to her at age 8. - May 23, 2019 - GOAT Educators
Shorecrest Graduates Achieve Top College Placement
On Sunday, May 19, 2019, Shorecrest Preparatory School held its Commencement Ceremony for the 72-member Class of 2019 to Matriculate to 43 Colleges & Universities. - May 23, 2019 - Shorecrest Preparatory School
$2.5 Million Gift to Virginia Union is Largest in School History by an Individual
Virginia Union University announces a $2.5 million gift, the largest amount the school has ever received from an individual at one-time. The gift was presented Saturday during the 2019 Commencement. Dr. Virginia B. Howerton, a 1965 graduate of VUU, says she hopes other alumni and businesses will... - May 23, 2019 - Virginia Union University
Posse Foundation Gala Celebrates 30 Years, Features Chaka Khan and Lesley Stahl
Lesley Stahl will preside at the 2019 Posse Gala at The Metropolitan Museum of Art (6:30 p.m., Wednesday, May 22, 2019), the Foundation announced today. The annual gala is expected to raise $3 million to help public high school students with extraordinary leadership potential. - May 22, 2019 - The Posse Foundation
FinTech School Partners with the Government of Bermuda to Make FinTech Education Accessible to Bermudian Citizens
With the mission of making FinTech education accessible, FinTech School has partnered with the Government of Bermuda to launch an online program where any citizen of Bermuda will be able to access FinTech courses developed by FinTech School. FinTech School really appreciates the vision of the... - May 21, 2019 - FinTech School
Cynaptx AI Powered Career Services System to be Showcased at NACE Conference, Orlando
Cynaptx Career Services System will be showcased at NACE Conference 2019 scheduled from June 03 to June 06 2019 - Orlando, FL. Institutions can visit booth # 914 to experience the most modern Career Services solution equipped with Artificial Intelligence. Visitors can have detailed discussions with... - May 19, 2019 - Cynaptx
New Age Expands Once Again
New Age Marketing Continues to Expand in the Charlotte Area. Now Hiring Entry Level College Graduates to help Expand its new Client portfolio. - May 18, 2019 - New Age Marketing Inc.
Reality Changers Launches Fundraising Campaign to Celebrate 18th Birthday
Reality Changers Launches Fundraising Campaign to Celebrate 18th Birthday. Throughout the Weekend of May 16-19, 2019 All Funds Given Will be Doubled. - May 16, 2019 - Reality Changers
The Largest Teacher Job Fair in the Gulf Coast Region to be Held June 10-11 in Houston, TX
Region 4 Education Service Center will host the 2019 Annual Gulf Coast Teacher Job Fair June 10-11, 2019 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at M.O. Campbell Educational Center, 1865 Aldine Bender Road, Houston, Texas 77032. Registration is available at www.esc4.net/jobfair. - May 16, 2019 - Region 4 Education Service Center
Braun Ink Launches Braun Collection, Multi-Format CEO Biography Series
"Billion or Bust!: Growing a Tech Company in Texas," a book by Lanham Napier, former CEO of Rackspace®, is the first release in the Braun Collection. - May 16, 2019 - Braun Ink
ShelterPoint CEO Richard White Helped Raise Over $560,000 for the College of Mount Saint Vincent
Richard White and Mary Griffin honored at the College’s Annual Scholarship Tribute Dinner. - May 15, 2019 - ShelterPoint
MedicalFieldCareers.com Announces Its Top 10 Online Nursing Programs for 2019-2020
MedicalFieldCareers.com, a free online resource for students training for careers in healthcare, has revealed its official 2019-20 list of the Top 10 Online Nursing Programs. “With online resources and education growing at record levels every year, we want to show our support for those... - May 15, 2019 - MedicalFieldCareers.com
Elizabeth A. Whitmer, RHIT, CCS, CCS-P, AHDI-F Recognized as a VIP Member for 2019 by P.O.W.E.R. (Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized)
Elizabeth A. Whitmer, RHIT, CCS, CCS-P, AHDI-F of Fort Myers Beach, Florida has been recognized as a VIP Member for 2019 by P.O.W.E.R. (Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized) for her outstanding achievements and high level of success in the field of healthcare services... - May 14, 2019 - P.O.W.E.R. Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized
oLibrary.org Partners with Additional University Presses
The University of California Press and the University Press of Colorado Add Open-Access Titles to oLibrary. - May 05, 2019 - Flexpub
Tenth Annual Pink Hat Tea Will Celebrate 10 Years of Providing College Scholarships for District of Columbia High School Seniors
The Pearl and Ivy Educational Foundation, Inc. (PIEF), in collaboration with Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.,® Xi Omega Chapter, will host its 10th Annual Pink Hat Tea on Sunday, May 5, 2019 from 2:00 – 5:00 p.m. at the Renaissance in downtown Washington, DC. The Tea, now in its tenth... - May 03, 2019 - Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Xi Omega Chapter
Advanced Healthcare Solutions, Inc. Announces the Launch of STUDENT TELE-HELP 24/7(sm)
STUDENT TELE-HELP 24/7 is a virtual access mental health service that has been developed to support college and university students as they develop the coping skills needed to navigate through life’s challenges. STUDENT TELE-HELP 24/7 gives students another option to obtain counseling, therapy and provider services for mental health disorders such as anxiety, depression, grief, guilt, PTSD due to sexual assault, substance abuse, suicidal ideation, etc. No insurance needed or accepted. - May 01, 2019 - Advanced Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
Grok Global Launches Global Access Service
Grok Global Services, a global higher education service company, launches Global Access, a new line of service for institutions seeking to diversify their recruitment efforts. - May 01, 2019 - Grok Global
Dr. Paul Alexander Named as HIU's Seventh President
Following an extensive search process, the HIU Board of Trustees has appointed Dr. Paul H. Alexander ('84, '88) as the seventh president in HIU's 91-year history. He will assume his new leadership role and responsibilities on August 16, 2019. - May 01, 2019 - Hope International University
Rose State College to Open a Food and Necessities Pantry and Clothing Closet for Students
Rose State is showing its commitment to fighting hunger and basic needs for students by partnering with established OKC-area needs-based non-profit organizations. These partnerships will establish Raider Necessities, a comprehensive food and personal care pantry that will be operated via a partnership with the Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma, and Raider Rack, an on-campus clothing closet for Rose State students, faculty, staff and alumni that will operate in partnership with Sharing Tree. - May 01, 2019 - Rose State College
Philanthropic Crowdfunding Team at KDG Wins Gold Horizon Interactive Award
KDG’s work on Drexel University’s 2018 Day of Giving campaign won gold at the Horizon Interactive Awards. - April 30, 2019 - The Kyle David Group, LLC
Yorktel Hires Esteemed Telehealth Pioneer Dr. Sudhir R. Ahuja as Senior Vice President of Product Management, Healthcare
Visionary Entrepreneur, Scientist, and Forerunner in the Field of Video-Based Technology for Healthcare Will Spearhead the Evolution of the Univago HE Telehealth Platform. - April 25, 2019 - Yorktel
iGrad Receives Pension & Investments Eddy Award for Enrich™ Financial Wellness Platform
iGrad recently was recognized with a Pension & Investments Eddy Award for its Enrich™ financial wellness platform. iGrad was honored along with Virginia Retirement System (VRS), an independent state agency that offers the Enrich platform to its 700,000 members. iGrad and VRS received the... - April 24, 2019 - iGrad
Camden County College Selects Unifyed Student to Modernize Student Experience
Unifyed, a cloud-based, next-generation student information system provider, today announced that Camden County College has selected Unifyed Student to drive digital transformation and boost student engagement. Unifyed Student will enable students at Camden County College to easily register for... - April 24, 2019 - Unifyed
S-U-F Announces World’s First Forum & Expo on “Smart University” Serving 28000+ Universities
SUF19 Global Forum and Expo will be held in Antalya, Turkey, 05-07 November 2019, attracting 700+ delegates from more than 65 countries, and featuring 130+ speakers and 100+ academic & corporate leaders to focus on the future of universities worldwide. - April 21, 2019 - Smart University Foundation
Initium Health’s Founder, James Corbett, Delivers the 26th Annual Shallenberger Keynote at John Hopkins
Beyond Charity: Re-Imagined Communities. This talk addresses how modern healthcare, in the midst of industry consolidation and technological innovation must also continue to support the health of the community in which it’s located which requires a re-imagining of the hospital’s role in the community. - April 18, 2019 - Initium Health
A CEO and PR Rep Recognizes the Importance of Elton John's Music in Saving Her Life
Amidst the announcement of his Farewell Tour and an upcoming movie about his life, the following describes how Denise Meridith, currently a CEO of an Arizona public relations firm, feels Elton John's music helped save her life. - April 18, 2019 - Denise Meridith
Reinventing Modern Recruiting for Colleges and Universities in the Digital Age - Thompson Rivers University
LinkedIn and other social networks are becoming the bridge between millenial students and the academic world. Dean Mike Henry of Thompson Rivers University demonstrates how modern recruiting works without geographic boundaries and time zones. Under his watch and initiatives, enrolment soared by over 500%. - April 16, 2019 - Thompson Rivers University
National Association for Community Colleges Names Colleges of Excellence
National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship (NACCE) recognizes entrepreneurial excellence in Community Colleges; NACCE Announces College of Excellence Winners - April 15, 2019 - National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship
Rose State College, Oklahoma Manufacturing Alliance Announce Educational Partnership in Collaborative Robotics
Rose State College and the Oklahoma Manufacturing Alliance have formed a new educational partnership. Rose State will be providing training in collaborative robotics for manufacturers across Oklahoma. The Oklahoma Manufacturing Alliance will provide subject matter experts to assist with curriculum... - April 15, 2019 - Rose State College
Remington College Cleveland Campus Announces New Degree Programs
Two new programs now enrolling. - April 12, 2019 - Remington College
Atlanta Businessman Woodard Inducted Into UTC Entrepreneurship Hall of Fame
University of Tennessee at Chattanooga Honors Albert Woodard - April 11, 2019 - KaZee Inc.
Dianne L. Bird Recognized as a Professional of the Year for 2019 by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Dianne L. Bird of Waterdown, Ontario, Canada has been recognized as a Professional of the Year for 2019 by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of educational administration. About Dianne L. Bird Ms. Bird is retired after 31... - April 09, 2019 - Strathmore Worldwide
Beyond Spots & Dots Wins Four Awards from the 34th Education Advertising Awards Competition
Agency recognized with two gold, one silver and one bronze award for higher-education campaigns. - April 05, 2019 - Beyond Spots & Dots, Inc.
Blue Peach Media and SurferNETWORK Collaboration for Video Production and Streaming
Blue Peach Media and SurferNETWORK are proud to announce a collaboration to offer new and enhanced services to companies and individuals looking to capitalize on video and streaming. From script to screens-of-any-size, this collaboration is aimed to help clients do the most with their digital media... - April 03, 2019 - SurferNETWORK LLC
No Tuition or Fee Increases for Southern Utah University
For the first time in 42 years, Southern Utah University will not be increasing its tuition or student fees. On Friday, March 29, the Utah Board of Regents approved Southern Utah University’s tuition proposal, making SUU the only school in the Utah System for Higher Education that isn’t... - March 29, 2019 - Southern Utah University
Patrick Henry College Announces New Dean of Academic Affairs
Dr. Mark T. Mitchell, a prolific scholar, has been named Patrick Henry College's new Dean of Academic Affairs. - March 29, 2019 - Patrick Henry College
iGrad Creates First Financial Wellness Personality Assessment
iGrad/Enrich has created a first-of-its-kind financial behavior assessment, now available on its interactive financial wellness platforms. - March 29, 2019 - iGrad
Remington College Online Announces Four New Programs
Enrollment now open for programs in technology, hospitality and health fields. - March 29, 2019 - Remington College
Utah Legislature Approves 3-Year Bachelor Degree Program at SUU
Southern Utah University is excited to announce that Governor Gary Herbert and the Utah State Legislature have approved and funded a three-year bachelor’s degree pilot program. SUU received $3.8 million ongoing funding for the project and will be ready to launch the program in January... - March 28, 2019 - Southern Utah University
Tecsew Welcomes UTC Portsmouth Guests
Tecsew welcomed work experience students from UTC Portsmouth this week. - March 26, 2019 - Tecsew Ltd.
Best Education Websites to be Named by Web Marketing Association in 23rd Annual WebAward Competition
The Best Education Website of 2019 will be named as part of the 23rd annual international WebAward Competition for Web site development at www.webaward.org. The WebAwards is the standards-defining competition that sets benchmarks for 96 industries, including education, schools and university websites, based on the seven criteria of a successful web site. The deadline for education websites to enter to be judged is May 31, 2019. - March 25, 2019 - Web Marketing Association
Cynaptx to Further Enhance the Career Service Platform
Texas-based software solution provider Cynaptx has opened up its Career Services Management platform for a unrestricted trial by educational institutions and universities for 14 days. This feature will open up plethora of opportunities to enhance the student, employer relationship while hiring candidates from colleges. - March 21, 2019 - Cynaptx
Campus Connector Announces Software Launch Innovative Student Engagement and Retention Software Now Available
Campus Connector, Inc. today announced the launch of Campus ConnectrTM, revolutionary innovative cloud-based student engagement and retention software for colleges, community colleges, and universities of all sizes. The Campus Connectr software utilizes proactive digital engagement to drive... - March 21, 2019 - Campus Connector, Inc.
Atlanta Global Studies Center Hosts Inaugural Symposium April 25-27th in Atlanta
The Inaugural Annual Atlanta Global Studies Symposium fosters collaboration among institutions of higher education, the public and the community, and the K-12 sector in the Atlanta region and beyond through education, research, and outreach about global, regional, and international studies and the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals. All events are free and open to the public, with pre-registration, and will take place at the Bill Moore Student Success Center (225 N Ave NW, Atlanta, GA 30332). - March 20, 2019 - Georgia Institute of Technology Atlanta Global Studies Center