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YOUNK Debuts with Sid Wilson at Boston College Fest
Boston hosted one of the "biggest back to school parties" of the year – College Fest 2018 at Fenway Park was attended by over 10,000 students who enjoyed myriad of talent at the YOUNK stage. - October 03, 2018 - YOUNK LLC
The First Zero Emissions Blue Bird All American School Buses Delivered to Multiple California School Districts by A-Z Bus Sales
A-Z Bus Sales, Inc., a leading provider of transportation solutions, successfully delivered seven new All Electric - All American zero emissions school buses built by Blue Bird to multiple school districts in Southern California this past week. These buses were funded by South Coast Air Quality... - October 02, 2018 - A-Z Bus Sales Inc.
Smart Financial Foundation to Honor Justin J. Watt Foundation with Community Impact Award
On Wednesday, October 17, 2018 at 11:30am, The Smart Financial Foundation will present its 2018 Community Impact Award and Lifetime Achievement Award. Honorees include Justin J. Watt Foundation - Community Impact Award and Dr. William A. Young Jr. - Lifetime Achievement Award. Khambrel Marshall of KPRC-TV Channel 2 will emcee and Connie Watt, VP of Justin J. Watt Foundation will speak. - October 02, 2018 - Smart Financial Credit Union
New Biography "Charles Proteus Steinmetz" Presents the Amazing Life of a Forgotten Genius and Eccentric
New biography "Charles Proteus Steinmetz: The Electrical Wizard of Schenectady" profiles the life and work of Charles Proteus Steinmetz (1865-1923), the scientist who made long-range AC power transmission possible. Steinmetz was just four feet tall, a celebrated eccentric, and revered in his lifetime as one of America's greatest scientists. The first biography of Steinmetz in years, "Charles Proteus Steinmetz" brings this great man's life and achievements to a new generation. - September 26, 2018 - Linden Publishing
Persistence is The Key Celebrates Its One Year Anniversary
Houston-based nonprofit celebrates its one year anniversary. - September 26, 2018 - Persistence is The Key
MedicalFieldCareers.com Recognizes Top 35 Affordable CNA Programs for 2018-19
MedicalFieldCareers.com, a free online resource for students training for careers in healthcare, has announced its list of the Top 35 Affordable CNA Programs for 2018-19. “Nurse assisting is one of the most popular entry level fields in healthcare and MedicalFieldCareers.com felt that it was... - September 24, 2018 - MedicalFieldCareers.com
Moravian College Celebrates Heritage Day 2018 on September 26 with a Day of Community Service in the Lehigh Valley
Moravian College Heritage Day 2018 takes place on September 26; sending over 1,200 students, faculty, and staff to sites around the Lehigh Valley in Pennsylvania for a day of community service. - September 24, 2018 - Moravian College
The Elliott School of International Affairs Receive Prestigious Title VI Grants
The Elliott School of International Affairs’ Sigur Center for Asian Studies, the GW Institute for Korean Studies (GWIKS) and the Institute for Middle East Studies (IMES) have been awarded approximately $3 million in grant funding under the U.S. Department of Education’s prestigious... - September 21, 2018 - Elliott School of International Affairs, GWU
California State University Implements BlackBeltHelp’s Help Desk Services to Achieve Student Success
BlackBeltHelp, a leading provider of premium quality help desk products and services in the US higher education industry, is pleased to announce that California State University has chosen BlackBeltHelp for after-hours IT Help Desk support. As a part of this collaboration, BlackBeltHelp will provide IT Help Desk services to California State University (CSU) after business hours, and on weekends and holidays. - September 21, 2018 - BlackBeltHelp
Organized by Recruit in Canada, the Study and Go Abroad Fairs Will Take Place in Ottawa, Toronto, Halifax, Calgary and Vancouver from October 13 – 21
Canada's largest international university fairs gives students an opportunity to meet with top universities from around the world, as well as student travel organizations. - September 18, 2018 - Recruit in Canada
Eastern DataComm Hosting Three Seminars to Discuss School Safety, Security and Emergency Preparedness
Eastern DataComm announced they are hosting three seminars in October to discuss solutions to one of the most important topics facing school districts, law enforcement and municipalities today – safety. How quickly and effectively a school can notify everyone of a lockdown or active shooter... - September 17, 2018 - Eastern DataComm
YOUNK Launches Innovative Music Platform and Announces Legendary Sid Wilson as Boston’s CollegeFest Headliner
Sid Wilson, well-known DJ and Slipknot turntablist of 20 years will perform on the main stage of the CollegeFest at Fenway Park in Boston. Younk.com will provide entertainment for one of the "biggest back to school party" events. During the Festival Sid Wilson will present one of the latest collaborative projects with 7Ever – "Wanna Be Younk." The song was created as the anthem for the new community-based music label on blockchain. - September 17, 2018 - YOUNK LLC
HSBA with New Shareholder Structure
The HSBA Hamburg School of Business Administration implements a new share-holder structure: The Assembly of an Honorable Merchant of Hamburg (VEEK) and the HSBA Alumni Association each take over eight percent of the university. The Foundation for the Promotion of HSBA remains the main shareholder. - September 15, 2018 - HSBA Hamburg School of Business Administration
Moravian College and Rutgers Law School to Sign an Agreement to Help Qualified Students Complete a Bachelor’s Degree and Juris Doctor in Six Years
This articulation agreement between Moravian College and Rutgers Law School allows qualified Moravian students to be eligible to attend Rutgers Law School following their junior year in order to complete both their bachelor’s and Juris Doctor degrees in a total of six years, rather than seven. - September 15, 2018 - Moravian College
13 Iowa Community College Leaders Take National Entrepreneurship Pledge
Iowa Members of the National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship (NACCE) Sign Presidents for Entrepreneurship Pledge. - September 12, 2018 - National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship
Dr. Myrna L. Fischman, CPA Honored as a Woman of Empowerment by P.O.W.E.R. (Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized)
Dr. Myrna L. Fischman, CPA of New York, New York has been honored as a Woman of Empowerment by P.O.W.E.R. (Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized) for her outstanding contributions and achievements for over 50 years in the fields of finance and education. About Dr. Myrna L. - September 12, 2018 - P.O.W.E.R. Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized
Moravian College Ranked #155 in U.S. News & World Report Rankings for Best National Liberal Arts Colleges
Moravian College ranks #155 in the Best National Liberal Arts Colleges category in the 2019 college rankings released from U.S. News & World Report, moving up ten spots from its 2018 ranking. - September 12, 2018 - Moravian College
Best Colleges in Religious Studies and Philosophy by Biggerfaith.org
Biggerfaith.org has ranked the best 200 schools that teach Religious Studies or Philosophy. The pool of candidates was around 1150. Biggerfaith.org ranked these schools according to government data. Using that data, Biggerfaith.org finds out the universities pass rate, annual cost, and average annual pay after graduation. - September 11, 2018 - biggerfaith.org
On September 13 Moravian College to Host Screening and Q & A with Filmmaker of "The Bomb"
Smriti Keshari, one of the filmmakers behind “The Bomb,” will be present for a Q & A after the film with Moravian students and the general public in attendance. Moravian College will host the screening and Q&A on September 13, 2018 at 7:00 p.m. EDT. - September 10, 2018 - Moravian College
Yardstick Management Hires Aida Mariam to Lead Its Community Engagement Business
Aida Mariam is an exceptional results-driven leader. Her breadth and depth of experience spans public affairs, community organizing, campaign management, design thinking and community development. Because of her strong leadership and management skills she has achieved the following results: -... - September 08, 2018 - Yardstick Management LLC
The College Investor Nominated for Best Investing Blog and Best Student Loan Debt Blog in 2018
The College Investor is nominated for Best Investing Blog and Best Student Loan Debt Blog in the 2018 Plutus Awards for their outstanding working improving financial literacy for millennials in 2018. - September 06, 2018 - The College Investor
YOUNK to Deliver Grammy Level Artist Performance to Boston CollegeFest 2018 as Entertainment Sponsor
YOUNK, the world’s first community music label using blockchain will partner with Boston CollegeFest for this year’s "biggest back to school party" on September 22. The lineup will include select artists from YOUNK’s Top 30 chart, including a surprise guest who has never... - September 06, 2018 - YOUNK LLC
The Plexus Groupe Intern Selected as The Council Foundation Scholarship Recipient
Kyle Vitale, a student at Illinois State University and a summer intern at The Plexus Groupe, has been selected as a recipient of a $5,000 academic scholarship for the 2018-19 year academic year, as announced today by The Council Foundation. “The Plexus Groupe is very proud of Kyle for being... - September 04, 2018 - The Plexus Groupe
Moravian College Welcomes Alec Ross, Tech Policy Expert, Innovator, and Author to Campus on September 12
Alec Ross, Author, Technology Policy Expert and Innovator scheduled to appear at Moravian College in Bethlehem, PA on September 12. - September 04, 2018 - Moravian College
MedicalFieldCareers.com Announces Scholarship for Students at Top 40 Affordable Healthcare Schools
MedicalFieldCareers.com has released its list of the Top 40 Affordable Healthcare Schools, as well as a new scholarship program for students who attend the featured schools. - August 31, 2018 - MedicalFieldCareers.com
UChicago Partners with Posse Foundation to Recruit Post-9/11 US Veterans
The University of Chicago (UChicago) is the newest undergraduate partner of The Posse Foundation. Through the program, UChicago will admit 10 post-9/11 U.S. veterans each year and guarantee financial aid to cover the cost of tuition after applying GI Bill and Yellow Ribbon funding. The inaugural... - August 31, 2018 - The Posse Foundation
California State University Selects BlackBeltHelp for After-Hours Help Desk Support
BlackBeltHelp today announced that the California State University (CSU) has selected BlackBeltHelp’s After-Hours IT help desk and LMS solutions. CSU campuses will have the opportunity to use BlackBeltHelp’s IT help desk and LMS solutions, providing enhanced levels of IT support for... - August 31, 2018 - BlackBeltHelp
Catastrophic Wildfire and Toxic Smoke Evolved From Ecological Imbalance: Are DOI Secretary Zinke / USDA Secretary Purdue Ignoring Cost-Effective Wildfire Solution?
A significant drop in native species large-bodied herbivores in American forest and wildland landscapes is a proven factor in the evolution of catastrophic wildfire and toxic smoke. - August 30, 2018 - Wildhorse Ranch Productions
Higher Ed Web Plan from KDG Helps Colleges with ADA Section 508 Compliance
The Higher Ed Web Plan from KDG’s web team helps colleges with ADA, SEO, and usability. - August 30, 2018 - The Kyle David Group, LLC
BlackBeltHelp Helps University of South Dakota Provide Its End-Users 24x7 IT Support
BlackBeltHelp, a leading provider of premium quality help desk products and services in the US higher education industry, is elated to announce that University of South Dakota has selected BlackBeltHelp for 24x7 IT helpdesk support. Under this engagement, BlackBeltHelp will provide IT support to... - August 30, 2018 - BlackBeltHelp
Higher Ed Crowdfunding Experts at KDG to Present Exclusive Webinar
“Cracking the Code on Crowdfunding” will highlight tips, tricks, and secrets to successful crowdfunding campaigns. - August 28, 2018 - The Kyle David Group, LLC
Jennings Principal Paige Zinn Appointed to UNC Board of Visitors
The University of North Carolina (UNC) at Chapel Hill has named Jennings Principal, Paige Zinn, to the UNC Board of Visitors. Zinn is one of 54 select alumni and friends appointed to the 2018 class of new members by the Board of Trustees. Board of Visitors members act as ambassadors of UNC-Chapel... - August 25, 2018 - Jennings
15 Moravian College Students Selected for Prestigious United Nations-Backed Millennium Fellowship
Moravian College in Bethlehem, PA announced that fifteen students have been selected for the Millennium Fellowship, sponsored by United Nations Academic Impact and Millennium Campus Network (MCN.) - August 24, 2018 - Moravian College
Our Minds AR – The First BYOD App for Group Learning and Team Work in Augmented Reality
Virtual Space has announced the release of Our Minds AR, the First BYOD app for group learning and team work in Augmented Reality. In App Our Minds AR students’ utterances or questions pop up in a way similar to speech bubbles, as in comics. This new collaboration format is sure to make a class or a meeting more effective and engaging. - August 24, 2018 - Virtual Space OOO
KDG Has Team to Help with ADA Section 508 Compliance
KDG is offering support for businesses, schools, and nonprofits seeking to improve their online ADA compliance. - August 24, 2018 - The Kyle David Group, LLC
Homeland Security Foundation of America (HSFA) Set to Host Town Hall Meeting on Pandemic Flu Prevention During National Preparedness Month
The Homeland Security Foundation of America (HSFA) continues the Aware campaign, hosting a town hall meeting in Atlanta, GA on Pandemic Flu awareness and prevention with keynote speaker Dr. Lisa M. Koonin, Deputy Director, Influenza Coordination Unit (ICU) in the National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases (NCIRD), CDC. - August 23, 2018 - Homeland Security Foundation of America
TopResume Announces Partnership with GradLeaders to Help More Students Create Top-Quality Resumes for Dream Jobs
TopResume, the largest resume-writing service in the world, today announced a partnership with GradLeaders, a campus-recruitment and career-services technology leader with more than 30 years’ experience of connecting students with employers. TopResume writes and analyzes millions of resumes... - August 23, 2018 - GradLeaders
Indie Filmmaker's Investigation of an Unsolved Murder Piques the Interest of Professor Angela Bell of Southern University Law Center
Inspired by a story that was kept alive by her grandfather, A.L. Smith unravels the mystery surrounding the murder of Mrs. Mary Allen Booth, the wife of a prominent Shreveport business owner. Mrs. Booth's semi-frozen remains were discovered in Frierson, Louisiana near the home of Lemon Howard, a mentally disabled African-American youth. Howard is wrongfully accused of the crime and tragically spends 42 years in Louisiana's penal system. - August 22, 2018 - ALS Creations, LLC
San Diego CEO, Jason Kulpa Announces Community Scholarship Winner
Jason Kulpa announces community scholarship winner to help young community leaders attain their educational goals. - August 22, 2018 - UE.co
New Dean for the College of Humanities and Social Science
Southern Utah University is excited to announce that after an extensive national search, Dr. Jean Boreen has been chosen to serve as the new Dean for the College of Humanities and Social Science. Dr. Boreen has over two decades of experience in administration and service at the university level. - August 22, 2018 - Southern Utah University
Masters Agrees to Official Partnership with the NJCAA
Masters Transportation has agreed to be the Official Shuttle Bus and Van Sales, Leasing, and Rental provider of the National Junior College Athletic Association. - August 22, 2018 - Masters Transportation
Midwest College Planning Asks: What's Your Plan for Paying for College?
In the recent report from Sallie Mae: How America Pays for College, it was reported that nearly 4 out of 5 families want their child to attend college, only about 2 out of 5 families have a plan to pay for school. Midwest College Planning is offering free workshops to help parents begin a plan. - August 17, 2018 - Midwest College Planning
Techstars’ Buffalo Startup Weekend
Techstars’ Buffalo Startup Weekend is back by popular demand for its 8th event. The weekend-long immersion into starting a business is open to anyone who is interested in pitching and/or developing a startup idea - from high school students to adults, from anyone with an idea to seasoned entrepreneurs, developers, designers, and marketers. This year’s event, presented by Viaduct, will take place over the weekend of September 14 to 16, 2018. - August 16, 2018 - Techstars' Buffalo Startup Weekend
Chapman Foundation, Inc. Partners with SHEEN Magazine for 2018 HBCU Tour
Once again it’s that time of year for the Chapman Foundation Inc. “Historically Black Colleges and Universities” tour. “SHEEN Magazine is honored to be the ‘Media Sponsor’ for such an amazing event,” says SHEEN spokesperson. CFI and SHEEN will be on the... - August 15, 2018 - Sheen Magazine
All Professions Job Fair on Friday, August 17
Targeted Job Fairs, in partnership with the Midwest Black Family Reunion, hosts their annual All Professions Job Fair. - August 14, 2018 - Targeted Job Fairs
Homeland Security Foundation of America (HSFA) to Host Next Active Shooter Preparedness Town Hall Meeting in Des Moines, IA
Homeland Security Foundation of America (HSFA) continues to host town hall meetings in congressional districts around the country with focus on raising awareness of active shooter threats and how to survive them. - August 14, 2018 - Homeland Security Foundation of America
Layer Logic and TSItouch Join Forces to Drive Demand of Touchscreen Displays in the Enterprise
Layer Logic Inc. and TSItouch, a leading manufacturer of touch screen and protective solutions for commercial grade displays and video walls, announce they are partnering together to drive more touch display demand through the delivery of additional features and capabilities. - August 14, 2018 - Layer Logic, Inc.
Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized Honors Gertrude B. Hutchinson, DNS, RN, MA, MSIS, CCRN-R with a P.O.W.E.R. Podcast
Gertrude B. Hutchinson of Altamont, New York has been honored with a Podcast by P.O.W.E.R. (Professional Organization of Woman of Excellence Recognized) for her outstanding achievements and high level of success for over 45 years in the fields of nursing and education. About Gertrude B. - August 14, 2018 - P.O.W.E.R. Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized
Podcast Answering “What Makes Us Human?” Launches in Denver
What makes you...you? Is it your DNA, culture, or environment? The digital anthropology magazine SAPIENS.org is releasing its first podcast series titled SAPIENS: A Podcast for Everything Human to ask and answer questions surrounding the human experience. Series hosts Dr. Jen Shannon from the... - August 13, 2018 - House of Pod
Remington College Memphis Campus Offers New Culinary Diploma Program
New program now enrolling. - August 12, 2018 - Remington College