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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
Jack and Jill Inc. and Shorecrest Partner for 2nd Annual HBCU College Fair
The Suncoast Chapter Teens of Jack and Jill of America, Inc. will host its second annual Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) College Fair from 1-3pm on Sunday, September 16 at Shorecrest Preparatory School in St. Petersburg. The inaugural event featured college recruiters and... - August 10, 2018 - Shorecrest Preparatory School
Moravian College Named to the 2019 Best 384 Colleges List by The Princeton Review
Moravian College announced that it has been named one of the Best 384 Colleges in the nation according to The Princeton Review in the newest edition of its college guide, The Best 384 Colleges. - August 10, 2018 - Moravian College
Refugee Student Spearheads Opening of an Aerospace Lab to Promote STEM Education and Launches First Social Entrepreneurial Aviation Product
Stratos Aviation Association announces the establishment of the Stratos Aerospace Lab coinciding with the launch of its first social entrepreneurial product: Ventus, designed and engineered by a Syrian-Armenian refugee student in Montreal, Canada. - August 09, 2018 - Stratos Aviation
Dr. Mary J. Gallant Recognized as a Woman of the Month and Honored on the Reuters Billboard by P.O.W.E.R. (Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized)
Dr. Mary J. Gallant of Glassboro, New Jersey has been honored as a Women of the Month for May 2018 and honored on the famous Reuters Billboard in Times Square in New York City by P.O.W.E.R. (Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized) for her outstanding contributions and... - August 08, 2018 - P.O.W.E.R. Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized
Campus Consortium Announces First Ever ERP Hosting Grant
Campus Consortium, a non-profit organization that unites approximately 37,000 institutions globally announced its Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Hosting Grant today. - August 08, 2018 - Campus Consortium
Dr. Daniel Andreae is the Recipient of the 2018 Lifetime Achievement Award Presented by the Top 100 Registry Inc.
Dr. Daniel Andreae is named "Educator and Philanthropist of the Year," and is the recipient of the prestigious "Lifetime Achievement Award" for the year 2018. Dr. Andreae, who is set to appear on the cover of the Top 100 Registry's international publication, has shown extraordinary passion and dedication in his career as an academic, as well as an exemplary commitment to his community. - August 03, 2018 - Top100 Registry Inc.
Intry and College Recruiter Partner in Resume Revolution
Intry is one of Built in Austin’s Top 50 Startups to Watch for 2018 and is leading the resume revolution. Intry, a woman-owned HR tech software firm, has launched a strategic partnership with industry veteran College Recruiter, the leading job search site used by over 20 million US college... - August 02, 2018 - Intry, LLC
Remington College Raises Thousands for the National Multiple Sclerosis Society
Nonprofit Remington College has kicked off its partnership with the National Multiple Sclerosis Society by raising more than $4,000 for MS in their first fundraiser on World MS Day. - August 02, 2018 - Remington College
Leona W. Ayers, M.D. Commemorated as a Lifetime Honored Member by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide
Leona W. Ayers, M.D. of Dublin, Ohio has been commemorated as a Lifetime Honored Member by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the fields of education and medical research. About Leona W. Ayers, M.D. Dr. Leona W. Ayers, M.D. has over... - July 28, 2018 - Strathmore Worldwide
MedicalFieldCareers.com Announces Scholarship Program for 2018-19
MedicalFieldCareers.com, a free online resource for students training for careers in healthcare, announces a $1,500 scholarship program for the 2018-19 academic year – the MedicalFieldCareers.com Healthcare Scholarship. - July 25, 2018 - MedicalFieldCareers.com
Affinity Federal Credit Union Partners with iGrad for Financial Wellness Education
Affinity Federal Credit Union (AFCU) recently launched Enrich™, iGrad’s adaptive, personalized and interactive online financial literacy platform to its 165,000+ members. - July 25, 2018 - iGrad
SHPSA-650A103F08, a +/-650V, 1,000 Amps Solid State Switching Apparatus (SHPSA) for Various Power Tests Delivered to MET Laboratories, Inc. Santa Clara, CA USA
On June 30, 2018, Electronic Design & Research shipped out a more powerful SHPSA that generates up to 2,500 Amps /650V or 300kW (average) and 1.6MW pulses, assembled in a 19"W x 39"L x 72"H rack cabinet. A controller configures several SPST-NO switches as a single SPCO switch. A discharging capacitor array (SDCA-08) or V-battery is capable of discharging 2,500 Amps in 200ns and less. - July 25, 2018 - Electronic Design & Research
California Community Colleges (CCC) Technology Center Selects BlackBeltHelp for Helpdesk Support
The California Community Colleges (CCC) Technology Center has selected BlackBeltHelp to support its objective of receiving high quality centralized help desk services for CCC system-wide software applications. BlackBeltHelp will replace the existing help desk provider and provide help desk support... - July 25, 2018 - BlackBeltHelp
Remington College Memphis Campus Holds Career Fair on July 31
Get connected with employers looking to hire. - July 25, 2018 - Remington College
Remington College Memphis Campus Offers New Medical Office Administration Diploma Program
New program now enrolling. - July 21, 2018 - Remington College
Southern Utah University Solving the Retention Puzzle
With declining student retention rates climbing across the country, Southern Utah University has created a unique and innovative approach to stop the decline and actually increase retention numbers. In just two years, from 2015-2017, the University went from a stagnant 64% retention rate to 71%, a record high for the institution. - July 20, 2018 - Southern Utah University
Minus K Technology Announces Sixth U.S. Educational Giveaway
Celebrating its 25th year in business Minus K Technology, Inc. is giving away $20,000* worth of patented vibration isolators to colleges within the United States. - July 18, 2018 - Minus K Technology Inc.
Memphis Police Department Now Accepting Remington College Criminal Justice Degree Graduates
Recruits with associate degrees from nationally accredited institutions can apply now. - July 17, 2018 - Remington College
Dr. Samuel O. Enyia Recognized as an Honored Member by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Dr. Samuel O. Enyia of Frankfort, Illinois has been recognized as an Honored Member by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of education. About Dr. Samuel O. Enyia Samuel O. Enyia is a Professor of Communications and Director... - July 14, 2018 - Strathmore Worldwide
Remington College Cleveland Campus Offers New Facility Maintenance Diploma Program
New program now enrolling - July 13, 2018 - Remington College
GradLeaders and The Whether Partner to Launch First Social Network to Automatically Connect Students’ Skills and Values to Best-Fit Jobs
GradLeaders, the market leader in campus recruitment and career services technology has announced an exclusive partnership with The Whether, a St. Louis tech firm offering an innovative college recruitment marketing platform. Together, they will address some of the biggest problems in the... - July 12, 2018 - GradLeaders
Autism Awareness Concert Comes to NYC’s Disability Pride Parade on July 15th
Singer Dane Brandt-Lubart performs concert to raise awareness of Autism. - July 12, 2018 - My Life On The Spectrum
SolidProfessor Announces New Single Plan Pricing
SolidProfessor announced, today, the consolidation of their membership options into a single plan. For $49/month, engineers and designers can now access SolidProfessor’s entire Library of online training videos for CAD, CAM, BIM, and engineering theory courses. This follows... - July 03, 2018 - SolidProfessor
Collegecoin Launches on Stellar to Help Students Graduate Debt-Free
An exciting new "blockchain for impact" project aims to battle student debt by leveraging the Stellar network. - July 03, 2018 - Collegecoin Foundation, Inc.
Advancing to App Friendly Campus: Coahoma Community College (CCC) Awarded $252,465 Campus Consortium Grant to Implement Mobile App
Campus Consortium, the largest global education association of schools, colleges and universities, awards Coahoma Community College (CCC) a $252,465 Grant to implement a Mobile Campus App for students and faculty. Located in Coahoma County, Mississippi, about four miles north of the city of... - July 01, 2018 - Campus Consortium
Providing a Safe and Secure Learning Environment - Western Nebraska Community College to Implement Campus Safety App Through Campus Consortium Grant Worth $22,495
Campus Consortium, the largest global education association of schools, colleges and universities award Western Nebraska Community College (WNCC) a $22,495 Grant to implement a campus safety app for students and faculty. “We have had a need for upgraded technology to streamline processes and... - June 28, 2018 - Campus Consortium
The Asia Institute Announces Commitment to Award $1 Million to Global Education
On May 29, 2018 at the Re-Imagine: Innovations in Global Education Conference, the Asia Institute announced that the organization will award one million dollars, over the next decade, to continue to support the global competencies and knowledge of students who are seeking international education... - June 23, 2018 - The Asia Institute
NERETA Summit Focusing on Future of Healthcare in the US
Focusing on the future of healthcare in the US will help to create good quality jobs while at the same time improving individuals lives and create a better quality of life for all. But the future of healthcare encompasses so much more than was traditionally referred to as "healthcare." Today, healthcare includes integrative health, mental health, alternative health, public health, nutrition, exercise and so much more. - June 22, 2018 - North East Regional Employment and Training Assoc
NSA Designates Southern Utah University as a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense Education
The National Security Agency (NSA) and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) have designated Southern Utah University as a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense Education (CAE-CDE). SUU is the only public university in Utah to receive this designation. - June 22, 2018 - Southern Utah University
Offering Mobile Accessibility to Students & Faculty: Edward Waters College Awarded $252,465 Campus Consortium Grant to Implement Mobile App
Campus Consortium, the largest global education association of schools, colleges and universities, awards Edward Waters College (EWC) a $252,465 Grant to implement a Mobile Campus App for students and faculty. Located on the Kings Road corridor, in close proximity to downtown Jacksonville, FL,... - June 20, 2018 - Campus Consortium
Welcome to Las Jobas®, the “Fabulous Jobs Only” Marketplace for Young Millennials
A daily screening & selection of unconventional and motivating professional experiences at the most popular companies: a "youth jobs Las Vegas." - June 19, 2018 - Tipi Metropolitani
Scannx to Show Breakthrough Overhead Scanner Jointly Developed with The Crowley Company at ALA/New Orleans
This innovative product pairs Crowley’s ODS overhead scanner with Scannx’s popular document capture software and state-of-the-art cloud services, resulting in a fast, affordable and easy-to-use overhead book scanner. - June 19, 2018 - Scannx, Inc.
Delivering a Streamlined Login Solution, Campus Consortium Awards $91,500 SSO & Identity Grant to Edward Waters College
Campus Consortium, the largest global education association of schools, colleges and universities, awards Edward Waters College (EWC) a $91,500 Grant to help fulfill a Single Sign-On & Identity solution for students and faculty. Located on the Kings Road corridor, in close proximity to downtown... - June 16, 2018 - Campus Consortium
Law Firm Owen, Patterson, and Owen Files Lawsuit on Behalf of USC Students Suing the University of California and Dr. George Tyndall for Alleged Sexual Misconduct
Attorneys from Owen, Patterson, and Owen announce they have filed a lawsuit on behalf of female students from the University of Southern California who allege they were sexually violated by Dr. George Tyndall, the university’s full-time gynecologist. - June 14, 2018 - Owen, Patterson, and Owen
GoverMedia Plus Canada Corp. Announces Partnership with Latvian Chamber of Commerce & Leading Russian Technology University
GoverMedia Plus Canada Corp. (CSE: MPLS) (FWB: 48G) (WKN: A2JF6W) (“GoverMedia” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce that its wholly owned subsidiary GoverMedia Plus LLC signed a partnership agreement with the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Riga, Latvia and entered... - June 13, 2018 - GoverMedia Plus Canada Corp.
Espire Infolabs to Host a Breakfast Meet for the Higher Education in Sydney, Powered by Sitecore
Espire Infolabs, has announced that they will be a hosting a breakfast meet for the higher education sector at the Shangri-La Hotel Sydney, Australia. - June 09, 2018 - Espire Infolabs
Increasing Campus Security Through Campus Consortium Grant $22,495 Grant Awarded to Kentucky Wesleyan College by Campus Consortium
Campus Consortium, the largest global education association of schools, colleges and universities, awards Kentucky Wesleyan College (KWC) a $22,495 Grant. - June 09, 2018 - Campus Consortium
OnPoint Manufacturing Collaborates with New York Designer, Gabi Asfour, and Parsons School of Design to Develop New Uniforms for the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra
OnPoint Manufacturing, Inc., an innovative leader in on-demand, personalized apparel manufacturing, today announced a partnership with top New York Designer, Gabi Asfour, and the Parsons School of Design to redesign and manufacture new uniforms for the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra under the... - June 08, 2018 - OnPoint Manufacturing
Improving Student Success on Campus: $252,465 Grant Awarded to Kentucky Wesleyan College by Campus Consortium
Campus Consortium, the largest global education association of schools, colleges and universities, awards Kentucky Wesleyan College (KWC) a $252,465 Grant to implement a mobile app for students and faculty. - June 08, 2018 - Campus Consortium
Katherine Leigh Myers Showcased as the Biography of the Month by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Katherine Leigh Myers of Fairborn, Ohio has been showcased as the Biography of the Month for May 2018 by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for her outstanding contributions and achievements for over 20 years in the field of education. About Katherine Leigh Myers Ms. Myers is the... - June 02, 2018 - Strathmore Worldwide
Leona W. Ayers, M.D. Acknowledged as a Most Influential Business Professional by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Leona W. Ayers, M.D. of Dublin, Ohio has been acknowledged as a Most Influential Business Professional for 2018 by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide for her outstanding achievements and high level of success for over 40 years in the fields of education and medical research. About Leona... - June 02, 2018 - Strathmore Worldwide
College All Set for Family Fun Day
North Shropshire College (NSC) staff have been busy preparing for the College’s annual Family Fun Day, due to take place on Saturday, 9th June 2018 from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. at the Oswestry Campus. The event will be held alongside Shropshire FA’s Under 8 and Under 10’s football... - June 02, 2018 - North Shropshire College
Amaral Group, LLC Becomes a Microsoft Authorized Education Partner
Amaral Group earns distinction through commitment to academic customers. - May 30, 2018 - The Amaral Group, LLC
LifeSkills Academie-Redmond & Northwest Liberty School-Woodinville Partner to Provide Summer Life Skill Classes K-12; Phasing Out School of Hard Knocks
Ordinary life skills education has taken a back seat to academic offers at all levels in school curricula. Due to increasing academic demands and decreasing available time, many agree this valued information needs to be part of the educational realm. “NWLS provides students appropriate tools... - May 30, 2018 - LifeSkills Academie
Gertrude B. Hutchinson, DNS, RN, MA, MSIS, CCRN-R Honored on the Reuters Billboard in Times Square by P.O.W.E.R.
Gertrude B. Hutchinson of Altamont, New York has been honored on the famous Reuters Billboard in Times Square in New York City by P.O.W.E.R. (Professional Organization of Woman of Excellence Recognized) for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of education. About Gertrude B. - May 30, 2018 - P.O.W.E.R. Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized
Offering Mobile Accessibility to Students & Faculty: College of Saint Mary Awarded $252,465 Campus Consortium Grant to Implement Mobile App
Campus Consortium is a leading education association with more than 37,000 higher education institutions and K-12 school district members. - May 27, 2018 - Campus Consortium
Skatepark Non-Profit in Pequannock Sets Goal of $100,000 for Phase One of a Concrete Skatepark
Pequannock Skatepark Association, a non-profit 501C3, launched a fundraising campaign to raise $100,000 for a phase one of a concrete skatepark Designed by Pillar Design Studios. On February 27th, Pillar Design Studios presented the design for a concrete skatepark in Pequannock, NJ. Pillar Design... - May 26, 2018 - Pequannock Skatepark Association
Society Failing Foster Youth Despite Uptick in College Programs, Report by Watchdog Non-Profit First Star Institute
First nationwide study of over 600 public 4-year colleges finds inadequate services, aid. - May 24, 2018 - First Star Institute