College & University News
Elevate your knowledge about college and university initiatives in higher learning, technology, student recruitment, housing, campus development and extracurricular activities. This section features information about students, faculty and staff as well as products and services geared toward campus life.
Deploying Campus Security in the Palms of Students: College of Saint Mary Awarded $22,495 Through Campus Consortium Grant
Campus Consortium, the largest global education association of schools, colleges and universities, awards College of Saint Mary a $22,495 Grant to enhance campus safety through a state of the art campus safety mobile app. Founded by the Sisters of Mercy, the College is dedicated to academic... - May 20, 2018 - Campus Consortium
The Michael Yasick ADHD Scholarship by Shire
The Michael Yasick ADHD Scholarship by Shire supports people diagnosed with Attention-Deficit/ Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) who are pursuing higher education at colleges, universities, trade schools, technical schools, and vocational schools in the United States (US). The Scholarship Program... - May 19, 2018 - Shire
$3.7M Research Grant Awarded to Artificial Intelligence Project for Medical Imaging
University of Waterloo’s Kimia receives $3.7M for its AI project for digital pathology. - May 16, 2018 - Kimia Lab, University of Waterloo
Xirkle Announces 1 Million XIR Coin Airdrop for All College Students
On May 15, 1888, Nikola Tesla filed a patent for a dynamo electric motor with the US Patent Office. In honour of Nikola Tesla’s achievements and his relentless pursuit of higher education, Xirkle is conducting a crypto airdrop of 1,000,000 XIR coins. This digital currency airdrop was created... - May 15, 2018 - Xirkle
Sprinturf Provides Synthetic Turf Field for Mississippi State University’s Famous Maroon Band
Mississippi State University broke ground this week on its new Sprinturf synthetic turf field. It will provide a reliable rehearsal space for the university’s Famous Maroon Marching Band. In 2007, MSU renovated the Famous Maroon Band’s practice facility and installed an ordinary grass... - May 11, 2018 - Sprinturf
UAB Medicine Wayfinding App by Connexient Takes You from Parking Spot to Doctor’s Office, and Everything in Between
University of Alabama Medicine launches a New Mobile App in the hospital to help patients, visitors and staff find their way from the parking lot to the Doctor's office. MediNav by Connexient is the leading digital wayfinding solution for hospitals. - May 10, 2018 - Connexient
CADopia Announces the Release of CADopia 18 Software for Engineers and Architects
New release provides perpetual license of a production worthy CAD software to users and frees them from the mandatory annual subscription requirement of other CAD vendors. - May 10, 2018 - CADopia
Calling All High School Athletes in San Diego County - Increase Your Chances for Scholarships to 70% and Avoid College Debt by Attending This Free Workshop
Announcing college sport scholarship recruiting event for high school student athletes Sat., May 26 at Del Mar Fairgrounds. A bonus event will be a casting call for high school athletes for a pilot reality show. - May 08, 2018 - College Coaches Connection
University of the Incarnate Word Partners with iGrad to Offer Financial Education to Large Non-Traditional Student Population
The University of the Incarnate Word (UIW) is partnering with iGrad to offer a comprehensive and adaptive financial education platform to its largely non-traditional student population. iGrad, a private company based in San Diego, is a leading provider of interactive and adaptive online financial... - May 03, 2018 - iGrad
Massage Therapist Isaac Mentouri Announces Doctoral Candidacy
Licensed massage therapist Isaac Mentouri (www.isaacmentouri.com/) announces that he will be working on his doctorate degree while pursuing his modeling and acting career. Mentouri is part of a chain of talent agencies in the Southeast. Mentouri primarily works in the Tennessee location. There are... - May 02, 2018 - Isaac Mentouri
NACCE Honors Five Community Colleges for Entrepreneurial Excellence
NACCE named five community colleges as institutions demonstrating entrepreneurial excellence at the Entrepreneurial College of Excellence Awards breakfast during the American Association of Community College’s annual conference April 30 in Dallas. - May 02, 2018 - National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship
K104's Skywalker Celebrates 20 Years
Hudson Valley radio personality Skywalker begins his 20th year at heritage radio station K104.7. - April 30, 2018 - SkySky Media
The Nurses Learning Center Announces the Launch of the Largest Tutorial Database for Student Nurses and Aspiring Nurses in the U.S.
Where can students go when they have failed the nursing entrance tests such as the HESI, HESI A2, TEAS A5 or the TEAS, even the NCLEX Boards? A graduate nurse who fails their boards, cannot reinvest thousands of dollars to re-enter nursing school and spend another 3 years of their life in school. The Nurses Learning Center team of nurses have stated that they are ready and waiting to help. - April 27, 2018 - Nurses Learning Center
TechRestore Announces New Advanced Care Service Solution for Technology Deployed in Education
TechRestore has just announced a new product for Education customers – TechRestore Advanced Care aka "TRAC." This is the first Advanced Care service solution designed to protect technology in the classroom. As an alternative to AppleCare Plus or other insurance coverage, the goal of... - April 26, 2018 - TechRestore
From Homeless to Top Student Researcher at Southern Utah University
From living on the streets of Los Angeles to graduating top of his class, Donald Long, a first-generation student, says Southern Utah University gave him a second chance. After graduating from high school in New Jersey, Long joined the Air Force branch of the military from 2000 to 2004. There, he... - April 25, 2018 - Southern Utah University
Education is Freedom’s Annual Fundraiser – An Evening with the Stars 2018
An Evening with the Stars event provides a unique opportunity to recognize and reward EIF Scholars from 19 Dallas ISD schools by investing in their future. You can provide a named scholarship (Your choice) to some of EIF's Top Scholars in Dallas, TX. These scholarship dollars help students cover college expenses not traditionally funded by financial aid. - April 25, 2018 - Education is Freedom
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Has a New Off-Campus Housing Resource
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute partners with Places4Students.com to provide off-campus housing solutions. Previously, RPI operated a different listing service, but it has been deactivated. - April 25, 2018 - Places4Students
Hodges University Named Top University for Professional Sales Education Second Year in a Row
Johnson School of Business’ Marketing and Professional Sales program recognized by Sales Education Foundation. - April 25, 2018 - Hodges University
Aris Energy Solutions Celebrates Its First Community Distributed Generation Project
On April 20, Aris Energy Solutions will celebrate Earth Day with a ribbon cutting ceremony on its new Community Distributed Generation system. This system, utilizing solar PV on its Mount Vernon rooftop, provides renewable energy to benefit citizens and businesses in Westchester County. The event will start at 10am and the address is 22 6th Ave., Mt. Vernon, NY. - April 20, 2018 - Aris Wind
National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship (NACCE) Welcomes New Board Member
Middlesex Community College President James Mabry Joins NACCE Board. - April 19, 2018 - National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship
Professor Creates an Incredible Way to Learn Culture in Belize
Matthew Deyoung, a university professor from Grace Christian University, moves his family to Belize and creates the most unique learning experience for students of all ages. The business focuses on cultural intelligence and business retreats. - April 18, 2018 - BluDot Global
Monterey College of Law Announces New Hybrid Online J.D. Degree Program
Monterey College of Law (MCL) has announced a new hybrid J.D. law degree that will allow students to complete up to 70% of their law school curriculum online. As an accredited law school, MCL received approval from the State Bar of California Committee of Bar Examiners to initiate the new degree... - April 18, 2018 - Monterey College of Law
SUU Professor and Microsoft Publishes Study on Girls in STEM
Even with a higher priority placed on STEM education in the US, only a fraction of girls are likely to pursue a STEM career. According to the National Center for Education Statistics, while more than 57 percent of college undergraduates are women, only 18 percent progress into STEM careers. With a clear gap, Microsoft and SUU professor, Dr. Shalini Kesar, set out to better understand what causes girls to lose interest in STEM subjects and careers. - April 12, 2018 - Southern Utah University
College Students Offer "Finals Week Survival Kits" to Raise Money for Those Who Cannot Afford Eating Disorder Treatment
Starting April 16, students in the University of Central Florida’s chapter of the nonprofit The Project HEAL will be offering “Finals Week Survival Kits” to college students around the United States. The kits are care packages full of self-care related items generously donated by... - April 12, 2018 - Project HEAL Central Florida
MyHuntPath – “Headhunting” Job Search Skills Now Available to All Job Seekers
SearchPath International announces the launch of MyHuntPath, the first Career Education Platform offering a self-directed technology solution that shares the techniques and methodologies of the executive recruiter with job seekers at every stage of their career path. MyHuntPath... - April 11, 2018 - SearchPath Global
CrossFlow Sponsored and Participated at HACK@CEWIT at Stony Brook University
The CrossFlow presentation by Dr. Yingchao “YZ” Zhang, titled “Sniffing the Network with CrossFlow,” showed students advanced traffic analysis. CrossFlow Software Inc., a leading provider of network application and business transaction performance management software... - April 10, 2018 - CrossFlow Software
Leona W. Ayers, M.D. Honored as a Woman of Distinction by P.O.W.E.R. (Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized)
Leona W. Ayers, M.D. of Dublin, Ohio has been honored as a Woman of Distinction for the second quarter of 2018 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 education. Each quarter P.O.W.E.R. - April 06, 2018 - P.O.W.E.R. Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized
Southern Utah University Makes General Education Relevant Again
Southern Utah University is continuing to expand its innovative approach to general education. Launched in Fall of 2015 with 48 students, SUU’s Jumpstart General Education program has double in size. The program now includes two sections with 84 enrolled students. Jumpstart is making general education relevant again by enrolling students in a yearlong program where they earn all of their general education credits through an integrated curriculum taught by seven professors. - April 04, 2018 - Southern Utah University
The Law Office of Michael D. Waks Announces Annual Essay Contest for Students Living with a Disability
The Law Office of Michael D. Waks announced its Third Annual Essay Contest to help Students Living with a Disability. The contest focuses on students who face unique challenges in attaining higher education and achieving career goals while living with a disability. - April 04, 2018 - Long Beach Personal Injury Lawyer & Car Accident Attorney Michael D. Waks
NACCE Adds President Richard MacLennan to Its Board of Directors
NACCE Welcomes New Board Member Richard MacLennan of North Idaho College. - March 31, 2018 - National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship
Rose State Swim Club to Compete at CCS National Meet
Six Rose State Swimmers to Compete in Atlanta, GA, April 6-8. - March 30, 2018 - Rose State College
The National Technical University Kharkiv Polytechnical Institute Incorporates AxSTREAM® Courses Into Its Curriculum
NTU “KhPI” will be teaching AxSTREAM® in its design of turbomachinery class focused on both theoretical and practical application of the software for compressor and turbine design. NTU “KhPI” will also be taking advantage of AxCYCLE™ for thermodynamic design and analysis. - March 30, 2018 - SoftInway
Southern Utah University and Southwest Tech Launch Dual Enrollment Program
Through the Dual Enrollment Program, all registered students of Southern Utah University are admitted to Southwest Tech and entitled to enroll in certificate programs and all Southwest Tech students in certificate programs are admitted to SUU and entitled to enroll in classes for credit. - March 29, 2018 - Southern Utah University
Rose State Professor to Speak at Columbia University
RSC Professor Dr. Nyla Ali Khan to speak at Soch: Columbia Pakistan Symposium at Columbia University. - March 29, 2018 - Rose State College
Best Education Websites to be Named by Web Marketing Association in 22nd Annual WebAward Competition
The best education Websites will be named as part of the 22nd 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. - March 27, 2018 - Web Marketing Association
Scannx Announces Book ScanCenter 5.0 Software
BSC 5.0 Includes advanced security features, enhanced imaging editing tools, and integration with OCLC's next generation platform for resource sharing. - March 22, 2018 - Scannx, Inc.
South Jersey-Based Production Company Nominated for Best Documentary at Prestigious National Film Festival
A short film from Millville, NJ-based video production company Glasstown Productions has been nominated for the “Best Documentary” category at the International Christian Film Festival in Orlando, FL. - March 21, 2018 - Glasstown Productions
Plymouth State University Choirs Present "Dido and Aeneas" in Concert
PSU Chamber Singers present Henry Purcell's "Dido and Aeneas" in concert on Tuesday, April 3, 2018 at 7pm in the Smith Recital Hall, Silver Center for the Arts. Based on the love story from Virgil's "Aeneid," this English Baroque masterpiece features magnificent music, potent drama, and remarkable intensity. The performance of the opera will include harpsichord and strings in a gender-bending interpretation with sexual desire at its core. - March 21, 2018 - Plymouth State University Choirs
A Unique Blended Learning Program in Aesthetic Dentistry That Gives a Level 7 Post Graduate Certificate from the UK
Academy of Dental Excellence (https://dentalexcellence.academy) announces a unique blended learning Programme in Aesthetic Dentistry that gives a Level 7 Post Graduate Certificate from the UK. Dentists with busy schedules now have an opportunity to enhance their dental knowledge and skills, at... - March 20, 2018 - Academy of Dental Excellence
Improve Online Degree Program Visibility to Prospective Students by Partnering with the Online Degree Database
The Online Degree Database (ODD) is offering colleges and universities with online degree programs a way to improve their visibility to prospective students. The ODD website provides researching students with program details for over 3,800 online degree programs. Partners enhance their online program details shared in the free reports to students and gain access to unique market intelligence. Sign up by September 1, 2018 to receive a special discount. - March 19, 2018 - Online Degree Database & Consulting, LLC
Robothon 2018 - Impacting Our Community Through Technology
Robothon is a 30-hour "hackathon," inspired by and focused on the advancement and innovation of collaborative robots (robots designed to work alongside and augment humans, not replace them). Most "hackathons" attract top-technology talent from local universities and the community. Participants compete and learn for the thrive of personal advancement, with the intention of introducing the average person to the capabilities of collaborative robots. - March 15, 2018 - York Exponential
Education Meets Entertainment at 8th Annual Summit Academy Family Expo
Who: Hosted by Summit Academy North and Summit Academy Flat Rock; What: Summit Academy Family Expo; Where: 18601 Middlebelt Road, Romulus, MI; Why: Access to free education and services; When: Saturday, March 24, 2018 from 10 am to 2 pm (College Fair: 11 am to 1 pm) - March 15, 2018 - Summit Academy Schools
New Associate of Science in Nursing (ADN) Program at Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts - Fresno Campus
Gurnick Academy Introduces new Associate of Science in Nursing Program, Recognizing Healthcare Growth. - March 14, 2018 - Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts
Southern Utah University's Aviation Program Working to Change FAA Curriculum
Southern Utah University's Aviation Program is working to change outdated Federal Aviation Administration mandated curriculum. A policy change would result in better trained technicians that would be job ready upon completion of the program. - March 13, 2018 - Southern Utah University
Free Tech Saves Students Hours of Web Research Every Week
WorldBrain launches Memex, a free browser extension designed to save students stress and hours of work each week. Memex makes it up to ten times faster for students to organize and recover the most useful content they find online. - March 10, 2018 - WorldBrain
Innovative Career Education Platform Uplifts Women in Afghanistan; SearchPath, MyHuntPath and USAID Partner to Promote Afghan Women in Economy
MyHuntPath are empowering individuals around the world to take control of their careers, starting with a presence in Afghanistan, India, Lebanon, and the United States. The MyHuntPath platform actively provides career coaching to college students, midcareer professionals and senior executives, and... - March 09, 2018 - SearchPath Global
Honor Society Alumni Named in the 2018 Forbes 30 Under 30
The National Society of Collegiate Scholars (NSCS) today announced that 16 alumni members have been named to the prestigious 2018 Forbes 30 Under 30. This list features 600 young entrepreneurs, innovators and industry-changers under the age of 30 who are creatively shaking up the foundations of... - March 09, 2018 - The National Society of Collegiate Scholars
PDM University Announces Admissions in Various UG and PG Programs for 2018
PDM has been challenging traditions and developing great minds for than 22 years. They have pushed forward the boundaries of knowledge, equipping their people with leadership skills so they can serve our society at any level. Since their inception, they have always believed in education for all. Characterised by the traditions of innovation and technology, they have made lives stable and better. - March 09, 2018 - PDM University
Allied Pixel Adds Animated GIF to Personalized Video
Allied Pixel has developed the ability to add a unique animated GIF to email messages. - March 08, 2018 - Allied Pixel LLC
Exploring Alternatives to Expensive Textbooks
Recognizing that traditional methods and high-priced textbooks pose a significant barrier for student success, Southern Utah University is working to make education more affordable and accessible. - March 07, 2018 - Southern Utah University