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Win a Trip Around Europe for the Best Final Year Project (TFG) or Master's Thesis (TFM) in the Genial Awards
The first annual Genial Awards will reward university students with the most comprehensive TFG or TFM presentations using the "Genial.ly" tool. These lucky students can celebrate the completion of their academic journey with an epic trip across Europe. - June 09, 2016 - Genially
NSCS Announces Recipients of Induction Recognition Award
Fifty exceptional members of The National Society of Collegiate Scholars (NSCS) have been awarded the Induction Recognition Award. This award is presented to engaged members of The National Society of Collegiate Scholars (NSCS) who exemplify the ideals of scholarship, leadership and service. NSCS... - June 09, 2016 - The National Society of Collegiate Scholars
The MCS Group, Inc. Announces Partnership with Inspired Review
The MCS Group, Inc., a national provider of outsourcing solutions, announced today their strategic partnership with Inspired Review, a Managed Review firm providing document review to the eDiscovery community. “We care about our client’s ability to take eDiscovery from collections... - June 08, 2016 - The MCS Group, Inc.
UR2.Global Self-Esteem Project Showcasing the Arts Names Musician - Premik Russell Tubbs as Honorary Artist-In-Residence
UR2.Global names renown multi-instrumental musician, composer, arranger, and producer Premik Russell Tubbs as its 2016 Honorary Artist-in-Residence for its humanitarian project which showcases the ARTS to uplift the self-esteem of humanity. Premik has worked with Sting, Lady Gaga, Whitney Houston,... - June 07, 2016 - UR2.Global
Gilbert Gordon, Ph.D., Inorganic Chemistry Honored with the Global Achievement Award for 2016-2017 by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Gilbert Gordon, Ph.D., Inorganic Chemistry of Oxford, Ohio has been honored with the Global Achievement Award for 2016-2017 by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the fields of education and chemistry. This award is given to those... - June 04, 2016 - Strathmore Worldwide
California Supreme Court Reverses Conviction of William Richards
Wrongful conviction based largely on discredited bite-mark science - June 03, 2016 - California Western School of Law
New Player in an Open Access Publishing Market
Launch of new publisher of Open Access scientific journals, that uses the most advanced technology currently available. - June 03, 2016 - Exeley
Christian Publishing Company Will be Launching a New Interfaith Guide This Summer
A new interfaith guide will soon be available to the public. As the world seems to be searching for peace where ever it can be found, world leaders like Pope Francis have put inter-religious dialogue at the top of their agendas. Other religious leaders are also encouraging interfaith education in a move towards ecumenism and understanding. - June 02, 2016 - Search for Peace
Additive Manufacturing Today Announces Directory of Colleges & Universities with 3D Printers
Additive Manufacturing Today offers resources including daily videos and news for individuals in the production 3d printing and additive manufacturing industries. - June 02, 2016 - Additive Manufacturing Today
NAFSA Honors Marlene Johnson with $250,000 Donation to 100,000 Strong in the Americas Initiative
NAFSA: Association of International Educators is pleased to announce the 2017 Marlene M. Johnson Innovation Challenge, a NAFSA-sponsored $250,000 grant round for the 100,000 Strong in the Americas Initiative. Johnson’s public policy leadership resulted in NAFSA becoming a founding partner in... - June 01, 2016 - Partners of the Americas
BuyTestSeries.com Launches Cash on Delivery for All Its Users
BuyTestSeries is an aggregator for eLearning courses & tests for various competitive exam in India and recently launched its Cash on Delivery feature. The marketplace has products from many reputed sellers for close to 250 different competitive exams (like Bank Exams, GATE, CAT, etc). It acts as a one stop solution for a students’ supplementary educational needs. - May 28, 2016 - Talentick EduSolutions Pvt Ltd
New Logo for Smartsims Business Simulations
Smartsims, in a skew of upcoming changes to modernize their look, have launched a new logo. - May 26, 2016 - Smartsims
Leap Organization Student Accepts Appointment to West Point Academy
A LEAP graduate gets accepted into a great school. - May 26, 2016 - LEAP Organization
"Exploring The Core" App Series Provides Valuable Tools for Educators and Parents
One teacher from Los Angeles demystifies state standards. - May 24, 2016 - Greg Mullen
Free Basketball Camp for Boys and Girls at Northridge High School
Jeff Lisath Head Boys Basketball Coach at Dayton Northridge High School is offering a free basketball camp for boys and girls passing to grades 5th-12th. This is open to any school. The camp is sponsored by Jeff Lisath Basketball Ministries and Hoop Culture and will include instruction from former college basketball players and special professional guest, including Morgan Jones. Coming out of High School Morgan was ranked the 9th nationally. - May 24, 2016 - Jeff Lisath Basketball Ministries
NSC Sport Students Visit Munich
Level 2 and 3 BTEC Sport students at North Shropshire College’s (NSC) Oswestry Campus have recently visited the famous German city of Munich. The students spent six days in the city visiting the Allianz Arena, touring the 1972 Olympic Park and touring the city by bike, the group also visited... - May 22, 2016 - North Shropshire College
Boise State University Selects DATA180 for Faculty Reporting and Workflow Management Solution
DATA180 has been selected by Boise State University to provide its FACULTY180 activity reporting system to administrators, faculty, and staff. Boise State University will be using the FACULTY180 system to manage its faculty data, activity reporting, and performance evaluations. “We selected... - May 21, 2016 - DATA180
NSC Interactive Media Students Prepare for End of Year Show
Second year students on North Shropshire College’s (NSC) BTEC Level 3 Interactive Media qualification are approaching their end of year assessments, students in their final year will have their work put into the final art show where it will be on public display. The qualification covers... - May 21, 2016 - North Shropshire College
Christopher Columbus Gets New Identity 510 Years After Dying
“COLUMBUS - The Untold Story” a new book by Manuel Rosa is based on half-a-lifetime of investigative research in seven countries, and completely rewrites the history books: Columbus was not Italian, as we had all been told, but of Polish royalty! Rosa's biography of Christopher Columbus is released on 510th Anniversary of the discoverer’s death. The book had been published in Portugal, Spain, Poland and Lithuania, but never in English, until now. - May 20, 2016 - Outwater Media Group
Record Setting Penn Relays on Rekortan Track Surface
The 2016 Penn Relays held at Franklin Field at the University of Pennsylvania on April 28 – 30 were the first run on the new Rekortan track. Speed was expected and the relays did not disappoint. Several records and bests were set on the new Rekortan track surface, in spite of difficult wind... - May 20, 2016 - APTRekortan
Corporate Screening and ACEMAPP Partner to Deliver a First of Its Kind Suite of Services
Partnership provides schools and clinical sites with an integrated suite of background check, drug screening and immunization tracking services coupled with clinical rotation and student onboarding management. - May 18, 2016 - Corporate Screening Services, Inc.
Retirement Plan Advisors & York College of Pennsylvania Host Retirement Planning Success Event
RPA to present at the college’s Human Resources Symposium June 8-10. - May 17, 2016 - Retirement Plan Advisors
Victor Kim, MD Recognized as a Professional of the Year by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Victor Kim, MD of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania has been recognized as a Professional of the Year for 2016 by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the fields of medicine and education. About Victor Kim Dr. Kim has over 11 years of... - May 15, 2016 - Strathmore Worldwide
Dr. Ralph G. Perrino Receives Jean C. Netherton Award of Excellence for Outstanding Service for 2016
Dr. Ralph G. Perrino, Founder and Director of Northern Virginia Tutoring Service, has been awarded the prestigious Northern Virginia Community College Jean C. Netherton Award of Excellence for Outstanding Service at Northern Virginia Community College. - May 15, 2016 - Northern Virginia Tutoring Service, LLC
NSC Continues to Provide Free Transport Routes
North Shropshire College (NSC) will continue to provide free transport on selected routes for the 2016-17 academic year. For students travelling on the College bus routes from Ruabon to NSC’s Oswestry Campus, Whitchurch to Oswestry Campus and Ellesmere to Walford Campus travel will remain... - May 15, 2016 - North Shropshire College
Church Hill Classics Announces Winners in 2016 Frame My Future Scholarship Contest
Church Hill Classics (CHC), a leading manufacturer and online retailer in the college diploma frame industry, announced the five Winners of its 8th annual Frame My Future Scholarship Contest today. Each of the Winners will receive a $1,000 scholarship for the 2016-2017 academic year. The... - May 14, 2016 - Church Hill Classics
NSC Prepares for Family Festival 2016
North Shropshire College (NSC) will be holding its popular Football Festival and Family Fun Day again this year. The Festival will be held at NSC’s Oswestry Campus on Sunday 5th June 2016, this year’s event will be in association with Shropshire FA who will be holding a football... - May 14, 2016 - North Shropshire College
New Book "A Degree for £2,000?"
In his new book "A degree for £2,000?" the author, Peter J A Noblett, explains how virtual education could drastically reduce the cost of higher education and so prevent student debt reaching a trillion £. - May 13, 2016 - Peter J A Noblett
Robert W. Mcintosh, Ph.D. Recognized as One of the Top 10 Men of the Year by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Robert W. McIntosh, Ph.D. of Pearl City, Hawaii has been recognized as one of the Top 10 Men of the Year for 2016 by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the fields of research and development in basic neurosciences and governmental... - May 12, 2016 - Strathmore Worldwide
NSC Fencing Tasters
Students at North Shropshire College’s (NSC) Oswestry Campus have had the option of doing fencing classes on a Thursday. The sessions are planned by the College Sports Maker Benji Evans and involve students from across the College. Sessions have been held with Uniformed Public Services, Sport... - May 12, 2016 - North Shropshire College
Oakland Small Business Owner Starts Scholarship Program for Underserved High School Students
First Scholarships Being Presented on Thursday to 42 Students in Oakland Unified School District - May 10, 2016 - Craig Communications
UKCBC Win Bronze Award in Category of Best Education Website
UK College of Business and Computing obtained bronze award at Essex Digital Award 2016. - May 09, 2016 - Whitefish Marketing
Access to HE and Advanced Learner Loans at NSC
North Shropshire College (NSC) has many Access to HE courses available for mature learners, pathways available include Health, Science, Humanities and Land-Based Studies. To do these courses, learners may have to use an Advanced Learner Loan of £3000. The loan is written off when the learner... - May 07, 2016 - North Shropshire College
NSC A Level Art Students Prepare for Exams
A2 Art Students at North Shropshire College (NSC) have been sitting their controlled assignment exam and putting the finishing touches to their project work, the A2 cohort preparing their work represent the final A Level Art class to complete their qualification at NSC Oswestry. From September... - May 05, 2016 - North Shropshire College
University of Maryland Partners with iGrad for Financial Literacy Education
The University will integrate the award-winning online platform to ensure students succeed in making effective financial decisions. - May 04, 2016 - iGrad
Dottie T. Righter Recognized as a Lifetime Featured Member by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Dottie T. Righter of Grenloch, New Jersey has been recognized as a lifetime Featured Member by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of education. About Dottie T. Righter Ms. Righter has over 15 years experience in the... - May 03, 2016 - Strathmore Worldwide
V5 Systems Wins Award for Best in Video Surveillance Hardware and Accessories in 2016 SIA New Product Showcase
V5 Systems, Inc. (“V5”) (www.v5systems.us), a leader in innovating wireless, on edge, intelligent security and Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) computing solutions, confirms receipt of best new product in the category of Video Surveillance Hardware and Accessories by the Security... - May 02, 2016 - V5 Systems
College Admissions Rejected Advisory Services Designed to Help Rejected Students
Dr. Paul Lowe has developed new College Admissions Rejected Advisory Services for students who have been rejected or wait-listed from college. - May 01, 2016 - Pinnacle Educational Center
NSC IT Students Evaluate App for Lecturers
Two BTEC Level 3 IT students at North Shropshire College (NSC) are part of the nationwide CAE Student Digital Champions program. Daniel Sayers and Gareth Gavin were asked to evaluate a new teaching application called ‘Plickers’, they saw how useful it could be for lecturers at the... - April 29, 2016 - North Shropshire College
NSC Access to HE Students Plan Health Promotion Event
Access to Higher Education (Access to HE) Students at North Shropshire College’s (NSC) Oswestry Campus are in the final stage of planning for their health promotion event, the event is the last part of the students’ assessment and will be open to members of the general public as well as... - April 27, 2016 - North Shropshire College
SEAT Launches Third Annual Sports Tech Start-Up Competition
Calling all innovative, early stage sport and entertainment startups that want to pitch their business to the leaders and innovators of professional and collegiate sports teams, leagues, and venues. - April 25, 2016 - SEAT, LLC
NSC Take Part in Football Shirt Friday
Staff and students at North Shropshire College today took part in Football Shirt Friday to raise money for the Bobby Moore Fund of Cancer Research UK, the Bobby More Fund raises money for the research of bowel cancer, since its establishment, mortality rates from bowel cancer have fallen by 29%. - April 24, 2016 - North Shropshire College
North Shropshire College Launches Search for New Finance Governor
One of Shropshire’s main colleges has launched a search for a qualified accountant with business experience to join its Board as a volunteer Governor. Experience of the education sector would be beneficial but is not essential. North Shropshire College (NSC) is governed by a volunteer Board... - April 24, 2016 - North Shropshire College
"NovicEdge," the Newest Jobs Marketplace, to be Launched by Everest Consulting Asia
The job matching service that helps companies find the people they need, and helps people find the jobs they want. - April 21, 2016 - Everest Consulting Asia Limited
Alan Roger Currie to Speak on College Campuses About Date-Rape and Sexual Assault Prevention
Author and Dating Coach Alan Roger Currie is going to collaborate with the Take Back The Night Foundation and speak to college students across the country to address how to diminish and ultimately eliminate incidents of date-rape and sexual assault on college campuses. The Take Back The Night Foundation was founded by Sexual Violence Prevention Expert and Activist Katie Koestner, who was featured on the cover of TIME Magazine in June 1991 as the first victim of date-rape to report it publicly. - April 21, 2016 - Mode One Multimedia, Inc.
ExpoMarketing Supports Bemidji State University Design Program
ExpoMarketing, a trade show booth rental company based in Tustin, California, is proud to have three graduates of the exhibit design program at Bemidji State on its team. Jorge Navarro and Patrick Trepanier are heading up ExpoMarketing’s exhibit design department. Both are highly skilled... - April 20, 2016 - ExpoMarketing Group LLC
Threat Management Experts Present Violence Prevention Strategies at NACCHO'S 2016 Preparedness Summit
Specialists from the Violence Prevention Agency (VPA), Dr. Tau Braun, executive director of the VPA, Captain Bob Martin, senior advisor at the VPA, and Alissa Parker, co-founder, Safe and Sound Schools, will present evidence-based violence prevention strategies at NACCHO’s 2016 Preparedness Summit, “Planning Today for Rebuilding Tomorrow: Resiliency & Recovery in the 21st Century,” taking place on April 19–22, in Dallas, Texas. - April 19, 2016 - Violence Prevention Agency
Chair of USCCB Committee on Marriage to Speak at Thomas Aquinas College Commencement
Announcement of commencement speaker at Thomas Aquinas College, Archbishop Salvatore Cordileoene. He will address 79 graduates on 5/14/16. - April 19, 2016 - Thomas Aquinas College
BedBug Chasers Now Killing Bed Bugs in Long Island NY
BedBug Chasers®, New York City’s #1 bed bug heat treatment is now servicing Nassau and Suffolk Counties with 2 Long Island locations – Massapequa and East Hampton NY. The BedBug Chasers® of Long Island NY service centers will be run by Michael Colongione, Managing Partner. Mr. - April 19, 2016 - BedBug Chasers
Students Complete Work Experience at NSC
Two pupils from the Marches School in Oswestry completed a work experience placement with North Shropshire College’s (NSC) Sports Department, during the recent Sport Relief week. Joseph Greybrook and Jackson Pearce performed numerous tasks throughout the week with enthusiasm and efficiency... - April 17, 2016 - North Shropshire College