College & University News
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NexGen Networks Expands Its Network Reach with a New Point of Presence with Virtual1, Hounslow, Southall, UK
A flagship location to meet the growing demand for scalable, reliable, digital infrastructure services. - December 15, 2021 - NexGen Networks
Dianne L. Bird Honored as a Woman of the Month for November 2021 by P.O.W.E.R.-Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized
Dianne L. Bird of Waterdown, Ontario, Canada is being honored as a Woman of the Month for September 2021 by P.O.W.E.R. (Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized) for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of educational administration. Each month P.O.W.E.R. - December 14, 2021 - P.O.W.E.R. Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized
South Texas College Launches iGrad Student Financial Literacy Platform to First-Generation Hispanic Students
The award-winning iGrad platform uses artificial intelligence to customize and personalize financial wellness content for each student. Used by more than 600 colleges and universities nationwide, iGrad includes comprehensive customized and interactive information on everything from building and maintaining good credit, budgeting and money management to student loan/debt management and loan calculators. - December 06, 2021 - iGrad
WriteTouch Consulting & Kimokeo Foundation Announce a 15-Grant Project Partnership to Create a Cultural Out-of-School Program for Fluent Hawaiian Speaking Youth
WriteTouch Consulting and Kimokeo Foundation partner on a 15-Grant project to create an out-of-school program. - December 06, 2021 - WriteTouch Consulting
Modern Campus Launches Transformational Web Content Management Experience for Higher Education
New Low-Code Web Design Tools and Web Personalization Capabilities Enable Modern Marketers and Web Administrators to do Big Things with Limited Resources. - December 04, 2021 - Modern Campus
Music Fans Nationwide Vote Top Collegians to "Spinning Sixteen" in National Collegiate Performing Arts (NCPA)™ DJ Championship
UpStaged Entertainment Group, the biggest College/HS performing arts competition platform empowering the world’s student performers to compete for live/digital national championships, and its NCPA subsidiary are following up on their acclaimed NPR-featured NCPA A Cappella and Step National Championships with the NCPA College DJ National Championship. - December 03, 2021 - UpStaged Entertainment Group
Pine Biotech to Support Data Science and Bioinformatics for the National Association of IDeA Principal Investigators
Pine Biotech has announced a contract to support the National Association of IDeA Principal Investigators (NAIPI), a membership-supported non-profit organization (501.3 C) that brings together NIH-funded principal investigators that receive NIGMS IDeA funding. The organization holds regular events and advocates on behalf of it’s members, showcasing the value of funding and identifying best strategies to a address the funding gaps that exist in 23 states and Puerto Rico, termed the "IDeA states." - December 01, 2021 - Pine Biotech
Cal Coast Cares Foundation Awards Over $40,000 in Grants to Local Educators
The Cal Coast Cares Foundation has awarded more than $40,000 in grants to local educators this year, bringing the total amount of grants and student scholarships awarded since 2015 to over $550,000. The non-profit foundation awards educator grants, annually, ranging from $500 to $2,000 throughout... - December 01, 2021 - California Coast Credit Union
Harmony Lab & Safety Supplies Launches College Scholarship
Harmony Lab & Safety Supplies announced a continuation of their college scholarship program. Find application instructions on their website. - December 01, 2021 - Harmony Lab & Safety Supplies
71% of Student Loan Borrowers Ready to Resume Payments in 2022 (The College Investor Survey)
With the student loan payment pause coming to an end on January 31, 2022, student loan borrowers face resuming payments after almost two years. Surprisingly, 71% of student loan borrowers feel ready to resume payments in February 2022. - November 29, 2021 - The College Investor
Revion Solutions - Revion.com Acquires College Inbound
Cloud-based managed services company Revion Solutions Incorporated has purchased College Inbound, the WordPress-based content management company for community college websites. “This is a very exciting day for all of our community college clients,” said Jonathan Medford, outgoing owner... - November 29, 2021 - Revion.com
Preeminent Futurist Claire A. Nelson, Phd., Moderates at HBCU Research and Innovation Week Forum
Clarie A. Nelson, Ph.D., preeminent futurist and author of SMART Futures for a Flourishing World: A Paradigm Shift for Achieving Global Sustainability, engaged audiences about the future of the Historically Black College and University (HBCU) during HBCU Research and Innovation earlier this week. The five-day virtual event took place from November 15 to 19. Sponsored by notable technology companies such as Google, Deloitte and Zoom along with the White House Initiative on HBCUs. - November 22, 2021 - Dr. Claire A. Nelson
L.L.Bean President and CEO Discussed Challenges Facing Today’s Businesses at Husson University’s Distinguished Speaker Series
The second installment of Husson University’s Distinguished Speaker Series took place on November 18, 2021 and featured L.L.Bean President and CEO Stephen Smith. The purpose of Husson University’s new Distinguished Speaker Series is to educate students, alumni and community members on the challenges facing businesses and related professions. The event was sponsored by Husson’s College of Business, the largest College of Business in Maine. - November 22, 2021 - Husson University
iGrad to Launch Financial Literacy Education at Saint Joseph’s University for Students, Faculty, Staff and Alumni
Saint Joseph's University in Philadelphia will soon begin offering iGrad's customized, interactive financial literacy digital platform, which is used by more than 600 colleges and universities. Research shows that financial literacy programs can lower student loan defaults, decrease financial stress, improve academic performance and teach students life-long financial management. - November 19, 2021 - iGrad
Nutricost Becomes Official Supplement Supplier of BYU Athletics
Nutricost, today announced its partnership with Brigham Young University (BYU) as the official supplement provider of BYU Athletics. Nutricost was launched in 2012 as a vitamin and supplements company. Based in the Utah Valley in the shadow of the silicon slopes, Nutricost has grown exponentially... - November 19, 2021 - Nutricost
Donna M. Mark Recognized as a Professional of the Year for 2021 by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Donna M. Mark of Glenolden, Pennsylvania has been recognized as a Professional of the Year for 2021 by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of healthcare education. These important individuals exemplify tenacity. They realize... - November 18, 2021 - Strathmore Worldwide
Southwest Tennessee Community College Bestows TBR Chancellor's Commendation for Military Veterans to Mike Stephens
Southwest Tennessee Community College kicked off Veterans Week honoring employee Mike Stephens with the 2021 Tennessee Board of Regents (TBR) Chancellor’s Commendation for Military Veterans at the College’s Veterans Appreciation Dinner Nov. 10, 2021. Southwest President Tracy D. Hall... - November 11, 2021 - Southwest Tennessee Community College
Employers Are Looking to Hire at Husson University Career Fairs
Career Services at Husson University held an in-person career fair on Nov. 3 from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. at the Newman Gym on their Bangor, Maine campus. Nearly 50 organizations were present and spoke with job applicants. Those unable to attend the in-person career fair can attend Career Services’ virtual career fair on Nov. 17 from 1 p.m. – 5 p.m. through the online platform Airmeet. Many of the same employers who attended the in-person career fair will be present at this online event. - November 08, 2021 - Husson University
Ted Hopf Joins The University of Helsinki Collegium as a Leading Academic and Research Fellow
Besides being a research fellow at the university, the leading academic will work on his upcoming book "A Constructivist History of Khrushchev's Cold War." - November 06, 2021 - Ted Hopf
Edgar Radjabli Scholarship Now Accepting Applications from Healthcare Students
Inaugural Announcement Was Made to a Large Audience at His Boca Raton Offices - November 04, 2021 - Edgar Radjabli
Allied Pixel Produces One Million Videos
Allied Pixel has produced over one million Personalized Videos since pioneering the concept three years ago. - November 02, 2021 - Allied Pixel LLC
Pack the Pantry Virtual Food Drive Launched to Fill Local College Food Pantries
Approximately 50% of local community college students grapple with food insecurity. With the 3rd annual Pack the Pantry food drive, California Coast Credit Union is partnering with all of the local community college campuses and the San Diego Food Bank to launch Pack The Pantry, a virtual food drive to help local college students facing hunger. - November 01, 2021 - California Coast Credit Union
Dr. Eugene Kramer's Scholarship Gives Back to Upcoming Medical Doctors
Dr. Eugene Announced his Scholarship for Future Doctors of America in a Meeting with Staff and Management. - October 30, 2021 - Dr. Eugene Kramer
Methodist University Receives Largest Gift in School History
Methodist University has received a gift of more than $14 million, the largest gift in school history. More than $12 million of the gift will go directly to student scholarships. The Nursing Program will receive $1.5 million. - October 29, 2021 - Methodist University
Dike Ajiri Announces His Scholarship for Racial Equality and How to Apply
The Scholarship Announcement Was Made by Dike Ajiri to the Press in His Office - October 27, 2021 - Dike Ajiri
Southwest Tennessee Community College Receives Nearly $4 Million in U.S. Department of Education grants
Southwest Tennessee Community College was awarded nearly $4 million in grants from the U.S. Department of Education to support services aligned with helping students attain their college credentials. Project M.O.S.T. received a $3 million grant from the U.S. Department of Education's Predominantly... - October 21, 2021 - Southwest Tennessee Community College
Dr. Robert Elliot Davis Discusses the Benefits of Leading a Full Gold Open Access Journal
To assist in understanding the complexity of OA and ultimately the benefit of leading an OA journal, Dr. Robert Elliot Davis, from Walden University, USA, discusses his experience in switching his IGI Global journal, International Journal of Standardization Research (IJSR), to a full gold OA journal. - October 21, 2021 - Robert E. Davis, MBA, DBA, CISA, CICA
Sprinturf Provides Muhlenberg College with Durable, Eco-Friendly Turf System
Sprinturf, a national leader in artificial turf systems that improve cooling, performance and safety, installed its Ultrablade™ DFE Extreme dual-fiber turf system with environmentally friendly cork and coconut infill at Scotty Wood Stadium at Muhlenberg College. The previous field was heavily... - October 20, 2021 - Sprinturf
The Center for Adoption Support and Education™ (C.A.S.E.) to Launch a National Demonstration & Teaching Clinic for Adoption Competent Mental Health Therapy
The Center for Adoption Support and Education (C.A.S.E.) announces plans to launch a National Demonstration & Teaching Clinic for Adoption Competent Mental Health Therapy. C.A.S.E.’s vision in undertaking this bold new strategic direction is to make all clinical therapy for the families... - October 19, 2021 - Center for Adoption Support and Education (C.A.S.E.)
Southwest Tennessee Community College’s Public Safety and Police Services Receives TLEA Accreditation
The Tennessee Law Enforcement Accreditation (TLEA) Program is pleased to announce that it has granted the award of initial accreditation to the Southwest Tennessee Community College Police Department. TLEA announced this first accreditation award for the department during the Tennessee Association... - October 15, 2021 - Southwest Tennessee Community College
Jumozy Releases Online Laser Hair Removal Training & IPL Continuing Education Course, NCEA Approved for 10 CEs - Includes Online Videos, Exam & Certificate of Completion
Jumozy releases a new online laser hair removal training & IPL continuing education course that is NCEA approved for 10 CEs. The course includes professional online training videos on how to perform laser hair removal treatments for the face, underarms, bikini area, back and legs, as well as, the science behind this increasingly popular cosmetic option. Experts, Christine Whitelaw, M.D. and Mark B. Taylor, M.D. demonstrate step-by-step procedures on an IPL and a combined Alexandrite/YAG laser. - October 15, 2021 - Jumozy
Impact Landscape Survey 2021 Illuminates Global Research Impact Trends
International impact experts, Vertigo Ventures (VV), today announced the release of the Impact Landscape Survey 2021. The report delves into global perspectives on impact, primarily drawn from academics in Australia and the UK, covering areas such as prioritisation of research impact, progress... - October 15, 2021 - Vertigo Ventures
Michael Dillard Releases Book "Accidental Success: Accidental Millionaire Retirement" That Reveals Insights to Get to the Top
Author Michael Dillard is delighted to announce the launch of his new book, "Accidental Success," available on Amazon and Barnes and Noble. "Accidental Success" by Michael sketches out a reliable plan to achieve goals and become successful in life. "Accidental... - October 13, 2021 - Michael Dillard Publishing
Elevate Your Game with Sports Vision Training
Eye doctor and graduate of SUNY College of Optometry puts the focus on helping athletes of all ages and levels improve performance through sports vision training. - October 08, 2021 - State University of NY College of Optometry
Cayuse Launches 2021 Research Administration Industry Benchmark Report
This first-of-its-kind survey taps into current trends, technology, challenges and changes impacting research administration today. - October 07, 2021 - Cayuse LLC
Launch of TrackImpact.org to Accelerate Global Collaboration Towards a Sustainable Future
International impact experts, Vertigo Ventures (VV), yesterday announced the release of TrackImpact.org, the global research collaboration platform, at the 2021 Impact Symposium. TrackImpact™ is a free-to-access solution that accelerates positive social, economic and environmental impact by... - September 30, 2021 - Vertigo Ventures
Columbia Law School Names Bayeté Ross Smith First Artist-in-Residence
Columbia Law School announced that Harlem-based photographer, artist and educator Bayeté Ross Smith has been named artist-in-residence for the 2021–2022 academic year. Columbia Law established this new program to examine and broaden how the institution honors its history and values, while also celebrating its vibrant and diverse community. - September 29, 2021 - Bayeté Ross Smith
The Coca-Cola Company and SAP Announce a Partnership with the Atlanta University Center Data Science Initiative to Impact 9,000 Students
The Coca-Cola Company and SAP announce a partnership that will feature a virtual computer lab and offer internships in a multi-year phased approach. The Initiative is housed in the Atlanta University Center (AUC) Consortium, Inc. - September 24, 2021 - AUC Data Science Initiative
Modern Campus Partners with BCdiploma to Secure Learner Credentials via Blockchain Technology
Partnership expands opportunities for higher education providers to issue verified digital credentials to learners. - September 24, 2021 - Modern Campus
MITCON Institute of Management Launches Data Science & Business Analytics Programs with Rubiscape – India’s 1st Data Science Product Company
The MITCON Institute of Management (MIMA), Pune, has started its pursuit of excellence in Data Science with a focus on interdisciplinary management education. MIMA inked a MoU with Rubiscape, a pioneering Data Science platform, to offer joint certification programs for future skilling, technology... - September 24, 2021 - Rubiscape Pvt. Ltd.
HBCU Students Showcase Data Science Success in Inaugural Symposium
The Atlanta University Center (AUC) Data Science Initiative is excited to announce its groundbreaking one-day Virtual AUC Virtual Student Data Science Symposium. This interactive event celebrates and highlights the data science work of HBCU students and those that participate in AUC programs. This inaugural Symposium takes place on Friday, September 24, from 11:00 am ET to 6:00 pm ET. The Symposium is free for all students, faculty and staff at Historically Black Colleges and Universities. - September 22, 2021 - AUC Data Science Initiative
Patrick Henry College is Awarded Candidacy for Accreditation by the Southern Association of Colleges & Schools (SACS)
The Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges & Schools (SACS-COC) has granted Candidacy status to Patrick Henry College. As an institutional, regional accreditor recognized by the U.S. Department of Education, SACS-COC accredits nearly 800 institutions primarily in the... - September 21, 2021 - Patrick Henry College
New Publication from President Emeritus, University of Pittsburgh at Bradford
"Chasing the Silver Lining" is authored by Dr. Livingston Alexander, distinguished President Emeritus, University of Pittsburgh at Bradford. He drew inspiration for his creative non-fiction work reflecting upon experiences from his childhood as well as other prominent events. To understand Dr. Alexander is to know resilience existed, even during Jim Crow. If Dr. Alexander is not known to you, his new publication is sure to have you remember his poignant words for years to come. - September 17, 2021 - 220 Media and Marketing
uLearn.io Becomes the First Choice for Keystone College to Empower Their Vision of Student-Centered Learning
Keystone College has partnered with uLearn.io, a leading online proctoring solution to create an environment of fair evaluation leading to academic success. - September 17, 2021 - uLearn.io
4343 Ascending House, GSU, Ecommerce EDU Complete First eCommerce Strategy Course for the Chicago Southland
The 4343 empowers the Chicago Southland by bringing diversity and inclusion to manufacturing business through collaboration and education. - September 14, 2021 - 4343 Ascending House
Educational Empowerment: 2020 Companies' Investment in Our Future
2020 Companies (www.2020companies.com) announced today its partnership with the Louise and Christopher B. Munday Foundation (The Foundation) to provide educational assistance to students and classrooms nationwide. The current initiative focuses on employee and community educational support as well... - September 13, 2021 - 2020 Companies
Sprinturf Introduces Predator™ Turf System for Exceptional Playability and Durability
Sprinturf, a national leader in artificial turf systems that improve cooling, performance and safety, has introduced a new premium dual-fiber turf system that increases durability, improves fiber resilience and provides exceptional playability. The Predator™ turf system seamlessly blends... - September 10, 2021 - Sprinturf
Globally Recognized Agricultural Leader to Become First N.C. PSI Director
Adrian Percy, one of the world’s top leaders in the agriculture field, is set to become the first executive director of the North Carolina Plant Sciences Initiative (N.C. PSI): a world-class research and innovation effort that is poised to solve some of the world’s grandest agricultural... - September 09, 2021 - North Carolina Plant Sciences Initiative
Metro Esports Partners with Ben Simmons to Bring Tech Education, Esports and Gaming to Greater Philadelphia Area Students
Metro Esports will be partnering with 3x NBA All Star Ben Simmons, starting this fall to bring its Esports-focused tech education program to young students in the Greater Philadelphia region. Simmons will sponsor 50 aspiring gaming and technology enthusiasts from the Philadelphia area to... - September 03, 2021 - Metro Esports
Execulink Telecom Awards Three Deserving Students with Post-Secondary Scholarships
Local telecom provider Execulink Telecom has awarded three deserving students with $500 scholarships to support them on their way to post-secondary education. Each student will be attending college or university in the fall. This year’s recipients are Sara Stubbe of Norwich, Megan Foster of... - September 03, 2021 - Execulink Telecom