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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
Frederick Turner to Serve as President for the Mundus Artium Press
Mundus Artium Press announces the appointment of Frederick Turner as its new president. Frederick Turner is an internationally known poet, thinker, scholar, critic, science fiction author and translator. Over the past few decades, Professor Turner has received multiple nominations for the Nobel... - August 29, 2021 - Mundus Artium Press
Dianne L. Bird Celebrated as a Woman of the Month for September 2021 by P.O.W.E.R.-Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized
Dianne L. Bird of Waterdown, Ontario, Canada is being celebrated 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 high level of success in the field of educational administration. Each month... - August 27, 2021 - P.O.W.E.R. Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized
Southwest Tennessee Community College Announces ABFSE Accreditation for Funeral Service Education Program
Southwest Tennessee Community College has received official notification from the American Board of Funeral Service Education (ABFSE) that the College’s Funeral Service Education program that was launched in January 2019 and conferred the Associate of Applied Science in Funeral Service... - August 26, 2021 - Southwest Tennessee Community College
Dr. Mary J. Gallant Honored as a Woman of the Month for August 2021 and Featured on the Back Cover of the Fall Issue of P.O.W.E.R. Magazine
Dr. Mary J. Gallant of Glassboro, New Jersey has been honored as a Woman of the Month for August 2021 by P.O.W.E.R. (Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized) for her outstanding achievements and high level of success in the fields of education and research. She is also being... - August 25, 2021 - P.O.W.E.R. Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized
American Poet Gjekë Marinaj Receives South Korea's Changwon KC International Literary Prize
American poet, writer and literary critic Gjekë Marinaj was named the winner of one of South Korea's most prestigious cultural awards, the Changwon KC International Literary Prize. Based in the Dallas metro area, Dr. Marinaj serves on the faculty of Richland College, in addition to his role as... - August 24, 2021 - Mundus Artium Press
Supermodels Unlimited Magazine Proudly Presents: DIVERSITY ROCKS
NYFW Celebrity Event Organized to Showcase Designers of Diverse Backgrounds - August 19, 2021 - Richard Lowe Fashion Group
Underserved Populations in the Broadband Deserts Within the Rural South Black Belt to “Get Wired” with Omnipoint Technology
Getwiredalabama, which is a public-private partnership between the South Central Alabama Broadband Cooperative District (SCABCD) and Omnipoint Technology Partners will provide next generation broadband to the 17 counties of the historic black belt. The black belt communities include Civil Rights... - August 12, 2021 - Omnipoint Technology
Southwest Tennessee Community College Reinstates Mask Mandate
Southwest Tennessee Community College officials reinstated the college’s mask mandate Aug. 4 due to recent developments with the Delta variant and the rising number of cases of COVID-19 in Shelby County. All students, employees and visitors to Southwest locations are required to wear face... - August 11, 2021 - Southwest Tennessee Community College
Southwest Tennessee Community College Eliminates $1.8 Million in Debt for Hundreds of Students Hit Hard by the Pandemic
Southwest Tennessee Community College has paid more than $1.8 million to clear outstanding balances for more than 1,600 eligible students who attended Southwest during the Spring 2020, Summer 2020 and Fall 2020 semesters. Southwest funded the unprecedented debt-relief package with U.S. Department... - August 09, 2021 - Southwest Tennessee Community College
Sebron University Enrollment Up Over 600% in SB 1626 Online Certification
Sebron University SB 1626 first quater enrollment has increased over 600%, compared to 2020. The program enrollment has experienced dramatic growth as California’s economy comes back to life after pandemic lockdowns. Part of the increase came from acquiring government clients, such as several... - August 03, 2021 - Sebron University
Scientists from CZU Found New Tracer of Pollution Sources
Researchers from the Czech University of Life Sciences Prague (CZU), Faculty of Environmental Sciences, points to new environmental implications of cadmium isotope analyses. For two decades, knowledge about cadmium isotope geochemistry has drawn much interest and understanding of its geochemical... - July 29, 2021 - Czech University of Life Sciences Prague (CZU), Faculty of Environmental Sciences
Statement from Family of Civil Rights Icon & Mathematics Teacher Bob Moses
With great sadness, the family of Robert Parris Moses announces the passing of our husband, father, friend, and STEM educator. Before his passing, he expressed tremendous gratitude to all who are involved in the struggle for democracy and to those who supported his work to transform the conditions of Black people in our country. Moses was born January 23, 1935, and died the morning of July 25, 2021, in Hollywood, Florida. He was with family and his wife of 52 years, Janet. - July 25, 2021 - Family of Bob Moses
According to Modern Campus, 92% of Higher Education Leaders Say Microcredentials Support Institutional Competitiveness
New study from Modern Campus and UPCEA highlights the opportunity for colleges and universities to improve enrollments and student workforce readiness. - July 22, 2021 - Modern Campus
Dr. Philip Sobash Offers Scholarship for Future Medical Students, an Assistance to Life Savers
Philip Sobash, M.D. Announced a Scholarship for Upcoming Medical Doctors in the United States - July 21, 2021 - Dr. Philip Sobash
Tennessee Tech College of Engineering Names Kumar Yelamarthi as New Associate Dean
The Tennessee Tech University College of Engineering announced today the appointment of Kumar Yelamarthi as the new associate dean for the College of Engineering. Yelamarthi, who will join Tech on Aug. 1, serves as director for the School of Engineering Technology and professor of electrical and... - July 20, 2021 - Tennessee Tech University College of Engineering
Microvascular Therapeutics Has Received Funds from the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute (NHLBI)
Microvascular Therapeutics (MVT) has received funds from the from the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI), a part of the National Institutes of Health for its program to treat cardiovascular disease, which kills more Americans than any other disease. As a leader in fluorocarbon... - July 19, 2021 - Microvascular Therapeutics, Inc.
Bret Talley Announces Scholarship for Future Tech Entrepreneurs of America
Bret Talley announces scholarship on his Twitter account @brettalley. - July 16, 2021 - Bret Talley
iGrad Partners with HBCU Community Development Action Coalition to Offer Student Financial Wellness Platform to Historically Black Colleges and Universities
The Historically Black Colleges & Universities Community Development Action Coalition (HBCU CDAC) has partnered with iGrad to launch a financial wellness initiative for students of color. - July 13, 2021 - iGrad
CNC Machines Announces University of Notre Dame Student as 2021 Recipient of Its Manufacturing Scholarship for Students
CNC Machines announced that it has chosen Aubrey Breen of University of Notre Dame as the recipient of its 2021 Manufacturing Scholarship. The company awards annual scholarships to help close the skills gap in the manufacturing industry. - July 13, 2021 - CNC Machines
Ohio Deferred Compensation Now Offering Enrich Financial Wellness Platform to Current and Retired Participants
The Ohio Public Employees Deferred Compensation Program, a supplemental 457(b) retirement plan for all Ohio public employees, is offering the award-winning Enrich™ financial wellness platform to more than 243,000 Ohio DC participants. - June 30, 2021 - iGrad
Pennsylvania Institute of Technology Names Senior Executive the College's Eleventh President
Trustees of Pennsylvania Institute of Technology, an independent college in Greater Philadelphia, has selected its next President. - June 30, 2021 - Pennsylvania Institute of Technology
Delaware County’s Pennsylvania Institute of Technology (P.I.T.) Awarded $25,000 to Bring Ultrasound Training to Delaware County
Pennsylvania Institute of Technology (P.I.T.), a leader in medical career training was awarded $25,000 by The McLean Contributionship for the acquisition of equipment to launch a two-year degree in Diagnostic Medical Sonography. P.I.T. will be the first college in Delaware County to offer the region an opportunity to train to become an Ultrasound Technician at the two-year level. - June 28, 2021 - Pennsylvania Institute of Technology
The John Abio Scholarship – Working to Inspire Future Entrepreneurs
John Abio has created an annual scholarship to help the Future Entrepreneurs of America to pay for their education. Enrollment is open to any current university or high school student that would like to open a business in the future. - June 28, 2021 - John Abio
Modern Campus Acquires Presence, Leading Campus Engagement and Learning Platform
Acquisition Extends Company’s Commitment to Delivering Massively Personalized Student Experiences and Illustrates Its Obsession with Customer Success - June 26, 2021 - Modern Campus
The Proven Optics Financial Management Application Suite Receives ServiceNow’s Highest Certification – Built on Now Program
Today, Proven Optics LLC, a practitioner-founded software and services company, announced the Proven Optics Enterprise Budgeting & Forecasting Application and the ITFM Cost Modeling Application from its Financial Management Application Suite are now certified as part of the ServiceNow Built on... - June 25, 2021 - Proven Optics
Southwest Tennessee Community College Awarded Veteran’s Education Transition Support Designation
Southwest Tennessee Community College has achieved distinction as a Veteran’s Education Transition Support (VETS) Certified Campus. The Tennessee Higher Education Commission (THEC) awarded the college the VETS designation June 21 in recognition of the supportive environment Southwest has... - June 24, 2021 - Southwest Tennessee Community College
Sunil Ramlall Joins Concordia University as Professor of Business
Dr. Sunil Ramlall has recently joined Concordia University Wisconsin as Professor of Business teaching in the Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) Program. Dr. Ramlall brings several years on teaching experience especially in graduate business programs. He was previously at Western Governors... - June 19, 2021 - Sunil Ramlall
uLearn Along with Johnson College Commits to Provide Quality Evaluation for Students
Studying remotely is making it difficult for students to succeed. Establishing a full-proof evaluation framework contributes in making this challenge achievable. Therefore, Johnson college has chosen uLearn, a robust and advanced remote proctoring tool as their partner during exams to provide... - June 18, 2021 - uLearn.io
Targeted Pharmaceuticals and George Mason University Announce First-Ever Preclinical Study Using Cannabinoids in an Organoid Model
Study Examines the Effects of Cannabinoids Treating Central Nervous System (CNS) Viruses including HIV Associated Dementia - June 16, 2021 - Targeted Pharmaceuticals
Proven Optics Releases Federal Benchmarking Application as Newest Addition to Their Financial Management Application Suite - Built on Now
Today, Proven Optics LLC, a practitioner-founded software and services company, announced the release of their newest Application - Proven Optics Federal Benchmarking. This solution has met the high standards of the ServiceNow Built on Now Program designed to recognize partners with proven... - June 16, 2021 - Proven Optics
Southwest Tennessee Community College’s Shayla Kolheim Selected for Maxine Smith Fellows Leadership Program
The Tennessee Board of Regents (TBR) has selected Shayla Kolheim, director of Grants Development and Management at Southwest Tennessee Community College, to participate in the Class of 2021-22 Maxine Smith Fellows Program. “Ms. Kolheim is truly deserving of this opportunity. She is an... - June 12, 2021 - Southwest Tennessee Community College
Modern Campus Acquires Leading Academic Catalog and Curriculum Management Provider DIGARC
Combination Empowers Colleges and Universities to Solve Two of the Biggest Challenges Faced Today: Attracting and Converting Students, and Creating a Personalized, Engaging Pathway to On-Time Graduation - June 12, 2021 - Modern Campus
Orchid Medical to Significantly Expand Its Workforce and Operations by 2022
Expansion includes numerous new positions within the company’s ancillary operations at its headquarters in Orlando. - June 10, 2021 - Orchid Medical
Ashton College Offers Diverse and Innovative Continuing Education Options
Ashton College is expanding its continuing education division with compact, thorough courses to empower individuals in diverse sectors. The varied course offerings help individuals with professional upgrading, changing careers or broadening their learning horizons. By choosing the path of... - June 10, 2021 - Ashton College
Nearing the 102nd Anniversary of the Treaty of Versailles, Lawyer/Historian Releases First History Retrospective Detailing the Three Leaders Behind WWI’s Ill-Fated Deal
June 28 marks the 102nd anniversary of the Treaty of Versailles, the treaty that officially ended WWI and set in motion conditions that author Robert F. Klueger argues, led to the rise of the Nazi party and WWII. The task to determine the terms of peace came down to three men. In his latest book, best-selling author and historian Klueger looks to find a deeper understanding of who each of these men were and how they attempted to repair a broken world after the “war to end all wars” ended. - June 08, 2021 - Bublish
J.W. Pepper Takes Music Learning Beyond the Classroom and Into the Future
J.W. Pepper & Son, Inc., the world’s largest sheet music retailer, has announced a new software product that unlocks the potential for music teachers to share copyrighted music with their students legally. The new product is called ePrint Folders, and it works seamlessly with... - June 08, 2021 - J.W. Pepper & Son, Inc.
Sigma Chi Chapter at Cal State Pomona Raises $100,000 to Fight Cancer
The Sigma Chi Fraternity chapter at California State Polytechnic University Pomona raises over $100,000 for its philanthropy, Huntsman Cancer Institute in Salt Lake City, Utah. - June 07, 2021 - Theta Sigma Chapter Sigma Chi
Giving Health Partners with Emory University’s Rollins School of Public Health to Study Delivery of Telemedicine Services to Low-Income, Uninsured Chronic Patients
Unique cooperative study being undertaken by Emory University and Giving Health to advance the reach and power of Telehealth for underserved communities. - June 05, 2021 - Giving Health Inc.
Slosberg College Solutions Announces "How To Find A Good College" Seminar
Slosberg College Solutions, LLC presents a free, online seminar on June 6 entitled "How To Find A Good College" for high school students and their parents. - June 02, 2021 - Slosberg College Solutions LLC
Sky Ridge Medical Center Announces Student Scholarship Award Winners
Sky Ridge Medical Center awarded student volunteers pursuing academic degrees and careers in healthcare with its Sky Ridge Student Scholarship awards for the second year. The $5,000 in scholarships were awarded among four seniors based upon their length of service and commitment as student... - May 30, 2021 - Sky Ridge Medical Center
ACHS to Offer $10,000 Changemakers Scholarship for MBA Program Infused with Sustainability & Wellness
American College of Healthcare Sciences (ACHS) will award a $10,000 tuition scholarship to pursue the ACHS MBA degree, the only MBA with sustainability and integrative wellness at its core. - May 30, 2021 - American College of Healthcare Sciences
Economists with PhD Earn 86% More - INOMICS Salary Report 2020/21 Incl. COVID-19 Impact
Based on survey data from nearly 1,500 economists, new report examines economics salaries, health of job market, effect of COVID-19 and gender pay-gap. - May 27, 2021 - INOMICS
Posse Foundation, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Launch Arts Leadership Scholarship in Puerto Rico; Bard College Offers Full-Tuition Posse Scholarships to Students from Puerto Rico
The Posse Foundation is expanding to recruit art students in Puerto Rico through a new project launched in collaboration with Lin-Manuel Miranda and the Miranda Family Fund and Bard College. Beginning this fall, the college success and youth leadership development organization will identify, select... - May 25, 2021 - The Posse Foundation
Overlook Investigative Group, LLC Announces the Launch of Hidden Camera Checked Location Program
The world's first recognition and accountability program for hidden camera detection. Tiny hidden cameras are being placed by voyeurs in public restrooms, short-term vacation rentals, hospitals, fitness centers, schools and anywhere privacy can be violated. Images are sold for profit on websites or viewed for private pleasure. The program and special branding will alert the public to locations checked for hidden cameras, educate employees and provide workplace policy guidelines. - May 25, 2021 - Overlook Investigative Group, LLC
Modern Campus Announces Availability of Personalization and Pathways Capabilities
New Capabilities Enable Colleges and Universities to Increase Engagement and Retention by Helping Modern Learners View the School as "Right for Me" - May 23, 2021 - Modern Campus
Speak Up for Kids of Palm Beach County Announces Graduation Celebration - Annual Scholarship & "Gifts for Grads"
Speak Up for Kids of Palm Beach County has launched Growing Grads, a new community campaign aimed to celebrate young adults who, despite involvement in the foster care system, are graduating. In conjunction with the launch, Speak Up For Kids received invaluable support from the Leadership Palm... - May 18, 2021 - Speak Up for Kids
Mika Medical, a Korean Manufacturer Specializing in Syringe Technology, Has Completed Clinical Trials with Yonsei University Severance Hospital and Catania University
The research team injected insulin to 20 test subjects selected according to certain criteria using Comfort-in and a general pen-type syringe. As a result of comparing injection effects of a general pen-type insulin syringe, the injection-type insulin injection method demonstrated faster effects of increasing the level of fast-acting insulin in the blood and lowering blood sugar, compared to the standard insulin injection method. - May 13, 2021 - Mika Medical
Medical Staffing Company Makes It Easier for New Graduates to Get Into Travel Healthcare Workforce
Fusion Medical Staffing makes it easier for new graduate therapists to start their career as traveling healthcare professionals. It’s simple for the next generation of healthcare workers to hit the ground running with the company’s Student Outreach Program. The Student Outreach... - May 10, 2021 - Fusion Medical Staffing