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U.S. Flag Waves Proudly with Gold Medal Wins at the International Biology Olympiad
Team USA members were selected based on their academic merit by CEE during the 13th annual USABO National Finals held at Purdue University. Grace Chen, Yilun Du, Boyan (Peter) Dun, and Varun Mangalick are this nation's premier biology students. - July 23, 2015 - Center for Excellence in Education (CEE)
North Shropshire College and the Qube Collaborate on Arts Project
A Level Photography and Fine Art Students from North Shropshire College (NSC) have produced pieces of art inspired by the exhibition ‘Macro Micro’ by award-nominated moving image artist, Katie Goodwin. The students were invited to the Qube Gallery in Oswestry to produce artwork inspired... - July 23, 2015 - North Shropshire College
Pupils Become "Keepers for the Day" at North Shropshire College
Nine Year 6 pupils from Myddle C of E Primary School were lucky enough to spend a day at the Animal Care Unit at North Shropshire College’s (NSC) Walford Campus and be "Keepers for the Day." The pupils were spending their last days at the school, full of fun and festivities before... - July 22, 2015 - North Shropshire College
NSC Textiles Summer Exhibition
Textiles students at North Shropshire College’s (NSC) Oswestry Campus have held a fashion exhibition, all of the students involved in the exhibition were completing their A Level Textiles course. The pieces of work the students created were a dazzling display of talent. Helen Furber,... - July 22, 2015 - North Shropshire College
Career Step Partners with Winona State University to Offer Online Pharmacy Technician Career Training
Career Step is pleased to announce a new partnership with Winona State University in Minnesota, which will be offering Career Step’s online Pharmacy Technician training program. - July 19, 2015 - Career Step
DormCo Presents Five New Studying Ideas
DormCo presents five study tips on how to make studying easier and more efficient in college. - July 19, 2015 - DormCo
Grandfather Rights for Pesticide Spraying Coming to an End
North Shropshire College’s (NSC) Walford Campus is ready to assist people affected by the end of the ‘Grandfather Rights’ exemption when using pesticides, there will be a number of qualifications available to those affected. The current exemption for people born before December... - July 19, 2015 - North Shropshire College
Construction Expands at NSC
The Construction Department at the Oswestry Campus of North Shropshire College (NSC) is expanding. In September, the College will be offering Level 1 in Electrical Installation and Levels 1 and 2 Plumbing, Levels 1 and 2 in Building Maintenance Operations (BMO) and Levels 1 and 2 in... - July 18, 2015 - North Shropshire College
North Shropshire College Holds Family Festival
North Shropshire College’s (NSC) Oswestry Campus held its Family Festival on Sunday; the Festival was attended by the Shropshire FA, Marica Sarcina who provided a Tai Chi and Yoga demonstration, the Midlands Air Ambulance Charity and many more. There were many attractions on offer including a... - July 18, 2015 - North Shropshire College
NSC Sweden and Italy Trips Receive Awards
Participants in the recent study tours to Sweden and Italy have reunited at two awards evenings at North Shropshire College’s (NSC) Walford Campus; the two groups took part in visits to Italy and Sweden in April and May. The visits were organised by the Enterprise and Development Department... - July 18, 2015 - North Shropshire College
North Shropshire College Launches New Website
North Shropshire College (NSC) has launched its new website www.nsc.ac.uk. The website is part of the greater re-brand project that began in April. The site incorporates the College’s bold new look and was designed by marketing agency, Blahdblah. The vibrant black and yellow colour scheme is... - July 16, 2015 - North Shropshire College
NSC’s Access to HE Students Celebrate Their Success
Access to Higher Education (Access to HE) students at North Shropshire College’s (NSC) Oswestry Campus, have recently celebrated their achievements at an awards lunch in Scholars Restaurant. 100% of Access to HE Humanities students are now progressing to University studying a wide range of... - July 16, 2015 - North Shropshire College
DormCo Presents Five New Tips on How to Make Your Dorm Room More Comfortable
DormCo presents five tips on how to make a dorm room feel comfortable and like a home away from home to prevent homesickness. - July 12, 2015 - DormCo
RIF Institute Offers Summer Program to Brecksville-Broadview Heights, Ohio High School Students
Students in School of Entrepreneurial Engagement Program to Benefit from Enriching Intellectual and Cultural Program at The Great Connections Seminar. - July 11, 2015 - Reason, Individualism, Freedom Institute
Eighty-Four High School Students Selected and Participating in the 32nd Research Science Institute at MIT
RSI scholars first participate in a week of intensive STEM classes with accomplished professors. The heart of RSI is the five week research internship where students conduct individual projects under the tutelage of mentors who are experienced scientists and researchers. During the final week of RSI, students prepare written and oral presentations on their research. - July 10, 2015 - Center for Excellence in Education (CEE)
Stanbridge College Ranked No. 15 in the Nation for Online Bachelor of Science in Nursing Program
Stanbridge College’s CCNE accredited RN to BSN Degree Completion program was top ranked in California, and fifteenth overall in the United States on the list of Best Online RN-BSN Colleges of 2015. - July 09, 2015 - Stanbridge University
NSC Holds Art Workshop at Primary School
The Art Department at North Shropshire College (NSC) delivered an experimental drawing workshop to Class 5 of St John the Baptist Primary School in Ruyton XI Towns this week. Pupils were given the opportunity to explore drawing techniques and materials through the workshops theme: Liverpool. The... - July 08, 2015 - North Shropshire College
New Bookkeeping Course at NSC Launches in September
A new Computerised Bookkeeping course is starting at North Shropshire College’s (NSC) Oswestry Campus, if you’re interested in learning a new skill and taking more control over your business finances or looking for a way into further accountancy qualifications then this course is for... - July 08, 2015 - North Shropshire College
NSC Walford Students Return from New Zealand
Eleven agricultural students and two staff members from North Shropshire College’s (NSC) Walford Campus have recently returned from a study tour in New Zealand, the students were hosted by the Taratahi Agricultural Training Centre and were given an insight into agriculture in New... - July 08, 2015 - North Shropshire College
Former NSC Student Speaks to ASD Students
A former North Shropshire College (NSC) student has visited the College recently and spoken to a small group of current students who have learning difficulties (ASD). Danielle Jones, who now studies at Chester University, came into the College to have an informal chat with a small group about... - July 04, 2015 - North Shropshire College
Career Step Continues Support of Special Olympics Through Participation in the Unified Relay Across America Torch Run
Career Step, an online provider of career-focused education and corporate training, will be continuing its support of the Special Olympics by providing 15 runners for two legs of the Unified Relay Across America Torch Run as it passes through Provo, Utah, on July 2. “The Special Olympics... - July 03, 2015 - Career Step
NSC Students Visit Glyndŵr University
Students completing their Level 3 BTEC Extended Diploma in IT from the Oswestry Campus of North Shropshire College (NSC) and their lecturer, Colin Taylor, visited the Department of Computing of Glyndŵr University in Wrexham. The group visited the University to see what options are available in... - July 03, 2015 - North Shropshire College
NSC Sports Students Sample Tai Chi and Yoga
Sport students from North Shropshire College’s (NSC) Oswestry Campus took part in a Tai Chi and Yoga session at the British Ironworks Centre in Oswestry; the session also included staff from the British Ironworks. The session was taken by Marica Sarcina, an instructor in Yoga, Pilates and Tai... - July 03, 2015 - North Shropshire College
RIF Institute Announces Fall Weekend Seminar in Chicago for Working Adults
Save the Date for an Intellectually Stimulating Week Exploring the World’s Greatest Ideas. - July 02, 2015 - Reason, Individualism, Freedom Institute
DormCo Offers Five New Organization Tips to Make the Most of a Small Dorm Room
College dorm rooms can be small and lack the dorm room storage space you need. DormCo presents five organization tips on how to make your dorm room comfortable and maximize on your dorm room storage space. - July 01, 2015 - DormCo
Stanbridge College Students, Faculty and Staff Raise $3,972.01 for Nepal Earthquake Relief
Stanbridge College raised $3,972.01 to aid victims of the recent earthquakes in Nepal, in partnership with the relief efforts of ShelterBox and Steps of Hope Outreach. - July 01, 2015 - Stanbridge University
Career Step Launches New Website to Better Meet Needs of Partners, Clients and Others Searching for Corporate Training Solutions
Career Step has released an updated website for healthcare executives and administrators to deliver an enhanced user experience, improve the organization of the website, and provide additional product details. - July 01, 2015 - Career Step
"Selfie Look" for S P Jain’s New Mumbai Campus
S P Jain’s newly launched fourth campus in Mumbai gets a one-of-a-kind look. The entire look has been derived from the global "selfie" phenomenon. The look, termed the "Selfie Look," draws on unique features that S P Jain aspires to reflect — modern, authentic and casual. - July 01, 2015 - S P Jain School of Global Management
North Shropshire College Holds Annual Awards Evening
North Shropshire College (NSC) held its annual awards ceremony at the Oswestry Campus recently; the awards celebrated students who have made the largest contribution to the College, the community and have achieved the most in their chosen subject area. The ceremony was attended by guests of honour... - July 01, 2015 - North Shropshire College
Pathways to Hampton Area STEM Careers
The Teacher Roundtable is sponsored by the Center for Excellence in Education, Capital One, Claude Moore Charitable Foundation, ExxonMobil, MeadWestvaco Foundation, and Micron Foundation and hosted by the Virginia Space Grant Consortium for secondary school teachers. - June 27, 2015 - Center for Excellence in Education (CEE)
Hands-On STEM Workshop in Tysons Corner to Strengthen Science Teaching
CEE, Capital One, Claude Moore Charitable Foundation, ExxonMobil, MeadWestvaco Foundation, and Micron Foundation Will Sponsor Teacher Training Program. - June 27, 2015 - Center for Excellence in Education (CEE)
Career Step and M*Modal Team Up on New Initiative to Provide Medical Transcription Training and Career Opportunities in Rural Areas
High-performing Career Step training graduates receive work-at-home employment and incentives through M*Modal. - June 27, 2015 - Career Step
Italian Brothers Visit North Shropshire College
Roberto and Alessandro Tibaldi have spent 12 days in Shropshire with their host, North Shropshire College (NSC) Governor, Graham Casson. Part of their stay involved two days of sampling lessons at the College, getting a flavour of a very different education system in comparison to their own. - June 27, 2015 - North Shropshire College
North Shropshire College’s Art Show Comes to a Close
Art students from North Shropshire College (NSC) have displayed their art work for the final time in an exhibition at NSC’s Oswestry Campus; the exhibition gave them the chance to show off their artwork to staff, students and visiting members of the public. Art and Design Lecturer, Kate... - June 26, 2015 - North Shropshire College
NSC Independent Living Skills Hold Bird Box Build-Off Competition
The Work and Independent Living Skills Department at North Shropshire College’s Walford Campus recently held a Bird Box Build-Off Competition; the competition involves building a bird box to a required standard using pre-cut pieces of timber and a range of hand tools. The first competition... - June 26, 2015 - North Shropshire College
Career Step Pharmacy Technician Training Program Approved by Minnesota State Board of Pharmacy
The Career Step Pharmacy Technician online training program earns approval from the Minnesota State Board of Pharmacy and is being distributed through partners, including Normandale Community College, St. Cloud State University and Winona State University. - June 25, 2015 - Career Step
William Peace University Launches New Academic Program Geared Toward College Transfer Students and Working Adults
Four-Year Baccalaureate University Now Offering Classes Virtually Around the Clock through New FLEX (FLX) Program. - June 25, 2015 - William Peace University
North Shropshire College Travel and Tourism Students Visit Barcelona
Ten Level 3 Travel and Tourism students and ten Level 3 Sport students from North Shropshire College’s (NSC) Oswestry Campus recently visited Barcelona on a trip funded by the Lifelong Learning Project. The trip to Barcelona forms part of the Level 3 Travel and Tourism course, where Travel... - June 24, 2015 - North Shropshire College
Students Take Part Calf Handling at North Shropshire College’s Walford Campus
Agricultural students at North Shropshire College’s (NSC) Walford Campus have taken part in a practical Calf Handling session; the session was delivered by Sian Edwards, the College’s Livestock Instructor. The practical session gave students the opportunity to experience handling and... - June 21, 2015 - North Shropshire College
St. Lawrence University to Collaborate with Brookings Institution
St. Lawrence University faculty and students will have an exclusive opportunity to work with the Brookings Institution and participate in policy discussions focused on Africa security issues. - June 19, 2015 - St. Lawrence University
North Shropshire College to Start Veterinary Care Assistants Qualification at Walford and Shipley Campuses
North Shropshire College (NSC) will be starting a Level 2 Veterinary Care Assistants qualification at its Walford and Shipley Campuses this September. The new qualification is a ‘hands-on’ course and introduces the principles of Veterinary Care and will enable students to gain the... - June 19, 2015 - North Shropshire College
Career Step Announces Winner of April 2015 Mothers Returning to School Scholarship
Career Step is proud to announce that the winner of its April 2015 Mothers Returning to School scholarship is Marlyn Hernandez who will be enrolling in the Professional Medical Coding and Billing program at Citrus College. - June 18, 2015 - Career Step
Agricultural Professionals Visit Italy with North Shropshire College and the Life Long Learning Project
Eighteen agricultural professionals from across the UK have recently visited the Tuscan Region of Italy. The participants visited farming and food production sites across Tuscany and met a diverse array of agricultural entrepreneurs, farmers, fishermen and smallholders in Tuscan agriculture. The... - June 18, 2015 - North Shropshire College
Team USA Named from Among USABO National Finalists at Purdue University
Four members of Team USA have been selected from the USA Biology Olympiad (USABO), which is sponsored by the Center for Excellence in Education and hosted by Purdue. They will compete at the International Biology Olympiad (IBO) July 12-19 in Aarhus, Denmark. - June 17, 2015 - Center for Excellence in Education (CEE)
Career Step Broadens Career Education Focus with Acquisition of Emergency Certifications, Inc.
Career Step has broadened its career education focus through the acquisition of Emergency Certifications, Inc., a company providing continuing education training for healthcare workers on advanced cardiac life support (ACLS). - June 17, 2015 - Career Step
William Peace University Continues Trend of High Employment/Graduate School Placement Rate for Recent Graduates
For Second Consecutive Year, Four-Year Baccalaureate Finds 97 Percent Employment/Graduate School Placement Rate for Graduates. - June 17, 2015 - William Peace University
North Shropshire College Collaborate with Cambrian Heritage Railways in Commemoration Events
North Shropshire College (NSC) Art Lecturer, Kate Smallwood, recently met with Andrew Tullo from Cambrian Heritage Railways (CHR) to discuss how the 53 ceramic poppies, which were made by NSC Art students in remembrance of each soldier from the historic Cambrian Railway Company who died during the... - June 14, 2015 - North Shropshire College
North Shropshire College Student Takes to the High Seas
A Hair and Beauty student from North Shropshire College’s (NSC) Oswestry Campus has been recruited by the company that operates spa and hairdressers on board cruise ships. Amber Bailey, who is completing her Level 3 qualification in Spa Therapy, will be joining Steiner Leisure for nine months... - June 14, 2015 - North Shropshire College
North Shropshire College Recruiting New Outdoor Adventure Sports Students
North Shropshire College (NSC) is looking for new students who want to take on the challenge of the Level 2 qualification in Outdoor Adventure Sport. The qualification is available at NSC’s Walford Campus and is perfect for anyone who is interested in the outdoors, is active and fit, has... - June 12, 2015 - North Shropshire College
Chancellor Upshaw Awarded Highest Civilian Honor in State of South Carolina
University of South Carolina Beaufort (USCB) Chancellor Jane T. Upshaw was awarded the Order of the Palmetto – the State of South Carolina’s highest civilian honor for recognition of extraordinary work and dedication to the citizens of South Carolina. Selected by Governor Haley, the... - June 11, 2015 - University of South Carolina Beaufort