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Breaking Walls to Create a Live Learning Lab New Music Technology Suite Will be a Music Hub
The combination of passionate professors and motivated students sparked the vision for Montgomery County Community College’s new Music Technology Suite; a live learning lab where students can learn firsthand from music industry professionals who will be invited to use the facilities and share their experiences. - November 22, 2017 - Montgomery County Community College
MathSpire Showcases Interactive, Online Learning Platform for Students to Master A Level Maths at BETT Asia 2017
MathSpire, the interactive, online learning platform for helping students master A Level Maths and getting better grades will be showcasing its functionality at Pod 20 in the UK Department for International Trade pavillion at BETT Asia 2017. Developed by Cambridge academics, MathSpire will use AI to provide personalised learning, interactive graphs, testing and auto-marking for teachers. - November 13, 2017 - MathSpire
City of Norman Wins Annual Water-Tasting Competition at OWPCA Conference
The City of Norman wins big at OWPCA Annual Conference. Norman won the water-tasting competition, as well as 12 individual awards. The cities of Ada, Madill and Nichols Hills also received individual accolades. - October 18, 2017 - Rose State College
Rose State College and University of Oklahoma Awarded Grant to Develop Drone Program
Schools awarded a three-year, $800,000 National Science Foundation/Advanced Technological Education grant to develop Unmanned Aircraft Systems curriculum. - October 05, 2017 - Rose State College
CyberSecurityDegrees.com Unveils 2017 Online Cyber Security Degree Rankings
CyberSecurityDegrees.com, an online cyber security education and resources site, has recently unveiled their annual rankings of online associates, bachelors, masters, and doctoral cyber security and information assurance degree programs. - July 27, 2017 - Cyber Security Degrees
“I Wasn’t Asked”: FUNDfetti Platform Designed to Eliminate the #1 Reason Given for Not Supporting a FUNDraiser
A national survey found that 67% of people said the reason they didn’t support a FUNDraiser was because they weren’t asked. FUNDfetti, an online FUNDraising platform, is designed to provide seamless connections to social networks ensuring everyone is asked. - May 18, 2017 - Fara Heim Foundation
Student Test Scores Stall: One Man’s Plan for Re-Engaging Kids Through Play
Microduino creator kits are best known for their magnetic, snap-together modules called mCookies that are programmed to operate with open-source, Arduino based code. The color-coded blocks, each with a specific function, make creating dynamic projects ultra simple, as well as providing an easy-to-understand method of learning electronics and software coding. - May 15, 2017 - Microduino Inc
Indiana Concurrent Enrollment Leaders Form New Professional Organization
The National Alliance of Concurrent Enrollment Partnerships (NACEP) announced that its Board of Directors has approved the affiliation of a new state chapter: the Indiana Alliance of Concurrent Enrollment Partnerships (INCEP). INCEP joins eight other state and regional affiliated chapters of NACEP,... - February 08, 2017 - National Alliance of Concurrent Enrollment Partnerships
Pillar College Scores Olympic Coach to Head New Team
US Team Olympic Coach, two-time Olympian, and Pan American Gold-Medalist, Lily Yip, is new the Head Coach for the Pillar College Panthers’ Table Tennis Team (formerly Somerset Christian College). Coach Yip led the US Table Tennis Team earlier this year at the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio and is... - December 06, 2016 - Pillar College
NACEP Expands Its Leadership of the Dual and Concurrent Enrollment Field
New Strategic Plan Unveiled at National Conference Charts a Course for the Organization to be Inclusive of All Dual Enrollment Models - December 03, 2016 - National Alliance of Concurrent Enrollment Partnerships
Pillar College Receives State Approval for Master’s Degree
New Jersey State Secretary of Higher Education, Dr. Rochelle Hendricks, has informed President David E. Schroeder that Pillar College is approved to offer its first graduate degree – the Master of Arts in Counseling. This degree program enables Pillar College graduates to pursue licensure as... - December 02, 2016 - Pillar College
PreK12 Plaza Launches Free, Bilingual Education Collaboration App, eBook Plaza
PreK12 Plaza, a social impact enterprise working to ignite the genius in every child announces the launch of app eBook Plaza, a new, free, bilingual, multimedia resource, providing teachers with blended lessons supporting English-language standards. The eBook Plaza app provides free access to... - November 17, 2016 - PreK12 Plaza
California Coalition of Early & Middle Colleges Announces Dual Enrollment Grant
Funds from The James Irvine Foundation will be used to support the growth and implementation of dual enrollment programs across California. On the heels of the passage of AB 288 and AB 2364, California policies supporting the implementation of dual enrollment programs, the California Coalition of Early & Middle Colleges (CCEMC) announced they have received a $100,000 grant from The James Irvine Foundation to support the growth and development of dual enrollment programs across California. - October 26, 2016 - California Coalition of Early & Middle Colleges
GSGN’s School Lists Skyrocket, Organizing Nigerian Education
With Nigeria’s dramatic spike in population many schools are becoming overburdened and making a move to Nigeria more intimidating than ever. Good Schools Guide Nigeria is here to help. - October 11, 2016 - Good Schools Guide Nigeria
SE3D Awarded Phase Two NSF Grant
SE3D, a company leading innovation in bioscience education and technology, announced today that it has been awarded the Small Business and Innovation Research (SBIR) Phase II grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF). The NSF SBIR grant is awarded to organizations who create innovative... - September 16, 2016 - SE3D
SUNY Schenectady County Community College Establishes a New Agreement with Bellevue University
Articulation agreement establishes partnership between SUNY SCCC’s Associate Degree Program and Bellevue University’s Bachelor Degree Program. - August 11, 2016 - Schenectady County Community College
The Center for Nonviolent Communication is Overjoyed to Present the Lee Lab for Life-Enriching Education USA - Albuquerque, NM July 24- 29, 2016
This Applied NVC Lab is designed for explorers and pioneers in Life-Enriching Education - school teachers, administrators, counselors, educators in youth programs, Nonviolent Communication trainers (certified trainers and certification candidates) - who share the intent to explore and apply the vision of Life Enriching Education. - May 17, 2016 - The Center for Nonviolent Communication
Pillar College Expands in Paterson, NJ
A Pillar College journey which began in 2012 recently reached milestone with an Official Site Launch at Impact Paterson at 100 Hamilton Plaza. Pillar College began conducting a degree completion program in Paterson in 2013. The degree completion program known as LEAD is for students who have... - March 23, 2016 - Pillar College
Pillar College Receives “Excellence and Leadership Award"
Pillar College was recently named by (NCLC) Newark City Of Learning Collaborative as the 2016 recipient of their prestigious “Excellence and Leadership Award”. This distinction recognizes Pillar College’s hard work and dedication to supporting the youth of Newark in acquiring the... - March 20, 2016 - Pillar College
Developing the Fundamental Critical Thinking Skills in Students
Rote learning does not prepare students for real world situations. Students in the current age are preparing for jobs that do not yet exist, and this shows that there is a need for the development of thinking skills & mental adaptability. The typical high school student learns the details of... - February 05, 2016 - CallidoLearning LLP
Addressing the Skills-Gap and Employability Crisis
“Employers today look for employees who have clarity of thought, can solve problems and communicate clearly. In Mumbai, not a single person’s job depends on knowing facts that can simply be Googled. But facts are pretty much all that most schools teach. Why? What’s the... - February 05, 2016 - CallidoLearning LLP
Professional New Zealand Sports Technology Crosses Over to NCAA Soccer
Division One college teams like the Stanford Cardinal and Akron Zips making the most of professional grade wearable sports technology. - January 19, 2016 - VX Sport
What Matters for Kids Announces the Expansion Into the Greater Casco Bay Maine Area
What Matters for Kids is proud to announce the expansion to the Greater Casco Bay Maine area in 2016. The planned expansion will bring new, science based educational opportunities to children and schools in the region, supplementing existing STEM programs. Carleen Barra and Julie Wagner founded... - December 19, 2015 - What Matters for Kids
Pillar College Receives Reaffirmation of Accreditation
Dr. David Schroeder, President of Pillar College, has announced to the campus community in an email that in late June, 2015, the Mid- Atlantic Region Commission on Higher Education “met to review our submission for reaffirmation of our accreditation…. The Commission’s decision... - September 05, 2015 - Pillar College
Two Majors Added to Academic Program at Pillar College
The Board of Trustees of Pillar College is pleased to announce that two new majors have been added to the degree program at Pillar College. In their regular monthly meeting on June 1, 2015, The New Jersey President’s Council unanimously adopted a resolution authorizing Pillar College to... - June 10, 2015 - Pillar College
Gig Razor Makes Another Step Forward in Helping
One donation can make a big impact. Gig Razor is a web-based company that connects campus activities departments from universities to acts entertainment. One of the guiding principles of Gig Razor is to support, throughout the year, charitable organizations that align with the company’s... - May 19, 2015 - Gig Razor, LLC
Salter College Announces New Multi-Skill Health Technician Training Program
Salter College is offering a new training program at it's Chicopee, MA campus: Multi-Skill Health Technician. - March 06, 2015 - Salter College
Gig Razor Gaining Traction with More Campuses Signing Up
After several years making the rounds on the collegiate market. Web based company Gig Razors' CEO, Dave McCubbin, noticed that buyers and sellers, often times walked away from the conference empty handed. So he developed a virtual online membership community that offers cost effective, ultra-easy,... - February 28, 2015 - Gig Razor, LLC
4th Annual STEM & the Arts Career Showcase
Vital Link of Orange County announces 2015 STEM & the Arts Career Showcase, in partnership with OC Fair Imaginology. Hands-on opportunity for students to explore careers in science, technology, engineering, math and the arts to be held April 24-26 at the OC Fair & Event Center, 88 Fair Dr., Costa Mesa, CA 92626 - February 20, 2015 - Vital Link of Orange County
MarketCues Announces New Strategic Planning Program That Drives Growth
MarketCues Inc., a national strategy and brand management firm, has introduced a new comprehensive planning system, the SmartPlan360˚ Program™, for management teams in business, education, non-profits, and associations. The market assessment tool developed and administered by Tom Marin,... - January 21, 2015 - BLF Management
Accounting Simplified for You Now Offers Income Tax Basic Training Course on Udemy
Save money, unlock tax tips & support nonprofits. Dr. Majo Jacinto’s course on US Basic Income Training course is now live on Udemy Marketplace. https://www.udemy.com/income-tax-basic-training-prepare-file-your-own-by-0415. The course is designed to empower low and moderate income... - January 19, 2015 - Accounting Simplified for You
Make a Franchise in Education with What Matters for Kids Your New Year’s Resolution
In 2008, What Matters for Kids was started when founders Carleen Barra and Julie Wagner noticed a distinct lack of quality science enrichment programs in preschools. They set out to develop a better program and created What Matters For Kids: a comprehensive, hands-on STE(A)M (Science, Technology,... - December 24, 2014 - What Matters for Kids
Gujarat Technological University (GTU) Invited to Join the APEN Board as the Director for India
On behalf of Gujarat Technological University, Dr. Akshai Aggarwal, Honorable Vice Chancellor of GTU, signed the participation document of APEN at Gujarat Technological University on July 16, 2014. A representative of Gujarat Technological University will serve as a Director of the Indian Chapter of APEN. - September 28, 2014 - Gujarat Technological University
New Board Member Has a History of Philanthropy at Ventura College
After serving on the Ventura College Foundation’s scholarship selection committee for a number of years, Eleanor Tillquist recently joined its board of directors. She will serve with her husband of 62 years, George, who has been on the foundation board for 10 years. As a board member,... - September 18, 2014 - Ventura College Foundation
Gig Razor is Helping Out, the Benefits of It
Gig Razor, LLC's social cause lends help to those with ALZ. - August 25, 2014 - Gig Razor, LLC
Ventura College Foundation Adds Staff to Help with Major and Planned Gifts
Anne Paul King, a fundraiser who helped raise over $20 million for nonprofit organizations, joined the Ventura College Foundation as its new director of major and planned gifts. In this position, King will be responsible for managing the Foundation’s fundraising program and building a solid... - August 14, 2014 - Ventura College Foundation
Study Abroad Europe Adds Its Programs to the Terra Dotta Software Directory
Colleges and Universities now can enroll students with a single click. - June 14, 2014 - Study Abroad Europe
Fashionomics LIVE! and Lasting Legacy PR Present Fashion Festival, a High School Student-Produced Runway Show
Student production celebrating fashion, music, art and community to be held at the OC Fair & Events Center on April 12. - April 11, 2014 - Vital Link of Orange County
Vital Link of Orange County Announces 2014 STEM & the Arts Career Showcase, in Partnership with OC Fair Imaginology
Hands-on opportunity for students to explore careers in science, technology, engineering, math and the arts to be held April 11-13 at the OC Fair & Event Center. - March 22, 2014 - Vital Link of Orange County
Thousands of Dollars in Grants & Scholarships Still Available to Design Students
Thousands of dollars in Grants and Scholarships are unawarded and immediately available to University and College Interior Design focused students. Everyone needs to apply before April 30th, 2014 to be awarded these monies for their Design Projects. - March 19, 2014 - IFDA Educational Foundation
Free Career Exploration and Planning Webinars
Register for Career Exploration & Planning Webinar Today - February 13, 2014 - Return to Work
Higher Education Servicing Corporation Announces Destination Success 2014, Free College Forum
Higher Education Servicing Corporation (“HESC”), in collaboration with the Arlington Independent School District and with funding provided by the Arlington Tomorrow Foundation, the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board and approximately 20 local businesses, will hold its 2nd annual... - February 06, 2014 - Higher Education Servicing Corporation
Edclick Joins Pearson ISV Program
Edclick expands the discipline capabilities of PowerSchool by joining Pearson’s ISV Program. Discipline Manager, Edclick’s top selling software program, is a comprehensive, web-based discipline management system designed to streamline the discipline process. Discipline Manager enhances... - January 06, 2014 - Edclick
Mark Miller Named New College Director of Communications at OTC
Mark Miller, former veteran Springfield TV news anchor, has been named the new College Director of Communications for Ozarks Technical Community College. - January 05, 2014 - Ozarks Technical Community College
Fundraising Startup Fundfetti Launches Simple, Fast and Profitable Fundraising System
Fundfetti provides a simple way for teams, groups and community organizations to raise money. Using a combination of team logos and custom made products Fundfetti provides a simple and quick way to raise money for activities. Fundfetti will also donate 3% of all revenue to Kids Helping Kids. Kids Helping Kids is a Canadian non-profit organization help reunite immigrant parents with their children. - November 11, 2013 - Fara Heim Foundation
The Lincoln Memorial University’s School of Business is Hosting a Free Professional Workshop to Stimulate Employment
Dr. Daryl Green will share job tips and leveraging opportunities available with an MBA degree from The Lincoln Memorial University’s School of Business. - July 25, 2013 - Lincoln Memorial University
Richard Bland College to Host 2013 Teacher Institutes at Pamplin Historical Park
Highly-acclaimed, week-long courses will help teachers improve Virginia students’ Standards of Learning (SOL) scores. - May 23, 2013 - Richard Bland College
Ozarks Technical Community College Announces $500,000 Gift for OTC Lebanon Center
A gift of 50 acres of land, valued at more than $500,000, has been presented to the OTC Foundation, the fundraising arm of Ozarks Technical Community College. The property was gifted to the college by Reuben and the late Mary Lou Casey of San Clemente, Calif., the same couple who presented the college with the largest gift in its history, two buildings and 13 acres of land valued at approximately $2.6 million. - May 11, 2013 - Ozarks Technical Community College
Creativity Expert to Deliver Richard Bland’s 50th Commencement Address
William & Mary’s Kyung Hee Kim, Ph.D., will advise graduates on innovation and creative thinking at Richard Bland College’s 2013 Commencement ceremony. - May 02, 2013 - Richard Bland College
El Cajon College Announces First Graduating Class in New Medical Assistant Degree Program
Advanced Training Associates, a career training college in El Cajon, CA announced today the first graduating class in the school’s new degree program for professional medical assistants. - May 01, 2013 - Advanced Training Associates