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New Index of Excellence in STEM Education Compares U.S. Students to Global Competition
Analyzes student performance in STEM-related global academic competitions; U.S. Shows improvement, but China dominates. - November 03, 2019 - Center for Excellence in Education (CEE)
HPU to Host Annual Veterans Day Celebration
The university will continue its yearly tradition, pledging American flags to local nonprofits, schools and government buildings. - November 02, 2019 - High Point University
Applications Now Being Accepted for 2020 USA Biolympiad
The Center for Excellence in Education (CEE) announces that applications are now being accepted for the 2020 USA Biolympiad (USABO). This is open for U.S. high school students nationwide. CEE encourages teachers and schools to register grades 9 to 12 biology students for the Open Exam. AP courses... - November 02, 2019 - Center for Excellence in Education (CEE)
CNC Machines to Offer Valuations and On-The-Spot Cash Offers to Manufacturers Seeking to Buy New Equipment at FABTECH
CNC Machines will be an exhibitor at the upcoming FABTECH expo (exhibitor booth #A2181) from November 11 through 14 in Chicago, offering on-the-spot help to attendees who are buying or selling their CNC machines. They will provide complimentary equipment estimates, a seller listing on their... - October 31, 2019 - CNC Machines
Patrick Henry College Receives Prestigious Recognition from International Association for Intelligence Educators
Patrick Henry College's Strategic Intelligence in National Security program is only the second undergraduate program to obtain certification from the prestigious International Association for Intelligence Education. - October 24, 2019 - Patrick Henry College
Ashton College Launches Red Seal Prep Courses for Tradespeople
The Red Seal endorsement is a pathway for better jobs, higher wages and enhanced careers. - October 23, 2019 - Ashton College
iGrad Partners with Dot Foods to Provide Financial Wellness Education to 2,500 Employees
Dot Foods rolled out Enrich's white label financial wellness platform in June, calling it “Money Matters” and promoting it to 2,500 headquarter employees via social media, company intranet, emails, direct mail and more. More than 300 employees have already started participating. - October 22, 2019 - iGrad
The Center for Excellence in Education Holds Teacher Workshops in Virginia
The Center for Excellence in Education’s (CEE) Teacher Enrichment Program (TEP) held cost-free professional enrichment sessions for middle and high school teachers across the state of Virginia during the month of September. - October 17, 2019 - Center for Excellence in Education (CEE)
Patrick Henry College Begins New Season as Premier Forensics Program in the Nation
Patrick Henry College has earned an unmatched record in collegiate forensics competition by winning 12 of the past 15 American Moot Court Association (AMCA) National Tournament Championships, and consistently finishing in the top 1% of the nation in the American Mock Trial Association (AMTA). - October 04, 2019 - Patrick Henry College
Rose State Hosts Annual Oklahoma Water and Pollution Conference
Rose State College is pleased to host the 2019 Oklahoma Water and Pollution Control Annual Conference (OWPCC). Sponsored by Automatic Engineering, this three-day event takes place October 1 – 3 in the Rose State College Professional Training Center. The OWPCC brings water control specialists... - October 02, 2019 - Rose State College
CNC Machines Annual Skills-Gap Scholarship Now Open for Students Enrolled in Manufacturing-Related Programs
CNC Machines this week announced it is accepting applications for a $2500 scholarship for students pursuing a certification, certificate, associate degree or bachelor’s degree in a manufacturing-related area of study. - September 27, 2019 - CNC Machines
"Moscow Ballet" Ballerina Models for Rose State Art Students
A ballerina from the Moscow Ballet will pose for Rose State College art students, and members of the community as part of the Moscow Ballet's "Art, Drawing and Dance" program. This event will feature ballerina Bogdana Kopiy holding classical ballet poses, and will give students, and other artists, access to a live subject that is rarely available. - September 27, 2019 - Rose State College
Ashton College’s Human Resource Management Diploma Program Available Across Canada
Ashton College, a leading post-secondary education provider, announced that its Diploma in Human Resources Management program (DHRM), will be offered online across Canada, including Alberta, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, and Saskatchewan. - September 26, 2019 - Ashton College
Ashton College and CAPIC Organized a Joint CPD Seminar in Vancouver
Ashton College and CAPIC recently organized a joint CPD seminar titled, “A Smorgasboard of Topics” on May 24, 2019, in Vancouver, BC at the Best Western Plus Chateau Granville. - September 26, 2019 - Ashton College
Ashton College to Organize Open House Event
Ashton College will organize an Open House event on Thursday, June 27, 2019, from 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m., at their Vancouver campus. The event will allow prospective students to learn in detail about the college’s in-demand programs such as Immigration Consultant Diploma, diploma in human resources management and bookkeeping certification. - September 26, 2019 - Ashton College
RSI Alumni Named Davidson Fellows
The Center for Excellence in Education (CEE) applauds the Research Science Institute (RSI) alumni for being named 2019 Davidson Fellows. The Davidson Fellows Scholarship awards scholarships annually to recognize outstanding students 18 and under who have completed significant work in science,... - September 25, 2019 - Center for Excellence in Education (CEE)
Ben Silbermann Receives Lieberman Award
Ben Silbermann, RSI ’98, Pinterest Co-Founder and CEO, Receives Lieberman Award for Outstanding Achievement in Technology and Business at CEE’s 2019 Congressional Luncheon Sponsored by Regeneron. - September 24, 2019 - Center for Excellence in Education (CEE)
iGrad Annual Student Loan Counseling Included in Department of Education Initiative
iGrad’s video-based annual student loan counseling courses are being used at three universities that are part of the U.S. Department of Education Experimental Sites Initiative (ESI). The purpose of this initiative is to study more effective ways to counsel students about their student loans. - September 16, 2019 - iGrad
The College Diabetes Network Teams up with College Health TV to Deliver Video Content to Support Students with Type 1 Diabetes at Campuses Nationwide
The College Diabetes Network (CDN) announces a partnership with College Health TV to deliver video content on type 1 diabetes (T1D) to colleges and universities. Educational videos, produced by CDN, will stream at over 200 campus health centers across the US beginning in September 2019. This is... - September 14, 2019 - The College Diabetes Network
Sovereign School of Nursing Offers Grants and Scholarships to Prospective Nursing Students
Sovereign School of Nursing, a South Florida based private school offering Practical Nursing (LPN) and Associate of Nursing (RN) programs, announced today that it is awarding grants to prospective LPN students who meet their eligibility requirements. As a private institution, Sovereign provides a... - September 14, 2019 - Sovereign School of Nursing
iGrad and APTA Recognized with Power of A Gold Award for Financial Solutions Center
iGrad and the American Physical Therapy Association were recognized with the Power of A Gold Award - the association industry's highest honor - for their financial wellness partnership. - September 11, 2019 - iGrad
GlobalAir.com Announces 2019 "Calvin L. Carrithers" Aviation Scholarship Winners
GlobalAir.com is pleased to announce the winners of the Globalair.com "Calvin L. Carrithers" Aviation Scholarship: Austin Fields, Nicole Lund, Savanna Paulsen, and Cameron Sansone. After a successful launch of the inaugural Calvin L. Carrithers Aviation Scholarship program in 2014,... - September 08, 2019 - GlobalAir.com
RIO Recognized as One of the Top 20 eLearning Content Providers for Blended Learning in 2019
A brand new list of top elearning content providers for Blended Learning 2019 by elearning Industry is out and RIO is in it. - August 08, 2019 - RIO Learning & Technologies
Student Leaders to Attend AADE19 Meeting with the College Diabetes Network
The College Diabetes Network has selected seven students from its NextGen Leadership Program to attend the American Association of Diabetes Educators (AADE) Conference. The American Association of Diabetes Educators (AADE) Annual Meeting and Conference in Houston, Texas, from August 9-12, 2019, is... - August 05, 2019 - The College Diabetes Network
College Diabetes Network Members to Attend 2019 Taking Control Of Your Diabetes ONE Conference on Scholarship
The College Diabetes Network (CDN) is excited to announce that 17 of its members were selected to attend the TCOYD ONE Conference and Retreat August 16-18 in San Diego, CA through a scholarship program offered by the San Diego-based nonprofit, Taking Control Of Your Diabetes (TCOYD). The... - July 24, 2019 - The College Diabetes Network
E. Reny Tutoring Services Aims at Helping High School Physics Students All Around the World with the Release of a New Online Course on Newtonian Gravity
E. Reny Tutoring Services releases a new tool to save high school physics students in disarray: “Gravity, The Basics,” an online course on Newtonian gravity. - July 19, 2019 - E. Reny Tutoring Services
Trisha Granger of UNC REX Healthcare Wins James Julian Ashe Memorial Scholarship
Scholarship from WGU North Carolina designated for neonatal or PICU nurse. - July 18, 2019 - WGU North Carolina
Student Leaders to Attend Children with Diabetes Friends for Life Conference with the College Diabetes Network
The College Diabetes Network has chosen two student leaders from their NextGen Leadership Program to attend the Children with Diabetes Friends for Life Conference. The Friends for Life Conference Conference in Orlando, Florida from July 16-21, 2019, brings together clinicians, researchers,... - July 15, 2019 - The College Diabetes Network
The College Diabetes Network to Present Poster at AHEAD Conference
The College Diabetes Network (CDN) is excited to announce that they will be presenting a poster at the Association on Higher Education and Disability conference on July 13. The Association on Higher Education and Disability (AHEAD) conference, Equity & Excellence: Access in Higher Education,... - July 10, 2019 - The College Diabetes Network
WGU North Carolina Announces Eastern North Carolina First Responders Scholarship
$2,000 scholarship available to an EMT, firefighter or police officer. - July 03, 2019 - WGU North Carolina
OnPoint Community Credit Union Partners with iGrad to Offer the Enrich Financial Wellness Platform
OnPoint Community Credit Union is making the award-winning Enrich financial wellness platform available to its nearly 370,000 members. - June 06, 2019 - iGrad
WGU North Carolina and Families Forward Charlotte Sponsor Free Book Fair at Hornets Nest Elementary
More than 5,100 books distributed to students. - June 06, 2019 - WGU North Carolina
Select Student Leaders Attending 79th ADA Scientific Sessions with the College Diabetes Network
The College Diabetes Network has chosen six students for their NextGen Leadership Program to attend the American Diabetes Association (ADA) Scientific Sessions Conference to represent the College Diabetes Network this summer. The Scientific Sessions are the world's largest, most prominent meeting... - June 04, 2019 - The College Diabetes Network
$2.5 Million Gift to Virginia Union is Largest in School History by an Individual
Virginia Union University announces a $2.5 million gift, the largest amount the school has ever received from an individual at one-time. The gift was presented Saturday during the 2019 Commencement. Dr. Virginia B. Howerton, a 1965 graduate of VUU, says she hopes other alumni and businesses will... - May 23, 2019 - Virginia Union University
Virginia Union University Appoints First Woman Athletics Director
Felicia Johnson is breaking barriers, becoming the first woman to be appointed as Director of Athletics at Virginia Union University. Johnson has spent the past 11 years as the Associate Athletics Director for Compliance /Senior Woman Administrator. She joined the VUU Athletics staff in July 2007... - May 22, 2019 - Virginia Union University
Virginia Union University Appoints New Dean of Arts and Sciences
Virginia Union University President & CEO Dr. Hakim J. Lucas has announced the appointment of Dr. Ted Ritter to serve as Dean of the School of Arts & Sciences, effective July 2019. During his eight years as a faculty member at VUU, Ritter has chaired the Department of History and Political... - May 22, 2019 - Virginia Union University
RSLFC Receives A Rating Raise on Portfolio from S&P Global Ratings
S&P Global Ratings has raised the ratings on student loan portfolio where RSLFC is the master servicer and administrator. - May 15, 2019 - iHELP Student Loan/RSLFC
Oxytocin Exposure During Labor Influences Offspring Development: Offspring Demonstrated Long-Term, Epigenetic Changes in Brain & Behavior After a Single Administration
A research team from the Kinsey Institute, Indiana University, the University of Virginia and Northeastern University recently discovered that a single exposure to oxytocin near the time of birth can have effects in the offspring, including increases in social behaviors that may persist into adulthood. - May 07, 2019 - Kinsey Institute
Dr. Paul Alexander Named as HIU's Seventh President
Following an extensive search process, the HIU Board of Trustees has appointed Dr. Paul H. Alexander ('84, '88) as the seventh president in HIU's 91-year history. He will assume his new leadership role and responsibilities on August 16, 2019. - May 01, 2019 - Hope International University
Rose State College to Open a Food and Necessities Pantry and Clothing Closet for Students
Rose State is showing its commitment to fighting hunger and basic needs for students by partnering with established OKC-area needs-based non-profit organizations. These partnerships will establish Raider Necessities, a comprehensive food and personal care pantry that will be operated via a partnership with the Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma, and Raider Rack, an on-campus clothing closet for Rose State students, faculty, staff and alumni that will operate in partnership with Sharing Tree. - May 01, 2019 - Rose State College
iGrad Receives Pension & Investments Eddy Award for Enrich™ Financial Wellness Platform
iGrad recently was recognized with a Pension & Investments Eddy Award for its Enrich™ financial wellness platform. iGrad was honored along with Virginia Retirement System (VRS), an independent state agency that offers the Enrich platform to its 700,000 members. iGrad and VRS received the... - April 24, 2019 - iGrad
Reinventing Modern Recruiting for Colleges and Universities in the Digital Age - Thompson Rivers University
LinkedIn and other social networks are becoming the bridge between millenial students and the academic world. Dean Mike Henry of Thompson Rivers University demonstrates how modern recruiting works without geographic boundaries and time zones. Under his watch and initiatives, enrolment soared by over 500%. - April 16, 2019 - Thompson Rivers University
Rose State College, Oklahoma Manufacturing Alliance Announce Educational Partnership in Collaborative Robotics
Rose State College and the Oklahoma Manufacturing Alliance have formed a new educational partnership. Rose State will be providing training in collaborative robotics for manufacturers across Oklahoma. The Oklahoma Manufacturing Alliance will provide subject matter experts to assist with curriculum... - April 15, 2019 - Rose State College
Higher Apprenticeships Growth Forecasts UK Skills Shift
Growing higher apprenticeship uptake numbers could have net effect on UK skills gap. - April 07, 2019 - Best Apprenticeships
Student Leaders in Diabetes Attend Leadership Summit in Boston
College Diabetes Network Hosts Leadership Summit. - April 05, 2019 - The College Diabetes Network
Panacea to Demonstrate How to Swiftly Identify Revenue Risks and Opportunities at HCCA 23rd Annual Compliance Institute
Panacea to show attendees of the HCCA Compliance Institute how they can analyze patient-level claims and payment data to proactively uncover risks or opportunities related to coding, compliance or revenue. - April 02, 2019 - Career Step
Patrick Henry College Announces New Dean of Academic Affairs
Dr. Mark T. Mitchell, a prolific scholar, has been named Patrick Henry College's new Dean of Academic Affairs. - March 29, 2019 - Patrick Henry College
iGrad Creates First Financial Wellness Personality Assessment
iGrad/Enrich has created a first-of-its-kind financial behavior assessment, now available on its interactive financial wellness platforms. - March 29, 2019 - iGrad
Panacea to Focus on How to Meet CMS Price Transparency Requirements at Becker’s Hospital Review 10th Annual Meeting
Panacea will provide resources to help healthcare organizations determine how they can better meet the CMS final pricing transparency requirements at the Becker’s Hospital Review 10th Annual Meeting. - March 25, 2019 - Career Step
KLE Technological University Bags 2nd Place in Baja SAE
Baja SAE is an intercollegiate design competition run by the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE). The goal in Baja SAE racing is to design, build and race off-road vehicles that can withstand the harshest elements of rough terrain. BAJA SAEINDIA 2019, the 12th edition of the BAJA series by... - March 22, 2019 - KLE Technological University