Education Newswire
Net Gain Business Consultants: America's Privacy Threatened by New AICPA Fingerprint Database
ANCHORAGE, Alaska, May 8 PRNewswire — The AICPA is allowing a foreign data-mining corporation access to tens-of-thousands of US fingerprints, and Anchorage-based Net Gain Business Consultants is leading a national movement to stop them. "Haven't we surrendered enough privacy? This...
LIFE Delivers Books to Iraqi Schools Project Leads to Establishment of Libraries
SOUTHFIELD, Mich., May 8 PRNewswire-USNewswire — As part of its ongoing efforts to alleviate human suffering, the American-based relief organization, Life for Relief and Development (LIFE), recently completed a joint project to deliver tens of thousands of dollars worth of books to nine...
Dell Harris to Be Commencement Speaker at Hope International University
FULLERTON, Calif., May 8 PRNewswire-USNewswire — Del Harris will be the commencement speaker for the 2008 graduating class of Hope International University on Saturday, May 17th at 10 a.m. in the Darling Pavilion of the Lawson-Fulton Student Center. Mr. Harris is one of the most...
Hope International Men's Tennis Wins National Championship
FULLERTON, Calif., May 8 PRNewswire-USNewswire — The Hope International Men's Tennis Team won the 2008 NCCAA National Tournament with a 5-2 win over Dallas Baptist on Thursday morning in Marion, Indiana. Four Royals were named NCCAA All-Americans — Rajko Mladenovic and Marko...
CMA Music Festival Strikes Up the Band to 'Keep the Music Playing' for Metro Nashville Public School Students
NASHVILLE, Tenn., May 8 PRNewswire — Nashville Mayor Karl Dean, BNA Records star Kellie Pickler and Country Music Association Chief Executive Officer Tammy Genovese were at Thurgood Marshall Middle School today for a special delivery. A truckload of musical instruments and equipment...
/C O R R E C T I O N -- Commercial Real Estate Women (CREW) Network/
In the news release, Commercial Real Estate Women (CREW) Network Launches $100,000 Scholarship Program to Foster Careers for Women in Commercial Real Estate, issued 08-May-2008 by Commercial Real Estate Women (CREW) Network over PR Newswire, we are advised by the organization that the 2nd to the...
Kent State University Stark Campus Grads Pledge to Consider Socially Responsible Jobs
NORTH CANTON, Ohio, May 8 PRNewswire-USNewswire — Prospective employers will see green when looking at the 2008 graduating class of Kent State University Stark Campus. The soon-to-be alumni aren't aspiring to secure just any job; many are electing to pursue employment in companies...
McGraw-Hill Construction Announces Continuing Education Center for ArchitecturalRecord.com and Other Media Websites
NEW YORK, May 8 PRNewswire — McGraw-Hill Construction (MHC), a part of The McGraw-Hill Companies (NYSE: MHP), today announced its new interactive Continuing Education Center, the first online learning center to provide American Institute of Architects (AIA) approved courses in a...
Sign Language Interpretation - CETRA Bridges Communication with the Deaf and Hearing Impaired
ELKINS PARK, Pa., May 8 PRNewswire — In response to increased demand from clients, CETRA is pleased to announce the addition of Sign Language Interpretation to its worldwide translation and interpretation services. Accordingly, CETRA has joined the Registry of Interpreters for the...
David Bohnett Foundation Announces Major Gift to Boost Openly Gay Leadership
WASHINGTON, May 8 PRNewswire-USNewswire — A new partnership between the David Bohnett Foundation and the Gay & Lesbian Leadership Institute (GLLI) will help openly gay public leaders take advantage of one of the nation's most prestigious mid-career executive training programs, the...
Alexandria Real Estate Equities, Inc. Reports First Quarter 2008 Operating and Financial Results
PASADENA, Calif., May 8 PRNewswire — Alexandria Real Estate Equities, Inc. (NYSE: ARE) today announced operating and financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2008. For the first quarter of 2008, we reported total revenues of $109,959,000 and FFO available to common...
Media Alert - SAE International Wins Prestigious National Science Foundation Award
WASHINGTON, May 8 PRNewswire-USNewswire — SAE International and Bayer Corporation were honored by the National Science Foundation with the prestigious 2008 Public Service Award at the U.S. Department of State in Washington, D.C. Both organizations were recognized for their work to...
NASA Network Connects Students For Web Retrospective Series
HAMPTON, Va., May 8 PRNewswire-USNewswire — As part of NASA's 50th anniversary celebration, the Digital Learning Network will host a series of live webcasts with students across the country May 13-21. The series will highlight the contributions of each NASA center to a specific topic in...
Northrop Grumman Foundation Gives $100,000 Grant to the California State Science Fair
May 19 - 20, 2008 LOS ANGELES, May 8 PRNewswire-USNewswire — The Northrop Grumman Foundation has announced a grant of $100,000 to the 57th annual California State Science Fair. The gift distinguishes the Northrop Grumman Foundation as the Presenting Benefactor of the Science Fair...
PFLAG Urges Washington University to Reconsider Honorary Doctorate for Phyllis Schlafly
Controversial Activist Has Long History of Anti-GLBT, Anti-Woman Positions ST. LOUIS, May 8 PRNewswire-USNewswire — Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG) has joined calls by Washington University students and faculty, urging the school to reconsider its plans to...
CHS Foundation Awards $37,500 in Scholarships to Two-Year College Students
ST. PAUL, Minn., May 8 PRNewswire — The CHS Foundation has awarded $37,500 in scholarships to two-year college students studying agriculture. The CHS Foundation is the major giving entity of CHS Inc., an energy, grains and foods Fortune 200 company. "We are proud to support the next...
Arch Coal Achievement Awards Given to Five Outstanding Utah Teachers
PRICE, Utah, May 8 PRNewswire-FirstCall — The second annual Arch Coal Teacher Achievement Awards were presented here today to five outstanding classroom teachers at a ceremony at Castle Heights Elementary. Announcement of the awards was made at a ceremony at Castle Heights Elementary...
PPL EnergyPlus to Supply Natural Gas for Pennsylvania Universities
ALLENTOWN, Pa., May 8 PRNewswire-FirstCall — PPL EnergyPlus, the trading and marketing subsidiary of PPL Corporation (NYSE: PPL), has been awarded contracts to supply natural gas to the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education beginning in June. "The Pennsylvania State System of...
An Engineering Feat
ANAHEIM, Calif., May 8 PRNewswire — If the Tiger Woods Learning Center is an accurate barometer, high school students' interest in engineering is on the rise. Students in Orange, Los Angeles, and Riverside Counties apply to participate in activities at the TWLC, including Synergistic...
Cornerstone Schools, Students and Their Parents Invite Metro Detroiters 'Back to School' on June 3
DETROIT, May 8 PRNewswire — Cornerstone Schools, along with the entire student body and their parents are inviting the Metro Detroit community to go "Back to School" on Tuesday, June 3 and receive a first-hand look into the future of urban education. Attendees of the first-ever "Back to...
Living Proof: Boys & Girls Clubs Work!
What Do Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa and MLB Superstar Dan Haren Have in Common? Eleven Outstanding Leaders Inducted Into BGCA's Alumni Hall of Fame SAN FRANCISCO, May 8 PRNewswire-USNewswire — According to a recent Harris Interactive survey, 57 percent of Boys & Girls...
CHS Foundation Offers New AG Scholarship Program for High School Students
ST. PAUL, Minn., May 8 PRNewswire — High school students pursuing careers in the agriculture industry have the opportunity to earn one of 25 $1,000 scholarships thanks to a new program offered by the CHS Foundation, the major giving entity of CHS, an energy, grains and foods Fortune 200...
The DuPont Challenge(C) Science Essay Competition Recognizes Scientific Ideas of Gifted Teens
WILMINGTON, Del., May 8 PRNewswire-FirstCall — A possible aquatic cure for psoriasis inspired by an episode of the ABC-TV show Ugly Betty and how a technology called transgenic pharming has enabled the commercialization of spider silk are the winners of the 2008 DuPont Challenge(C...
EPA Awards $37,271 Grant to Manitowoc Public School District for Clean School Bus Project
CHICAGO, May 8 PRNewswire-USNewswire — U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Region 5 has awarded a $37,271 grant to the Manitowoc Public School District in Manitowoc, Wis., for a project to cut diesel emissions from the district's school buses. EPA said the grant will be used to install...
Education Leaders from Across America Join Together in Nation's Capital, Discuss Solutions for Nation's Education Crisis
WASHINGTON, May 8 PRNewswire — Strong American Schools' ED in 08 Chairman Roy Romer and Editor of The New Republic Frank Foer will join Governor of Minnesota Tim Pawlenty, Chancellor of the New York City Department of Education Joel Klein, Superintendent of Prince George's County...
Coaches For Under Armour All-America Lacrosse Classic Selected
BALTIMORE, Md., May 8 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Under Armour, Inc. (NYSE: UA) Under Armour and Corrigan Sports Enterprises announced today the four coaches for the third annual Under Armour Lacrosse All-America Classic on Saturday, July 12th at Johnny Unitas Stadium at Towson University...
Roy Romer, Newt Gingrich to Discuss Danger of Education Crisis to American Economy During Strong American Schools' Blogger Summit
WASHINGTON, May 8 PRNewswire-USNewswire — As voters continue to worry about their economic future, two former senior party officials, political adversaries and staunch partisan leaders, former Democratic National Committee Chairman Roy Romer and former Speaker of the House Newt...
Macmillan/McGraw-Hill Supports California Literacy With Comprehensive Reading/Language Arts Program
NEW YORK, May 8 PRNewswire — Macmillan/McGraw-Hill, the leading publisher of print and digital educational materials for Grades PreK-6, announced its submission of California Treasures, a research-based elementary reading and language arts program, to the state of California. California...
Pennsylvania Historical Sites to Celebrate International Museum Day
Visitors can enjoy buy-one, get-one admission at 23 historical sites on May 18 HARRISBURG, Pa., May 8 PRNewswire-USNewswire — Whether it's climbing aboard the U.S. Brig Niagara, following in the footsteps of George Washington, resting on wooden pillows at the Ephrata Cloister, or...
Hillsdale College Commencement Activities Announced
WASHINGTON, May 8 PRNewswire — Hillsdale College President Larry P. Arnn announced the highlights of the 164th senior commencement that will be held this Friday and Saturday, May 9 and 10 on the campus of Hillsdale College in Hillsdale, Michigan. On Friday, May 9, Mr. John O'Sullivan...
Former Houston ISD Trustee and Board President Joins Voyager Expanded Learning
DALLAS, May 8 PRNewswire — Voyager Expanded Learning announced today that former Houston Independent School District Trustee and Board President, Kevin H. Hoffman has joined the company as a National District Liaison. In his new role, Mr. Hoffman will work with educators from across the...
Adecco Group North America Vice President of Training and Development, Rich Thompson Recognized as One of Training Magazine's Top Young Trainers
MELVILLE, N.Y., May 8 PRNewswire — Adecco Group North America, world leader in recruitment and workforce solutions, announced today that its vice president of Training and Development, Rich Thompson has received recognition from Training Magazine as one of its 2008 Top Young Trainers...
Estacio Announces 1Q08 Consolidated Results: Net Revenue up 8.9%, to R$238 million; EBITDA of R$38.5 million, with 16.2% margin
RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil, May 8 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Estacio Participacoes S.A. (Bovespa: ESTC11) announces its 1Q08 consolidated results, with the following highlights: — Undergraduate student base of 197,970 as of March 31, 2008, representing growth of 8.9% year on year and of...
Beers + Cutler Partner Jere Shawver Appointed to William & Mary's Mason School of Business Accounting Programs Board
TYSONS CORNER, Va., May 8 PRNewswire — Beers + Cutler, the leading accounting and consulting firm focused on the Washington, DC region, is pleased to announce that partner Jere Shawver has been appointed to The College of William & Mary's Mason Accounting Programs Board. The...
Macmillan/McGraw-Hill Introduces New K-6 Spanish Reading Program, Tesoros de Lectura
NEW YORK, May 8 PRNewswire — As the number of Spanish-speaking learners in schools increases, teachers are looking for effective instructional practices across languages. Macmillan/McGraw-Hill has developed Tesoros de lectura, a new Spanish reading and language arts program for students...
The Princeton Review Reports First Quarter 2008 Operating Results
NEW YORK, May 8 PRNewswire-FirstCall — The Princeton Review, Inc. (Nasdaq: REVU), a leading provider of test preparation and educational support services, today announced financial results for the three months ended March 31, 2008. First Quarter Financial Highlights For the quarter...
Man Routes 100-Mile Run Securing Health Care for Inner-City Children
SACRAMENTO, Calif., May 8 PRNewswire — On May 15/16, Jason Harper will run 100 miles to raise awareness of the plight of health care for many inner- city children of Oak Ridge Elementary School in Oak Park, the roughest part of inner-city Sacramento, California. Harper, a Community...
51job, Inc. Schedules First Quarter 2008 Earnings Release and Conference Call on May 13, 2008
SHANGHAI, China, May 8 Xinhua-PRNewswire-FirstCall — 51job, Inc. (Nasdaq: JOBS), a leading provider of integrated human resource services in China, announced today that it will release unaudited financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2008 after the market closes on...
CAIS Institute Celebrates Achievements in Chinese Language Education
SAN FRANCISCO, May 8 PRNewswire — The CAIS Institute, a leading resource for integrating Chinese language and culture into American education programs, today announced several significant achievements in 2008. The Institute recently concluded its second successful Chinese Language...
Lincoln Educational Services Corporation Reports Record First Quarter Revenue
WEST ORANGE, N.J., May 8 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Lincoln Educational Services Corporation (Nasdaq: LINC) ("Lincoln") today reported first quarter 2008 results. Highlights: — Record revenue of $84.0 million for the first quarter of 2008, an increase of 10.3% from $76.2 million for...
Blackboard Inc. to Present at the Merrill Lynch Technology Conference 2008
WASHINGTON, May 8 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Blackboard Inc. (Nasdaq: BBBB) today announced that Michael Chasen, president and CEO, Mike Beach, CFO and Michael Stanton, VP of Investor Relations & Global Treasury, will present at the Merrill Lynch Technology Conference 2008 on...
San Diego State University Controlled Substance Investigation
INDIANAPOLIS, May 7 PRNewswire — As the result of San Diego State University's interim suspension of six fraternity chapters, the North-American Interfraternity Conference supports the decisions of our member fraternities to work with university officials to hold those responsible...
Capital Gold Group, Inc. Donates Solid Gold to Charity Event Benefiting USS Ronald Reagan Sailors
LOS ANGELES, May 7 PRNewswire — Capital Gold Group, Inc., premier provider of Gold IRAs and physical gold for direct delivery, donated solid gold bullion to The Reagan Golf Classic and Legacy Dinner benefiting the Michael and Colleen Reagan Scholarship Fund for sailors serving on...
Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. Announces Major Partnership to Focus on Children's Health
PHILADELPHIA, May 7 PRNewswire — Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. announced today it is coordinating a major initiative with a nationwide network of churches and its ongoing partnership with the St. Jude Children's Research Hospital and their work to eradicate cancer in children to...
Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Celebrates St. Jude Partnership
PHILADELPHIA, May 7 PRNewswire — Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. announced today that it is celebrating its ongoing partnership with the St. Jude Children's Research Hospital and their work to eradicate cancer in children. The celebration will be held at the St. Jude Children's...
Hospitality Training Institute Sets New Standards in Service for D.C. Metro Area
WASHINGTON, May 7 PRNewswire — After years of working in the hospitality industry with service professionals, Alex Atwood, owner of the Hospitality Training Institute, noticed a lack of what he deems "specific, formalized training for the service industry." Atwood felt this was a grave...
Tomorrow's Top Designers Advance DVT Awareness at Parsons AAS Line Debut Exhibition
NEW YORK, May 7 PRNewswire — Deep-Vein Thrombosis (DVT) awareness comes to the forefront tonight at the Parsons The New School for Design's annual AAS Line Debut. As part of its mission to continue raising public knowledge of this serious and potentially life-threatening condition, the...
Blackboard Inc. First Quarter Revenue Increases 24 Percent to $68.5 Million
WASHINGTON, May 7 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Blackboard Inc. (Nasdaq: BBBB) today announced financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2008 and updated guidance for the second quarter and the full year of 2008. Total revenue for the quarter ended March 31, 2008 was $68.5...
Local Young Professionals Team Up With Fannie Mae for the National Day of Service
Providing Financial Education to Teens PHILADELPHIA, May 7 PRNewswire-USNewswire — Local young African-American professionals will lend their voices, time and resources to provide FREE financial education to teenagers as part of the Urban League Young Professionals of Philadelphia's...
Students Make the Ultimate Long Distance Call to the Space Station
HOUSTON, May 7 PRNewswire-USNewswire — Students from coast to coast will have the opportunity to make an out of this world call to the International Space Station on Monday, May 12, from 11:20 a.m. to 11:40 a.m. CDT. The students and educators from One Stop Richmond Hill Community...
U.S. Senator Carper of Delaware Named 2008 Champion for Charters During National Charter Schools Week
WASHINGTON, May 7 PRNewswire-USNewswire — For his long-standing and vital support of public charter schools, Delaware Senator Thomas E. Carper was honored last night (May 6) with the 2008 Champion for Charters Award. The award is given annually by the National Alliance for Public...
NASA Rolls Out New Artifact Loan Program With Space Shuttle Tires
WASHINGTON, May 7 PRNewswire-USNewswire — With the help of the space shuttle program, NASA kicks off a new artifact loan program for museums, planetariums, and other organizations. NASA's new Artifact Loan Opportunities Program will help organizations borrow NASA artifacts for education...
NASA Budget Inadequate for Demands, AIAA Executive Director Testifies
RESTON, Va., May 7 PRNewswire-USNewswire — AIAA Executive Director Robert Dickman, Maj Gen USAF (retired) today testified before the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation on "Reauthorizing the Vision for Space Exploration." He stressed that at a funding level of only...
Recipients in Mexico Favor Receiving US-Sent Remittances Through Companies that Contribute to Local Economic Development and Job Creation Projects
MEXICO CITY, May 7 PRNewswire — The inhabitants of the communities in Mexico from which most of the migrant workers leave for the United States are strongly in favor of programs that channel part of the remittances their relatives send back home to projects that build up...
A Full Time, 12-Month International MBA Scholarship to be Awarded Exclusively Through MilitaryMBA.net - Apply by July 1, 2008
WASHINGTON, May 7 PRNewswire-USNewswire — Military MBA today announced Florida International University (FIU) will award a one-year International MBA scholarship exclusively to one qualified military candidate submitting an application through the MilitaryMBA.net website. The award...
National Archives Creates Plan for Online Access to Founding Fathers Papers
WASHINGTON, May 7 PRNewswire-USNewswire — On Tuesday, May 6, 2008, Archivist of the United States Allen Weinstein submitted a report, entitled The Founders Online, to the Committees on Appropriations of the U.S. Congress. This report is the National Archives' response to concerns raised...
Graduation: a Great Time to Save for College
HARTFORD, Conn., May 7 PRNewswire — As students prepare to receive their report cards and diplomas at the end of this school year, Connecticut State Treasurer Denise L. Nappier is encouraging Connecticut families with young children to take time to grade their own college savings...
Environmental Award Winners Announced
PITTSBURGH, May 7 PRNewswire — Five area environmental programs have been named as the winners of the 2008 Western Pennsylvania Environmental Awards, announced today by Dominion and the Pennsylvania Environmental Council. These five programs address a wide range of local and regional...
PR.com Interviews Anne Frank's Cousin and Last Living Relative, Buddy Elias
NEW YORK, May 7 PRNewswire — In an interview entitled "Anne Frank's Last Living Relative, First Cousin Buddy Elias, Gives Insight Into Anne's Life and Her Famous Diary," Mr. Bernhard "Buddy" Elias, Anne Frank's first cousin and only living direct relative, spoke exclusively with...
Maverick Business Adventures to Host Entrepreneurship Seminar for Las Vegas High School and College Students
LAS VEGAS, May 7 PRNewswire — When the adventure-seeking members of Maverick Business Adventures(TM) (MBA) descend upon Las Vegas from May 15-19, the primary mission of the "Maverick Airborne Action" adventure will be to network with like-minded businesspeople and check a few items...
Health Care Corporate Compliance Certificate Program to Be Offered at Hamline University School of Law's Health Law Institute
ST. PAUL, May 7 PRNewswire — Hamline University School of Law's Health Law Institute has been accredited by the Compliance Certification Board (CCB) to offer a Health Care Corporate Compliance Certificate education program. Hamline's certificate program is the only one of its kind in...
Verizon Awards $50,000 Grant to Provide Georgia Teachers With Training to Use Thinkfinity.org's Free Online Resources
ATLANTA, May 7 PRNewswire — The Georgia Department of Education received a $50,000 grant Wednesday (May 7) from the Verizon Foundation to raise awareness of the thousands of free educational resources available on Thinkfinity.org and to provide teachers throughout the state with free...
James Patterson Agrees That Reading is FUNdamental
NEW YORK, May 7 PRNewswire — James Patterson announced today the 34 U.S. winners and 3 Canadian winners of the 3rd annual James Patterson PageTurner Awards. Winners will receive cash prizes totaling $250,000. Among them are libraries, schools, bookstores, and innovative individuals...
Independent Truck Driver Takes Her Online Education On the Road
KANSAS CITY, Mo., May 7 PRNewswire — The flexibility of online classes combined with tuition discounts offered by Grantham University, . For more information, visit http://www.grantham.edu or call 1-800-955-2527. SOURCE Grantham University
Breakaway Selected by Medical College of Georgia to Develop Game-Based Dental Implant Training Simulation
BALTIMORE, May 7 PRNewswire — BreakAway, Ltd., a leading developer of game-based technology solutions for training, experimentation and decision- making analysis has been selected by the Medical College of Georgia to develop the groundbreaking Dental Implant Training Simulation to...
Everyday Mathematics' New Online eSuite Makes Teacher Planning Easier and Learning More Engaging
CHICAGO, May 7 PRNewswire — Everyday Mathematics has created new online tools that improve student skills, simplify teaching, and offer fun and engaging learning strategies for students. The Everyday Mathematics eSuite supplies a comprehensive set of online tools that assist teachers in...
GE Foundation Makes Grant to Education Commission of the States
DENVER, May 7 PRNewswire-USNewswire — Today, the Education Commission of the States (ECS) announced receipt of a grant from the GE Foundation, the philanthropic organization of General Electric Company — more than doubling the amount of last year's award. The $100,000 grant allows...
Pennsylvania State Officials Unveil New Tool to Protect Children Against Online Dangers
HARRISBURG, Pa., May 7 PRNewswire-USNewswire — A new resource to help teach Pennsylvania children how to remain safe while using the Internet was unveiled today at the Safe Schools Conference in Harrisburg. "Protecting Our Kids Online" is a video/CD that has been distributed to...
Tomorrow's Top Designers Advance DVT Awareness at Parsons AAS Line Debut Exhibition
NEW YORK, May 7 PRNewswire — Deep-Vein Thrombosis (DVT) awareness comes to the forefront tonight at the Parsons The New School for Design's annual AAS Line Debut. As part of its mission to continue raising public knowledge of this serious and potentially life-threatening condition, the...
Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute Announces New Partnership with Fundacion Azteca America and Grupo Salinas for International Fellowship Program in Mexico
WASHINGTON, May 7 PRNewswire — The Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute (CHCI), the nation's premier Hispanic educational and youth leadership development organization, yesterday announced funding by Fundacion Azteca America and Grupo Salinas for its Graduate & Young Professional...
Nobel Learning Communities, Inc. Reports Improved Third Quarter and Nine-Month Results
WEST CHESTER, Pa., May 7 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Nobel Learning Communities, Inc. (Nasdaq: NLCI), a leading operator of private preschools, elementary schools, and middle schools, today reported results for the third quarter and first nine months of fiscal 2008, which ended March 29...
Lexmark announces recipients of 2008 Academic Scholarship Program
LEXINGTON, Ky., May 7 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Lexmark International, Inc. (NYSE: LXK) has named the recipients of its 2008 Lexmark Academic Scholarship Program, which honors academic excellence among children of Lexmark U.S. employees. Scholarships were awarded to 20 high school...
Purchase Volkswagen's All-New Routan and Help Fund Your Child's College Tuition
HERNDON, Va., May 7 PRNewswire — Volkswagen of America, Inc. announced today a partnership with Upromise, the country's largest private source of college funding contributions, to provide $1,500 to customers who purchase or lease a new 2009 Routan for their child's future education...
Institute for Integrative Nutrition Moves to Avery Fisher Hall at Lincoln Center as Demand for Curriculum Expands
NEW YORK, May 7 PRNewswire — Rising interest in the field of holistic nutrition and wellness education has led the Institute for Integrative Nutrition, the world's largest nutrition school, to increase class size. After four years at Jazz at Lincoln Center in the Time Warner Building...
Professional Growth Academies From Pearson Debut, Offering Smaller School Districts Practical, Quality Teacher Professional Development
GLENVIEW, Ill., May 7 PRNewswire — Research reveals that effective teachers are the single most important factor in improving student achievement. Yet, many smaller school districts struggle to identify the resources to provide their teachers with high-quality, targeted professional...
Noah Education to Report Third Fiscal Quarter 2008 Financial Results on May 15, 2008
SHENZHEN, China, May 7 Xinhua-PRNewswire — Noah Education Holdings Ltd. ("Noah") (NYSE: NED), a leading provider of interactive education content in China, today announced that it will report its financial results for the third fiscal quarter ended March 31, 2008 after the U.S...
Montecito Fine Arts College of Design to Open Its Third Location in Brea, California
BREA, Calif., May 7 PRNewswire — Montecito Fine Arts College of Design is opening its third location in Brea, California on Saturday, May 10. MFA College of Design is opening this centrally located Brea center to accommodate the growing demands from various parts of Los Angeles and...
Richard King Mellon Foundation Awards $7 Million to Saint Vincent College Science Center Project
LATROBE, Pa., May 7 PRNewswire-USNewswire — The Richard King Mellon Foundation has awarded a $7 million grant to Saint Vincent College toward construction costs of the Sis and Herman Dupre Science Complex that will house the Herbert W. Boyer School of Natural Sciences, Mathematics...
Weill Cornell Medical College Announces First Commencement of Its New Medical School Graduates in Doha, Qatar, May 8, 2008
NEW YORK, May 7 PRNewswire — Weill Cornell Medical College announced today that its branch campus, Weill Cornell Medical College in Qatar (WCMC-Q), part of Cornell University and the first American medical school ever established overseas, will graduate its first class in Doha, Qatar...
Court of Appeals Hears Oral Arguments in Historic State K-12 Special Education Funding Lawsuit Brought by School Districts' Alliance
TACOMA, Wash.-(Business Wire)-May 7, 2008 - The Washington State Court of Appeals today heard oral arguments in the School Districts' Alliance for Adequate Funding of Special Education lawsuit against the State of Washington for allegedly failing to fund special education. Underfunding of special...
After More Than 50,000 Women Vie for Full-Ride Scholarships, Initial Project Working Mom Recipients Are Selected in Time for Mother's Day
HOBOKEN, N.J., May 7 PRNewswire — eLearners.com, a web resource offered by EducationDynamics, announced today that the first round of recipients for the "Project Working Mom: Putting Education to Work" full-ride scholarships will be announced and posted on...
National Society of Hispanic MBAs Orange County Chapter Presents: Expert Advice on Orange County's Current Economic Climate
ORANGE COUNTY, Calif., May 6 PRNewswire-USNewswire — On Thursday, May 15th, 2008 in Irvine, CA, The National Society of Hispanic MBAs (NSHMBA) Orange County Chapter and Smith Barney will host "Expert Advice on Orange County's Current Economic Climate." The event includes a networking...
Foundation Urges Motorcyclists to Get Involved During Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month
IRVINE, Calif.-(Business Wire)-May 6, 2008 - Spring marks the traditional start of the riding season and the Motorcycle Safety Foundation is encouraging motorcyclists to take an active role during Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month to help reduce the growing number of traffic collisions involving...
Fast-Growing UC Davis Bay Area MBA Program Moves to New Home in Bishop Ranch
DAVIS, Calif.-(Business Wire)-May 6, 2008 - Following three years of rapid enrollment growth in one of the nation's most competitive MBA markets, the UC Davis Graduate School of Management is moving its Bay Area MBA Program for Working Professionals to a new location at Bishop Ranch Business Park in...
Jumpstart and Pearson Foundation Announce 2008 Jumpstart's Read for the Record Campaign
ATLANTA, May 6 PRNewswire — — Each year, one third of America's children — over 1 million kindergarteners — arrive at their first day of school developmentally behind their peers and without the skills necessary to succeed. (Carnegie Foundation). — Today's...
Learning Tree Announces Second Quarter 2008 Results
RESTON, Va.-(Business Wire)-May 6, 2008 - Learning Tree International, Inc. (NASDAQ:LTRE) announced today its revenues and results of operations for its second quarter and first six months of fiscal year 2008, which ended March 28, 2008. Revenues for the quarter ended March 28, 2008 were $39.2...
Reel Ideas Studio Cultivates Student Filmmakers at Cannes
SAN JOSE, Calif.-(Business Wire)-May 6, 2008 - Real Ideas Studio, Inc. a non-profit organization dedicated to the development and advancement of student filmmakers, today announced it is teaming with Adobe Systems Incorporated, Vancouver Film School's Digital Design Program, Intel Corporation...
Pennsylvania Secretary of Education Honors Outstanding Adult Students
HARRISBURG, Pa., May 6 PRNewswire-USNewswire — Pennsylvania's outstanding adult students were honored today for their achievements and the obstacles they have overcome in their pursuit of excellence in education. "Adult learners deserve praise for their successes as they face greater...
Pump Prices Fail to Fall by Full Amount of Gas Tax Cuts, MIT Sloan Expert Says
CAMBRIDGE, Mass.-(Business Wire)-May 6, 2008 - Price-pained drivers hoping that proposals to suspend state gasoline taxes will mean at least limited relief at the pump will likely be disappointed to see that gas prices fall by significantly less than the full amount of the actual tax cut...
Path2College 529 Plan Provides Vehicle to 'Stimulate' Higher Education Savings Goals
ATLANTA-(Business Wire)-May 6, 2008 - As high school seniors across the country prepare to graduate in a few weeks and head to college in the fall, parents and grandparents of younger children may use this break from busy school schedules to review their higher education savings goals. "Summer...
Unicon Announces Commercial Support for uPortal 3
PHOENIX-(Business Wire)-May 6, 2008 - Unicon, Inc., the leading provider of open source enterprise portals, applications, and top end technology consulting for higher education, today announced commercial support for uPortal 3, the next generation community source portal platform designed by and for...
Bestselling Author/Physician Now Calls Stanford Home
STANFORD, Calif.-(Business Wire)-May 6, 2008 - The guest speaker, Abraham Verghese, MD, looked in with surprise at the dozen people seated in the public affairs office. "I thought this was a one-on-one meeting," said Verghese, who was newly recruited to the Stanford University School of Medicine...
Pelosi Urges President to Sign Into Law Bipartisan Bill Ensuring Access to Affordable Student Loans
WASHINGTON, May 6 PRNewswire-USNewswire — Speaker Nancy Pelosi issued the following statement today urging President Bush to sign a bill Congress sent to the White House today that provides students and families with uninterrupted access to federally guaranteed student loans, despite...
SEAONC Helps High Schoolers See Engineering As Positive Career Choice
SAN FRANCISCO-(Business Wire)-May 6, 2008 - What makes bridges fall down? Better yet, what makes bridges stand up? How tall is the tallest skyscraper? How safe will my home be in the next earthquake? Through a new student-outreach program, the Structural Engineers Association of Northern...
21st Annual Tech Challenge Overflows With Record 900 Students
SAN JOSE, Calif.-(Business Wire)-May 6, 2008 - The Tech Museum of Innovation, one of the nation's premier science and technology museums, today announced the winners of its 21st anniversary TECH CHALLENGE 2008: Water Works, which drew a record number of teams from Silicon Valley and beyond to the...
Health Publication Wins 2008 Institute for Healthcare Advancement Health Literacy Award for UC Berkeley
BERKELEY, Calif.-(Business Wire)-May 6, 2008 - For its groundbreaking development of a guidebook for seniors and people with disabilities who have Medi-Cal, UC Berkeley's Health Research for Action received the Institute for Healthcare Advancement's outstanding achievement in health literacy award...
Tepper School Team Takes Top Honors at Global Moot Corp(R) Competition
PITTSBURGH, May 6 PRNewswire — For the ninth time, a team of students from the Tepper School of Business at Carnegie Mellon have landed the top prize this past weekend at leading business plan competition Moot Corp(R). This year's winning venture business — NeuroBank — has...
LanSchool v7.1 Improves Teacher Control Through USB Limiting and Keystroke Monitoring
OREM, Utah-(Business Wire)-May 6, 2008 - LanSchool Technologies LLC, a leading provider of classroom management software, announced today that LanSchool v7.1 is now available. "Over the past year LanSchool v7.0 won several awards as the best classroom management software. LanSchool v7.1 builds on...
NASA Goddard and Howard B. Owens Science Center Celebrate Partnership That Inspires Prince George's Students
GREENBELT, Md., May 6 PRNewswire-USNewswire — NASA Goddard Space Flight Center and the Howard B. Owens Science Center will celebrate a first year partnership created to inspire and educate Prince George's County school students in the study of Earth science during a special...
New Loyola Marymount University Study Shows Catholic Schools Provide Strong Education for the Poor and Underserved in Los Angeles
LOS ANGELES, May 6, PRNewswire-USNewswire — New research shows that poor and marginalized students attending Catholic schools have remarkably higher retention and graduation rates than their peers in public schools. The pilot study, conducted by Loyola Marymount University's School of...
Noah Education Announces Resignation of Chief Financial Officer
SHENZHEN, China, May 6 Xinhua-PRNewswire — Noah Education Holdings Ltd. (NYSE: NED), a leading provider of interactive education content in China, today announced that Trevor Choi will resign as Noah's chief financial officer for personal reasons, effective May 31, 2008. Mr. Choi joined...
K12 Inc. Announces Operation Lemonade - A Nationwide Effort in Support of Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation and the Fight Against Childhood Cancer
HERNDON, Va.-(Business Wire)-May 6, 2008 - K12 Inc., (www.k12.com) the nation's leading provider of K-12 online school programs, is mobilizing thousands of kids across the country to join in the fight against childhood cancer. On Saturday, May 31 and Sunday June 1, 2008—K12's Operation...
Cablevision's '12 in Our Schools' Features Maggie Tales(TM)
BUCKS COUNTY, Pa., May 6 PRNewswire — What's a parent to do when kids are bored and fidgety and you're on the go? Turn to Maggie Tales(TM), Instant Storytime(TM) for Kids and brainchild of founder Mark Smith of Buckingham, Pa. That's what he told viewers of News 12 New Jersey's "12...
Universal Technical Institute Reports Second Quarter Results for Fiscal 2008
PHOENIX, May 6 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Universal Technical Institute, Inc. (NYSE: UTI), a provider of technical education training, today announced financial results for the second quarter and six months ended March 31, 2008. Second Quarter Operating Performance Net revenues for the...
ITT Educational Services, Inc. Announces First ITT Technical Institute in Iowa
CARMEL, Ind., May 6 PRNewswire-FirstCall — ITT Educational Services, Inc. (NYSE: ESI) has opened its 99th ITT Technical Institute in Clive, Iowa, a suburb of Des Moines. Classes are expected to begin with the academic quarter starting in June 2008. The college's four schools of study...
Harlem Globetrotters Celebrate Record-Breaking Season
PHOENIX-(Business Wire)-May 6, 2008 - The Harlem Globetrotters' 2008 "Magic As Ever" North American Tour broke records with a nearly 5 percent increase in gross tour revenue, set all-time levels for merchandise sales, hit television ratings highs, and exponentially increased online traffic...
Bernstein and Wells to Speak at Suffolk University Commencement Exercises
Eight Honorary Degrees to be Awarded on May 18 BOSTON, May 6 PRNewswire-USNewswire — Pulitzer-Prize-winning journalist Carl Bernstein and H. Thomas Wells, Jr., president-elect of the American Bar Association, will be the speakers as Suffolk University awards eight honorary degrees at...
10 Wyoming Teachers Receive Arch Coal Teacher Achievement Awards
GILLETTE, Wyo., May 6 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Ten outstanding Wyoming classroom teachers received Arch Coal Teacher Achievement Awards here today at a ceremony at Campbell County High School. It was the eighth year the Arch Coal Foundation has underwritten the statewide teacher...
Neoprobe Expands Access to UCSD Developed Technology
DUBLIN, Ohio-(Business Wire)-May 6, 2008 - Neoprobe Corporation (OTCBB: NEOP), a diversified developer of innovative oncology and cardiovascular surgical and diagnostic products, today announced that Neoprobe and the University of California, San Diego (UCSD) have executed a definitive license...
Strategic Diagnostics Inc. Enters Supply Agreement for Antibody Library for Study of Chromosome Proteins with University of North Carolina Chapel Hill
NEWARK, Del.-(Business Wire)-May 6, 2008 - Strategic Diagnostics Inc. (Nasdaq: SDIX) - a leading provider of biotechnology-based detection solutions for a broad range of food, water, agricultural, industrial, environmental and life science applications, announced that it will be providing Jason...
AeA and The College of Nanoscale Science & Engineering of the University at Albany Announce CIRCA '08 Conference Speakers
'Open Innovation of Nanotechnology in the Adjacent Markets of Transportation, Energy and Security' is theme for Convergence of International Research and Commercialization ALBANY, N.Y., May 6 PRNewswire-USNewswire — A host of top executives representing the world's leading...
Leading Integrated Talent Management Provider - Cornerstone OnDemand - Sharpens Focus on Public Sector
SANTA MONICA, Calif.-(Business Wire)-May 6, 2008 - Cornerstone OnDemand, Inc., the only proven provider of on-demand, integrated learning and talent management software, content and services, today announced that they have strengthened their public sector practice to deliver world-class integrated...
Scottrade's Christine Eoff Recognized as One of Training Magazine's 2008 ``Top Young Trainers''
ST. LOUIS-(Business Wire)-May 6, 2008 - Christine Eoff, Training & Development Manager at online investment firm Scottrade, has been selected as one of the Top 10 2008 "Top Young Trainers" by Training magazine. The award recognizes the outstanding talents, accomplishments, and leadership of...
Purdue University Chooses Dell for Campus Supercomputer
ROUND ROCK, Texas-(Business Wire)-May 6, 2008 - The Purdue University Boilermakers celebrated another championship yesterday with the installation of a new high-performance computing cluster (HPCC) from Dell that is the largest on campus at any school in the Big 10 Conference(R) outside of...
FBI's Legendary Special Agent John Douglas Joins College Tonight Inc.
LOS ANGELES-(Business Wire)-May 6, 2008 - College Tonight Inc. (OTC:CGEG) has brought renowned and respected crimefighter John Douglas onto its board of advisors, it was announced today by President and CEO Zachary R. Suchin. With its motto "Get On, Get Up, Get Out" encouraging students to explore...
120-Year-Old Parochial School in Chicago Rebounds to Defy National Trend of Urban Catholic School Demise
CHICAGO, May 6 PRNewswire-USNewswire — Although a recent national report found that urban Catholic schools are in crisis, Alphonsus Academy & Center for the Arts (AACA) in Chicago has been experiencing an impressive resurgence — logging record enrollment and fundraising...
Meals Plus First to Be SIF 2 Certified
WILMINGTON, N.C.-(Business Wire)-May 6, 2008 - This past week, Meals Plus became the first cafeteria technology vendor to receive product certification under new SIF 2 standard. The Meals Plus SIF Agent is developed by Integrity Technology Solutions, a recognized leader in the SIF Association...
First Student Signs $90 Million Deal for Flat-Front Buses from Thomas Built
CINCINNATI, May 6 PRNewswire — First Student, Inc., North America's leader in student transportation and U.S. subsidiary of FirstGroup America, recently signed a $90 million contract with Thomas Built Buses, Inc., to supply Type D, Saf-T-Liner (R) flat-front transit-style buses over the...
Education Next: Computer-Based Learning Could Transform Public Education Within a Decade Through ''Disruptive Innovation,'' Experts Say
STANFORD, Calif.-(Business Wire)-May 6, 2008 - Computer-based learning is on the cusp of transforming traditional public education, say Harvard Business School's Clayton M. Christensen and his colleague Michael B. Horn in the summer 2008 issue of Education Next. Based on their analysis of data on...
ASU College of Nursing & Healthcare Innovation Receives $700,000 Grant from UnitedHealthcare to Expand Health Care Services for Underserved Arizonans
PHOENIX-(Business Wire)-May 6, 2008 - UnitedHealthcare, a UnitedHealth Group (NYSE:UNH) company, is providing a $700,000 grant for a health care van that will enable the Arizona State University (ASU) College of Nursing & Healthcare Innovation to launch a mobile health initiative that will bring...
Intel International Science & Engineering Fair Opens in Atlanta May 12
ATLANTA-(Business Wire)-May 6, 2008 - More than 1,500 high school students from 51 countries will arrive in Atlanta next week to compete in the world's largest science fair, the Intel International Science and Engineering Fair, presented by Agilent Technologies. The finalists will compete for nearly...
DeepNines iTrust is Selected by High Tech-Driven Private School
DALLAS-(Business Wire)-May 6, 2008 - DeepNines Technologies, the leader in integrated security solutions designed to actively control emerging Internet threats, today announced that their iTrust security platform was selected by John Paul II High School, a coeducational Catholic college...
''Cheapest in Florida'' Offers Possibly the State's Least Expensive Online Traffic School Courses
JACKSONVILLE, Fla.-(Business Wire)-May 6, 2008 - Cheapest in Florida, the state's newest and one of the least expensive online traffic schools, offers a comedy course at approximately half the cost of current online traffic schools. With the looming threat of an economic recession and food and...
Equality Forum Mourns Civil Rights Pioneer Mildred Loving
PHILADELPHIA, May 6 PRNewswire-USNewswire — In 1958, Mildred Jeter, a black woman legally married Richard Loving, a white man in the District of Columbia. They returned to their home in Virginia. Under a Virginia law enacted in 1662, blacks and whites were prohibited from marrying...
UC Irvine Extension to Offer Free Courses on Pharmaceutical Regulations, Technologies
IRVINE, Calif.-(Business Wire)-May 6, 2008 - UC Irvine Extension will offer two new courses on the development, production and regulation of pharmaceuticals and medical devices. The free, online courses are part of the University's OpenCourseWare (OCW) initiative, which keeps with the altruistic...
16th Annual Toshiba/NSTA ExploraVision Program Announces 2008 Winners
ARLINGTON, Va.-(Business Wire)-May 6, 2008 - The Toshiba/National Science Teachers Association ExploraVision Awards Program, one of the world's largest K-12 science and technology competitions, today announced its National Winners for 2008. Illustrating the importance that today's young people place...
Washington Wines Festival Announces 'Wine Weekend' to Benefit Camp Korey, Hole in the Wall Camps and Washington Wine Education Foundation
CARNATION, Wash.-(Business Wire)-May 6, 2008 - The Washington Wines Festival announced today the "2008 Wine Weekend to benefit Camp Korey and Hole in the Wall Camps." This exclusive event featuring two days of fun, relaxation and entertainment will be held July 11 & 12, 2008 at the future site...
WebCE(R) Joins ClearCert as an Approved LTCI Training Provider
DALLAS-(Business Wire)-May 6, 2008 - WebCE announced today that it has joined ClearCert, an independent information clearinghouse for long-term care partnership training, as an approved course provider. In addition, WebCE's new training course, Long-Term Care: Programs, Policies, and Partnerships...
Energy Biosciences Institute Funds First 49 Projects
BERKELEY, Calif., May 6 PRNewswire — The Energy Biosciences Institute, the world's largest public/private consortium dedicated to the application of biosciences to the energy sector, has announced an initial set of 49 research projects for funding during the first year of EBI's...
Teens Travel to Las Vegas to Take a Gamble in the Best Teen Chef Final Round Competition - Set for May 17
PITTSBURGH, May 6 PRNewswire — Culinary-savvy high school seniors from throughout North America are heading to Las Vegas, preparing to out dice, out slice and out chiffonade the competition to win the Best Teen Chef 2008 Final Round Competition. This year's Best Teen Chef Final Round...
SIEPR Policy Forum: Reducing Global Poverty
STANFORD, Calif., May 6 PRNewswire-USNewswire — What works to reduce poverty, what doesn't and what you can do. Listen to speakers, who from their own experience, deal with the issues of energy, food, infrastructure, education and finance in the developing world and at home. The...
SADD and BusRadio Announce Public Service Partnership
BOSTON, May 6 PRNewswire — SADD (Students Against Destructive Decisions), the preeminent peer-to-peer youth education, prevention and activism organization in America, and BusRadio, a national radio network that brings age-appropriate music, news and public service messages to 1 million...
Miami-Dade County Public Schools Moves to the Head of the Class With SAP
ORLANDO and MIAMI, Fla., May 6 PRNewswire-FirstCall — SAP Public Services, Inc., a subsidiary of SAP AG (NYSE: SAP), today announced that Miami-Dade County Public Schools (M-DCPS) has selected SAP's flagship enterprise resource planning (ERP) software, SAP(R) ERP. M-DCPS joins an...
Rockhurst University Names Director of Sports Science
New academic program benefits from in-depth health and wellness experience KANSAS CITY, Mo., May 6 PRNewswire-USNewswire — Jeff Roitman, Ed.D., has been named director of the sports science program at Rockhurst University, effective Aug. 1, 2008. Roitman brings extensive experience...
ABQAURP Hosts Third Annual Medical Management Conference in Orlando
TAMPA, Fla., May 6 PRNewswire — The American Board of Quality Assurance and Utilization Review Physicians, Inc. (ABQAURP) is sponsoring the 3rd Annual Medical Management System Innovations Conference, which will examine the latest developments in managing individuals with chronic or...
Restorative Practices Produces Dramatic Reduction in Offending Among Delinquent and At-Risk Youth, New Research Shows
BETHLEHEM, Pa., May 6 PRNewswire-USNewswire — The latest results from an ongoing research evaluation have shown that average offending rates are lowered by more than half among delinquent and at-risk youth discharged from programs employing restorative practices, when compared with...
Higher One Selected by Fifteen Universities to Implement Its OneDisburse(R) Refund Management Improving Student Services
NEW HAVEN, Conn., May 6 PRNewswire — Higher One, a technology-driven financial services company serving higher education, announced today that fifteen additional colleges and universities have signed agreements to use Higher One's OneDisburse(R) Refund Management, improving the...
Glencoe/McGraw-Hill Partners With Hotmath to Offer Free Homework Help for Grades 6-12
NEW YORK, May 6 PRNewswire — Teachers understand the importance of their students being able to successfully complete their math homework. To lend a helping hand, Glencoe/McGraw-Hill has partnered with Hotmath Inc., a research-based online math tutorial for Grades 6-12 to provide...
Toyota Announces Million Dollar Donation to Everglades National Park
HOMESTEAD, Fla., May 6 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Toyota today announced a contribution of more than $1 million dollars and five vehicles to Everglades National Park to support environmental education programs. The donation will benefit more than 10,000 students annually via a number of...
National Opinion Poll Reveals That Americans Want More Public School Options
Giving Parents More Public School Choices Will Improve Public Schools, Majority Says WASHINGTON, May 6 PRNewswire-USNewswire — More than three out of four voters (77%) favor giving parents more options when choosing a public school for their children, according to a new national poll...
Point Park University Unveils Academic Village Initiative as Part of Campus Master Space Plan
PITTSBURGH, May 6 PRNewswire-USNewswire — Imagine in the heart of Downtown Pittsburgh a lively urban park, lush green landscaping, state-of-the-art recreational facilities, youthful Downtown living, and a green-design-friendly theater. These student-centered neighborhood enhancements...
Cabrillo College Initiates 'Green' Commute Pilot Program for Faculty and Staff
APTOS, Calif., May 6 PRNewswire — Clean-tech startup, RideSpring announced today that it has been selected to assist Aptos-based Cabrillo College in implementing a "Green" commuting pilot program aimed at making the faculty and staff daily commute easier, less costly and greener for...
AT&T Web Seminar to Help Educators Develop Emergency Response Plans
SAN ANTONIO, May 6 PRNewswire-FirstCall — To help students stay safe during an emergency, AT&T Inc. (NYSE: T) has announced a free one-hour Web seminar highlighting some "best practices" in school district emergency response and school safety planning. As part of an ongoing series...
Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh Set to Break Ground on City's Newest Library
PITTSBURGH, May 6 PRNewswire-USNewswire — Community leaders will help Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh officials break ground on a new North Side library. The project is the second new facility built from the ground up under the organization's Libraries for LIFE capital campaign. In...
Wolters Kluwer Health and Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health Launch The Patient
BALTIMORE, May 6 PRNewswire — The Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health and Wolters Kluwer Health, a division of Wolters Kluwer, today published the premiere issue of The Patient: Patient-Centered Outcomes Research, an international forum devoted to publishing research on...
The Challenge of Patient Engagement - for Disease Management and Wellness Programs to Succeed, Patients Need to be Enrolled
SEATTLE, May 6 PRNewswire — With increasing scrutiny on the performance of disease management and wellness programs, healthcare organizations are looking for more effective ways to increase patient enrollment and graduation from these programs. However, traditional communication methods...
Call for Entries in Annual Investigative Business Journalism Contest
TEMPE, Ariz., May 6 PRNewswire-USNewswire — Entries are now being accepted for the second annual Barlett and Steele Awards for Investigative Business Journalism. Named for the two-time Pulitzer Prize winning investigative business journalist team of Don Barlett and Jim Steele, these...
Stanford University to Study Genomics-Based Diagnostic Test for Uncertain Tumors
SUNNYVALE, Calif., May 6 PRNewswire — Pathwork Diagnostics, Inc., a molecular diagnostics company focused on oncology, announced today that Stanford University School of Medicine has initiated an investigational study of the Pathwork(R) Tissue of Origin Test. The new test uses...
IPexpert Announces Comprehensive 'Blended Learning Program' for Expert-Level Cisco Engineers
CHINA, Mich., May 6 PRNewswire — Computer networking engineers working toward the Cisco Certified Internetworking Expert (CCIE) certification now have more tools at their disposal than ever before. The CCIE is the highest-level career certification offered by Cisco Systems, the...
New Cell-Based Sensors Sniff Out Danger Like Bloodhounds
COLLEGE PARK, Md., May 6 PRNewswire-USNewswire — A small, unmanned vehicle makes its way down the road ahead of a military convoy. Suddenly it stops and relays a warning to the convoy commander. The presence of a deadly improvised explosive device, or IED, has been detected by...
New Certificate Program in Strategic Hospitality Management from eCornell and Cornell University's School of Hotel Administration
ITHACA, N.Y., May 6 PRNewswire — eCornell has launched a new five-course online certificate program in strategic hospitality management designed to develop critical strategic leadership competencies in current and high-potential hospitality managers and leaders. This program...
PASCO Announces Summer Workshops to Prepare Teachers to Use PASCO's Science Education Probeware in the Fall
ROSEVILLE, Calif., May 6 PRNewswire — PASCO scientific today announced a series of summer workshops intended to help science educators discover the potential of PASCO's science education technology and use the products successfully when the school year begins. Designed to optimize...
Renaissance Learning Releases Groundbreaking Reading Habits Report
WISCONSIN RAPIDS, Wis., May 6 PRNewswire-FirstCall — While online booksellers offer lists of bestselling children's books, and libraries collect circulation data, Renaissance Learning, Inc., has just released a groundbreaking report about the books American students are actually reading...
Domtar Corporation Reports First Quarter 2008 Results - Significant inflation on fiber, chemicals and direct energy impacted results
MONTREAL, May 6 PRNewswire-FirstCall - Domtar Corporation (NYSE/TSX: UFS) today reported net earnings of $36 million ($0.07 per diluted share) for the first quarter of 2008 compared to a net loss of $26 million ($0.05 per diluted share) for the fourth quarter of 2007. Sales for the first...
Graduate School, USDA Standardizes on Adobe Acrobat Connect Pro
SAN JOSE, Calif.-(Business Wire)-May 6, 2008 - Adobe Systems Incorporated (Nasdaq:ADBE) today announced that the Graduate School, USDA is standardizing on Adobe(R) Acrobat(R) Connect Pro to improve eLearning for its extensive network of government staff, federal contractors, and industry...
WhiteSmoke 2008 Extended Edition Uses Artificial Intelligence to Create Eye-Catching and Precise Text
WILMINGTON, Delaware, May 6 PRNewswire — WhiteSmoke today launched the new WhiteSmoke 2008 Extended Edition of its advanced grammar and writing software, which is designed to dramatically improve individual writing style and eliminate embarrassing mistakes due to poor writing skills...
Plateau and iLearn Solutions Launch Partnership to Provide iTest Assessments to iContent Customers
CALGARY, Alberta-(Business Wire)-May 6, 2008 - iContent, the industry's most comprehensive solution for discovering, procuring, deploying and managing talent management content, now provides objective career and job-skill assessments. iLearn Solution's iTest assessments objectively quantify...
Chinese Teams Triumph at Inaugural VEX Robotics World Championship
NORTHRIDGE, Calif.-(Business Wire)-May 5, 2008 - Close to one hundred teams from around the world invaded the Matadome at California State University, Northridge with their robots last weekend for the inaugural VEX Robotics World Championship. An alliance of three teams from China won the fast-paced...
State Farm Companies Foundation Increases Support, Furthers Commitment to Hispanic Scholarship Fund
SAN FRANCISCO, May 5 PRNewswire — The State Farm Companies Foundation increased its investment and involvement in the Latino community today with a major, annual contribution of $285,000 to the Hispanic Scholarship Fund. The latest financial support from the State Farm Companies...
2008 National Food Safety Education Month Theme Tackles Food Allergens
CHICAGO-(Business Wire)-May 5, 2008 - National Restaurant Association Solutions encourages restaurant and foodservice operators to begin planning for the 14th annual National Food Safety Education Month. This month-long campaign is held every September and focuses on the importance of food safety...
Cardinal Bankers Go Back To The Classrooms To Teach Important Financial Lessons To Students
TYSONS CORNER, Va.-(Business Wire)-May 5, 2008 - Bankers from Cardinal Bank (NASDAQ:CFNL) joined with over 12,000 financial leaders across America to participate in Teach Children To Save Day celebrated Tuesday, April 29. More than 30 employees from Cardinal were part of the twelfth annual event...
K12 Inc. to Present at 2008 Baird Growth Stock Conference
HERNDON, Va.-(Business Wire)-May 5, 2008 - K12 Inc. (NYSE:LRN), a leading provider of proprietary, technology-based curriculum and education services created for online delivery to students in kindergarten through 12th grade, today announced it will present at the 2008 Baird Growth Stock...
Cesar Chavez Students are Subjects of Unique Photographic Poster Exhibit Unveiled May 9
ROYAL OAK, Mich., May 5 PRNewswire — On Friday, May 9, 2008 Cesar Chavez Academy High School in Southwest Detroit will unveil unique motivational achievement posters at its 12th grade Pinning Ceremony. The posters show character portraits of several of the School's high achieving...
Education II 2008 Feature Releases
SAN FRANCISCO-(Business Wire)-May 5, 2008 - The following releases focuses on the topic Education II: ALL TIME-OFFS ARE IN EASTERN TIME, UNLESS NOTED STORIES MOVED AT 4:35 AM ET ON MAY 5, 2008. Peer-to-Peer Financing Emerging as an Alternative for Student Loans SOURCE: Fynanz Tutor.com Helps...
Universal Technical Institute, Inc. Announces Appointment of New Director
PHOENIX, May 5 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Universal Technical Institute, Inc. (NYSE: UTI), a provider of technical education training, today announced the appointment of Alan E. Cabito, to its Board of Directors. Mr. Cabito will fill the vacancy created by the resignation of Kevin P...
Safeway Names Winners in the Lucerne(R) ''The Art of Dairy(TM)'' Contest
PLEASANTON, Calif.-(Business Wire)-May 5, 2008 - Safeway Inc. (NYSE:SWY) announced today the names of the grand prize, first prize and honorable mention winners of the Lucerne(R) The Art of Dairy(TM) "Cows & History" Art Contest. The contest invites thousands of students and classrooms from...
Career Education Corporation Reports Results for First Quarter 2008
HOFFMAN ESTATES, Ill.-(Business Wire)-May 5, 2008 - Career Education Corporation (NASDAQ: CECO) today reported total revenue of $460.2 million and net income of $16.4 million, or $0.18 per diluted share, during the first quarter of 2008. "Our first quarter 2008 results were in-line with our...
Knowledge Learning Corporation Announces Procedures for Access to the Quarter Ended March 29, 2008 Conference Call by Holders of the 7 3/4% Senior Subordinated Notes Due 2015
PORTLAND, Ore.-(Business Wire)-May 5, 2008 - Knowledge Learning Corporation, the issuer of 7 3/4% Senior Subordinated Notes due 2015, CUSIP Nos. 49926A AA3 and U50018 AA 5 (the "Notes"), will be holding a conference call on Thursday, May 15, 2008 at 10:00 am Pacific time to discuss the unaudited...
University of Phoenix Forms National Research Center and Names Advisory Board Charter Members
PHOENIX-(Business Wire)-May 5, 2008 - University of Phoenix today announced the formation of a research unit, the University of Phoenix National Research Center (NRC), to drive continued significant and innovative research initiatives in teaching and learning among adult students in higher...
AUDIO from Medialink and the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia: Driver's Ed Not Driving Home Safety Enough for Teens
NEW YORK, May 5 PRNewswire — Most teens think a new driver's license means they're ready for the road, but a new study reveals where perception doesn't always equal reality. Listen to this report from the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia at...
New Horizons Worldwide, Inc. Earnings Conference Call (Q1 2008)
CONSHOHOCKEN, Pa.-(Business Wire)-May 5, 2008 - New Horizons Worldwide, Inc (OTCBB: NEWH), the world's largest independent IT training company, will hold its quarterly conference call to discuss first quarter results on Wednesday, May 14, 2008, at 9:00 a.m. Eastern Time (8 a.m. Central Time). This...
Social Media Resistance Study launched by Communitelligence and USC's Institute for Communication Technology Management (CTM)
LOS ANGELES-(Business Wire)-May 5, 2008 - A unique partnership between the Communitelligence Learning Academy and the Institute for Communication Technology Management (CTM), is conducting the first research on resistance to the "Millennial generation" social media technologies such as blogs...
Security Savings Bank Supports President's Advisory Council on Financial Literacy
HENDERSON, Nev.-(Business Wire)-May 5, 2008 - Las Vegas-based Security Savings Bank (www.BankPlace.com) today announced its support of the National Financial Literacy Challenge, an initiative recommended by the President's Advisory Council on Financial Literacy. Security Savings Bank challenges...
Butler County Stock Market Game Competition Nets #1 Team in Pennsylvania
EVANS CITY, Pa.-(Business Wire)-May 5, 2008 - Kittanning Junior High School teacher James Paul spent 10 weeks challenging his seventh grade team as they invested a hypothetical $100,000 in the stock market. And the challenge paid big dividends - to the tune of $224,633 - and earned his team first...
Nationwide Insurance Launches SmartRide Program for Teens and Parents
COLUMBUS, Ohio-(Business Wire)-May 5, 2008 - In time for National Youth Traffic Safety Month, Nationwide Insurance has launched SmartRide(SM), a comprehensive teen driver program. The program empowers teens and parents and provides the right tools and resources to help teens become smarter and safer...
LIUNA Launches Campaign to 'Build America So America Works'
WASHINGTON-(Business Wire)-May 5, 2008 - LIUNA today launched what the union said will be the most intensive and sustained effort ever to redirect the nation's resources to taking care of America's basics - its roadways, bridges, dams, railways, schoolhouses and other fundamentals the country...
Workshop for Business Professionals - Improve Your Personal Performance
CORAL GABLES, Fla.-(Business Wire)-May 5, 2008 - Bennett Taylor, the President of the Miami Chapter of the American Society for Training & Development today announced a World-class workshop entitled "I Know What I Want To Do, So Why Don't I Do It?," an event that will help you reign in...
UH Bauer's Cougar Fund is Only American School to Place in Top 3 of Prestigious Stock Analysis Competition
HOUSTON-(Business Wire)-May 5, 2008 - The Cougar Fund at the UH C. T. Bauer College of Business now has bragging rights as the home of the best student stock analysis team in the country and third in the world, as determined by the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) Institute. A team of students from...
Harbinger Consulting Group (HCG) to Showcase Oracle Hyperion Services at Upcoming ODTUG Kaleidoscope 2008
MINNEAPOLIS-(Business Wire)-May 5, 2008 - Harbinger Consulting Group (HCG) announced today its plan to participate in one of the largest Oracle user group conferences of the year, ODTUG Kaleidoscope 2008. Scheduled to take place June 15-19 in New Orleans, Louisiana, Kaleidoscope will provide HCG...
The Globally Green Energy Consortium Opens New England Chapter
BOSTON-(Business Wire)-May 5, 2008 - Today, Globally Green Energy Consortium (GGEC) announced the opening of the New England Chapter in Hyannis, Massachusetts. "As a global forum, GGEC's mission is to dramatically and continuously improve the ability of business, building owners, management and...
FireEye Brings Anti-Botnet Protection to Higher Ed
MILPITAS, Calif.-(Business Wire)-May 5, 2008 - FireEye, Inc., the leader in global anti-botnet protection, continues its anti-botnet offensive, helping educational institutions overcome their unique challenges to rid campus networks of stealth malware and botnets. In support of this effort, chief...
The University of New Orleans Lakefront Arena Celebrates Grand Reopening
NEW ORLEANS-(Business Wire)-May 5, 2008 - After more than two-and-a-half years and approximately $25 million in repairs and reconstruction, The University of New Orleans Lakefront Arena celebrated its grand reopening on Friday, May 2. Doors opened to the New Orleans debut of High School Musical...
Gila Corporation Recognized as a Compassionate Employer
AUSTIN, Texas-(Business Wire)-May 5, 2008 - Gila Corporation, d/b/a Municipal Services Bureau (MSB), has been honored by The Compassionate Friends as a recipient of the 2008 Compassionate Employer Award. The Compassionate Friends is the world's largest self-help bereavement organization, providing...
Alchemy Creative Inc. Successfully Completes Sales Contract Negotiations with Edvantage Press of British Columbia
PLANO, Texas-(Business Wire)-May 5, 2008 - Alchemy Creative Inc. (Pink Sheets: ALMY) today announced they have successfully completed a sales contract with Edvantage Press of British Columbia. Edvantage Press offers a range of curriculum and professional development services to meet the needs of...
SRC-NRI Announces New Awards for Nanoelectronics Research at U.S. Universities to Extend the Roadmap for Semiconductor Chips
RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C.-(Business Wire)-May 5, 2008 - Semiconductor Research Corporation (SRC), the world's leading university-research consortium for semiconductors and related technologies, today announced the latest round of awards for the Nanoelectronics Research Initiative (NRI), a...
NMI (Non-Manufacturing Index) at 52%; April Non-Manufacturing ISM Report On Business(R); Business Activity Index at 50.9%; New Orders Index at 50.1%; Employment Index at 50.8%
TEMPE, Ariz.-(Business Wire)-May 5, 2008 - Economic activity in the non-manufacturing sector expanded in April, say the nation's purchasing and supply executives in the latest Non-Manufacturing ISM Report On Business(R). The report was issued today by Anthony Nieves, C.P.M., CFPM, chair of the...
Harvard Business Publishing Announces Learning Simulations for Popular Management Topics
BOSTON-(Business Wire)-May 5, 2008 - Harvard Business Publishing, the premier source for management practices, programs and content, this month will launch four new simulation courses that model real business situations. Simulations deliver world-class content in realistic environments that model...
The Quercus Trust and 21Ventures Award $100K Grant to Engineers Without Borders - USA
NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-May 5, 2008 - The Quercus Trust and 21Ventures announced today that they have awarded a $100,000 grant to the non-profit humanitarian organization Engineers Without Borders - USA (EWB-USA). EWB-USA partners with developing communities around the world to implement...
New Metropolitan College of New York (MCNY) Blog Provides ''Insider's View'' of Emergency and Disaster Management
NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-May 5, 2008 - Metropolitan College of New York's Master of Public Administration program (MPA) in Emergency and Disaster Management today announced the launch of Disaster Central, an informational blog that serves as an on-line resource and group discussion platform on...
Steve Fireng Accepts Top Post at Embanet
TORONTO-(Business Wire)-May 5, 2008 - Embanet ULC, a leading online education partner to a growing number of esteemed colleges and universities, is pleased to announce the appointment of Steve Fireng to the post of Chief Executive Officer. Fireng takes the reins of a company poised to lead the...
Q1 Labs' Andrew Hay Named Industry Thought Leader for Log Management by the SANS Technology Institute
WALTHAM, Mass.-(Business Wire)-May 5, 2008 - Q1 Labs, a leading network security management company, today announced that Andrew Hay, Integration Services Program Manager for Q1 Labs, was named a thought leader in the area of log management by the SANS Technology Institute. As the most trusted and...
Designer Aviation Fuel May Provide Cleaner, Greener, Cheaper Alternative
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind.-(Business Wire)-May 5, 2008 - Swift Enterprises Ltd. has unveiled a new general aviation fuel that is less expensive, fuel-efficient and environmentally friendlier than any on the market, said co-founder John Rusek. The general aviation industry includes all flights other than...
Florida International University Graduates First Class in China with Hospitality Degree at the First U.S. School of Hospitality and Tourism Management
MIAMI-(Business Wire)-May 5, 2008 - Twenty-nine students are graduating on May 5, 2008 from Florida International University's School of Hospitality and Tourism Management program in China, located in Tianjin, the third largest city in China and the seaport of Beijing. The program, a joint venture...
Kaplan Launches Facebook Application to Smash Test Stress and College Admissions Anxiety
NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-May 5, 2008 - With homework assignments, exams and extracurricular activities fueling teenage stress, Kaplan Test Prep and Admissions has launched "SmashWall by Kaplan," a new Facebook application that gives teens a new and interactive way to smash, splatter and taunt...
Two Hawaii Youth Honored for Volunteerism at National Award Ceremony in Washington, D.C.
WASHINGTON-(Business Wire)-May 5, 2008 - Two Hawaii students, Jacqueline Ho, 17, of Pearl City and Megan Meimei Nakahara, 14, of Kamuela were honored in the nation's capital last night for their outstanding volunteer work during the presentation of The 2008 Prudential Spirit of Community Awards. The...
Two Alaska Youth Honored for Volunteerism at National Award Ceremony in Washington, D.C.
WASHINGTON-(Business Wire)-May 5, 2008 - Two Alaska students, Ariel Lyon, 17, of Juneau and Noelle Schmitter-Schrier, 14, of Soldotna were honored in the nation's capital last night for their outstanding volunteer work during the presentation of The 2008 Prudential Spirit of Community Awards. The...
Two California Youth Honored for Volunteerism at National Award Ceremony in Washington, D.C.
WASHINGTON-(Business Wire)-May 5, 2008 - Two California students, Amy Holiday, 17, of Granite Bay and Cristina Bequer, 12, of Blythe were honored in the nation's capital last night for their outstanding volunteer work during the presentation of The 2008 Prudential Spirit of Community Awards. The two...
Two Oregon Youth Honored for Volunteerism at National Award Ceremony in Washington, D.C.
WASHINGTON-(Business Wire)-May 5, 2008 - Two Oregon students, Morgan Hammers, 18, of Malin and Elizabeth Rushing, 12, of Jefferson were honored in the nation's capital last night for their outstanding volunteer work during the presentation of The 2008 Prudential Spirit of Community Awards. The two...
Two Washington Youth Honored for Volunteerism at National Award Ceremony in Washington, D.C.
WASHINGTON-(Business Wire)-May 5, 2008 - Two Washington students, Brian Vance, 17, and Samantha McTee, 12, both of Yakima, were honored in the nation's capital last night for their outstanding volunteer work during the presentation of The 2008 Prudential Spirit of Community Awards. The two young...
Two Nevada Youth Honored for Volunteerism at National Award Ceremony in Washington, D.C.
WASHINGTON-(Business Wire)-May 5, 2008 - Two Nevada students, Rachael Lambin, 18, of Gardnerville and Christine Koski, 13, of Reno were honored in the nation's capital last night for their outstanding volunteer work during the presentation of The 2008 Prudential Spirit of Community Awards. The two...
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