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| 19.06.2026 | NCDEQ announces $18 million available to support debris cleanup efforts in Western North Carolina | The NC Department of Environmental Quality’s Division of Waste Management (DWM) is now accepting applications for the Debris Recovery & Disposal (DRD) grant program, to help Western North Carolina communities clean up additional debris ... |
| 03.06.2026 | Inspired Spine and Avicenna Society Expand International Neurosurgical Collaboration Through Educational Partnerships in Georgia and Turkey | BURNSVILLE, MN / ACCESS Newswire / June 3, 2026 / Inspired Spine, in cooperation with the Avicenna Society and Avicenna Technical University, announced the successful completion of a major international educational and surgical collaboratio... |
| 20.05.2026 | Sigma Gamma Rho Signs Education Agreement with Western Governors University | Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. has signed a new partnership agreement with online nonprofit Western Governors University.
Through our partnership with WGU, Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. continues to honor its legacy as an organization foun... |
| 13.05.2026 | The National Cyber League Announces Official Spring 2026 Cyber Power Rankings for High Schools and Colleges | The National Cyber League (NCL) unveils the Spring 2026 Cyber Power Rankings, recognizing top-performing schools like Colorado State University - Pueblo, SANS Technology Institute and Central Campus - Des Moines Public Schools.
CHEVY CHASE,... |
| 03.11.2025 | Military Makeover with Montel® Season 44 to Premiere this Fall, Honoring the Linn Family | Military Makeover with Montel Logo
Season 44 Highlights Home Transformation of Dedicated Army Veteran and Family in Hampton, NJ, Premieres Friday, November 14 at 7:30 a.m. ET/PT on Lifetime TV HAMPTON, NJ, UNITED STATES, November 3, 2025 /E... |
| 28.10.2025 | At 16, Aliso Viejo Student Earns Bachelor’s Degree and Begins MBA Coursework | Phoenix Juneau Austin, 16, earning his Bachelor of Science in Business Management.
16-year-old Aliso Viejo student earns bachelor’s degree and begins MBA coursework, joining a small group of early college graduates nationwide.
There’s a rea... |
| 02.10.2025 | Governor Stein Announces $9 Million In Grants To 14 Nonprofit Volunteer Organizations Helping to Rebuild Western North Carolina | Today Governor Stein announced that 14 nonprofit Volunteer Organizations Active in Disasters (VOADs) have received more than $9 million in grants for housing repair and reconstruction projects to aid in the recovery of western North Carolin... |
| 02.10.2025 | Governor Stein Announces $9 Million In Grants To 14 Nonprofit Volunteer Organizations Helping to Rebuild Western North Carolina | NORTH CAROLINA, October 2 - Today Governor Stein announced that 14 nonprofit Volunteer Organizations Active in Disasters (VOADs) have received more than $9 million in grants for housing repair and reconstruction projects to aid in the recov... |
| 30.09.2025 | iQ4 and WGU Scale Skills-Based Career Tool to Over Half a Million Learners | Collaboration bridges education and employment, students and alumni digital tools to connect skills with career opportunities
NEW YORK, Sept. 30, 2025 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- iQ4, a pioneer in AI-driven learning and employment solutions, toda... |
| 25.08.2025 | In a tough job market for new workers, networking and adaptability can make a difference | In a tight job market, companies often choose more experienced candidates because they can, said Laura Ullrich, economic research director for job search website Indeed. “Quit rates are low … and companies aren’t hiring many people. So it’s... |
| 18.08.2025 | Military Makeover with Montel® Heads to New Jersey for the Launch of Season 44, Honoring the Linn Family | Home Transformation of a Dedicated Hampton, NJ, Army Veteran and His Family. Full makeover occurring between Sept. 23rd and Sept. 30th. Reveal films Sept. 30th
Advocating for those currently serving and our veterans has been the most fulfil... |
| 15.07.2025 | Why VPortal and WGU Student Portal Lead the Way | Share
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In today’s digital-first academic world, a student portal is more than just a login page — it’s a personalized learning hub. From grade tracking and assignments to communication and resources, a student portal ... |
| 10.07.2025 | Governor Stein Announces $7.3 Million Will Help Small Business Recovery in Western North Carolina | Raleigh, N.C.
Today, Governor Josh Stein announced that nine small business recovery projects in western North Carolina have been awarded grants from the North Carolina Department of Commerce’s new Hurricane Helene recovery program to help ... |
| 10.07.2025 | iQ4 Receives 2025 Global Recognition for 1EdTech Innovation | (Left to Right) iQ4 Founder & CEO, Frank Cicio; WGU, Darin Hobbs and Kymberly Lavigne-Hinkley; 1EdTech CEO, Curtiss Barnes
iQ4 honored with Learning Impact Award from 1EdTech® Consortium
NEW YORK, July 10, 2025 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- iQ4... |
| 08.07.2025 | Former FBI cyber experts on combating AI threats — and training tomorrow’s defenders | Presented by Western Governors University
AI is powering increasingly sophisticated threats to the enterprise, from data poisoning to deepfakes. But AI is also on the side of the cybersecurity professionals who are fighting back. In this VB... |
| 03.05.2025 | A Canvas of Hope: The Inspiring Journey of Kanyeyachukwu Tagbo Okeke | In a world where challenges often overshadow potential, one Nigerian teenager has painted a new narrative. Kanyeyachukwu Tagbo Okeke, a 15-year-old autistic artist, has set a Guinness World Record for the largest art canvas. His creation, u... |
| 01.05.2025 | National University President Named CEO of the Year by San Diego Business Journal | National University President & CEO Dr. Mark D. Milliron, Named San Diego Business Journal's CEO of the Year in Public Service, highlighting the university's dedication to nontraditional students.
Dr. Mark D. Milliron, president and CEO... |
| 01.05.2025 | Governor Stein Announces $55 Million in Grants Have Been Distributed to Nearly 3,000 Western North Carolina Businesses | NORTH CAROLINA, May 1 - Today Governor Josh Stein announced that the Dogwood Health Trust, the Duke Endowment, and the State of North Carolina have distributed $55 million to 2,812 small businesses through the Western North Carolina Small B... |
| 12.02.2025 | Planet Classroom's New Podcast: C. M. (Cathy) Rubin in Discussion with Michael B. Horn on Future-Proofing Your Career in the Age of AI | Watch and listen to our new podcast: Highlights Take 2: Future-Proof Your Career
Discover strategies for career empowerment, lifelong learning, and aligning work with passion in a rapidly evolving world.
NEW YORK, Feb. 12, 2025 /PRNewswire-... |
| 22.01.2025 | Winston Law Awards "An End to Stigma Within the Justice System" Scholarship to Barry University Law Student | KC Hines-Smith, a law student at Dwayne O. Andreas School of Law at Barry University in Orlando, awarded the Winston Law "An End to Stigma Within the Justice System" Scholarship.
This scholarship supports student innovation to com... |
| 07.01.2025 | Governor Josh Stein Joins HUD Leader Adrianne Todman to Announce $1.65 Billion For Helene Recovery in Western North Carolina | Today, Governor Josh Stein joined The Honorable Adrianne Todman, head of the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), in Asheville to announce two major Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) awards, totalin... |
| 01.01.2025 | Planet Classroom Presents: Michael B. Horn on AI, Careers, and Lifelong Learning | Watch Now: Future-Proof Your Career: Michael B. Horn on Navigating Jobs, AI, and Learning.
Empowering Youth to Thrive in an AI-Driven World with Insights from AI for a Better World
NEW YORK, Jan. 1, 2025 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Planet Classro... |
| 24.11.2024 | Empowering Futures: National University’s Commitment to Education and Equity | In the heart of San Diego, a quiet revolution is brewing. National University (NU) is at the forefront, championing educational equity and professional development. With a mission to serve diverse populations, NU is reshaping the landscape ... |
| 21.11.2024 | Innovating University President Appointed to Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities Governing Board | Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities appoints National University President Dr. Mark D. Milliron to Governing Board
Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities appoints National University President Dr. Mark D. Milliron—a... |
| 20.11.2024 | A California Teen Skipped Through High School, College, and Law School in 4 Years. She Just Passed the Bar at Age 17: 'I Wouldn't Trade It For Anything' Sophia Park passed one of the most difficult ba... | On Sophia Park's first birthday, she picked up a judge's gavel. It was her Doljabi ceremony, a Korean tradition that involves placing various items in front of a child and having them pick one up in anticipation of their future profession.
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| 01.11.2024 | Military Makeover with Montel® Celebrates 40th Season, Supported by Western Governors University | WGU Volunteers on Military Makeover Assembling Furniture
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Tune in on November 8th for the big reveal as WGU supports military ... |
| 14.10.2024 | Building a Home Theater: A DIY Journey into Cinematic Bliss | Imagine a world where the flicker of a projector dances across your living room wall. The sound envelops you like a warm embrace. This is the dream of many—a home theater that rivals the cinema experience. In this article, we’ll explore the... |
| 13.10.2024 | Politics | Erie Town Council: Brandon Bell | Brandon Bell.(Courtesy Photo)
Name: Brandon Bell
Website: bell4erie.com
Age: 53
Family: Theresa Bell (spouse), 4 children ages 17, 19, 23, 25
How long have you lived in Erie: 8 years
Professional background: Software Quality Assurance Engin... |
| 02.10.2024 | WGU Launches $10M Scholarship for Redesigned BSN Degree | SALT LAKE CITY, Oct. 02, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Western Governors University (WGU) announced today the creation of a new $10-million scholarship fund — Heartbeat of Healthcare — to support its registered nurse (RN) students joining the re... |
| 02.10.2024 | WGU Launches $10M Scholarship for Redesigned BSN Degree | WGU’s new Heartbeat of Healthcare Scholarship aims to advance access to the program and address the industry’s call for more baccalaureate and graduate nurses
SALT LAKE CITY, Oct. 02, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Western Governors University (W... |
| 26.09.2024 | Gaming Meets Education: Strategic Partnerships Shaping the Future | In a world where technology and education intertwine, two significant partnerships have emerged, reshaping the landscape for gamers and learners alike. YEYIAN GAMING and National University are carving paths in their respective fields, expa... |
| 26.09.2024 | Adult-Serving University Names Texas Higher Education Expert to Drive Expansion and Strategic Partnerships Statewide | Dr. Steven Johnson joins National University as executive director of strategic partnerships in Texas to expand access to non-traditional, working and military learners in the Lone Star State
Dr. Steven Johnson joins National University as ... |
| 26.09.2024 | 5 Types of LinkedIn Content to Level Up Your Personal Brand as a Thought Leader Elevate your personal brand on LinkedIn with these five types of content. | LinkedIn is a powerful platform for thought leaders to build their personal brand, establish credibility and connect with a broad audience. However, to truly stand out, it's important to diversify your content and go beyond the standard upd... |
| 27.08.2024 | UniFirst Announces 2024 Aldo Croatti and Ronald D. Croatti Scholarship Recipients | WILMINGTON, Mass., Aug. 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- UniFirst Corporation (NYSE:UNF), a North American leader in providing customized business uniform programs, facility service products and first aid and safety services, proudly announces the ... |
| 07.08.2024 | StartEd and Teachers College, Columbia University Partner to Host Tenth-Annual EDTECH WEEK Festival on October 8-10, 2024 in New York City | The festival brings together 1,000 stakeholders who are addressing the most pressing challenges in education and the workforce.
NEW YORK, Aug. 7, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- StartEd and Teachers College, Columbia University are proud to pres... |
| 06.08.2024 | 10 Surprising Ways KFC's Innovation and Marketing Have Propelled the Brand to Worldwide Success Known for its "finger-lickin' good" chicken and the secret recipe, KFC has become a global ico... | Known for its finger-lickin' good chicken and the secret recipe of 11 herbs and spices, KFC has become a global icon in the fast-food industry. Since its humble beginnings in Kentucky, where Colonel Harland Sanders first perfected his fried... |
| 29.05.2024 | Carabiner Communications Promotes Sarah Broberg, APR, to Vice President | Carabiner Communications is an Atlanta full-spectrum marketing and public relations firm.
Carabiner Communications, an Atlanta full-spectrum marketing and public relations firm, announced today that Sarah Broberg, APR, has been named as Vic... |
| 11.04.2024 | Former Dreambox CEO Jessie Woolley-Wilson Joins Owl Ventures as Operating Partner | SAN FRANCISCO, April 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Owl Ventures, the largest EdTech venture capital firm globally with over $2 billion assets under management, announced the addition of Jessie Woolley-Wilson as Operating Partner. Jessie brings a... |
| 11.03.2024 | Leading the Charge: Anmy Mayfield Takes the Reins at WGU's Leavitt School of Health College of Nursing | - |
| 11.03.2024 | Leading the Charge: Anmy Mayfield Takes the Reins at WGU's Leavitt School of Health College of Nursing | Pioneering Nontraditional Programs to Bridge Gaps and Expand Access in Nursing Education
SALT LAKE CITY, March 11, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Western Governors University’s (WGU) Michael O. Leavitt School of Health (LSH) announced the appoint... |
| 07.03.2024 | InScribe Alongside A Guest Panel Receives Student Support and Success Best-in-Track Award at OLC Innovate | OLC Best in Track Award
The Best-in-Track Award for Student Support and Success at OLC Innovate 2023 was awarded to InScribe for their timely session on fostering a sense of belonging for online learners.
DENVER, March 7, 2024 /PRNewswire-P... |
| 30.11.2023 | Nucleos Secures $3 Million in Seed Funding and National Science Foundation Award to Empower Second Chance Learners | People using the Nucleos platform on secure devices in a prison education program
Company undertakes the transition to a Public Benefit Corporation (PBC)
We're not just providing education; we're igniting a beacon of hope, ensuring every pe... |
| 30.06.2023 | Court Strikes Down Student Debt Forgiveness: Will Higher Ed Accept Responsibility? | Without taxpayers to bail them out, it's time higher ed leaders accept responsibility for this ... [+] crisis.Pixabay |
| 27.06.2023 | WGU Texas offers 2 scholarships for rural students | AUSTIN For rural Texas residents who want to pursue a bachelor’s or master’s degree program and remain in their hometowns, distance barriers, time, and cost may keep them from reaching their educational goals.
To help overcome these barrier... |
| 23.05.2023 | Parents refuse to pay R700 to get back kids’ confiscated phones | Parents from Tuscany Glen High have refused to pay for phone returns. Image: @Tuscany Glen High.
Parents from Tuscany Glen High school have refused to pay a “return fee” of R700 for their children’s cellphones that were confiscated by their... |
| 11.05.2023 | Colleges With The Highest Rate Of Students With Pell Grants In Every State | Portland State University has the highest percentage of full-time beginning students receiving ... [+] financial aid via Pell Grants in the state of Oregon.getty |
| 14.04.2023 | ProfNet Expert Alerts for April 14, 2023 | Also in This Edition: Media Industry News
NEW YORK, April 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Below are experts from the ProfNet network who are available to discuss timely issues in your coverage area.
EXPERT ALERTS Banning ChatGPT in Elementary Scho... |
| 05.04.2023 | Higher Ed is Ripe for Disruption: Unleashing the Talent Inherent in Every Individual | The American Dream is core to our shared ideals as a nation, but sadly unrealized with post-secondary pathways becoming increasingly inaccessible and devalued. While important steps have been taken to democratize higher education, still tod... |
| 25.01.2023 | KFC Restaurant Employees Now Eligible For Fully Paid Tuition At Western Governors University | Employees of KFC restaurants are now eligible for free college tuition at Western Governors ... [+] Association through a new program offered by the KFC Foundation. (Photo By: Education Images/Universal Images Group via Getty Images)Univers... |
| 18.01.2023 | WGU's College of Information Technology Adopts InScribe's Digital Community Platform, Empowering Online Students to Connect, Share, and Problem Solve | InScribe's digital communities cut across the traditional support silos in higher education, giving students a single place to turn when they need help—no matter the topic or time of day. "With InScribe, we are building the sense of co... |
| 10.01.2023 | 3 Ways Higher Education Can Flip the Script on Value | As institutions we must do better to ensure education is a pathway to opportunity that can be ... [+] traveled by every individual.Unsplash |
| 01.12.2022 | Attorney General Josh Stein Announces $311,000 in Environmental Grants for Western North Carolina | For Immediate Release:
Thursday, December 1, 2022
Contact:
Nazneen Ahmed (919) 716-0060
(RALEIGH) Attorney General Josh Stein today announced $311,000 in grants to preserve natural resources and ensure clean air and drinking water in wester... |
| 20.09.2022 | SECU Foundation Provides $40,000 Grant for Animal-Assisted Therapy Program in Western North Carolina | ASHEVILLE, N.C., Sept. 20, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- SECU Foundation recently provided a $40,000 grant to TimberKnolls Spirit Cove (TSC), an organization that provides animal-assisted activities and therapy to veterans, military families, fi... |
| 10.03.2022 | Coursera And Milken Center For Advancing The American Dream Launch A New Tuition-Free Academy | Coursera and the Milken Center for Advancing the American Dream are teaming up to create a new ... [+] online academy that will be free for as many as 200,000 students. getty |
| 04.02.2022 | Gabb Wireless Vs Troomi: How To Decide Which is Right for Your Kid’s Phone | Smartphone usage is exploding among kids, and it’s not difficult to see why. Smartphones may as well be attached as extensions on most adults — kids are bound to observe that behavior and ultimately mimic it. Herein lies the problem: more a... |
| 04.02.2022 | Gabb Vs Troomi: Deciding Which is Right for Your Kid’s Phone | Smartphone usage is exploding among kids, and it’s not difficult to see why. Smartphones may as well be attached to the hip on most adults: and kids are observing and mimicking that behavior.
Herein lies the problem: more and more kids want... |
| 18.08.2021 | Western Governors University Receives $4.9 Million Grant to Help Close Educational Gaps for Underserved Populations | SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, Aug. 18, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Western Governors University (WGU) and WGU Advancement—the university’s fundraising arm—announced today that the university will carry out five projects aimed at closing existing equit... |
| 10.08.2021 | What will the telehealth expansion mean for healthcare? | What's important to know about its growth, and what we need to address
Some aspects of telehealth have been around for a while, but it is only during the last year or so that it has really taken hold of the popular consciousness. The COVID-... |
| 20.03.2021 | Why the gender gap in economics is even larger than in STEM | The lack of female role models may be one of the reasons fewer women study economics. 10’000 Hours/Getty Images
Women represent fewer than 15% of full professors in economics departments, according to a recent study.
Economist Veronika Dola... |
| 17.03.2021 | New Report Shows The Success Of WGU Academy’s College Readiness Program | A new study indicates that WGU Academy boosts college readiness and performance.getty |
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| 28.01.2021 | Why IT leaders need to admit that the tech industry is not a meritocracy | Girls Who Code Founder Reshma Saujani is taking on the gender gap in the tech world by training girls to be brave and by asking industry leaders to get rid of stereotypes and discrimination.
Image: Girls Who Code
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| 17.12.2020 | If A Large Public Land Grant Can Freeze Tuition For 10 Years, So Can Every University | Tuition freezes and cost reduction efforts will define a new era in higher education and offer a ... [+] bright horizon to more students. getty |
| 25.11.2020 | Digital Credentials: A Better Way To Capture And Communicate Learning | Learner's Lifelong Learning JourneyBadgr.com |
| 06.08.2020 | Why The Nation Shouldn’t Pin Its Reskilling Hopes On Community Colleges | INDIANAPOLIS, IN - FEBRUARY 06: President Barack Obama takes questions from students at Ivy Tech ... [+] Community College where he spoke about his plan to provide two free years of community college to eligible students. (Photo by Aaron P.... |
| 31.05.2020 | You Have Been Accepted To College For The Fall. Should You Go? | As an entering college freshman for the fall, you have many choices. You can attend the college you had originally planned to attend. If it’s open and teaching in-person you can choose to go to campus. If it’s open and teaching online, you ... |
| 22.07.2019 | Why Mega Universities Should Lead the Way on Quality Assurance | Mega-universities are on the rise. Institutions like Southern New Hampshire University, Western Governors University, Liberty University, Grand Canyon University and Arizona State University are aiming to reshape higher education through ma... |
| 15.06.2018 | Odessa College HR chief earns Employee of the Year honors | Western Governors scholarship page
Odessa College’s Executive Director of Administration and Human Resources Ken Zartner puts everything into his job. Recently, his dedication was rewarded with employee of the year honors.
Now in his eighth... |
| 08.01.2015 | Four years later, validation for StraighterLine’s cut-rate online college courses | A Baltimore-based edtech company that aims to be a “low-risk, low-cost trial period” for online college students who may not initially pass muster now has ties to about 80 institutions, according to education news site Inside Higher Ed.
(Co... |
| 07.05.2012 | Future U: Classroom tech doesn’t mean handing out tablets | Photograph by sha3teely.com reader comments 57 with 46 posters participating
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| - | Cybersecurity student makes the grade at WGU | Sponsored By:
“I play with a few local bands. I play with the Maui Pops Orchestra, Maui Chamber Orchestra, and others.”
Henry Arroyo is a busy guy. He’s a professional trombone player, and he’s a systems engineer for a worldwide tech compan... |
| - | Quarks Interactive, the Romanian startup that creates a quantum OS | We talked with the Romanian researcher about his career as a quantum researcher, Quantum Odyssey and his entrepreneurial road. When did your passion for quantum physics, and then research, started?
I have had a keen interest in physics and ... |
| - | GOOD NEWS: Scholarships | Consulado de Carrera de México Scholarship
MIDLAND Midland College has entered into an agreement with the Consulado de Carrera de México to provide scholarships for the 2020-2021 academic year to Mexicans and individuals of Mexican origin w... |
