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This prestigious award recognizes DePaul Industries' and Shaffer's entrepreneurial excellence in the Services category of the competition PORTLAND, Ore., June 18, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Ernst & Young LLP today announced that Dave Shaffer, CEO of DePaul Industries, received the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2012 Award in the Services category in the Pacific Northwest Region. The award recognizes outstanding entrepreneurs who demonstrate excellence and...
Ongoing research by Mercyhurst University biologists intended to expand and expedite testing for potential pathogens in beach water at Presque Isle State Park has resulted in a new method that delivers near real-time water quality results. Mercyhurst biologist Dr. Steven Mauro, who has been instrumental in local beach water research the past five years, said the system is being piloted at Presque Isle this summer and represents a collaboration of Mercyhurst, Penn State Behrend, the...
COLUMBUS, Ohio, June 12, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Ohio Virtual Academy (OHVA), a tuition-free online public charter school for students in Ohio, honored its 2012 graduates during a ceremony that took place at The Palace Theater in Columbus this past Saturday, June 9. The graduating class is one of the brightest in school history, and amassed a total of over $1.5 million in college scholarship money offered. The ceremony was planned by a committee of graduating seniors and...
The new building will enable the college to better prepare its students for future laboratory-based employment. Chicopee, MA (PRWEB) June 11, 2012 Elms College broke ground on the Center for Natural and Health Sciences during a ceremony on campus Saturday, June 2, 2012. The ceremony was attended by Michael Bissonnette, J.D. mayor, City of Chicopee; Monsignor Christopher D. Connelly, J.C.L., vicar general of the Diocese of Springfield; and Maxyne Schneider, SSJ, Ph.D., president of the...
At the helm of this successful season for the Pirates was Whitworth Baseball head coach and NIKE Baseball camp director Coach Dan Ramsay. Ramsay guided his team to a winning season and to the NCAA Division III National Tournament. San Rafael, CA (PRWEB) June 04, 2012 The Pirates' season ended with a record of 31-16-1. Whitworth smashed the previous school record for wins in a season and advanced to the NCAA Division III finals in its first trip to the DIII national tournament after...
SNHU-sponsored website raises awareness of the mission of social entrepreneurs worldwide. Manchester, NH (PRWEB) June 01, 2012 Southern New Hampshire University reaffirmed its commitment to its burgeoning Social Entrepreneur Bachelor of Science program with the development and launch of BeASocialEntrepreneur.org. The website offers a platform to raise awareness of social entrepreneurs worldwide and foster learning and inspiration. SNHU is also a sponsor of Goyoung, a project created by...
Freed-Hardeman University’s online Master of Business Administration program has been ranked among the nation’s top online programs by MBAOnline.com. Henderson, TN (PRWEB) June 01, 2012 Freed-Hardeman University’s online Master of Business Administration program has been ranked among the nation’s top online programs by MBAOnline.com. FHU’s program came in at No. 15 in the rankings. It was the only such program in West Tennessee to be mentioned in the rankings. In fact, only one...
Franklin University, a leading educator of working adults, now offers a newly enhanced online Healthcare Information Major, providing students with the skills necessary to lead in this cutting-edge field where healthcare meets information technology Columbus, OH (PRWEB) May 25, 2012 Franklin University, a leading educator of working adults, now offers a newly enhanced online Healthcare Information Major, providing students with the skills necessary to lead in this cutting-edge field where...
KANSAS CITY, Mo., May 25, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- From a field of regional champion teams from 156 colleges and universities, Belmont University (Nashville, TN) has been named the 2012 SIFE USA National Champion and earned the right to represent the United States at the 2012 SIFE World Cup, September 30 - October 2 in Washington, D.C. Through SIFE, students around the country conduct community outreach projects improving the quality of life and standard of living of those in need....
Earning a math degree, now available online and on campus, from Southern New Hampshire University provides valuable training for a wide range of careers. Manchester, NH (PRWEB) May 22, 2012 With businesses generating data at an accelerating rate, the demand for professionals who can interpret this data is accelerating too. Employers in a range of industries are seeking college graduates with quantitative, analytical and problem-solving skills, the key skills of graduates with a...
