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In its profile of Olin, The Princeton Review's editors praise the school for its “rigorous engineering curriculum that prepares students to be twenty-first century engineers.” The editors also approvingly note Olin’s project-based approach to engineering education. Needham, Mass. (PRWEB) February 16, 2013 Olin College is one of the nation's “Best Value” colleges and universities, according to The Princeton Review. The education services company profiles Olin in its book,...
AUSTIN, Texas, Feb. 12, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- The Student Financial Services Office at St. Edward's University produced a two-minute video tutorial that can help anyone planning to file the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). In the video, Steven Peterson, director of Student Financial Services at St. Edward's, shares tips for students and families to guide them through the process of completing and filing a FAFSA. Students accepted to St. Edward's University, a top...
Loyola University New Orleans today announced the addition of the online specialization in Cyber Forensics Investigation and Administration. The new Program is part of the Master of Science in Criminal Justice Administration Degree. New Orleans, La. (PRWEB) February 06, 2013 Loyola University New Orleans today announced the addition of the online Master of Science in Criminal Justice Administration with specialization in Cyber Forensics Investigation and Administration degree program. Due...
NEW YORK and KANSAS CITY, Mo., Feb. 6, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- While sharing the story of their family's decision to adopt five Peruvian orphans with the ladies from "The View," Lauren and Scott Sterling received the surprise of a lifetime when Avila University President Dr. Ronald Slepitza suddenly appeared on the stage to offer the seven Sterling children $500,000 in scholarships to the Kansas City, Mo.-based university. The Sterlings, from the Kansas City suburb of Blue Springs,...
BOSTON, Jan. 31, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- In celebration of its 125(th) Anniversary, Wheelock College will host a first-of-its-kind international conference, Global Challenges and Opportunities Facing Children, Youth and Families, at the Boston Wheelock campus June 19-22, 2013. (Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20130131/NE51662 ) The four-day conference will convene global thought leaders with an emphasis on health and human rights, and child and family education. Keynote...
Loyola University New Orleans’ School of Nursing announced the selected winners of five scholarships of $4,500 entering the school’s top-ranked online Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) program who began classes on January 7, 2013. New Orleans, LA (PRWEB) January 30, 2013 Loyola University New Orleans’ School of Nursing announced the selected winners of five scholarships of $4,500 entering the school’s top-ranked online Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) program who began classes...
Undergraduate, Graduate Level Courses Approved by National Security Agency UTICA, N.Y., Jan. 15, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Utica College's cybersecurity and information assurance courses have been approved by the National Security Agency (NSA) in the college's quest to become a Center of Academic Excellence in Information Assurance Education (CAE/IAE), marking the first step in achieving the "gold standard" in education in the field. The approval validated that Utica College...
A recent report released by McAfee Labs warns that hackers may attack dozens of banks in the United States early next year. Utica College is preparing students for the front lines of the war against these kinds of attacks through its online undergraduate and graduate degree programs in cybersecurity. Utica, NY (PRWEB) January 10, 2013 A recent report released by McAfee Labs warns that hackers may attack dozens of banks in the United States early next year. This real and accelerating...
BELMONT, Calif., Jan. 9, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- A small Catholic university in California has become the first in the nation to offer a Ph.D. in art therapy. Beginning in fall 2013, Notre Dame de Namur University will admit its first class for the three-year program leading to a Doctor of Philosophy in Art Therapy. With 133 students, NDNU's master's program in art therapy is the largest in the United States and is recognized internationally as one of the leading art therapy...
CEDARVILLE, Ohio, Jan. 9, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Cedarville University will soon receive clean, renewable energy from the sun. On December 31, 2012, the financing package was finalized, setting the stage for construction in early January 2013 for a 2,154 kilowatt solar array on the southwest edge of campus. Power is expected to begin flowing in April. The solar array will be located on newly acquired land the University purchased from the Village of Cedarville. A new underground...
