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Dressed in graduation regalia, dad crosses stage with nearly 1,200 graduates SAN DIEGO, May 17, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- A special pin complemented Tom Hoffmann's cap and gown as he waited eagerly to cross the stage with nearly 1,200 graduates at the Ashford University spring commencement ceremony held earlier this month in Moline, Ill. The pin, which was given to him by his daughter Sidney Hoffmann just before she was deployed, was a yellow ribbon with a blue star banner pendant,...

Support Education Funding Throughout Summer Vacation with Frozen Treats LE MARS, Iowa, May 17, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Parents and kids have one more reason to celebrate this summer. Throughout the next few weeks, Box Tops for Education(®) coupons will become available on Yoplait(®) Frozen Yogurt treats. Yoplait Frozen Yogurt is joining forces with General Mills Box Tops for Education, a nationwide fundraising program dedicated to helping America's schools get the things they need....

VADUZ, Liechtenstein, May 17, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- http://www.worldreview.info Mexico is set to kick-start its sci-tech industry, with help from the US. A joint initiative - the Bilateral Forum on Higher Education, Innovation, and Research - will offer greater educational and economic opportunities to both countries, writes economist and World Review author Dr Jorge Balan. 'Both US President Barack Obama and Mexico President Enrique Pena Nieto want to move away...

The Company is Also Offering PALS and BLS Course Manuals at No Charge NEW YORK, May 17, 2013 /PRNewswire-iReach/ -- United Medical Education, a company that provides online certification for Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) and Basic Life Support (BLS), is now offering free PALS, BLS and ACLS online course manuals. In order to gain access to the free manuals, people simply need to build an account with the company. By offering the free...

Chairman and CEO Fisk Johnson Named "Friend of the Library" for Encouraging Racine Children to Read Nearly Two Million Books RACINE, Wis., May 17, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Yesterday, the Racine Public Library named Fisk Johnson, SC Johnson's Chairman and CEO, "Friend of the Library," their highest honor. Johnson received the award for sponsoring the Racine Reads: Dream Big! program during the 2011-2012 school year which challenged 10,000 local elementary school students to read one...

STUDENTS RECEIVE OVER $18,000 IN SCHOLARSHIPS AND AWARDS TROY, Mich., May 17, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- The Detroit Auto Dealers Association (DADA) hosted the annual Courageous Persuaders Awards Celebration, at which high school students who took a stand against underage drinking won $18,750 in scholarships and awards. The event, which took place on Wednesday, May 15 at the Troy Marriott in Troy, Mich. was hosted by renowned Detroit television personality Huel Perkins, anchor at WJBK...

TEANECK, N.J., May 17, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Cognizant (NASDAQ: CTSH) today announced that it is sponsoring six Maker Corp Host Sites as part of its ongoing efforts to inspire more student interest in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) careers in the U.S. The Maker Corps program is run by the Maker Education Initiative, a non-profit dedicated to the idea that every child is a maker. The program addresses the need for personalized support and expertise in...

SANTA CRUZ, Calif., May 17, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- On Friday, May 17, the Live Oak School District will celebrate completion of solar power installations and lighting efficiency upgrades at its six schools by dedicating a solar-shaded garden bench to the late Bernard "Barney" Bricmont, former member of the Live Oak School District Board and long-time supporter of solar and sustainability projects in the district. The solar installation is expected to generate 416-kilowatts of...

Colorado teachers research tiny island's role in American Revolutionary War, create documentary to encourage students' engagement with history and similar student-created films. Teachers represent first of more than 500 preK-12 teachers departing on Fund for Teachers fellowships this summer, seeking new knowledge in 124 countries, every continent, to inspire connected learning. Houston, TX (PRWEB) May 16, 2013 This week, three teachers waved goodbye to students at Tollgate...

Travitor Learning Management Software is transforming online video learning. Las Vegas, NV (PRWEB) May 16, 2013 Travitor (http://www.travitor.com) today announced a new e-learning video platform that is transforming the way organizations deliver training online through the availability of its learning management software. The application makes video training available to distribute on desktops and all mobile devices. We believe video is the best way to deliver online training. Video...