Author: Erich M. Burns

Rutgers University – New Brunswick, in another example of its commitment to finding ways to increase access, has announced it is joining Amazon’s Career Choice program – an incredible initiative through which the retail giant Electronic offers prepaid tuition to its hourly employees. The partnership is part of an initiative by Amazon to provide its […]

EVEN though the new academic year has started in full offline mode, the Maharashtra State Council for Educational Research and Training (SCERT) has decided to continue its career guidance online, on its YouTube channel. The practice, which began during the pandemic-induced lockdown, has proven to be more beneficial with greater reach. “We launched this career […]

Dion Daly Heather Metzger Sarah Luther Timothy Piazza Heather Metzger Jamestown Community College is welcoming five new full-time faculty for the 2022-23 academic year. Jonathan Blair joins the faculty as an information technology instructor at the Jamestown campus. Blair holds a master’s degree in computer science from Regis University and a […]

The University of South Florida and MacDill Air Force Base are partnering on two projects. Under an agreement, the USF Institute of Applied Engineering will receive $10 million to support the 6th Air Refueling Wing and U.S. Central Command. According to a press release, the five-year agreement will expand educational opportunities by providing operations research, […]

For the second year in a row, North Central Missouri College saw a significant increase in enrollment and credit hours. For the Fall 2022 Census, NCMC is up 7.7% in headcount and 7% in credit hours. Enrollment is up among full-time and part-time students as well as first-year students. The largest areas of increase include […]

JOHNSON CITY — For Air Force veteran Sarah Royse, the prospect of going to college after serving her country was exciting — and challenging. Royse’s mother knew a veteran who had received help from Veterans Upward Bound at East Tennessee State University. Royse decided to join the program herself. “They helped me figure out all […]

Tuesday, September 20, 2022 9:04 PM Children’s waders allow students to embark on learning feet first. Summer educational programs are made possible through generous donors and partnerships with organizations like Presby Preschool. Photo provided. WINONA LAKE – Nearly 800 students took a step closer to water literacy this summer thanks to […]

TEHRAN – Environmental protection will be launched as a field of study in the new school year, which begins on September 23, in the two provinces of Fars and Khuzestan, the head of the environment department has announced. Improving environmental knowledge is an important issue that can be achieved with the help of education capacity, […]

A university report released last week called on Harvard to expand its climate change offerings by hiring new faculty and field staff and creating a standing committee to lead the school’s efforts. The report, titled “The Future of Climate Education at Harvard University,” was written by a committee set up to study the school’s climate […]

Austria has become popular international student center — for good reasons. Located in Central Europe, the country ranks 16th in this year’s ranking of the best student cities. Couple that with an estimated cost of living at €1,000and it is no surprise that many choose to study in Austria. Tuition fees at Austrian universities are […]

Ricardo Romo is the author of books including Latinos in America and East Los Angeles: History of a Neighborhoodformer president of the University of Texas at San Antonio and a member of four presidential commissions on higher education issues. Gil Coronado, photographed during his service as Director of Selective Service during the Clinton Administration. The […]

Several members of a local philanthropic family have fond memories of the private Catholic school they attended over the years. Judy Love, Class of 1955, enjoyed performing in school shows as part of the Queen’s Players Club and following her flair for the news as a student journalist Chi-Rho on the campus of Bishop McGuinness […]

National Adult Education and Family Literacy Week is September 18-24 RESERVATION — Education is the foundation of a community’s well-being, and literacy rates serve as an early indicator of future participation in the criminal justice system. As National Adult Education and Family Literacy Week is celebrated September 18-24, 2022, River Parishes Community College and Literacy […]

New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Thursday said the right to establish educational institutions is a fundamental right to which the state can impose reasonable restrictions only by statute and not by executive instruction. The significant high court verdict came on a batch of appeals filed by the Pharmacy Council of India (PCI) challenging three […]

Late Wednesday night, the Rhode Island Department of Education released a report on its investigation into allegations of grade inflation at a Providence school. The findings, which came around 11 p.m., said no evidence of inflation was uncovered, but the agency also didn’t find much evidence of the student labor needed to graduate. RIDE said […]

Governor Gavin Newsom and California lawmakers have poured billions of state dollars into special grants and programs to recruit, train and retain educators to ease the state’s ongoing teacher shortage. . Lawmakers have also made temporary and permanent changes to teacher certification requirements since the pandemic, including waiving fees, to make it easier to become […]

The Pool and spa combination (PHTA) will offer four sessions for the new Pool & Spa education track in 2022 Equipment exhibitionOctober 18-21 in Louisville, KY. Equipment Exhibition, formerly known as GIE+EXPO, is one of the largest trade shows in the landscaping industry. Attendees can test new products, learn about the latest industry trends, and […]

In my postings on the Higher Education Beta, I urge colleges and universities to adopt six principles that I believe should underpin a college education: Principle 1. A more holistic, developmental and transformational education – which seeks to promote growth across multiple dimensions: cognitive, of course, but also ethical, socio-emotional and interpersonal. Principle 2. A […]

University of Arkansas/Pryor Center The David and Barbara Pryor Center for Arkansas Oral and Visual History at the Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences kicks off the 2022-23 season of Pryor Center Presents at 6 p.m. Wednesday, September 14, with a discussion by Dale Carpenter and Robert Cochran about their […]

LEXINGTON, Kentucky (September 12, 2022) — A common refrain in educational circles is that we don’t teach the course; we teach students in the room. This suggests that in addition to adopting evidence-based and ‘best’ practices for program design and delivery, it is equally important that we get to know our students as learners. This […]

Marketing is an essential factor for the growth of a small business. Even if you’re very busy, you can find time to improve your marketing skills through some online resources. Tap or click here for four free ways to learn digital marketing. Learning through online courses has grown in popularity over the years. It’s never […]

Web3, the decentralized technology that prides itself on being accessible to everyone, has a problem. Women continue to be underrepresented and excluded as industry leaders and participants. The numbers don’t lie: only a staggering number 19% of people who own digital currency identify as women. Despite significant progress in the fight for gender equality in […]

BOSTON, Mass. — Education in Tanzania was dismal. Most elementary-age children drop out, and teachers don’t have books or desks for their students. In 2018, nearly half of the Tanzanian population lived on less than $1.90 a day. Families living below the international poverty line have been consumed trying to survive each day, leaving education […]

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MONT ALTO, PA – Enrollment for the fall 2022 continuing education courses at Penn State Mont Alto is open to those interested in professional development or obtaining industry certification or licensing. Fall 2022 courses focus on careers in human resources and business, project and supply chain management, and healthcare. Among the 12 offerings are industry-standard […]

The University Grants Commission (UGC) in a recent notification has made it clear that degrees or diplomas awarded through online modes or by Open and Distance Learning (ODL) institutions should be treated the same as those from ordinary establishments. The commission highlighted the Open and Distance Learning Programs and Online Programs Regulations 2020 which specifies […]

Gonzaga University’s Department of Kinesiology and Sports Management is bringing back the Foundations in Sports Outreach course this semester, offering students the opportunity to take an after-school fitness program at Gonzaga Family Haven. The course previously ran three times as of 2017 as a special subject course called Foundations in Sports Ministry, but a state […]

Kay Murphy Trumann’s Tina Foster, left, is pictured with assistant professor Renee Speight during a presentation Aug. 2 on the U of A RazorBug graduation tour in eastern Arkansas. The Graduation Tour celebrated graduates who earned U of A degrees online without leaving their hometowns, jobs, and families. Five years ago, a […]

As problems arise, Angela Miller of the Ozarks Technical Community College has an enviable one. Miller, chair of the teacher education program at CTO, has seen an increase in enrollment in the revamped and expanded “Orientation to the Teaching Profession” course she developed. This fall, more than 315 students signed up for the course — […]

Duncannon, Pennsylvania – Pennsylvania Department of Education Acting Secretary Eric Hagarty and the Pennsylvania School Bus Association (PSBA) traveled to Duncannon to tour Rohrer Bus facilities and highlight the critical role bus drivers play schools across the Commonwealth. “While we strive to ensure that students in all areas – rural, urban and suburban – have […]

Penobscot River Photo courtesy of Joseph Hennessey RIVERFRONT – The Penobscot River on a recent summer day. Photo courtesy of Joseph Hennessey RIVERFRONT – The Penobscot River on a recent summer day. Contributed • September 5, 2022 By Joseph Hennessey A common misconception that the general public supports is that teachers and other education officials […]

Sarah Geraldine “Geri” Ardillo Cottrell, 93, of Henderson, NV formerly of Erie, PA, died Friday, August 12, 2022. Geri was born in Erie, Pennsylvania on February 27, 1929, the daughter of the late Fortunato “Tony” Ardillo and Felicia “Phyllis” Marie Nasca Ardillo. Geri a loving mother and friend to everyone. She graduated from Wesleyville High […]

A highly controversial suggestion in the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 that allowed foreign universities to set up campuses in India would soon become a reality. Australia’s top-ranked tertiary institute, the University of Melbourne (UoM), will set up a micro-campus in India from next year. The facility will be smaller than a full-fledged campus and […]

A longstanding paradox of higher education is that community colleges open doors to educational opportunities, especially for underrepresented, low-income, or underprepared students, but most students entering in these establishments do not obtain diplomas. Previous studies have produced sometimes conflicting results about whether online courses help community college students progress to degrees. However, many of these […]

Students in a business class at Porterville College in California recently joined a video call with Iraqi students for an instructor-led discussion on the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. Afterwards, the groups dispersed to solicit feedback on the nature of local sustainability challenges from members of their respective communities. In the weeks that followed, via […]

Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, August 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — In 2022, Trust Markets remains one of the most transparent, secure and optimized trading platforms, continuing its own success by achieving “Best Trade Execution” and “Best Trading Conditions” in 2021, according to Global Business Magazine and World Forex Prices. Specifically, based on customer reviews on […]

The West Valley adds to its wine scene. Set to open its doors on Wednesday, August 31, Turquoise Wine Cellar and Tasting Room seeks to share its passion for wine and provide opportunities to explore varietals from around the world in an accessible way. “It’s all meant to be a super accessible, budget-friendly experience, a […]

Admission FROM 2022: The Open Learning Campus (COL) of the University of Delhi has clarified that CUET 2022 will not be a compulsory requirement to join the vocational and technical training programs and short-term certificate courses offered by the university. See the full list of courses here. CUET not required for DU certificate courses Admission […]

There is a lot at stake when it comes to nursing school grades. Most nursing schools allow students to retake just one course. After that, a failing grade may mean dismissal from the program. So how can you appeal a grade that you know isn’t fair? Follow these simple steps when considering appealing your note. […]

WACO, TX (KWTX) – A federal appeals court has overturned a decision by U.S. District Judge Alan Albright of Waco to dismiss a lawsuit against Baylor University filed by a student seeking refunds and other compensation following shutdowns related to the pandemic by the university. In a 42-page opinion released earlier this week, a three-judge […]

Tune in to FOX 10 Phoenix for the latest news: PHOENIX – University of Aspen Phoenix Program remains under the microscope of the state board of nursing because the private, for-profit school has been on probation for several months. Now a former student is filing a complaint. FOX 10 Investigates has reported in depth on […]

Volunteers continue to educate teenage girls in informal schools like this one. But unless the ban on high school for girls is lifted, universities will eventually become male-only zones.Credit: Mohammad Noori/Anadolu Agency/Getty When the Taliban took power in Afghanistan last August, many rightly feared a return to the conditions of the group’s first government, between […]

Creative-NC Aging Network is offering a wide variety of classes for aging adults at their Greensboro campus this fall. CAN-NC uses creativity as a way to teach new skills, reduce stress, create social connections and improve overall well-being. We offer classes in movement, chair yoga, painting, printmaking, woodburning, and more. With a grant from the […]

Comment If you can be bought by supposedly “free” breakfasts and lunches for your school-going child, California is the public school system for you. The only price: you may have to sacrifice your child to the woke mob. And by the way, these new “free” breakfasts and lunches available to all California public school children […]

The pandemic has changed the way care has been delivered, but what novice healthcare professionals know about the strategies used to connect with patients in a virtual setting, or the quality of instruction they receive , not known. A recently published study aimed to examine the body of knowledge that currently exists – and identify […]

SAN DIEGO (KGTV) — Accessity, a local nonprofit, is working to diversify small businesses around San Diego by providing financial support and educational opportunities. A program that helped a local man who migrated from Vietnam and through the resource network achieved his dream. “The same with all immigrants, at first we struggled financially and with […]

Connie Book, university president Connie Book, president of Elon University. Photo courtesy of Elon University. Connie Book is the ninth president of Elon University. Previously, she was a faculty member for 16 years. Book became president of the university four years ago in 2018. As president of the university, Book focused on launching the Boldly […]