PRWeb: Education College / University http://www.prweb.com Latest news releases for Education College / University en PRWeb Distribution Newswire http://www.prweb.com/images_v4/prw_logo.jpg www.prweb.com 163 51 xml@emediawire.com xml@emediawire.com Full Sail University Students Win at the 13th Annual Palm Beach International Film Festival http://www.prweb.com/releases/film/festival/prweb944164.htm Full Sail University (www.fullsail.edu) students, Chris Adams, Joshua Knight and Max Miller, won second place out of 193 entries in the College Feature/Shorts and Documentaries category at the 13th Annual Palm Beach International Film Festival's (PBIFF) Student Showcase of Films. The students won for their work, The Master, a 16mm short which was produced during their Film Production class at Full Sail. (PRWeb May 16, 2008)

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]]> Faculty from Full Sail University Named "Teacher of the Year" By The 2008 Career College Association's Annual Awards http://www.prweb.com/releases/career/college/prweb944294.htm Two faculty members from Full Sail University have been named "Teacher of the Year" by the annual awards for the 2008 Career College Association (CCA). Brian Smithers, Department Chair for Audio Workstations, and Hunter Menning, Director of Audiotronics, were both recognized for their passion and dedication as outstanding educators. (PRWeb May 16, 2008)

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]]> Innovative Minority Youth Development Model Garners Major Backing from Google, DuPont, Georgia Tech http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/05/prweb947824.htm The L.E.A.D. Program (Leadership Education and Development) is a pioneer in minority youth development and corporate diversity with nearly thirty years of successful partnerships between top MBA programs and leading American companies. L.E.A.D. has entered a partnership with Google, DuPont and Georgia Institute of Technology to launch LEAD for Engineering, a program designed to replicate the success of LEAD for Business in the science and technology space. (PRWeb May 16, 2008)

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]]> Colonel Phil Torres to Visit Camp Pendleton on May 16th http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/05/prweb948354.htm Henley-Putnam University (www.henley-putnam.edu), a premier university for online higher education in the field of Strategic Security, is pleased to announce that its Marine Corps Public Relations Officer, Colonel Phil Torres (USMC, ret.), will be visiting Camp Pendleton on May 16, 2008. (PRWeb May 16, 2008)

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]]> Branch Walton Promoted to Associate Dean of Student Services at Henley-Putnam University http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/05/prweb944764.htm Henley-Putnam University (www.henley-putnam.edu), a premier university for online higher education in the field of Strategic Security, is pleased to announce the promotion of Branch Walton to the new position of Associate Dean of Student Services, effective immediately. Walton's responsibilities include the development and expansion of current career services functions, providing career guidance to students and prospective students, and assisting students in determining the best electives they can take to insure maximum exposure for the students' emphasis. (PRWeb May 16, 2008)

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]]> Rae Pica Lands Spot in NAEYC Journal http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/05/prweb946234.htm Body, Mind and Child host to be a regular columnist for prestigious publication. (PRWeb May 16, 2008)

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]]> Presidents Announce VCU – William and Mary Health Policy and Law Initiative http://www.prweb.com/releases/VCU-William_and_Mary/Health_Policy/prweb947334.htm Collaborative program will address national health policy issues (PRWeb May 15, 2008)

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]]> 25th Anniversary of The "Dunkadelic-Era" In America, 1984-2009 Internet Show Episode #3, Says Dunkadelic TV http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/05/prweb943304.htm The 3rd episode of Dunkadelic TV's historical countdown Internet Show of the 25th Anniversary of the basketball and hip-hop culture fusion that was born in 1984. The Dunkadelic-Double Cheeseburger is a slam dunk sandwich for enjoying exciting NBA playoff action. (PRWeb May 15, 2008)

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]]> Mark Greene, Fair Isaac CEO, Elected to Capella Education Company's Board of Directors http://www.prweb.com/releases/Capella/education/prweb943924.htm Greene brings financial and technology expertise to online education provider. (PRWeb May 15, 2008)

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]]> Capella Education Company Names Acting President of Capella University http://www.prweb.com/releases/capella/cassirer/prweb945394.htm Online education company selects Chris Cassirer, formerly dean of Capella University's School of Human Services (PRWeb May 15, 2008)

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]]> EducationDynamics Adds Roundtables and Second Panel to Already Extensive National Dialog on Student Retention Conference Program http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/05/prweb946354.htm EducationDynamics has announced the addition of a second panel discussion and ten roundtable sessions to its already extensive National Dialog on Student Retention Conference program. (PRWeb May 15, 2008)

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]]> HealthForumOnline Announces Updates to Cancer Adaptation Online CE Courses http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/05/prweb946394.htm A mental health continuing education provider, HealthForumOnline (HFO), proudly announces updates to two courses in their exclusive Cancer Adaptation category. By offering over 50 courses for psychologists, counselors, social workers, nurses, and other allied healthcare professionals, HFO promotes continued education in the ever-growing and changing field of health psychology and behavioral medicine. (PRWeb May 15, 2008)

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]]> Dewey Media Partners Launches New Video Production Company in The Boston and New York Media Production Markets http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/05/prweb943034.htm Veteran news and advertising producer Paul Dewey launches Dewey Media Partners with Emmy Award winning news and documentary film producers Charlie Stuart and David Saltman. Dewey Media Partners will offer full service video production services to the business, education, public relations and non-profit sectors. The Dewey Media team will apply their finely tuned skills in journalism, video production and advertising to offer fresh, creative, strategically designed media solutions to digital marketing challenges in the corporate production arena. (PRWeb May 15, 2008)

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]]> Almeda University Caters to Working Students with Additional Guide to an Online Education http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/05/prweb928304.htm Students are seeking higher education online to improve job security and earning potential in the current competitive job market. Utilizing over 10 years of experience providing university degrees online, Almeda University makes life easier for working students to earn an online degree with a new online degree guide that is tailored to assist working students utilize their flexible and affordable programs. (PRWeb May 15, 2008)

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]]> College Tuition Rewards Program Introduced to Encourage Volunteerism, Provides Up to $2500 in Tuition Credits for Children and Grandchildren of Non-profit Volunteers http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/05/prweb939794.htm Two companies have partnered to offer college tuition credits incentives to non-profit organizations that rely on volunteers. Called SAGE Scholars Tuition Rewards for Volunteers, the program can provide a tuition reward up to $2,500 for an unlimited number of college-bound children named by a volunteer who participates in the program sponsored by the nonprofit. (PRWeb May 14, 2008)

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]]> Mississippi State University Libraries Chooses PerfectDisk 2008 Server for Disk Defragmentation Needs http://www.prweb.com/releases/MSU_Libraries/PerfectDisk_2008_Server/prweb940554.htm Ease of Use and Free Space Consolidation Drive Decision (PRWeb May 14, 2008)

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]]> The American College Annouces Albert 'Bud' Schiff, CLU, Named Chairman of The Foundation Board of Directors http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/05/prweb906844.htm The American College announced today that Albert J. "Bud" Schiff, CLU®, has been named the new Chairman of The Foundation Board of Directors. The mission of The American College Foundation is to obtain and steward philanthropic support for the educational mission of The American College. Directors of the Foundation Board are leaders in the financial services industry who are committed to the highest levels of professionalism and ethics, and the rigorous learning that develops those values in financial advisors. (PRWeb May 14, 2008)

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]]> Students Investigate Online Degrees During National Police Week http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/05/prweb941194.htm eLearners.com's "Mini-Guide" To Criminal Justice Degrees Serves as Handy Resource: To help people interested in pursuing a degree in law enforcement learn more about varying career opportunities in the industry eLearners.com created the "Mini-Guide" to Online Criminal Justice Degrees at http://www.elearners.com/guide/guide-to-criminal-justice.asp. (PRWeb May 14, 2008)

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]]> The Presidential Management Fellows (PMF) Program names Capella University graduate student as a finalist http://www.prweb.com/releases/Capella/PMF/prweb941334.htm Lauren Janning is pursuing an MBA at the online university (PRWeb May 14, 2008)

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]]> Sentimental Graduation Gifts of Contemporary Heart Jewelry Unveiled by Loving Heart, LLC http://www.prweb.com/releases/sentimental/gifts/prweb942484.htm Loving Heart, LLC offers sentimental graduation gifts, as part of its line of fine heart jewelry with a contemporary twist. Gifts from The Loving Heart Collection by Jean Schnaak® are designed to represent the love of another and may accompany graduates through out each day as they begin the next chapter of their life. (PRWeb May 14, 2008)

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]]> Versa Tables Gains Popularity with Quality Products and Exceptional Customer Service http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/05/prweb941884.htm With demand sharply on the rise for functional, durable computer lab furniture and training room desks, Versa Tables stands out as a leader with the attention to detail and personal touch they put in their products and service to customers. What was once an industry dominated by giant corporations outsourcing and importing products from foreign countries, is now shifting to smaller companies that can deftly meet the needs of their customers, and keep the jobs in the U.S. (PRWeb May 14, 2008)

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]]> Higher Education Leaders Join Jenzabar as Industry Experts http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/05/prweb944374.htm Higher education insiders will provide customers with strategic counsel on enrollment, retention and business intelligence tools. (PRWeb May 14, 2008)

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]]> Explore Poetry and Language with Free Online Multimedia Teacher Resource http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/05/prweb937074.htm Poetry Everywhere Collection on Teachers' Domain -- a free web-based teaching tool of videos, background essays and lesson plans helps teachers and students explore the power of language and build reading and writing skills. Preview the collection at http://www.teachersdomain.org/exhibits/pe08-ex/index.html (PRWeb May 14, 2008)

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]]> Choices Inc. to Contribute to Myanmar Relief Effort with New Documentary http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/05/prweb937174.htm Choices is pleased to announce it will donate a portion of sales from its latest release "Prayer of Peace: Relief and Resistance in Burma's War Zones" to World Vision , a charity leading relief efforts in those parts of Burma affected by the recent cyclone Nargis. (PRWeb May 14, 2008)

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]]> Students Can Decide If Pollution Will Cloud the 2008 Olympics With ABC-CLIO's Free "History and the Headlines" Collection http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/05/prweb918344.htm ABC-CLIO Offers Wealth of Resources for Putting the Controversial Beijing Olympics in Historical Perspective (PRWeb May 13, 2008)

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]]> Cary M. Maguire Fellowship in Applied Ethics Established at The American College Center for Ethics in Financial Services http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/05/prweb938144.htm The American College Center for Ethics in Financial Services announced today the creation of the Cary M. Maguire Fellowship in Applied Ethics. The Maguire Fellowship is an academic research position dedicated to investigating the concept and utility of "meaningful disclosure." The fellowship is being made possible through a generous donation to The College by Cary M. Maguire, Chairman and President of the Maguire Oil Company and Maguire Energy Company. He is also Chairman of the Components Corporation of America and Staco Systems. (PRWeb May 13, 2008)

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]]> Bee Documents Releases new 3D Edition of Bee Docs' Timeline http://www.prweb.com/releases/timeline/software/prweb938764.htm Bee Documents, Inc announces the release of Bee Docs' Timeline 3D Edition, a new edition of its popular timeline software for Mac OS X 10.5 (Leopard). Bee Docs' Timeline 3D Edition presents full screen, interactive, three dimensional timeline charts. Full motion 3D Timelines can be sent to Apple's iPod, iPhone, AppleTV, or Keynote presentation software with a single click or exported to High Definition video formats. A free trial of Bee Docs' Timeline 3D Edition is available for download today. (PRWeb May 13, 2008)

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]]> Barwinners Releases California Bar Prep Podcast http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008_Barwinners/4_itunes_podcast/prweb872584.htm Seven audio Podcasts published for free on the Seven Secrets needed to pass the California Bar. (PRWeb May 13, 2008)

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]]> Using Facebook to Solve a College's Tricky Media Challenge http://www.prweb.com/releases/MediaLogic/Facebook/prweb923324.htm Facebook is the hottest social networking site of the moment among teenagers making it a prime target for savvy higher education marketers who want to reach high school students earlier in the college decision process. But first they have to understand the 'Facebook Rules' if they want to appeal to Facebook users. To learn more about the 'Facebook Rules' -- Fresh Look at Facebook is now available for download at www.mlinc.com/facebook. (PRWeb May 13, 2008)

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]]> National Dialog on Student Retention Conference to Feature Workshops Helping Senior Higher Education Administrators Build a Retention Program Blueprint http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/05/prweb936324.htm EducationDynamics today announced the addition of two interactive workshops to be offered at the National Dialog on Student Retention Conference. The sessions, entitled Building a Blueprint for Online Retention Programs, will lead conference attendees through a hands-on workshop enabling them to build a custom blueprint for effective retention at their institution. (PRWeb May 13, 2008)

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