Liberal arts education

CIEE Selects Four Colleges to Each Receive $1 Million Grant To Lead Change in Study Abroad

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金曜日, 5月 10, 2024
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BOSTON, May 10, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Council on International Educational Exchange (CIEE) has selected four nationally recognized institutions of higher education to receive $1 million over four years to establish new study abroad programs that will advance institutional goals while improving student outcomes. Each of the four winners pledged to match CIEE's $1 million grant resulting in a total of $8 million in funding over four years for students to study abroad in Africa, the Middle East, Asia, Australia, Latin America, the Caribbean, and Europe.

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  • Each of the four winners pledged to match CIEE's $1 million grant resulting in a total of $8 million in funding over four years for students to study abroad in Africa, the Middle East, Asia, Australia, Latin America, the Caribbean, and Europe.
  • Announced in November 2023 at the 76th Annual CIEE Study Abroad conference in Paris, CIEE's Pledge to Lead Change in Study Abroad seeks to show how a well-designed international exchange program can improve college enrollments, student retention rates, student graduation rates, and perhaps most importantly, enhance student employability and economic mobility.
  • Each recipient of CIEE's Leading Change in Study Abroad Challenge will receive a grant of $1 million over four years from CIEE and provide $1 million in matching funds from a donor or institutional funds, resulting in a pool of $500,000 each year to implement these bold programs.
  • We look forward to working with these four globally-minded and student-centered organizations over the next four years to help them lead change in study abroad at their institutions and serve as role models for the field of higher education."

Grand Rapids Community College selects Sheila Jones as new provost

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水曜日, 5月 1, 2024
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GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., May 1, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- After a nationwide search, Grand Rapids Community College has selected Dr. Sheila Jones as the new provost and executive vice president for Academic and Student Affairs. In this role, Jones oversees Student Affairs and Success, Athletics, Instructional Support and Institutional Planning along with five academic areas — School of Health Sciences, School of Liberal Arts, School of Business and Industry, School of STEM, and School of Workforce Training.

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  • After a nationwide search, Grand Rapids Community College has selected Dr. Sheila Jones as the new provost and executive vice president for Academic and Student Affairs.
  • GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., May 1, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- After a nationwide search, Grand Rapids Community College has selected Dr. Sheila Jones as the new provost and executive vice president for Academic and Student Affairs.
  • "Dr. Jones has been a distinguished leader throughout her time at GRCC," stated Dr. Charles Lepper, GRCC president.
  • Jones has spent over 15 years in community college education and remains committed to creating opportunities and removing barriers for students to achieve their educational goals.

SXU Takes Innovative Approach to Eliminating Developmental Math

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火曜日, 4月 30, 2024
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Though developmental education was devised within higher learning institutions to help underprepared students grow academically before being placed into college-level courses, in recent years, data has revealed that developmental students often face barriers to degree completion.

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  • Though developmental education was devised within higher learning institutions to help underprepared students grow academically before being placed into college-level courses, in recent years, data has revealed that developmental students often face barriers to degree completion.
  • Within two years, the University was able to completely eliminate its reliance on developmental math, four years ahead of schedule.
  • The team hopes to introduce co-curricular activities such as supplemental instruction, mentorship, internships, research opportunities, community-building, and support among SXU students.
  • Recognizing Saint Xavier's excellence in education, U.S. News & World Report has ranked SXU consistently among the best colleges in the Midwest.

Omnicom Establishes Scholarship for Journalism Students at Mercer University

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火曜日, 4月 30, 2024
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NEW YORK, April 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Omnicom (NYSE: OMC) today announced it is funding a new scholarship for Mercer University students pursuing a journalism major within the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences.

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  • NEW YORK, April 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Omnicom (NYSE: OMC) today announced it is funding a new scholarship for Mercer University students pursuing a journalism major within the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences.
  • Titled the Omnicom Reg Murphy Scholarship in Journalism, the scholarship will be awarded to up to 10 students annually for the next 10 years.
  • "This scholarship acknowledges Reg's impact on journalism as well as encourages students who are eager to make their own mark," said Wren.
  • We look forward to creating a bridge between Mercer's journalism students and the professional opportunities available at Omnicom."

Edlong Announces Appointment of Michael Natale as President

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月曜日, 4月 15, 2024
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CHICAGO, April 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Edlong Corporation announced today that Michael Natale has been appointed company president.

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  • CHICAGO, April 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Edlong Corporation announced today that Michael Natale has been appointed company president.
  • Michael brings more than 23 years of Food & Beverage Industry experience to his role at Edlong.
  • I couldn't be more excited to join the Edlong family,"
    As an engaged executive in the Food & Beverage Industry, Michael supports numerous global and regional organizations.
  • A Chicagoland native, Michael lives with his wife and four children in the suburbs of Chicago.

Maverick Entertainment Group and Hampton University Student Film Organization Forge Dynamic Partnership, Establish Sponsorship for the Second Annual Student Film Festival

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金曜日, 4月 12, 2024
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DEERFIELD BEACH, Fla., April 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Maverick Entertainment Group proudly announces its partnership and sponsorship with the Hampton University Student Film Organization for the second annual Student Film Festival.

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  • DEERFIELD BEACH, Fla., April 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Maverick Entertainment Group proudly announces its partnership and sponsorship with the Hampton University Student Film Organization for the second annual Student Film Festival.
  • The Student Film Festival, hosted by Hampton University on April 11-13th, promises to be a vibrant showcase of burgeoning cinematic talent.
  • Maverick Entertainment Group, renowned for championing diverse voices and stories, is providing crucial resources to the student organization to put together its completely student-run festival.
  • For more information about the Hampton film program, student organization, and second annual Student Film Festival, follow the SFO on Instagram: @hu_sfo.

World's first field-installed, clinically approved parallel transmit 7T MRI scanner resides at Auburn University

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火曜日, 3月 26, 2024
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Additionally, with dedicated radiofrequency sodium imaging coils and parallel transmit technology, the scanner offers expanded imaging capabilities.

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  • Additionally, with dedicated radiofrequency sodium imaging coils and parallel transmit technology, the scanner offers expanded imaging capabilities.
  • These areas represent an intersection between the needs of the MRI research community, particularly in 7T imaging, and existing expertise and strengths of Auburn University.
  • A stark difference between the old and new 7T scanners involve parallel transmit technology and sodium imaging capability.
  • "If it wasn't for them, we wouldn't have the 7T, and we are indebted to them for their dedication and commitment to Auburn.

How medieval chroniclers interpreted solar eclipses and other celestial events

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金曜日, 4月 5, 2024
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Medieval monastic thinkers often recorded celestial events such as eclipses.

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  • Medieval monastic thinkers often recorded celestial events such as eclipses.
  • Most medieval observation of the heavens was by eye.
  • Chroniclers, if not observing the event themselves, would rely on an eyewitness or other written records for the details.
  • It is important to appreciate that this explains the serious attention paid to astrology in ancient and medieval thought.
  • Direct correlations were made then by chroniclers of the period between celestial phenomena and political change – bearing in mind that most, if not all, chronicles were written after the fact.
  • A comet is a star which is not always visible, but which appears most frequently upon the death of a king, or on the destruction of a kingdom.
  • Another example, from September 13 1178, concerns the observation of the “horns” of the partially eclipsed Sun rotating to point towards the Earth.
  • This was followed in the same year by a cruel war and terrible bloodshed in those counties, and general disturbances happened throughout England, Wales and Ireland.

Today’s celestial spectacles

  • These days, celestial spectacles are seen as simply manifestations of the richness of a natural world that is explicable, at least in principle.
  • Nevertheless, despite the predictive success of, for example, the theory of gravity and classical dynamics, there are still problems that remain unpredictable.


Giles Gasper receives funding from the Arts and Humanities Research Council, UK, and The Leverhulme Trust Brian Tanner does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organisation that would benefit from this article, and has disclosed no relevant affiliations beyond their academic appointment.

Garry Lowenthal Joins PetVivo Holdings, Inc. as the Chief Financial Officer

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月曜日, 3月 11, 2024
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"We are incredibly excited to have Garry join the PetVivo management team and provide his well-recognized expertise to further the overall mission of PetVivo.” said John Lai, Chief Executive Officer of PetVivo Holdings, Inc. “Mr.

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  • "We are incredibly excited to have Garry join the PetVivo management team and provide his well-recognized expertise to further the overall mission of PetVivo.” said John Lai, Chief Executive Officer of PetVivo Holdings, Inc. “Mr.
  • Mr. Lowenthal has over 25 years of extensive experience in senior operations and key finance management positions, both with private and public companies.
  • Furthermore, Mr. Lowenthal has served on the national board of Financial Executives International (FEI), a premier professional association for CFOs and other senior financial executives.
  • “I am thrilled to join PetVivo, a company whose technology could truly enhance the lives of companion animals,” said Mr. Lowenthal.

DePauw University receives $200 million investment for transformational liberal arts education

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水曜日, 2月 7, 2024
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GREENCASTLE, Ind., Feb. 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- President Lori S. White announced today that DePauw University received $200 million to support the pillars of its strategic plan, marking a tremendous investment in the future of the university and liberal arts education. This represents the largest gift ever given to DePauw University and one of the largest gifts bestowed on an American university.

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  • This represents the largest gift ever given to DePauw University and one of the largest gifts bestowed on an American university.
  • This is the largest gift given to DePauw University and one of the largest gifts bestowed on an American university.
  • The university received $150 million from an anonymous donor and $50 million in supporting matches from other donors to champion the goals of DePauw's strategic plan.
  • It is not just a financial investment, it is a profound commitment to the boundless potential of a DePauw education."