Academia

Kantner Foundation, Inc., Announces 2021 Kantner Foundation Scholarship Winners

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lördag, september 4, 2021
Education, Academia, Scholarship, Student financial aid, Kantner, Articles, Human activities, Scholarships in the United States

PALM BEACH, Fla., Sept. 4, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --The Kantner Foundation, Inc., an IRS Section 501(c)(3) private foundation awards scholarships to outstanding students who have demonstrated high potential for future success and who have met the qualifications set forth by the Foundation.

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  • PALM BEACH, Fla., Sept. 4, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --The Kantner Foundation, Inc., an IRS Section 501(c)(3) private foundation awards scholarships to outstanding students who have demonstrated high potential for future success and who have met the qualifications set forth by the Foundation.
  • Sam Silverman, president of the Kantner Foundation, noted that this was a particularly competitive year, and extended his congratulations to the successful applicants.
  • He further encouraged students to apply for the scholarship next year: "The Kantner Foundation board of trustees and I look forward to receiving more applications from the talented students throughout Florida in 2022."
  • The Kantner Foundation is one of a select few private foundations in the country whose scholarship application and review process is completely online.

Territorium Launches First AI-Powered Comprehensive Learner Record for Higher Ed and K-12, TerritoriumCLR™

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tisdag, augusti 3, 2021
Articles, Educational technology, Academia, Rubric

SAN ANTONIO, Aug. 3, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Territorium , a global education technology leader with 9 million users worldwide, today announced the U.S. launch of its AI-powered, cloud-based Comprehensive Learner Record.

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  • SAN ANTONIO, Aug. 3, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Territorium , a global education technology leader with 9 million users worldwide, today announced the U.S. launch of its AI-powered, cloud-based Comprehensive Learner Record.
  • For higher ed students, TerritoriumCLR recommends courses, learning experiences, and job pathways tailored to each student's interests and needs.
  • "We are thrilled to bring our Comprehensive Learner Record to U.S. students," said Guillermo Elizondo, Cofounder and CEO of Territorium.
  • Uniquelyleveraging AI, class rubrics, and teacher feedback, TerritoriumCLR translates each learning instance into an evidence-based, teacher-verified, and industry-standards-verified digital record of learning.

Annual Scholarships for The University of British Columbia Created in Honor of Ryan Principal Sandra Cawley

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torsdag, juli 29, 2021
Professional services, Education, Technology, Human resources, Software, University, Accounting, Education, Student financial aid, Academia, Scholarship, University of British Columbia, Articles, Human activities

Ryan , a leading global tax services and software provider, announced that the annual Sandra Cawley Awards in Education, Nursing, and Social Work for Indigenous Students have been approved by The University of British Columbia (UBC) Senate Board in honor of Ryan Principal and Regional Leader Sandra Cawley .

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  • Ryan , a leading global tax services and software provider, announced that the annual Sandra Cawley Awards in Education, Nursing, and Social Work for Indigenous Students have been approved by The University of British Columbia (UBC) Senate Board in honor of Ryan Principal and Regional Leader Sandra Cawley .
  • These awards are given as annual scholarships worth $5,000 each, through a gift from the Y.P.
  • The first awarding of these scholarships will be available for the 2021/2022 winter academic session.
  • Congratulations to our friend and colleague, Sandra Cawley, for the tremendous honor of having a foundation created under her name to provide annual scholarships to students for years to come, said Ryan President of Canadian Operations Garry Round .

Graduate Of The Excel Center® Serves Community As Early Childhood Educator

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onsdag, juli 28, 2021
Articles, Education, Contents, Academia, Students, Adult learner, Excel Saga, Educational technology, Microsoft Excel

Ouzts' new direction came when he enrolled in The Excel Center, a tuition-free adult charter high school operated by Goodwill of Greater Washington that awards industry-recognized certifications and high school diplomas not GEDs to adult learners.

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  • Ouzts' new direction came when he enrolled in The Excel Center, a tuition-free adult charter high school operated by Goodwill of Greater Washington that awards industry-recognized certifications and high school diplomas not GEDs to adult learners.
  • He heard about The Excel Center from his mother, who graduated from the school and told him about the supportive learning experience she received there.
  • Fulfilling a promise he made to his mother, he enrolled in The Excel Center to earn his high school diploma.
  • "Getting into The Goodwill Excel Center program changed my life tremendously," said Ouzts.

LIBESKIND ARTS to develop NFTs and new interactive experiences

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fredag, juli 23, 2021
Daniel Libeskind, Deconstructivism, Non-fungible token, Metaverse, Architects, Architecture, Academia

MILAN, July 23, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Lev Libeskind of Studio Libeskind Design and Libeskind Architettura Milano, partnering with a diverse group of creatives forms a new venture to pursue digital art and music NFTs, virtual and metaverse architecture and VR interactive experiences to be marketed under the new brand, LIBESKIND ARTS.

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  • MILAN, July 23, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Lev Libeskind of Studio Libeskind Design and Libeskind Architettura Milano, partnering with a diverse group of creatives forms a new venture to pursue digital art and music NFTs, virtual and metaverse architecture and VR interactive experiences to be marketed under the new brand, LIBESKIND ARTS.
  • "I'm grateful and honored to collaborate with such a fantastic group of artists and technologists on something I'm passionate about.
  • Rayan Boutaleb, Cyber CEO and Founder
    In addition to the virtual galleries, LIBESKIND ARTS will also be launching a series of physical companion pieces to the Cryptosonoglyphs collection.
  • LIBESKIND ARTS is planning the release of more NFT collections over the coming weeks and months, including Mythomemes, Cybercollages and Crustacean Automobiles.

Half of Students Not Attending College This Fall Would Have Pursued Further Education if They Had Received Adequate Financial Aid, Survey Finds

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tisdag, juli 20, 2021
Education, Articles, Student financial aid, Academia, Scholarship, School counselor, Aid
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  • Notably, it concluded that among recent public high school graduates, half of those who are not attending college or enrolling in a career and technical education (CTE) program would have attended if they had received adequate financial aid.
  • Seven in ten students who received scholarships or grants said it was a deciding factor in their ability to enroll in college or a CTE program.
  • In addition to examining students' need for financial aid, the survey explored their access to necessary financial aid information including guidance counselors, financial aid counselors or online/print resources.
  • Insights include:
    Disparities in access to financial aid information resources may have impacted students' decisions to pursue higher education.

AGB Publication Details How to Strengthen the Partnership Between Higher Education Presidents and Governing Boards

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tisdag, juli 20, 2021
Education, Association of Governing Boards of Universities and Colleges, Articles, AGB, Governing boards of colleges and universities in the United States, Governance, Othera, Academia

He writes that presidents and boards have a profound impact on each othera partnership ideally built on mutual respect and trust.

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  • He writes that presidents and boards have a profound impact on each othera partnership ideally built on mutual respect and trust.
  • "To overcome the challenges that higher education is facing, presidents need their boards to be engaged, strategic partners," said Henry Stoever, AGB president and CEO.
  • The Association of Governing Boards of Universities and Colleges (AGB) is the premier membership organization that strengthens higher education governing boards and the strategic roles they serve within their organizations.
  • AGB is the trusted resource for board members, chief executives, and key administrators on higher education governance and leadership.

International Scholarship and Tuition Services, Inc. Names 2021 Starfish Award Recipient

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tisdag, juli 20, 2021
Education, Student financial aid, Academia, Scholarship

NASHVILLE, Tenn., July 20, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Through an annual corporate giving initiative called the Starfish Campaign, International Scholarship and Tuition Services, Inc. (ISTS) recognizes organizations in Middle Tennessee and beyond that are committed to making a real difference in people's lives.

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  • NASHVILLE, Tenn., July 20, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Through an annual corporate giving initiative called the Starfish Campaign, International Scholarship and Tuition Services, Inc. (ISTS) recognizes organizations in Middle Tennessee and beyond that are committed to making a real difference in people's lives.
  • Visit applyISTS.com/about/Community to learn more about the Starfish Campaign and view a list of past recipients.
  • About International Scholarship and Tuition Services, Inc. (ISTS)
    Founded in 1985, International Scholarship and Tuition Services, Inc. provides comprehensive management of educational assistance programs, including scholarships, grants, loan repayment and tuition reimbursement.
  • Carissa Miller, International Scholarship and Tuition Services, Inc. (ISTS), 6157773735, [email protected]
    SOURCE International Scholarship and Tuition Services, Inc. (ISTS)

Alex Braner Joins Euclid Life Science Specialty, LLC

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måndag, juli 19, 2021
Actuarial science, Underwriting, Organizations, Insurance, Euclid, Ohio, Euclid, Education, Academia

ITASCA, Ill., July 19, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Euclid Life Science Specialty, LLC, an Itasca-based specialty program administrator for life science liability, is pleased to announce that rising underwriting star Alex S. Braner has joined its Life Science executive underwriting team.

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  • ITASCA, Ill., July 19, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Euclid Life Science Specialty, LLC, an Itasca-based specialty program administrator for life science liability, is pleased to announce that rising underwriting star Alex S. Braner has joined its Life Science executive underwriting team.
  • Managing principal of Euclid Life Science, Ryann Elliott states "As a freshman underwriter, I watched Alex excel quickly in the complex underwriting field of Life Science product liability.
  • About Euclid Life Science Specialty, LLC
    Euclid Life Science Specialty, LLC is a specialty a product and professional liability insurance underwriting platform, providing tailored casualty coverage solutions to the life sciences industry and underwrite with capacity from a leading US insurer rated A+ by both A.M. Best and Standard & Poor's.
  • Founded in 1952, Euclid Insurance Services, Inc. is a program administrator for specialty property/casualty insurance programs operating under the names Euclid Public Sector, Euclid Specialty Managers, Euclid Transactional, Euclid Enviant, Euclid Design Underwriters and Euclid Financial Institution Underwriters and functions as a general agency distributing employee benefit and life products under the name Euclid Managers.

'Back to our roots': HighWire implements brand, website refresh

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fredag, juli 16, 2021
Academic publishing, Electronic publishing, Highwire, Publishing, Articles, Highwire, Brand, Internet forum, Academia

The reimagined product packaging and website structure offer more flexibility for customers to easily access information on available solutions, including client case studies, product sheets, and other helpful resources .

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  • The reimagined product packaging and website structure offer more flexibility for customers to easily access information on available solutions, including client case studies, product sheets, and other helpful resources .
  • These forums will be fully leveraged to keep the community updated on growth, development, HighWire events, and community news.
  • "Our strategic intent is to use the HighWire brand to grow our entire platform business in a meaningful way.
  • This combination of deep domain publishing and academic expertise makes HighWire the technology partner of choice for the leading global commercial and academic publishers.