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Don Lee Farms and Donald and Andrea Goodman Award Annual 2022 Inglewood Scholarships

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Thursday, September 29, 2022
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The One for All (OFA) Scholarship Event, sponsored by Donald Goodman, President of Don Lee Farms, Andrea Goodman and Don Lee Farms, awarded exceptional Inglewood-based students with scholarships to continue their education.

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  • The One for All (OFA) Scholarship Event, sponsored by Donald Goodman, President of Don Lee Farms, Andrea Goodman and Don Lee Farms, awarded exceptional Inglewood-based students with scholarships to continue their education.
  • Over twenty-five students were presented with scholarships at the event attended by Donald and Andrea Goodman and Mayor James T. Butts.
  • I want to personally congratulate the 2022 scholarship recipients, said Donald Goodman, President, Don Lee Farms.
  • U.S. Congresswoman Maxine Waters presented Don Lee Farms and Donald Goodman a Congressional Certificate of Special Recognition for supporting scholarships to outstanding high school students in the City of Inglewood.

Oral Roberts University Enlists 212 Media Studios for New Acceptance and Recruitment Suite

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Tuesday, July 20, 2021
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WARSAW, Ind., July 20, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --After working with 212 Media Studios on an acceptance packet that achieved a record number of admitted students, Oral Roberts University (ORU) is expanding its partnership with 212's design team to include updated acceptance materials and new recruitment pieces to engage prospective students and parents.

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  • WARSAW, Ind., July 20, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --After working with 212 Media Studios on an acceptance packet that achieved a record number of admitted students, Oral Roberts University (ORU) is expanding its partnership with 212's design team to include updated acceptance materials and new recruitment pieces to engage prospective students and parents.
  • In the wake of its increased publicity, ORU called on 212 Media Studios to develop a comprehensive acceptance and recruitment suite that includes direct mailers, road pieces and other supporting collateral.
  • 212 Media Studios is a team of strategic thinkers and visionary creators based in Warsaw, Indiana.
  • To learn more about 212 Media Studios' services and offerings, visit 212mediastudios.com.

Dallas Baptist University Moves to the Cloud with Ellucian

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Wednesday, July 7, 2021
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DALLAS and RESTON, Va., July 7, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Ellucian , the leading higher education technology solutions provider, today announced that Dallas Baptist University will migrate its technology operations with Ellucian cloud solutions to modernize and improve the experience for students, faculty and staff.

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  • DALLAS and RESTON, Va., July 7, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Ellucian , the leading higher education technology solutions provider, today announced that Dallas Baptist University will migrate its technology operations with Ellucian cloud solutions to modernize and improve the experience for students, faculty and staff.
  • Dallas Baptist University joins more than 1,100 institutions worldwide that are in the cloud with Ellucian.
  • Dallas Baptist University will upgrade its Colleague ERP from an on-premise environment to Ellucian's managed cloud.
  • Dallas Baptist University is a nationally ranked, comprehensive, Christ-centered university, home to more than 4,200 students and nestled in the foothills of Dallas.

North Park University Selects Michael S. Carr, Ph.D. as New Provost

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Wednesday, June 30, 2021
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CHICAGO, June 30,2021 /PRNewswire/ -- North Park University (North Park) has selected Michael S. Carr, Ph.D. as Provost and chief academic officer, responsible for leading the university's faculty and full academic program.

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  • CHICAGO, June 30,2021 /PRNewswire/ -- North Park University (North Park) has selected Michael S. Carr, Ph.D. as Provost and chief academic officer, responsible for leading the university's faculty and full academic program.
  • Dr. Carr will join the Senior Leadership Team, partnering with and reporting directly to North Park President Mary K. Surridge, beginning July 1, 2021.
  • The new Provost joins North Park as the university reimagines and attains its future as a model for Christian higher education in 21st Century America.
  • North Park University is city-centered, intercultural, and emerging as the model for Christian higher education in 21st Century America.

Mississippi football, baseball and basketball fans will help decide the eventual winners of the 2021 C Spire Outstanding Player Awards honoring state's top male, female college athletes

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Wednesday, May 12, 2021
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Fans, players, coaches and family members can watch the program live online at www.msfame.com .

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  • Fans, players, coaches and family members can watch the program live online at www.msfame.com .
  • Fans can vote once daily per email address for any of the 19 Mississippi college football, baseball or basketball nominees at the CSOPA site .\nThis is the first time in the program\'s history, the Outstanding Player awards will be conferred at the same time.
  • The Museum serves as a destination for sports legends to live forever through interactive displays and exhibits where visitors can play, live and dream.
  • For more information about the Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame & Museum, visit msfame.com or follow us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/mssportshofandmuseum or Twitter at www.twitter.com/mssportshof .\nView original content to download multimedia: http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/mississippi-football-baseball-an...\n'

William Jessup University selects Regent Education to transform financial aid to support its mission-driven institutional growth.

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Tuesday, May 11, 2021
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b'FREDERICK, Md., May 11, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- William Jessup University has selected Regent Education to transform financial aid to support its mission-driven institutional growth.\nWilliam Jessup University, a private four-year Christian liberal arts university in Rocklin, California, is one of the fastest growing universities among the Council for Christian Colleges and Universities member schools as well as all private, nonprofit Christian schools in the country.

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  • b'FREDERICK, Md., May 11, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- William Jessup University has selected Regent Education to transform financial aid to support its mission-driven institutional growth.\nWilliam Jessup University, a private four-year Christian liberal arts university in Rocklin, California, is one of the fastest growing universities among the Council for Christian Colleges and Universities member schools as well as all private, nonprofit Christian schools in the country.
  • To learn more about William Jessup University, visit https://jessup.edu/ .\nRegent Education is a leading provider of SaaS solutions that simplify the financial aid process for higher education institutions offering traditional and nontraditional enrollment models.
  • Regent offers a suite of solutions encompassing the automation of financial aid management, verification processes, student financial planning, and state financial aid application.
  • Regent\'s financial aid management solutions offer institutions an unprecedented ability to automate the financial aid process to increase efficiency, mitigate compliance risks, expand enrollment, improve the student experience, and enhance financial management and financial aid lifecycle visibility.

College Consensus Publishes Composite Ranking of the Best Online Christian Colleges and Universities for 2021

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Monday, April 19, 2021
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Today, Christian colleges and universities are just as varied and diverse as Christianity, with nearly every denomination represented.

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  • Today, Christian colleges and universities are just as varied and diverse as Christianity, with nearly every denomination represented.
  • These institutions may be politically liberal or conservative, they may be doctrinally strict or expansive, but they are all founded on the values of their Christian faith.\nMany of the best Christian colleges and universities in the country now offer online programs and degrees.
  • This means that some non-accredited schools may still adhere to a high level of academic excellence and shouldn't be overlooked as sub-standard.\nTo qualify for the Best Online Christian Colleges and Universities ranking, institutions must have a Consensus Score and at least 3 fully online degree programs, either undergraduate or graduate.
  • The College Consensus ranking of the Best Online Christian Colleges and Universities for 2021 does not include Catholic institutions; they have their own ranking.\nThe top three Online Christian Colleges and Universities for 2021 are 1) Northwestern College (IA), 2) Cedarville University, and 3) Pepperdine University.

SNU's College of Professional and Graduate Studies Celebrates Milestone of 500 Online Students

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Wednesday, April 7, 2021
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OKLAHOMA CITY, April 7, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Southern Nazarene University (SNU) a private, Christian, liberal arts university that offers flexible degree-completion and graduate programs for working adults through its College of Professional and Graduate Studiestoday celebrates more than 500 online students, an important milestone for the university.

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  • OKLAHOMA CITY, April 7, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Southern Nazarene University (SNU) a private, Christian, liberal arts university that offers flexible degree-completion and graduate programs for working adults through its College of Professional and Graduate Studiestoday celebrates more than 500 online students, an important milestone for the university.
  • "SNU has invested in creating a top experience for online students," said SNU's President Dr. Keith Newman.
  • By growing our online population (and online degree offerings), we are able to serve learners across the U.S. and the globe."
  • Designed to meet the needs of students where they are, SNU offers the following online degree programs:

AcademicInfluence.com Ranks the Top CCCU Christian Colleges & Universities and Best Christian Liberal Arts Schools for 2021

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Wednesday, March 31, 2021
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AcademicInfluence.comreleases two comprehensive rankings spotlighting both the top schools in the Council for Christian Colleges & Universities (CCCU) and the top Christian liberal arts schools:

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  • AcademicInfluence.comreleases two comprehensive rankings spotlighting both the top schools in the Council for Christian Colleges & Universities (CCCU) and the top Christian liberal arts schools:
    The Council for Christian Colleges & Universities member schools consist of more than 180 higher education institutions worldwide.
  • The selection baseline for the Christian liberal arts colleges and universities: full accreditation, a student body of at least 1,000 students, and self-identification as Christian.
  • Among the top 10 colleges and universities ranked (displayed alphabetically):
    Ave Maria University (Ave Maria, Florida)
    College of the Holy Cross (Worcester, Massachusetts)
    Membership in the CCCU is the selection baseline for the best CCCU schools.
  • "This holiest time of year in the Christian calendar may find Christian students pondering what matters most in life.

SNU Releases Career Roadmap for MBA Grads

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Monday, March 29, 2021
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OKLAHOMA CITY, March 29, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Southern Nazarene University (SNU) , a private Christian liberal arts university that offers flexible degree-completion and graduate programs for working adults through its College of Professional and Graduate Studies, today released " The Ultimate Career Roadmap for MBA Graduates ."

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  • OKLAHOMA CITY, March 29, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Southern Nazarene University (SNU) , a private Christian liberal arts university that offers flexible degree-completion and graduate programs for working adults through its College of Professional and Graduate Studies, today released " The Ultimate Career Roadmap for MBA Graduates ."
  • The report offers guidance on the benefits of obtaining an MBA while navigating both the challenges of the pandemic and new economic possibilities on the horizon.
  • It also addresses affordability and potential career outcomes.
  • One 2019 survey , for example, showed that 77% of adult learners said a return to school would be worth the cost.