Higher education

Dr. C.N. Ashwath Narayan, Minister for Information Technology - Biotechnology, Karnataka, Inaugurates the Software Development Center of Laerdal Medical and Impelsys in Bangalore

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Tuesday, June 14, 2022
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Ashwath Narayan, the Honorable Minister of Information Technology - Biotechnology, Higher Education, Science and Technology, Skill Development and Entrepreneurship & Livelihood of Karnataka, India.

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  • Ashwath Narayan, the Honorable Minister of Information Technology - Biotechnology, Higher Education, Science and Technology, Skill Development and Entrepreneurship & Livelihood of Karnataka, India.
  • The center will support the company's growing business with cutting-edge technology solutions that define future transformation.
  • "The Software Development Center reflects our fruitful relationship with Impelsys.
  • I look forward to a long-term partnership with Impelsys," said Alf-Christian Dybdahl, CEO of Laerdal Medical.

Dr. C.N. Ashwath Narayan, Minister for Information Technology - Biotechnology, Karnataka, Inaugurates the Software Development Center of Laerdal Medical and Impelsys in Bangalore

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, June 14, 2022
Science and technology, Science and technology in Asia, Global health, Laerdal, Survival, CEO, Partnership, Solution, Technology, Information technology, Livelihood, Resuscitation, Patient safety, Higher education, Medicine, Science, Biotechnology

Ashwath Narayan, the Honorable Minister of Information Technology - Biotechnology, Higher Education, Science and Technology, Skill Development and Entrepreneurship & Livelihood of Karnataka, India.

Key Points: 
  • Ashwath Narayan, the Honorable Minister of Information Technology - Biotechnology, Higher Education, Science and Technology, Skill Development and Entrepreneurship & Livelihood of Karnataka, India.
  • The center will support the company's growing business with cutting-edge technology solutions that define future transformation.
  • "The Software Development Center reflects our fruitful relationship with Impelsys.
  • I look forward to a long-term partnership with Impelsys," said Alf-Christian Dybdahl, CEO of Laerdal Medical.

SmithGroup Expands Presence in Texas by Opening Houston Office

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Tuesday, June 14, 2022
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Houston, June 14, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- SmithGroup , one of the nations leading integrated design firms, has opened an office in Houston , its 17th location worldwide.

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  • Houston, June 14, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- SmithGroup , one of the nations leading integrated design firms, has opened an office in Houston , its 17th location worldwide.
  • The Houston location also expands upon SmithGroups successful relationships with colleges and universities across Texas and more recent growth in the regions healthcare industry.
  • SmithGroups Houston office will be led by Jay Rambo , who also serves as director of the firms Dallas location.
  • The opening of the Houston office is the latest milestone in a pattern of steady growth for SmithGroup.

CERRA and Study.com Partner to Address South Carolina Teacher Shortage

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Monday, June 13, 2022
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ROCK HILL, S.C., June 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Center for Educator Recruitment, Retention, & Advancement (CERRA), is partnering with Study.com, a national EdTech platform, to launch Keys to the Classroom in South Carolina. This education initiative aims to unlock opportunities for aspiring educators who are preparing to take certification tests to earn their teaching credential.

Key Points: 
  • CERRA has identified a critical gap between teachers leaving education and the high demand for new teachers, thus causing a significant teacher shortage in the state.
  • Keys to the Classroomwill provide resources to reduce the teacher shortage by nearly 50%, while emphasizing a strong commitment to diversifying the teacher pipeline in South Carolina.
  • According to a report published in 2020 by the South Carolina Center for Excellence in Teacher Education Research, the percentage of teachers of color in South Carolina is not representative of the student population.
  • "Our goal with bringing Keys to the Classroom to South Carolina is to diversify the teacher pipeline and help reduce the teacher shortage by removing the barriers to becoming a teacher."

'Student Debt Smarter' Launched to Help Students Considering College Loans

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Thursday, June 9, 2022
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NEW YORK, June 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The nonpartisan Peter G. Peterson Foundation today launched StudentDebtSmarter.org, a free resource to empower high school students with practical information and personalized insights about their higher education choices.

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  • The digital hub features a unique Student Debt Affordability Calculator that will help millions of people make better-informed decisions about student loans.
  • For the first time, this simple tool will help students, families and their guidance counselors understand and evaluate the financial implications of their decisions on how to pay for college.
  • "As a former college President, I have too often seen how students lack clear, simple and transparent information to borrow wisely to pay for college.
  • "Student Debt Smarter accounts for these factors, and therefore helps students determine under what circumstances student loans will work for them.

EdTech Leader BibliU Raises $15M in Series B Funding

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Thursday, June 9, 2022
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LONDON and NEW YORK, June 09, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- BibliU , provider of a Learning Enablement platform, today announced details of its Series B funding.

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  • LONDON and NEW YORK, June 09, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- BibliU , provider of a Learning Enablement platform, today announced details of its Series B funding.
  • Richard Hill, Head of Direct Investments at Stonehage Fleming, joins the BibliU board of directors in a newly created position.
  • "Were excited to increase our investment in BibliU, and by the growth opportunity BibliU has created.
  • BibliU Co-Founder and CEO Dave Sherwood said, Were excited to announce our successful Series B, which will power our growth over the coming years.

Eastern Gateway Community College Launches Cannabis Certificates to Meet Demand for Educated Workforce

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Tuesday, June 7, 2022
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STEUBENVILLE and YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio, June 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Eastern Gateway Community College, in collaboration with Green Flower, announced the addition of three cannabis certificates designed to provide industry-recognized skills training for those interested in a cannabis career.

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  • STEUBENVILLE and YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio, June 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Eastern Gateway Community College, in collaboration with Green Flower, announced the addition of three cannabis certificates designed to provide industry-recognized skills training for those interested in a cannabis career.
  • Cannabis is the fastest growing industry in America, according to Business Wire and others.Green Flower, the leader in cannabis education, will offer Eastern Gateway learners the opportunity to earn Certificates of Achievement covering advanced dispensary associate skills training, cannabis manufacturing, and cultivation.
  • "Partnering with Green Flower, a trusted leader in cannabis education, will offer a gateway for our learners to accelerate their career."
  • "Green Flower is thrilled to partner with EGCC to offer these three cannabis industry training courses to their students.

McGraw Hill Announces Strong Q4 and Fiscal Year 2022 Performance with Continued Growth in Digital Billings and Adjusted EBITDA

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Tuesday, June 7, 2022
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COLUMBUS, Ohio, June 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- McGraw Hill, a leading global education company that partners with millions of educators, learners and professionals around the world, reported strong fiscal Q4 and 2022 results today, with $1.8 billion in billings, up 13% for the fiscal year ended March 31. This billings growth drove significant profit improvement and margin expansion for the fiscal year.

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  • Digital billings accounted for 58% of total billings in FY 2022, while increasing to 83% of total billings in Higher Education.
  • This investment continues to improve our digital products, including McGraw Hill Connect and ALEKS, which each experienced activations and unique users approaching 6 million.
  • McGraw Hill's K-12 group experienced significant growth, with billings up 38% year over year, driven by key adoption wins and COVID-related fiscal stimulus programs.
  • Digital supplemental and intervention billings increased by approximately 50% in fiscal year 2022, bolstered by the acquisition of Achieve3000, which was acquired in November.

Academic Enrollment Veteran Joshua Tefft to Join ProspectCloud's Higher Education Practice

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Tuesday, June 7, 2022
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WESTON, Fla., June 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- As part of our commitment to delivering value to institutions of Higher Education, ProspectCloud has recruited Joshua Tefft, former AVP of Enrollment at Quincy College, to join the firm's Higher Education practice.

Key Points: 
  • WESTON, Fla., June 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- As part of our commitment to delivering value to institutions of Higher Education, ProspectCloud has recruited Joshua Tefft, former AVP of Enrollment at Quincy College, to join the firm's Higher Education practice.
  • With this strategic hire, we are serving our higher education clients with an even deeper understanding of their unique challenges in building prospective student pipelines, community, and tuition revenue."
  • "I'm excited to work with innovative program leaders who are thriving in the face of a trend in declining enrollment."
  • The "learner first" mission of ProspectCloud's Higher Education Practice is to facilitate a symbiotic relationship that serves our clients most valued stakeholder: prospective students.

College of Charleston Adds New Majors in Software Engineering, Statistic

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Friday, June 3, 2022
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Charleston, South Carolina, June 03, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The South Carolina Commission on Higher Education has approved two new majors for the College of Charleston.

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  • Charleston, South Carolina, June 03, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The South Carolina Commission on Higher Education has approved two new majors for the College of Charleston.
  • Beginning in the fall 2022 semester, students will be able to earn a Bachelor of Science in software engineering and a Bachelor of Science in statistics.
  • The new software engineering degree program will be the only such degree offered in South Carolina.
  • Currently, there are over 400 open positions for software engineers in South Carolina with over 80 of those jobs in the Charleston area.