College of Professional Studies

Multiverse Partners with Northeastern University to Launch Degree Pathway Program

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Tuesday, January 16, 2024
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NEW YORK, Jan. 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ --Today, Multiverse, in partnership with Northeastern University, launched the first degree pathway in the US for Multiverse apprentices. The applied learning and working experience Multiverse apprentices receive on the job will now be recognized with credits towards a bachelor's degree at Northeastern University. This milestone comes slightly more than a year after Multiverse became the first apprenticeship provider in the UK to receive degree-awarding powers.

Key Points: 
  • The applied learning and working experience Multiverse apprentices receive on the job will now be recognized with credits towards a bachelor's degree at Northeastern University.
  • By partnering with Multiverse, the degree pathway program affirms the high standard of education and experience apprentices receive throughout their 12-month program.
  • "We're so excited about this partnership with Multiverse and our collective efforts to help more students advance their careers with a Northeastern degree."
  • Applications for the Multiverse - Northeastern Degree Pathway open January 16, 2024.

POLITICAL EXPERT CASEY BURGAT LAUNCHES NEW, PROVOCATIVE PODCAST WITH AN EXCEPTIONALLY RENOWNED GUEST LIST

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Thursday, January 11, 2024
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WASHINGTON, Jan. 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- As the nation's focus narrows in on the upcoming presidential election and in tandem with the Iowa Caucus on January 15, regarded political analyst and George Washington University professor, Casey Burgat launches political podcast, Mastering the Room. The riveting 20 to 30-minute-per-episode program welcomes the most powerful and influential names in politics throughout DC and beyond into its studio to discuss oftentimes polarizing topics and relegate in perspectives that are rarely recorded and shared.

Key Points: 
  • WASHINGTON, Jan. 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- As the nation's focus narrows in on the upcoming presidential election and in tandem with the Iowa Caucus on January 15, regarded political analyst and George Washington University professor, Casey Burgat launches political podcast, Mastering the Room .
  • "George Washington University remains committed to honesty and integrity as a standard of excellence and common practice.
  • "The conversations he's encouraging and actually having are a true testament to the university's tenants and values."
  • Needless to say, there are hundreds of political podcasts, but only "Mastering the Room" explores current topical and trending issues with honesty and integrity of GW.

MedCerts and University of New England Announce New Partnership

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Wednesday, November 29, 2023
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University of New England, College of Professional Studies (UNE) announced today it has partnered with MedCerts , a leader in online healthcare and IT career training, to offer a variety of healthcare focused classes .

Key Points: 
  • University of New England, College of Professional Studies (UNE) announced today it has partnered with MedCerts , a leader in online healthcare and IT career training, to offer a variety of healthcare focused classes .
  • MedCerts, specializes in online and blended education programs, with high-quality training courses ranging in a wide variety of topics across the healthcare industry, from entry-level to advanced.
  • “We are incredibly excited to be partnering with UNE,” said Craig Sprinkle, CEO at MedCerts a Stride, Inc. company.
  • MedCerts has developed more than 50 immersive online national certification training programs with best-in-class outcomes.

St. John's University and Perspectus Partner to Transform Health Sciences Education

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Monday, October 30, 2023
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St. John's University, a renowned university known for its commitment to providing excellence in education, is proud to announce a new partnership with Perspectus, a Colorado-based leader in virtual reality (VR) technology.

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  • St. John's University, a renowned university known for its commitment to providing excellence in education, is proud to announce a new partnership with Perspectus, a Colorado-based leader in virtual reality (VR) technology.
  • The partnership between St. John's and Perspectus will bring this transformative technology directly into the hands of health sciences students, providing them greater access to a highly engaging, immersive and more profound educational experience.
  • Interdisciplinary Collaboration and Expanded Access: The collaboration between St. John's and Perspectus will foster interdisciplinary cooperation among students and faculty, enabling a holistic approach to health education.
  • This partnership is poised to redefine healthcare education, and the benefits will extend far beyond the campus walls of St. John's.

Family engagement leader CampusESP welcomes Customer 350: St. John’s University

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Thursday, October 5, 2023
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Founded in 2016, CampusESP is the go-to leader in family engagement solutions in higher education.

Key Points: 
  • Founded in 2016, CampusESP is the go-to leader in family engagement solutions in higher education.
  • St. John’s turned to CampusESP as part of a year-long focus on scaling their family engagement strategy.
  • The process began in January when Karen Moritz Simons was hired as the school’s first Director of Parent & Family Connections.
  • With a strategic family engagement plan, CampusESP helps colleges and universities channel parent influence into results.

EpicQuest Education's Davis College Announces Articulation Agreement with Northeastern University - Ranked by US News as a Top 50 US University

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Monday, July 31, 2023
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MIDDLETOWN, Ohio, July 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- EpicQuest Education Group International Limited (NASDAQ: EEIQ), ("EpicQuest Education", "EEIQ" or the "Company"), a provider of comprehensive education solutions for domestic and international students seeking college and university degrees in the US, Canada and the UK, today announced that on July 19, 2023, Davis College and Northeastern University signed an Articulation Agreement (the "Agreement") whereby upon admission, Davis College students can transfer credits earned at Davis College to Northeastern University's College of Professional Studies Bachelor of Science programs.

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  • "Our agreement with Northeastern University offers our students a pathway for achieving Bachelor of Science degrees in three distinct programs," said Diane Brunner, President of Davis College.
  • As described in the Agreement with Northeastern University, Davis College students would be required to complete applicable Associate of Applied Business degrees.
  • Upon admission to Northeastern University's College of Professional Studies programs, Davis College students would be able to transfer the credits earned at Davis College towards achieving Bachelor of Science degrees at Northeastern University's College of Professional Studies in Management, Digital Media and Communication, and Project Management.
  • Northeastern University's College of Professional Studies has full discretion as to the acceptance of each Davis College student into these programs.

University of Kansas launches new on-campus and online criminal justice programs to meet job-market demand

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Thursday, June 29, 2023
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OVERLAND PARK, Kan., June 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Criminal justice is a large and growing career field encompassing law enforcement, corrections, policy analysis, court administration, law, and intelligence. To meet the increasing demand for skilled employees, KU's School of Professional Studies is launching two new bachelor's degrees in criminal justice, a Bachelor of Arts (BA) and a Bachelor of Science (BAS).

Key Points: 
  • To meet the increasing demand for skilled employees, KU's School of Professional Studies is launching two new bachelor's degrees in criminal justice , a Bachelor of Arts (BA) and a Bachelor of Science (BAS).
  • KU launches two new criminal justice degrees allowing students to tailor program to meet their career goals.
  • Students can complete the programs on campus, but it's possible to complete the bachelor's degree in criminal justice entirely online.
  • The first bachelor's in criminal justice classes will be offered in spring 2024.

Arden Active Adult Living Partners with UNC Charlotte to Provide Programming to Residents

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Monday, May 8, 2023
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CHARLOTTE, N.C., May 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Arden, an innovative brand of 55+ active adult living communities in the Southeast with its first location opening in Indian Land, SC, announced today its partnership with the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. Together with the School of Professional Studies, Arden residents will have access to unique special interest classes and local educational and interactive field trips.

Key Points: 
  • Together with the School of Professional Studies, Arden residents will have access to unique special interest classes and local educational and interactive field trips.
  • We hope that this partnership excites our residents to learn something new and empowers our residents' daily lives through newly acquired skills."
  • This is a completely new population for UNC Charlotte and the courses offered will differ from the courses typically available to undergraduate students.
  • Arden at Indian Land, the first location of the planned active adult communities, will start their classes with UNC Charlotte in August 2023.

SkillStorm Joins Forces with UNC Charlotte to Help Close Statewide Digital Skills Gaps

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Thursday, April 6, 2023
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CHARLOTTE, N.C., April 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Tech talent accelerator SkillStorm today announced a new partnership with the University of North Carolina at Charlotte designed to close talent gaps in the Charlotte region's fast-growing tech industry. This joint effort will provide North Carolina professionals and employers with access to previously untapped talent pools and a means to close digital skills gaps that impact their current workforce. Through SkillStorm's unique training platform, aspiring tech professionals and workers seeking career advancement can enroll in courses at UNC Charlotte that could be eligible for tuition reimbursement, leading to high-demand credentials in today's most in-demand tech certifications including Salesforce, CompTIA, and AWS.

Key Points: 
  • This joint effort will provide North Carolina professionals and employers with access to previously untapped talent pools and a means to close digital skills gaps that impact their current workforce.
  • "UNC Charlotte is shaping the future of work by providing a new pipeline of tech talent for employers throughout the region," said Joe Mitchell, COO at SkillStorm.
  • According to CompTIA's " State of the Tech Workforce " report, the Charlotte metropolitan area is a hub for technology companies and workers, ranked the No.
  • The initiative will enhance and expand upon UNC Charlotte's School of Professional Studies curriculum, Continuing Education, certificate, and non-degree program opportunities.

National University Announces Dr. John Cicero as Provost

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Friday, March 24, 2023
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SAN DIEGO, March 23, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- National University (NU), a nonprofit university committed to innovating around access and success for adult learners, recently announced that Dr. John Cicero will serve as the permanent provost and chief academic officer. In this role, Dr. Cicero will oversee the upcoming expansion of our academic programs which will focus on providing career-relevant certificates and degrees that will prepare our students for the jobs of today and the future. His extensive technical experience will position Dr. Cicero to guide the implementation of new technologies into the learning space in a way that enhances learning while maximizing the benefits of person-to-person interactions and mentoring.

Key Points: 
  • SAN DIEGO, March 23, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- National University (NU), a nonprofit university committed to innovating around access and success for adult learners, recently announced that Dr. John Cicero will serve as the permanent provost and chief academic officer.
  • Upon entering academic administration, Dr. Cicero first served as dean of the College of Business, Benedictine University in Lisle (1999-2005) and acting dean, the School of Education, Benedictine University in Lisle (2004-2005).
  • "This is an exciting time at National University, as we work to expand our academic programs and prepare our students for future careers."
  • Visit the National University website at NU.edu to learn more about NU's new possibilities in education including next-generation education, value-rich education, and whole human education.