King's University College (University of Western Ontario)

KING'S UNIVERSITY COLLEGE DELEGATION EMBARKS ON ACADEMIC VISIT TO VIETNAM TO BOOST CROSS-BORDER COLLABORATIONS

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Friday, October 6, 2023
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HANOI, Vietnam, Oct. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- In response to the soaring enthusiasm among Vietnamese students, King's University College, under the guidance of President Dr. David C. Malloy, is embarking on a significant educational tour in Vietnam with stops in Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi. This strategic endeavour perfectly aligns with CBIE's overarching mission to promote academic collaboration between Canada and Vietnam.

Key Points: 
  • The delegation from King's primary objective is to fortify existing relationships and forge new academic collaborations, signalling a promising stride toward strengthening cross-border academic bonds between the two nations.
  • Esteemed representatives from King's University College will actively engage in a series of initiatives during their visit to reinforce partnerships and cultivate fresh opportunities for collaboration.
  • Sharing his insights on the visit to Vietnam, Dr. David C. Malloy, President of King's University College, remarked, "At King's University College, we are deeply committed to strengthening our partnerships with Vietnam and contributing to the growth of the education sector.
  • As part of the itinerary, the delegation will engage in productive discussions with academic leaders and government officials in Vietnam.

Students Value Higher Ed Websites but Find Navigation Frustrating According to New Research from Modern Campus and Ruffalo Noel Levitz

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Thursday, July 13, 2023
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TORONTO and WASHINGTON, July 13, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- More than nine out of ten high school students say they use a higher education institution's website to guide their college research process, still many find the navigation of these websites frustrating. This is according to the 2023 E-expectations Trends Report: Attracting, Engaging, and Enrolling High School Students, a study developed by Modern Campus and based on research conducted in partnership with Ruffalo Noel Levitz (RNL). This report provides insight into what high school students expect from colleges, and sheds light on how colleges and universities can attract, engage and enroll prospective students.

Key Points: 
  • This is according to the 2023 E-expectations Trends Report: Attracting, Engaging, and Enrolling High School Students , a study developed by Modern Campus and based on research conducted in partnership with Ruffalo Noel Levitz (RNL).
  • This report provides insight into what high school students expect from colleges, and sheds light on how colleges and universities can attract, engage and enroll prospective students.
  • Despite higher ed websites being the top used resource for finding information, navigating them and finding the right information is still something that high-school students find frustrating.
  • About one in five 10th-grade and first-generation students said they do not find higher ed websites helpful.

40% of students have considered withdrawing from their institution yet 64% remain optimistic for the future: 2022 Canadian Student Wellbeing Study provides insight into evolving student feelings

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Thursday, August 18, 2022
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"I feel anxious because if I am doing bad in school, how am I supposed to get a good job."

Key Points: 
  • "I feel anxious because if I am doing bad in school, how am I supposed to get a good job."
  • I feel anxious because if I am doing bad in school, how am I supposed to get a good job."
  • This chapter on Student Stress, Intent to Withdraw, & Optimism includes benchmarked data from the 2021 Canadian Student Wellbeing Study to understand the evolution of student thoughts and feelings.
  • To receive a copy of Chapter 3: Student Stress, Intent to Withdraw, & Optimism or to request an interview with Professor Judyth Sachs, please contact:

NASA Announces Winners of 2022 Student Launch Competition

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Friday, June 3, 2022
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WASHINGTON, June 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- For the second year in a row, The University of North Carolina at Charlotte won the launch division, while Tarleton State University in Stephenville, Texas, won first place in the design division of NASA's 2022 Student Launch rocketry competition.

Key Points: 
  • WASHINGTON, June 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- For the second year in a row, The University of North Carolina at Charlotte won the launch division, while Tarleton State University in Stephenville, Texas, won first place in the design division of NASA's 2022 Student Launch rocketry competition.
  • These students are the next generation - the Artemis Generation," NASA Deputy Administrator Pam Melroy told the teams.
  • "There are so many opportunities before them, and they should be so proud of what they've accomplished and learned in Student Launch.
  • Marshall hosts Student Launch, and NASA's Southeast Regional Office of STEM Engagement manages the event, which is one of the agency's Artemis Student Challenges .

NASA to Announce Winners of 2022 Student Launch Competition June 2

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Wednesday, June 1, 2022
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HUNTSVILLE, Ala., June 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- NASA will announce the winners of this year's Student Launch rocketry competition in a live virtual awards ceremony Thursday, June 2, beginning at 1 p.m. CDT.

Key Points: 
  • HUNTSVILLE, Ala., June 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- NASA will announce the winners of this year's Student Launch rocketry competition in a live virtual awards ceremony Thursday, June 2, beginning at 1 p.m. CDT.
  • Media are invited to attend viathe Student Launch Facebook page, as well as the YouTube page for NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center, in Huntsville, Alabama.
  • Student Launch is an annual competition that typically culminates each April with a gathering of teams for a weekend of rocket launches and celebration.
  • NASA's Southeast Regional Office of STEM Engagement at NASA Marshall manages Student Launch, one of the agency's Artemis Student Challenges .

Batteries Plus and Folds of Honor to Award Military Families with Educational Scholarships

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Monday, May 16, 2022
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HARTLAND, Wis., May 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- In a one-of-a-kind partnership aimed at leaving a lasting impact on local military families who have paid the ultimate price for our freedom, Batteries Plus and Folds of Honor have teamed up to provide much-needed educational scholarships to three local military families. With the goal of honoring the sacrifices made by U.S. Military veterans and their families, the two organizations look to make a powerful and lasting impact on communities across the country.

Key Points: 
  • Folds of Honor and Batteries Plus will be onsite during three upcoming tour dates to present the scholarships to each military family.
  • "At Batteries Plus, we are all about powering people's lives and we could not be prouder to empower local military families who have sacrificed so much to keep us safe," said Scott Williams, Chief Executive Officer of Batteries Plus.
  • In addition to the Folds of Honor partnership, Batteries Plus is powering Moore's entire tour with solutions to keep them fully charged.
  • "Helping the families of our America heroes is made possible by incredible organizations like Batteries Plus," said Ben Leslie, Executive Vice President of Folds of Honor.

NASA Student Launch Teams Returning to North Alabama

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Monday, April 18, 2022
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HUNTSVILLE, Ala., April 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Following two years of virtual events, teams will have the opportunity to compete in person at the 2022 NASA Student Launch rocketry competition.

Key Points: 
  • HUNTSVILLE, Ala., April 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Following two years of virtual events, teams will have the opportunity to compete in person at the 2022 NASA Student Launch rocketry competition.
  • Sixty teams from 23 states plus Puerto Rico are taking part in this year's competition; 27 teams are expected to launch in person.
  • Teams not traveling to Alabama may conduct final test flights at a home launch field.
  • NASA's Southeast Regional Office of STEM Engagement manages Student Launch, one of the agency's Artemis Student Challenges .