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Dr. Devin Stephenson confirmed by Board of Governors as Florida Poly's 2nd president

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星期四, 五月 9, 2024

LAKELAND, Fla., May 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Florida Board of Governors (BOG) voted unanimously to confirm Dr. Devin Stephenson as the next president of Florida Polytechnic University on Wednesday, May 8.

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  • LAKELAND, Fla., May 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Florida Board of Governors (BOG) voted unanimously to confirm Dr. Devin Stephenson as the next president of Florida Polytechnic University on Wednesday, May 8.
  • Stephenson was selected as the institution's second president by the Florida Poly Board of Trustees (BOT) on April 15.
  • Stephenson, who currently leads Northwest Florida State College, brings to Florida Poly more than 15 years of experience in higher education leadership.
  • During his time at Northwest Florida State College, Stephenson demonstrated significant success growing the institution's funding.

Xavier Ochsner College of Medicine Announces Founding Dean and Location in Downtown New Orleans at Benson Tower

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星期一, 四月 29, 2024

NEW ORLEANS, April 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Xavier University of Louisiana (Xavier), a leading undergraduate institution in preparing Black students to successfully complete medical school, has announced continued progress with Ochsner Health (Ochsner), the Gulf South's leading academic medical center in training physicians, to launch their transformational Xavier Ochsner College of Medicine (XOCOM). This groundbreaking partnership marks a significant milestone in advancing medical education by addressing health disparities in diverse communities and helping fulfill the urgent need for more physicians in Louisiana and the nation. The new medical school will be in the burgeoning BioDistrict New Orleans, located downtown in Benson Tower next to Caesars Superdome.

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  • The new medical school will be in the burgeoning BioDistrict New Orleans , located downtown in Benson Tower next to Caesars Superdome.
  • "Xavier Ochsner College of Medicine was born from a truly collaborative vision between Xavier University of Louisiana and Ochsner Health.
  • When it opens, the Xavier Ochsner College of Medicine will join the nation's four existing historically Black medical schools : Howard University College of Medicine, Morehouse School of Medicine, Meharry Medical College, and the Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science.
  • By anchoring their partnership with the Xavier Ochsner College of Medicine (XOCOM), Xavier and Ochsner will advance healthcare excellence, bring new opportunities to marginalized populations and create stellar medical education for future generations.

Parker University Earns No. 1 Spot on Forbes Advisor’s “Best Online Associate in Health Science” List

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星期三, 四月 10, 2024

Dallas, Texas, April 10, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Parker University is proud to announce that it ranked first on Forbes Advisor’s “Best Online Associate in Health Science” list.

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  • Dallas, Texas, April 10, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Parker University is proud to announce that it ranked first on Forbes Advisor’s “Best Online Associate in Health Science” list.
  • An associate degree in health science can be an excellent first step toward narrowing down your most promising career options.
  • Parker University’s Health Sciences degree includes a dynamic interdisciplinary program, allowing students to prepare for many careers within the healthcare industry.
  • Through rigorous standards, constant innovation, and an impulse to serve, Parker University elevates healthcare education to pursue higher health.

Dr. G. Devin Stephenson selected as next president of Florida Polytechnic University

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星期二, 四月 16, 2024

LAKELAND, Fla., April 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Florida Polytechnic University Board of Trustees announced the selection of Dr. G. Devin Stephenson as the next president of the University.

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  • LAKELAND, Fla., April 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Florida Polytechnic University Board of Trustees announced the selection of Dr. G. Devin Stephenson as the next president of the University.
  • Stephenson, who currently serves as president of Northwest Florida State College, will become Florida Poly's second president, pending confirmation by the Board of Governors.
  • Through diligent effort and collaborative engagement, we have identified Dr. G. Devin Stephenson as the candidate who best embodies Florida Poly's vision and values," Cliff Otto said.
  • The next phase of the process is the beginning negotiations between the University and Stephenson.

St. Thomas University Receives 10-Year SACSCOC Accreditation Reaffirmation and Announces President David A. Armstrong's 10-Year Contract Extension

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星期四, 十二月 7, 2023

The SACSCOC reaffirmation will stand for the next ten years with no additional reporting or monitoring requirements.

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  • The SACSCOC reaffirmation will stand for the next ten years with no additional reporting or monitoring requirements.
  • This milestone coincides with a synergistic resolution from STU's Board of Trustees who voted extend STU President David A. Armstrong J.D.
  • 's contract which, pending options, would see President Armstrong continue to lead St. Thomas University to unprecedented success through 2033.
  • "This reaffirmation," remarked President Armstrong, "is the culmination of the work of many across our university who believe that St. Thomas University is well on its way to becoming the great Catholic university of the South.

ECPI University to Add BSN Program at Charleston Campus

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星期四, 十二月 15, 2022

Charleston, SC, Dec. 15, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ECPI University will begin offering classes for a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program at its campus in North Charleston, SC in 2023.

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  • Charleston, SC, Dec. 15, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ECPI University will begin offering classes for a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program at its campus in North Charleston, SC in 2023.
  • Because of ECPI University’s unique year-round schedule, BSN students can earn their degree in as little as 2.5 years.
  • “We are thrilled to bring our BSN program to Charleston,” said ECPI University Chief Operating Officer Barbara Larar.
  • Founded in 1966, ECPI University is a private university with 17 locations in Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Florida, Texas and online.

UT Health San Antonio plans new MS in Imaging Sciences program

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星期一, 十一月 14, 2022

SAN ANTONIO, November 14, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --The School of Health Professions at The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio (UT Health San Antonio) plans to launch a new Master of Science in Imaging Sciences program to train imaging technologists in radiography, computed tomography (CT) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) to address the technologist shortages currently stressing the health care system.

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  • A new Master of Science in Imaging Sciences program at UT Health San Antonio will be unique as an entry-to-the-profession master's degree program that provides eligibility for three national certifications by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists.
  • The planned degree program is under the auspices of the School of Health Professions at The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio (UT Health San Antonio).
  • SAN ANTONIO, November 14, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --The School of Health Professions at The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio (UT Health San Antonio) plans to launch a new Master of Science in Imaging Sciences program to train imaging technologists in radiography, computed tomography (CT) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) to address the technologist shortages currently stressing the health care system.
  • The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio (UT Health San Antonio), a primary driver for San Antonio's $42.4 billion health care and biosciences sector, is the largest research university in South Texas with an annual research portfolio of $350 million.

Galen College of Nursing Selects Regent Education to Automate Financial Aid in Support of its Enrollment Growth

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星期四, 十月 6, 2022

FREDERICK, Md., Oct. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Galen College of Nursing has selected Regent Education to automate financial aid processing for its flexible enrollment models.

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  • FREDERICK, Md., Oct. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Galen College of Nursing has selected Regent Education to automate financial aid processing for its flexible enrollment models.
  • Galen College of Nursing, one of the country's largest educators of nurses, has helped address the national nursing shortage by expanding access to nursing education.
  • "Our partnership with Galen College of Nursing will support their multiple enrollment models across their academic programs by enabling everyone with extensive financial aid automation and student-facing tools," added Jim Hermens, CEO of Regent Education.
  • Regent's solutions encompass the automation of financial aid management, verification processes, student financial planning, and state financial aid applications.

International Franchise Association, University of Louisville announce first-of-its-kind partnership to offer franchising certification

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星期二, 九月 13, 2022

LOUISVILLE, Ky., Sept. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The International Franchise Association (IFA) and the University of Louisville (UofL) today announced a landmark partnership to offer continuing education and certification through the IFA Certified Franchise Executive™(CFE) Program and the Yum! Center for Global Franchise Excellence, part of the UofL College of Business. For nearly 35 years, a CFE designation has been the premier certification in franchising, offering business, leadership and legal education unique to pursuing a career in the franchising industry.

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  • LOUISVILLE, Ky., Sept. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The International Franchise Association (IFA) and the University of Louisville (UofL) today announced a landmark partnership to offer continuing education and certification through the IFA Certified Franchise Executive(CFE) Program and the Yum!
  • Through the new partnership, foundational CFE education will include even more rigorous requirements standardized by the College of Business at the University of Louisville, a public tier-one research institution.
  • "This landmark education and certification partnership will be transformational to the industry," said Matthew Haller, president and CEO of the International Franchise Association.
  • About the International Franchise Association:
    Celebrating over 60 years of excellence, education, and advocacy, the International Franchise Association (IFA) is the world's oldest and largest organization representing franchising worldwide.

Tecnologico de Monterrey Calls for Participation in the International Conference on Educational Innovation 2023

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星期三, 七月 6, 2022

Presentations will be delivered on Educational Trends, Technologies for Education, Management of Educational Innovation, Academic Innovation in Health Sciences, Training throughout Life, and EdTech Entrepreneurship.

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  • Presentations will be delivered on Educational Trends, Technologies for Education, Management of Educational Innovation, Academic Innovation in Health Sciences, Training throughout Life, and EdTech Entrepreneurship.
  • MONTERREY, Mexico, July 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --For the ninth consecutive year, Tecnologico de Monterrey (Tec) calls all those interested in participating in the International Conference on Educational Innovation 2023, the most influential congress on educational innovation in the Spanish-speaking world.
  • Presentations will be delivered on six topics: Educational Trends, Technologies for Education, Management of Educational Innovation, Academic Innovation in Health Sciences, Training throughout Life, and EdTech Entrepreneurship.
  • The International Conference on Educational Innovation 2023 will take place from January 16-18, 2023.