Ohio Technical College Named Weatherhead 100 Award Recipient

CLEVELAND, Ohio - Ohio Technical College, a premier provider of specialized technical training in a wide variety of transportation fields, has been recognized as one of the fastest growing Northeast Ohio companies by being presented with the 2008 Weatherhead Award by Case Weatherhead School of Management and The Council of Smaller Enterprises (COSE).

President Of Sanford-Brown College - St. Peters Appointed to American Diabetes Association St. Louis Board

St. Louis (Vocus/PRWEB ) December 16, 2008 -- Sanford-Brown College- St. Peters announced today that Julia Leeman, college president, has been appointed to the American Diabetes Association (ADA) 2009 Board. The ADA is an organization dedicated to the prevention and cure of diabetes and to improve the lives of all people affected by diabetes.

All of the faculty and staff at Sanford-Brown, including myself, have a commitment to supporting great causes in the community and diabetes is something that my nursing and allied health graduates see impacting the lives of so many people every day

Three Portland Area Graduates Receive Scholarship Award

PORTLAND, Ore., Dec 16, 2008 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- Everest College 'Dream Award' Winners Illustrate That Education Fosters Upward Mobility
Following months of an intense selection process among a pool of hundreds of graduates, three former students from the Portland area have been named winners of Everest College's 2008 Dream Award.

The Dream Award recognizes Everest graduates who in the face of personal hardship have changed their lives for the better through education. The award is presented annually to one graduate from each campus who has persevered in their studies and found success in his or her chosen field.

Benedictine University Launches New Online Program, Master of Science in Nursing

Lisle, IL (PRWEB) December 17, 2008 -- To prepare nurses to meet the growing demand for highly qualified nurse administrators, nurse leaders and nurse educators, Benedictine University's School of Health Sciences is excited to launch its fully online Master of Science in Nursing (M.S.N.) program. In launching the program, the university is responding to a specific need in the industry for individualized education.

2009 Will Bring Major Changes to Technology Marketplaces

Silver Spring, MD (PRWEB) December 16, 2008 -- 2009 will bring significant changes to content technology marketplaces, according to research released by independent technology evaluation company, CMS Watch (www.cmswatch.com). CMS Watch reports and online education prepare technology buyers for successful implementations.

"Obviously the economic slump will continue to influence buyers and vendors," observed CMS Watch founder Tony Byrne, "but other technology developments - including the rise of mobile analytics and a new version of MS SharePoint - will also significantly affect enterprise calculations."

Twenty-five Wounded Service Members Receive Full Scholarships to Colorado Technical University Online

COLORADO SPRINGS, CO--(December 15, 2008) - For the second time this year, 25 brave United States service men and women from across the country have received a Wounded Warrior Scholarship from Colorado Technical University Online (CTU Online), covering the full cost of tuition and a new laptop computer. In presenting the scholarships, CTU joined with the Yellow Ribbon Fund, a non-profit organization that provides services to our injured service men and women, as well as their spouses and families, while in recovery.

Sports Management Career Guide Launched on All Business Schools

Seattle, Washington (PRWEB) December 10, 2008 - As the sports industry surges past the $200 billion annual revenue mark, the demand for smart, qualified sports management professionals has kept pace. Understanding this growing need, All Business Schools has launched a new Sports Management resource guide to help prospective students and already established professionals get in the game with an in-depth overview of sports management degree and career options. The Sports Management educational and career resource guide can be found at www.AllBusinessSchools.com/faqs/sports-management.php.

NORTHWESTERN COLLEGE IS NEW NAME OF FORMER NORTHWESTERN BUSINESS COLLEGE, THE OLDEST PRIVATE CAREER SCHOOL IN CHICAGO

ROSEMONT (December 8, 2008) - As of today, the former Northwestern Business College will become known as Northwestern College (NC). Northwestern College is a privately-owned career college with three campus locations in Chicago, Bridgeview and Naperville, and corporate headquarters in Rosemont. The new name will not affect currently enrolled students or their programs of study.

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ECPI College of Technology and Medical Careers Institute Announce Extension for South Carolina Military Scholarship Opportunity

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va., Dec 03, 2008 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- ECPI College of Technology has extended its military scholarship program for South Carolina veterans who have served in Iraq or Afghanistan. This scholarship program was initially introduced in fall 2005 and is also available to spouses and dependents of military veterans who have served in these regions. Up to $150,000 in scholarships is available for students who begin classes at ECPI College of Technology or Medical Careers Institute, the School of Health Science at ECPI College of Technology, campuses in Greenville, Columbia, or Charleston, South Carolina through June 30, 2009. The scholarship may also be applied to online courses at ECPI.

eLearners.com Offers Comprehensive List of Loan Forgiveness Programs

HOBOKEN, NJ, Dec 01, 2008 (MARKET WIRE via COMTEX) -- As the recession causes cutbacks across the nation, many working adults are now ducking corporate downsizing by returning to school. A recent survey of visitors to eLearners.com, a web resource of EducationDynamics, found that 42 percent of online education-seekers plan to take out a loan to pay for this return to student status. Amid economic uncertainty, many of these new learners may wonder how they'll pay back their debt in the future. Loan forgiveness and repayment programs, offered by employers in specific need-based occupations, may be the answer.

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