Citizen Ambassador Programs

Medical Professionals to Exchange Ideas with Global Colleagues in China, Vietnam, India, South Africa, Russia, Egypt and Rwanda to Improve Care

October 16th, 2008

People to People Ambassador Programs, a subsidiary of Ambassadors Group, Inc., a leader in global educational travel experiences, announces its Citizen Ambassador Programs fall travel season with unique opportunities for healthcare professionals to meet and share ideas with international colleagues.
Various groups of trained healthcare professionals comprised of surgeons, nurses, speech pathologists, mental health experts, cardiovascular [...]

2010-2011 Rotary Club Scholarship Program accepting applicants

March 25th, 2009

To help students who want to study internationally during upcoming college semesters, the Rotary Club Scholarship Program is offering another round of its annual scholarships for club members who plan to study abroad.
With nearly 800 scholarships available, the Rotary Club Scholarship Program is now accepting applications for 2010-2011 awards. Applications are due April 15.
The scholarship [...]

International Handbook Of Earthquake Engineering: Codes, programs, and examples

November 16th, 2008

This unique handbook compiles essential information on the theory, regulation, analysis, and design for the construction of seismically safe structures throughout the world in one comprehensive volume. The book begins with a section covering the fundamentals of earthquake engineering, serving as an up-to-date overview of structural [...]

From High School to Med. School : The definitive guide to accelerated medical programs

November 16th, 2008

Do you want to be a doctor? Accelerated medical (BA/MD) programs allow you to apply to medical school directly from high school. They are the Fastest! Cheapest! Easiest! way to get into medical school and guarantee your future!
More people are applying to accelerated programs every year. Don’t [...]

Prospective Business Students Likely to Seek Admission to MBA Programs as a Result of Recent Layoffs in the Financial Sector

October 16th, 2008

Among the casualties of Lehman Bros., AIG and others who have recently lost their jobs in finance, many are expected to step out of the workforce for a couple of years and reset their career paths in business school to become better qualified when they reenter the industry. However, financial refugees seeking admission into a [...]

VMware Announces New Global Education Services and Certification Programs

August 7th, 2008

VMware, Inc. (NYSE:VMW), the global leader in virtualization solutions from the desktop to the datacenter, today announced new educational services and certification programs designed to help IT professionals build world-class virtual environments. The programs are designed for varied positions, including systems administrators, design architects, operators and managers who are interested in enhancing their knowledge and [...]

American Association of University Women International Fellowships

March 31st, 2008

Supports full-time graduate study or research for women who are not U.S. citizens or permanent residents, are completing or have completed an undergraduate degree, plan to pursue a U.S. graduate program, and intend to return to their home countries to pursue a professional career. English proficiency is required. Applicants must have demonstrated a commitment to [...]

$2M grant expected to aid local nursing programs

December 20th, 2007

A $2 million Department of Labor grant is expected to help ease the nursing shortage in Southwest Virginia.
The money is going to expand nursing and other health-related programs at four community colleges across the region. Mountain Empire Community College, Southwest Virginia Community College, Virginia Highlands Community College, and Wytheville Community College will each benefit from [...]

WCU teams up with local community college

June 27th, 2007

Western Carolina University and Southwestern Community College have agreed to allow students who complete an associate degree at SCC to enter a baccalaureate degree program at WCU through distance education programs using a combination of online courses, interactive television courses and in-person instruction that will be offered at the community college’s new Macon Campus.
Under the [...]

Three Rivers receives grant for programs, operations

June 15th, 2007

U.S. Secretary of Education Margaret Spellings Thursday announced a $142,000 grant to Three Rivers Community College to help improve academic programs, upgrade management and enhance fiscal stability.
The college will use its funds to improve student success through faculty and staff professional development training.