Capella University, an accredited online university that has helped pioneer online education, is one of a select number of higher education institutions participating in a new initiative from the U.S. Army called GoArmyEd. This new tool provides a one-stop resource for active duty Army officers, enlisted soldiers, active Army National Guard, reserve, and mobilized reserve [...]

The Bishop Hill Arts Council will award two $400 scholarships to students studying literature, poetry, music, dance, drama or visual arts.
Applicants must be high school seniors, or home-school equivalent, who live in Henry County or are students in the ROWVA school district. The student must submit a statement that indicates what area of the arts [...]

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RightNow® Technologies announced it has signed its 100th higher education customer. This milestone underscores RightNow dominance in the market for colleges and universities, which it has achieved by driving significant improvements in student recruiting and retention while at the same [...]

The following is a listing of scholarships available in the Fox Valley:
• The Illinois Sheriffs’ Association will be awarding $500 scholarships to students wishing to pursue higher education. Scholarship limitations are as follows: applicants must be Illinois residents, applicants must be residents in the county from which they apply, the scholarships must be used [...]

Illinois-based veterans and active-duty service members may qualify for scholarships valued at $74,000 that allow them to earn a masters degree in business from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.
Up to 110 new academic scholarships will be awarded to veterans or active-duty personnel whose legal residence is Illinois.
The program is funded by the Illinois Student [...]

St. Clair County Sheriff Mearl Justus and the Illinois Sheriff’s Association are offering two $500 scholarships to students who live in the county and plan to attend an Illinois college. The deadline to apply is March 15. Go to www.ilsheriff.org or call 277-3505, ext. 5717 for more information

he Association of Perioperative Registered Nurses (AORN) of Southwestern Illinois is offering $500 scholarships to students entering their last semester of nursing school. The application deadline is April 15. Applications may be obtained by writing to: The Scholarship Committee, AORN of Southwest Illinois, 1517 Chesterfield Court, Swansea, Ill. 62226

The Illinois State Board of Education recently approved Professional Learning Boardâ„¢ as an authorized provider of continuing education services to Illinois teachers and education employees. Professional Learning Boardâ„¢, based in Minneapolis, provides professional development to teachers through online courses.
“We’re extremely excited that the Illinois State Board of Education has recognized our company and services as [...]

Career Education Corporation (Nasdaq:CECO) today announced its participation at investor conferences during the month of March. John M. Larson, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer, and Patrick K. Pesch, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, will provide an overview of CEC’s strategic growth plan and financial performance.
– Robert W. Baird & Co. 2006 Business [...]

State Rep. Karen May, D-58th, of Highland Park is accepting applications for the 2006-2007 General Assembly Scholarship Program.
Each year, eight one-year General Assembly Scholarships are available from the State Board of Education for students residing in May’s legislative district, which includes portions of Bannockburn, Deerfield, Glencoe, Highland Park, Highwood, Lake Bluff, Lake Forest and Northbrook. [...]