H.I.G. Capital, L.L.C., a leading global private equity firm, announced today the successful sale of Stream Holdings Corporation (“Stream”) to Global BPO Services Corp. (now known as Stream Global Services, Inc.), a publicly traded company for $200 million in cash plus adjustments.
Stream is a leading global provider of technical support and other business process outsourcing [...]
The summer study abroad program is one of UD’s most successful and attractive programs and provides students with the unique opportunity to take time to expand their cultural horizons without leaving their education behind. Each year the program grows and improves, and this year is no exception, according to Sally Raymont, the program’s director.
Summer study [...]
A recent article in the New York Times highlighted what many students already knew - that not only was college getting more expensive, but the amount of federal aid available to students is not keeping up with rising education costs.[1]
A revision and update to the EFC, or Expected Family Contribution, formula for the 2005-2006 school [...]
New York University is launching its first ever study-abroad program in China.
The first students will arrive in Shanghai this fall, and the program is expected to provide study-abroad opportunities for more than 200 students a year.
NYU already has study abroad locations in London, Prague, Paris, Florence, Madrid and Accra in Ghana.
About 25% of students take [...]
Several leading universities from the region offering a wide range of study programmes are participating in the Qatar International Exhibition for Education, Training and Development — Taaleem 2006 — which opened at the Qatar International Exhibition Centre yesterday.
Dr Sheikha Abdullah Al Misnad, President of the Qatar University, opened the three-day exhibition, which also features several [...]
Dialog a Thomson business, has announced that it is seeking applicants from Europe, the Middle East, Asia Pacific and Africa for its annual Roger K. Summit International Scholarship.
The company will award a €5,000 scholarship to a student enrolled in an accredited library or information sciences course. The prize will be awarded at the 2006 Online [...]
Ghanaian-born Dr Fred Yamoah, Vice-Principal of the City of London Business College in London, has advised students to further their education abroad to ensure international job security.
He said their education abroad would also help them to become current in global economic trends.
Dr Yamoah gave the advice at a one-day seminar organised by the College at [...]
Oxford is Britain’s best university, retaining an edge over old rival Cambridge, according to The Guardian newspaper in its annual guide.
The daily’s university league table assessed teaching quality, staff-student ratios and graduate job prospects and also took into account the average entry qualifications and spending per student.
The research placed Oxford ahead of Cambridge for the [...]
Senior print journalists in developing Commonwealth countries can apply for scholarships to attend a three-month training course in Cardiff, Wales. Application deadline: April 30.
The Commonwealth Journalists Association offers the scholarships for print journalists to attend a yearly course conducted by the Cardiff-based Thomson Foundation. The award includes airfare, lodging and tuition for the course, scheduled [...]
Citrus College Study Abroad Program is once again providing students and community members with the opportunity to attend classes in England’s most cosmopolitan city rich in the arts and literary history. September 7 through December 8, 2006, participants will earn twelve units of college credit while being immersed in London’s vibrant and historic culture.
Students can [...]