Posts tagged with ‘Minneapolis

Federal Reserve Bank Official, California Legislative Leader Urge Los Angeles Area Business Leaders to Support Investment in Early Childhood Education

October 16th, 2008

Citing the proven benefits of preschool education, an official from the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis and the California Assembly’s Judiciary Committee Chairman urged Los Angeles area business leaders today to support efforts to expand access to Early Childhood Education throughout Los Angeles County.
Rob Grunewald, Associate Economist with the Federal Reserve Bank, and Assemblyman Dave [...]

Kaplan University Graduates 2,278 Online Students

August 3rd, 2008

Hundreds of online Kaplan University students from all across the United States, and from Canada, Guam and the Virgin Islands, gathered at the Chicago Symphony Theatre today to celebrate a milestone event—their college graduation. Juli Norell, the student speaker, commended her fellow graduates for overcoming obstacles to achieve their dreams.
In Norell’s case, the obstacle was [...]

Capella University Student Receives Women in Technology Scholarship

June 6th, 2006

Robin Bundy, who is pursuing a bachelor’s degree in IT at Capella University’s School of Business and Technology, has been awarded a Women in Technology scholarship from the Michigan Council of Women in Technology (MCWT).
Capella is an accredited online university and a leader in online education. Bundy decided to pursue an information technology online degree [...]

College of Business and Leadership awards 2006-2007 scholarships

May 16th, 2006

Fort Hays State University’s College of Business and Leadership recently held its annual ceremony to award scholarships for the 2006-2007 academic year. Over 200 scholarship donors, students, parents and faculty attended the event where the college awarded 87 scholarships totaling $62,400.
“I’m thrilled by the continued generosity of our College of Business and Leadership donors who [...]

Capella University Participates in U.S. Army Initiative to Streamline Higher Education Tuition Benefits

April 18th, 2006

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 [...]

UMC adds second online bachelor’s degree

March 11th, 2006

The University of Minnesota Board of Regents have approved UMC’s request to deliver a second degree entirely online. The Bachelor of Manufacturing Management (BMM), a 4-year career-oriented degree was approved for online delivery at the Feb. 14 Board of Regents meeting in Minneapolis. The BMM degree prepares students to manage people and machines in a [...]

Online Teacher Continuing Education Makes the Grade in Illinois

March 5th, 2006

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 [...]

UMC adds second online bachelor’s degree

March 5th, 2006

The University of Minnesota Board of Regents have approved UMC’s request to deliver a second degree entirely online. The Bachelor of Manufacturing Management (BMM), a 4-year career-oriented degree was approved for online delivery at the Feb. 14 Board of Regents meeting in Minneapolis. The BMM degree prepares students to manage people and machines in a [...]

Lutheran Community Foundation offering scholarships to area students

March 5th, 2006

Minneapolis - The Lutheran Community Foundation announces two scholarship opportunities available to Lutheran students of Tulare County.
The two scholarship programs are The Tulare County Lutheran Scholarship Program for Undergraduates and The Tulare County Lutheran Scholarship Program for Graduate and Professional Education. These scholarship opportunities are made possible through a permanently-endowed, charitable fund held at the [...]

Learning-abroad options focus on the environment

February 17th, 2006

Programs like the Peace Corps are immersing students in fieldwork to help the environment.
In an attempt to address global environmental concerns, some University students are going above and beyond just having solar-paneled roofs.
During college and after, many students participate in learning abroad programs and even join the Peace Corps with an encompassing goal of [...]