Registered nurses interested in advancing in the health care field have a new program to consider—the online Master of Science in Nursing at the University of Tulsa. This distance learning opportunity for nurses allows them to keep their current jobs…
Cleveland State Community College in Cleveland, Tennessee is adding to its Workforce Development program with a new online medical billing and coding program. The program will last 28 weeks and is self-paced for maximum convenience. Students enrolled in the new…
Thanks to a generous grant, Montclair State University in Montclair, New Jersey is developing a unique virtual reality program focused on character education and development. The initiative has been dubbed “Planting the SEEDS of Character Growth: Developing Civic and Community…
For students who desire to learn online as opposed to in a traditional classroom setting, Texas State Technical College is adding a new online program—a certificate of completion in pre-allied health. This is a general program for students interested in…
American Eagle Outfitter’s scholarship program is celebrating a big milestone. The AEO Steven A. Davis Scholarship for Social Justice has just awarded its fourth round of scholarships, exceeding $1M in higher education funding. American Eagle Outfitters CEO Jay Schottenstein said,…
Rugby players who want to spend their time on the field as opposed to in a classroom can now earn their MBAs online. Indiana University’s renowned Kelley School of Business is making this dream scenario come true beginning later this…
In a move to expand technical training for prospective students, Liberty University has acquired the educational components of nearby Virginia Technical Institute. The acquisition will allow Liberty to offer more non-degree options through its Center for Professional and Continuing Education.…
As many nontraditional students struggle to balance work and school in a dismal economy, App State University in Boone, NC is offering a potential solution with two new online bachelor’s degree programs. In collaboration with Project Kitty Hawk, an edtech…
Despite declining college enrollment across the country, the University of California has defied all odds to report record enrollment this fall. According to university officials, the school will enroll 166,706 students as classes begin this month. The vast majority of…
The University of Maine is making a grand gesture to community college graduates—it’s guaranteeing their admission to all campus universities within the U of Maine system. This will make the process of transferring from a two-year to a four-year school…
Jefferson State Community College in Birmingham, Alabama recently announced a unique welding course designed specifically for women. The fifteen-week course will train female students with the skills they need to enter this male-dominated occupation. Students can also take advantage of…
Louisiana community colleges will be offering new cybersecurity and data analytics certificates from IBM this fall. Each of these certificate programs are 60 to 65 credit hours in length and can be integrated into a student’s general curriculum. Baton Rouge…
The Lowe’s Foundation has awarded Maricopa County Community Colleges $1 million to expand its construction education programs. The funding is part of a nationwide investment of $8 million to schools across the United States. In Maricopa County, the recipients will…
A fully online BSN degree program is coming to Columbus State Community College. The new distance learning bachelor’s degree is intended to fill a local shortage of healthcare workers, particularly nurses. CSCC’s chief healthcare strategist Kirk Dickerson said, “Ninety-three percent…
Aviation technicians are in demand, not only in Maine, but across the country. These jobs are quite lucrative, too, especially considering they don’t require a college degree. These were some of the considerations made by the University of Maine when…
In the climate of sky high and ever-increasing tuition, Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education remains strong in its stance to keep college affordable. PASSHE has recently announced that undergraduate tuition for in-state students will remain the same for the…
Massachusetts Governor Maura Healy is celebrating the success of her free tuition program called MassReconnect. The program covers community college tuition for state residents age 25 and over who don’t already have a degree. Community college enrollment in the state…
Culver-Stockton College in Canton, Missouri is adding new online management certificate programs in general management and healthcare management. The school hopes that these new certificate options will give graduates a competitive edge in the business and healthcare industries, even without…
