SIUE’s Demirer Achieves Prestigious Distinguished Research Professor Rank

SIUE’s Demirer Achieves Prestigious Distinguished Research Professor Rank

Post Views: 61 Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s Riza Demirer, PhD, professor of finance in the School of Business’ Department of Economics and Finance, has joined a prestigious group of tenured faculty members, achieving the University’s highest academic rank of Distinguished Research Professor. The distinction is awarded in recognition of significant contributions to research and creative…

Local Urologist Among 2,350 Surgeons Initiated into American College of Surgeons

Local Urologist Among 2,350 Surgeons Initiated into American College of Surgeons

Post Views: 55 Dr. Imani Rosario was among 2,350 Initiates from around the world who became Fellows of the American College of Surgeons (FACS) during the Convocation ceremony at the College’s virtual Clinical Congress 2021, October 23-27. This year’s class of Initiates was among one of the largest ever admitted into the College. Dr. Rosario…

Experienced Professor Joins Trident University International’s Doctor of Education Program

Experienced Professor Joins Trident University International’s Doctor of Education Program

Post Views: 64 Trident University International (Trident) is pleased to welcome new Doctoral Professor, Dr. Kennedy Maranga, to its College of Education. He will be focusing most of his energies on the Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) in Educational Leadership program and the Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) Degree Completion program. Dr. Maranga, who holds a Ph.D….

University of Medicine and Health Sciences to Host “Non-Traditional Medical Students FAQs: Admissions and Residency Advisors Reveal All”

University of Medicine and Health Sciences to Host “Non-Traditional Medical Students FAQs: Admissions and Residency Advisors Reveal All”

Post Views: 65 The University of Medicine and Health Sciences, (UMHS), a small, mission-driven medical school with a commitment to student support and a legacy of successful residency placements in the United States and Canada, today announced that it will host a livestream event, “Non-Traditional Medical Students FAQs: Admissions and Residency Advisors Reveal All,” on…

Major, Lindsey & Africa Announces Partnership with BARBRI to Further Assist Law School Students Entering the Profession

Major, Lindsey & Africa Announces Partnership with BARBRI to Further Assist Law School Students Entering the Profession

Post Views: 86 Major, Lindsey & Africa (MLA), the world’s leading legal search firm, announced today its new partnership with BARBRI, the global leader in bar exam prep and legal education. The two organizations will work together to provide law students with content and programming offering practical, real-world guidance on beginning and navigating their legal…

Ziegler Closes $38.5 Million Financing For Lagrange College

Ziegler Closes $38.5 Million Financing For Lagrange College

Post Views: 49 Ziegler, a specialty investment bank, is pleased to announce the successful closing of the $38,510,000 Series 2021AB Bonds for LaGrange College. The bonds are issued through the Development Authority of LaGrange and are non-rated. Bond proceeds will be used primarily to refinance a privately placed bank loan and finance capital projects. Founded…

Study Shows Peace Education Program Benefits University Students

Post Views: 29 A new evaluation of the Peace Education Program by the Unihorizonte University Foundation of Bogotá, Colombia found that the course empowered 97% of participating students to be more aware of their inner resources as valuable tools for their lives. The independent evaluation found that the program resulted in “enhanced appreciation for life”…

SUNY Maritime College Cadets Awarded Crowley Scholarships

Post Views: 33 Crowley recently awarded cadets Justin Kern and Ryan Tobin of SUNY Maritime College with its Thomas B. Crowley Sr. Memorial Scholarships in recognition of their success and pursuit of maritime careers. A senior from East Islip, N.Y., Justin Kern is studying for a bachelor’s degree in marine operations with a U.S. Coast…

SocialTech.ai Expands Practical Futures Advisory Team to Create Equitable and Sustainable Community College Futures

Post Views: 43 SocialTech.ai today announces the expansion of its Practical Futures Advisory team to help organizations transform their business models in response to major disruption in the higher education marketplace. The team now includes: Dr. Hope Clark and Dr. Erica Barreiro, advisors for Work + Learn Futures, who are trailblazers in higher education and…

Cummings Graduate Institute Launches New Online Master’s Program in Healthcare Leadership

Post Views: 25 The COVID-19 pandemic has imposed significant barriers to healthcare access. Needs for system improvements and reinvention have never been more critical to population health sustainability. Gaps in training programs persist, despite the imperative for healthcare leaders to address growing gaps in healthcare delivery. In an effort to deliver the education and training…