The Festival of Learning is an annual event for MIT faculty, students, and staff, co-sponsored by MIT Open Learning and the Office of the Vice Chancellor to examine excellent learning practices and research. After a hiatus in 2021, the Festival of Learning resumed in January with a virtual format to …
Read More »Boosting biomanufacturing in New England: WPI joins a multi-state coalition to support this essential industry. | News
Massachusetts has been a national leader in biomanufacturing for more than a decade, and COVID has underscored the critical importance of this industry. With US biomanufacturing job growth listed as “faster than average” and forecast demand in Massachusetts for 40,000 additional jobs over the next 10 years, there is a …
Read More »Yerevan State University to cooperate with California higher education institutions – Public Radio of Armenia
Ambassador Armen Baibourtian, Consul General of Armenia in Los Angeles, met with the Rector of Yerevan State University (YSU), Dr. Hovhannes Hovhannisyan, Head of the International Cooperation Office of YSU, Dr. Alexander Markarov, and Director of the YSU Center for American Studies, Dr. Vahagn Aglyan at the Consulate General. The …
Read More »AT&T: and United Way Bridging the Digital Divide
Download the press release (PDF) AT&T and United Way to Provide Thousands of Free Devices to South Dallas Residents AT&T Commits $1 Million to Southern Dallas Thrives Initiative to Provide 2,000 Free Laptops, Digital Literacy and Tech Support to Underserved Residents What are the news? AT&T* and United Way of …
Read More »New York’s most inaccessible museum is gearing up for its close-up
It’s a two-decade-old art gallery that houses a collection of works and among the most prestigious in the country, but New York’s Solow Art and Architecture Gallery, at 9 West 57th Street, has never been open to the public. Finally, this will no longer be the case, at least from …
Read More »Arkansas Symphony Orchestra plans new $9 million state-of-the-art music center in Little Rock
The Arkansas Symphony Orchestra’s quarters have become so cramped that its leaders don’t feel like they can function there any longer. Over the past quarter century, the orchestra has rented two floors of Byrne Hall at Little Rock’s St. John Catholic Center, primarily offices on the upper floor, and on …
Read More »Walk Eat Nashville Tours hits the pavement again | Characteristics
Like many of us, Shannon Largen was facing a professional crossroads in 2020. She had worked for the Nashville Convention & Visitors Corp for 16 years, training people and also running and running the Music City Greeter program. “I love Nashville, I love the hospitality and talking to people from …
Read More »Cleveland University Hospitals Appoints Nicholas C. Bambakidis, MD, Department Of Neurosurgery Chair
Newswise – CLEVELAND – University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center announced the appointment of Nicholas C. Bambakidis, MD, as President of the Department of Neurosurgery, effective January 1, 2022. He has been Vice-President and Director of the UH Neurological Institute since 2016, a position he will continue. Dr Bambakidis holds the …
Read More »GNTC Adult Education Program Hosts Launch Ceremony
Georgia Northwestern Technical College held its GED launch ceremony on Thursday for students graduating from General Education Development. The ceremony was held at the conference center on GNTC’s Gordon County Campus in Calhoun to welcome students and families from the nine counties in GNTC’s service area. The evening began with …
Read More »New Dragos Academy to strengthen cybersecurity industry community skills and help close the IT-OT skills gap
HANOVER, Maryland – (COMMERCIAL THREAD) – Dragos, Inc., the global leader in cybersecurity for industrial control systems (ICS) / operational technology (OT) environments, today announced Dragos Academy, a new comprehensive education and training program available to Dragos customers and partners. Dragos Academy aims to strengthen the global skills of ICS …
Read More »RACC hopes to build $ 33 million early childhood education center
Reading Area Community College is hoping to build a state-of-the-art, $ 33 million daycare center on its city campus and is asking the Reading School District to help fund the project. Dr. Susan Looney, President of RACC, and Kenneth Dearstyne, Senior Vice President of Finance and Administrative Services at the …
Read More »Governor Parson wants ‘big ideas’ for Missouri’s budget surplus
Missouri Gov. Mike Parson wants to do big things with the billion-dollar budget surplus and federal aid to Missouri, state lawmakers said last week. During a hearing of the federal stimulus spending subcommittee, higher education leaders offered their wishlists for projects the state could not afford in the past. Southeastern …
Read More »Nolan provides funds for UAMS regional campus in honor of deceased son
Robert C. Nolan, former president of Deltic Timber, managing member of Munoco Company LC and resident of El Dorado recently made a donation to UAMS (University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences) El Dorado Regional Campus in honor of his son, the late Dr. Justin M. Nolan, professor of anthropology. âEl …
Read More »Biden to protect Native American heritage site from drilling and crackdown on human trafficking
President Joe Biden sought to show his commitment to Native Americans on Monday by announcing a step to help improve public safety and justice for their communities, which experience violent crime at rates more than double the national average. The administration also announced plans to continue a 20-year ban on …
Read More »Schools play a leading role in promoting vaccines for young people | News, Sports, Jobs
AP Photo / Eduardo Munoz Alvarez A girl walks out of a mobile vaccination unit after receiving the first dose of her COVID-19 vaccine, outside PS 277 on Friday, November 5, in the Bronx neighborhood of New York . With the approval of the COVID-19 vaccine for young children, many …
Read More »Helping Africa Foundation provides ICT centers to 3 communities
The Helping Africa Foundation provided three communities with state-of-the-art ICT centers to promote ICT teaching and learning. This is part of Foundations’ flagship program, the Yamoransa Model Labs program. The communities that have benefited are the SHS of Asare Bediako in Akrokerri in the Ashanti region, the community of Bomaa …
Read More »Brooklyn College Announces Launch of BCCC-CURE to Improve Lives of Cancer Patients
Cancer is the second leading cause of death in New York State after heart disease in adults and the second leading cause of death in children after injuries. And the number of people diagnosed with the disease is increasing every year. When you look at the borough of Brooklyn, the …
Read More »Administration, Tompkins Department of Health encourage booster shots for eligible people
The University encourages Cornellians to be vaccinated against COVID-19 if they are eligible, wrote vice-president of academic integration Gary Koretzky and assistant vice-president of health and wellness Sharon McMullen in an email sent to the Cornell community on Monday. âCornell is not requiring members of our community to receive a …
Read More »Kuttambuzha gets a makeover – The New Indian Express
Through Express news service KOCHI: “En Thav Heritage”, an initiative of the Listed Tribe Development Department, aims to bring various development projects to the Kuttambuzha panchayat in a gradual manner. The pristine tribal village, which was clamoring for basic amenities, expects a complete facelift in the next few years. “We …
Read More »“Renting the Taj Mahal”: the fight to save the little Darjeeling train | Global development
“Darjeeling ko sano rail, hirna lai on tyari cha / Keep the shuna bhai siti bajayo(Darjeeling’s little train is ready to go / Oh, listen to the guard whistle) Generations of children in Darjeeling have grown up hearing these lines from a Nepalese rhyme. Serenading the Darjeeling Himalayan Railway (DHR), …
Read More »Almost $ 2 million at LMC Educational Opportunity Center
The Educational Opportunity Center (EOC), hosted by Lake Michigan College, received a federal grant of $ 1.95 million to help individuals successfully pursue post-secondary education. The five-year grant, paid out in annual scholarships of $ 391,147, provides services to participants in Michigan counties of Berrien, Cass, Van Buren and Allegan, …
Read More »Venezuela announces return of face-to-face classes for the first time in 15 months
This week, for the first time since March 2020, some private schools in Venezuela have organized the return to face-to-face classes for their students. It will be a first experiment which will be repeated three times a week and with mandatory biosecurity measures. The government of Nicolás Maduro has announced …
Read More »Dubai ruler visits Expo 2020 command center to review preparations
Read the latest updates on Expo 2020 Dubai Expo 2020 Dubai will be a milestone in Expo history, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid said ahead of its opening on Friday. The Vice President and Ruler of Dubai visited the Expo 2020 command center, where he was briefed on preparations for the …
Read More »The UK, 89% vaxxed, is calling for help. Virtuoso responds with 41 advisors: Travel Weekly
Arnie weissmann It was, in the words of a normally posed upscale hotel general manager, “the brainchild of a dozen people who used to get dirty once a week on Zoom.” The 12 were London luxury hoteliers who regularly sympathized with stories of low occupancy and falling rates during the …
Read More »AT&T Opens First Connected Learning Center To Address Dallas’ Digital Divide – NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth
What there is to know The first AT&T Connected Learning Center opened at Family Gateway in Dallas. By the end of the year, two more Connected Learning Centers will open in central and south Dallas. About 20 AT&T Connected Learning Centers are planned across the country. Brittany McCoy has walked …
Read More »The rise and rise of responsible tourism | To travel
Travel addicts around the world now feel safer to venture out after being fully immunized. While Covid-19 has changed the way we think about travel and culture, it has also given rise to a phenomenon based on sustainability, the preservation of cultural and natural resources – responsible tourism. “The pandemic …
Read More »CFHZ grants to strengthen services for the elderly, patients and young people
The Community Foundation of the Holland / Zeeland Area (CFHZ) announced its first round of competitive grants awarded this year for projects and strategies that support, improve and strengthen the Holland / Zeeland area. The grants are funded by the Community’s Endowment, which is the community’s philanthropic resource that will …
Read More »WTTC guidelines for restoring international mobility
The restart of international travel could be seriously delayed without global reciprocal recognition of all approved COVID-19 vaccines, according to the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC). The global tourism body, which represents the global private travel and tourism sector, has issued its warning over concerns that tourists may be …
Read More »Stillwater Tour Highlights Flathead Land Trust’s Work
Ryan Hunter is a husband and a parent, which brings him great joy. But when his work as a land protection specialist with the Flathead Land Trust results in a new plot of protected land, it also gives him a sense of euphoria that is not easy to match. Last …
Read More »InStride to Help Magna Meet New Skill Demands and Develop the Workforce of the Future | National company
LOS ANGELES – (BUSINESS WIRE) – July 7, 2021– In order to meet new demands for skills and develop the workforce of tomorrow in the automotive industry, In the process today announced the launch of a pilot program with a leading automotive technology company Magna International develop strategic training programs …
Read More »Some ideas for the new association financed by the sale of edX
In the MIT FAQ On the sale of edX assets to 2U for $ 800 million, question 15 asks the following questions: What is the nonprofit organization that MIT and Harvard will govern after the transaction is completed? The answer given in the FAQ is that the non-profit organization that …
Read More »Slashed tourism and hospitality sector believes there is room for stronger reforms by the Center
Virender Datta’s activity as a tourism promotional marketer has led him to hang out with foreign travelers and give them the best recommendations, all against the backdrop of some of the country’s best-known tourist spots. The doomsday pandemic has practically decimated its line of work. âIt’s as if a bomb …
Read More »Creative exploration in Europe: how to transform the global experience
Increasingly, “creativity” reigns as travelers head to Europe. The goal? It is not just a visit or a stay in the city, it is a “transformative” Europe live. For example, travelers seek to learn more about their family history through genealogy activities. Active travelers plan trips by bike or on …
Read More »Message from the community: United Way of Greater Milwaukee and Waukesha County announces the recipients of the 2021 Philanthropic 5 Award
Editor’s Note: Community Posts are the perfect place for community announcements and event posts. If you have a community driven event that might be of interest to our readers, please submit here. United Way of Greater Milwaukee and Waukesha County will celebrate and honor five community leaders and one outstanding …
Read More »Hyundai Motor Opens Hyundai Dream Global Center in Kenya for Automotive Training and Education
· Hyundai Motor opens 7th Hyundai Dream Center in Nairobi, Kenya to provide vocational automotive training for disadvantaged youth · Hyundai Dream Centers also help the company build a constant pool of automotive talent and improve the quality of local automotive service. SEOUL, June 27, 2021– Hyundai Motor Company has …
Read More »Will Columbus businesses and nonprofits offer paid time off for Juneteenth?
Less than a month after George Floyd’s assassination in 2020, there has been renewed interest in Juneteenth, which falls on June 19 and commemorates the end of slavery in the United States This momentum continued in 2021, with President Joe Biden signs legislation making Juneteenth a federal holiday. In the …
Read More »The world’s largest steam locomotive returns with “The Big Boy 2021 Tour”
OMAHA, Neb., June 14, 2021 / PRNewswire / – Union Pacific Big Boy No. 4014 to Embark on “The Big Boy 2021 Tour” 5 August to celebrate the railway heritage and the communities Union Pacific serves. This is the first tour since the locomotive was restored for the 2019 “Great …
Read More »Architects seek to add Tange stadium to World Heritage list: Asahi Shimbun
At the age of 10, Kengo Kuma fell in love with architecture the first time he saw the Yoyogi National Stadium, built for the Tokyo Olympics in 1964. Today, Kuma is a leading architect in his own right, the designer of the new national stadium for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. …
Read More »Addressing college affordability and student financial needs
VCU and other public universities are examining innovative approaches to financial aid, structural inequalities and removing barriers to higher education. âVCU is a learning and research organization committed to addressing structural inequalities for student success,â said Tomikia P. LeGrande, Ed.D., vice president of strategy, management of enrollment and student success …
Read More »Seasoned Experts in EdTech and Learning Sciences Join Penn Foster’s Leadership Team
SCRANTON, Pennsylvania., June 8, 2021 / PRNewswire / – Penn Foster, who is partnering with employers and learners working across the country to create new pathways to economic opportunities in high-growth mid-skill areas, today announced the appointment of two new members of its management team. Stacy Caldwell, whose experience includes …
Read More »Contra Costa Community College District Selects Dr. Tia Robinson-Cooper as Next Permanent President of Contra Costa College
MARTINEZ, Calif .– The Contra Costa Community College (4CD) District has selected Dr. Tia Robinson-Cooper as the 14th Permanent President of Contra Costa College (CCC). 4CD’s board of directors will vote on the ratification of its contract at its meeting on May 26, 2021. The announcement was made following research …
Read More »Stony Brook University Cancer Center Receives Funding Increase to Fight Cancer |
Stony Brook, New York, May 21, 2021 – To support its fight against cancer, the Stony Brook University Cancer Center has received guaranteed funding from the New York State budget to help the Cancer Center on its journey to achieving National Cancer Institute (NCI) status. ) -Designated Cancer Center. Overall, …
Read More »Justin Moore guides Philadelphia’s Rivers Casino as the game roars
The COVID-19 pandemic has taken its toll on everyone casinos in pennsylvania 2020. They were forced to close for a third party of the year, which had a huge impact on income, employee layoffs and taxes collected by the state. It was a particularly difficult year for Rivers Casino Philadelphia …
Read More »Best in Class Education Delivers Accelerated Catch-Up Programs This Summer to Seattle Students | State News
SEATTLE, May 11, 2021 / PRNewswire-PRWeb / – COVID-19 has left lasting disruptive effects on student educational gains, and Best in Class Education powered by Adaptively is ready to respond with the launch of COVID catch-up acceleration programs in Seattle, WA. Best in Class Education will use the summer months …
Read More »These new luxury rental homes in Aspen come with private stables – Robb Report
Ski season may be over, but Aspen regulars know there is a lot to enjoy in the mountain town of Colorado in the summer, from hiking and biking to walking tours and live music. outside. As restrictions on the pandemic continue to decline, this summer appears to be almost as …
Read More »Overseas and overlooked Americans in Thailand seek vaccines
BANGKOK, THAILAND – Alec Goldman, an American educator who made his living in Bangkok, wants to be vaccinated. Right now, that would be a good time as COVID-19 cases in Thailand have been on the rise since early April, fueled by the highly transmissible B.1.1.7 variant, first detected here just …
Read More »Wimmer Communities secures $ 26 million loan for property in Milwaukee area
Poplar Creek Club. Image courtesy of NorthMarq Wimmer Communities has received $ 26.2 million in funding for its recently completed 138-unit Poplar Creek Club community in Brookfield, Wisconsin. NorthMarq secured the Freddie Mac loan on behalf of Wimmer with a loan-to-value ratio of 75%. The 10-year fixed rate mortgage has …
Read More »Junior Achievement and American Honda Finance Corporation Launch JA All About Cars ™ Personal Finance Education Module
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo., February 16, 2021 / PRNewswire / – Today, Junior Achievement United States (JA) and Honda American Financial Corporation (AHFC) announced the launch of JA All About Cars ™, a new learning module in the “JA Personal Finance” program for high school students that explores the personal financial …
Read More »Tanya Jeradechachai Joins MGP as Vice President of R&D on Ingredient Solutions
MGP Vice-president of R&D on ingredient solutions Tanya Jeradechachai comes to MGP with a background in grain science and food development. Tanya Jeradechachai comes to MGP with a background in grain science and food development. ATCHISON, Kan., December 17, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) – MGP Ingredients, Inc. (Nasdaq: MGPI) has hired …
Read More »IRS Reiterates Non-Deductible PPP Paid Expenses If Loan Is Canceled
If you took out a Federal Government Payroll Check Protection Program (P3) loan and expect it to be canceled, you cannot deduct business expenses you paid using the loan proceeds, the IRS said in orientation it came out this week. The IRS position is not new. This published guide in …
Read More »Everything you need to know to get a forgiven paycheck protection loan
Small businesses reeling from the impact of the coronavirus may have good news ahead in the form of a loan forgiveness in the new paycheck protection loan program. The $ 2 trillion federal stimulus package includes $ 350 billion in back-to-back loans U.S. Small Business Administration, some of which will …
Read More »Here are the main beneficiaries of Paycheck Protection Program loans
More than $ 42 billion has been pumped into the food service and accommodation industries through the Paycheck Protection Program, according to data published by the Small Business Administration On Monday. That was just over 8% of the nearly $ 521.5 billion approved so far under the program, which includes …
Read More »Tillis touts Charlotte business loan scheme, jumps RNC
Less than three miles from the Republican National Convention where President Donald Trump and Vice President Mike Pence appeared on Monday, US Senator Thom Tillis, RN.C., was hosting his own event. Tillis spoke with employees of Engineering Sales Associates in South Charlotte about the importance of the $ 659 billion …
Read More »DACA recipients are now eligible for federally insured mortgages
Jose wanted to buy a house in Northeast Philadelphia to stay close to his family, but he couldn’t afford it, and as an undocumented immigrant without a Social Security number, he had limited options for lenders. who would grant him a mortgage. He turned to a community development financial institution …
Read More »Some Minnesota companies that have obtained PPP loans are waiving forgiveness – for now
Faced with this possibility in what has already been a difficult business year for many, some borrowers in Minnesota and the United States are now waiting to apply for debt cancellation. They could save even more money if the terms of the program were changed. It may be up to …
Read More »Teen screen time and social media use continue to increase
Although many young people have grown accustomed to hours of staring at a screen, now is … [+] should be good screen time rather than killing time. Getty Even as states relaxed restrictions and people began to return to ‘the world’, screen time, including the use of social media, continued …
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