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McGraw-Hill Construction's Architectural Record Announces 2008 Advertising Excellence Awards at AIA 2008 Convention

Fri, 16 May 2008 16:38:00 0500

BOSTON, May 16 PRNewswire — Architectural Record, McGraw-Hill Construction's prestigious monthly publication, the magazine of The American Institute of Architects (AIA), and part of The McGraw-Hill Companies (NYSE: MHP), today presented its 12th...

University of Phoenix, National Foster Parent Association Partner to Promote Life-Changing Benefits of Education

Fri, 16 May 2008 16:30:00 0500

PHOENIX, May 16 PRNewswire — National Foster Care Month starts off with a bang as University of Phoenix and the National Foster Parent Association join forces to share their messages of the benefits of lifelong learning and education...

Mtech Announces Winners of University of Maryland $50K Business Plan Competition

Fri, 16 May 2008 15:41:32 0500

Winners Offer Solutions in Medicine, Security, Energy

COLLEGE PARK, Md., May 16 PRNewswire-USNewswire — The Maryland Technology Enterprise Institute (Mtech) today announces the winners of the 2008 University of...

University of Chicago's New Institute Honors Milton Friedman

Fri, 16 May 2008 14:51:08 0500

CHICAGO, May 16 PRNewswire-USNewswire — The University of Chicago is establishing a center for path-breaking research in economics to build upon the strengths of economists throughout the University and to honor the contributions of...

Dallas Event Raises $60,000 for Student Scholarships

Fri, 16 May 2008 14:35:37 0500

DENVER, May 16 PRNewswire-USNewswire — The American Indian College Fund's (the Fund) event at the Nasher Sculpture Center in Dallas, Texas on May 1 raised $60,000 for...

Altair HyperWorks Now in Use by the Clemson University International Center for Automotive Research (CU-ICAR)

Fri, 16 May 2008 14:23:00 0500

TROY, Mich., May 16 PRNewswire — Altair Engineering, Inc., a leading global provider of technology and services that empower innovation and decision-making, announced today that the Clemson University International Center for...

USC Makes Historic Appointment of Hindu as Dean of Religious Life

Fri, 16 May 2008 14:18:50 0500

LOS ANGELES, May 16 PRNewswire-USNewswire — The University of Southern California has named religious leader and scholar Varun Soni as Dean of Religious Life, marking the first appointment of a...

Three Universities Bringing Holocaust Oratorio to Europe

Fri, 16 May 2008 14:13:51 0500

DATELINE CITY, Minn., May 16 PRNewswire-USNewswire — Singers, instrumentalists and faculty soloists from St. Cloud State University, the College of Saint Benedict, Saint John's University and the SCSU Cantabile Girls Choir leave May...

Posse's Deborah Bial, NCAA's Myles Brand, Ripplewood's Thomas Stallkamp to Speak at Babson Commencement

Fri, 16 May 2008 14:08:39 0500

WELLESLEY, Mass., May 16 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — Deborah Bial, President and Founder of The Posse Foundation, Myles Brand, President, National Collegiate Athletic...

ExamForce Hires Former (ISC)2 Americas Leader to Head Corporate and Government Sales Efforts

Fri, 16 May 2008 13:22:00 0500

LARGO, Fla., May 16 PRNewswire — ExamForce announced today the hiring of John Mongeon as their new Corporate and Government Sales Manager. Mongeon formerly headed up the Government Services Division for (ISC)2 Americas where he...

Duke Energy Announces Academic Scholars for 2008

Fri, 16 May 2008 11:04:00 0500

CHARLOTTE, N.C., May 16 PRNewswire — Duke Energy (NYSE: DUK) announced today that 20 children of Duke Energy employees have been selected to receive 2008 Duke Energy scholarships made possible by The Duke Energy Foundation.

FLW Outdoors Announces Multi-Million Dollar Investment in Collegiate Bass Tournament Circuit for 2009

Fri, 16 May 2008 10:42:00 0500

BENTONVILLE, Ark., May 16 PRNewswire — On the heels of its wildly popular $7.3 million Fantasy Fishing league, which debuted earlier this year, FLW Outdoors and its impressive lineup of sponsors — including Wal-Mart, the...

Soka Gakkai Donates 30 Million Yen for China Earthquake Relief

Fri, 16 May 2008 06:35:00 0500

TOKYO, May 16 PRNewswire — On Thursday May 15, the Soka Gakkai made a donation to the Chinese Government in response to Monday's devastating earthquake in Sichuan Province which officials say may eventually claim...

Conservative Icon, Phyllis Schlafly, Recognized with Honorary Degree from Washington University

Fri, 16 May 2008 06:35:00 0500

WASHINGTON, May 16 PRNewswire-USNewswire —- Phyllis Schlafly, president and founder of the national pro-family organization Eagle Forum, will receive an honorary degree today from her alma mater, Washington University in...

Anhanguera Posts Growth of 132.8% in Adjusted Net Income and 179.8% in EBITDA Adjusted in 1Q08

Fri, 16 May 2008 03:30:00 0500

VALINHOS, Brazil, May 16 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Anhanguera Educacional Participacoes S.A. - ANHANGUERA (BOVESPA: AEDU11) announces today its results for the first quarter of (1Q08). The Company's operating and financial data are presented on a...

Chicago Trader Funds New Derivatives Center at University of Dayton To Give Students Real-World Experience in Booming Field

Thu, 15 May 2008 18:34:00 0500

DAYTON, Ohio, May 15 PRNewswire — George Hanley, owner of two Chicago- based derivative trading firms, has given $520,000 to the University of Dayton to create a new...

Differential Proteomics Wins 2008 North of Boston Business Plan Competition

Thu, 15 May 2008 17:18:08 0500

Beverly Company WINS $10,000 first prize; Flavrz of Gloucester second; Enterprise Homes LLC of Andover third.

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Theranostics Health Signs Research Collaboration Agreement

Thu, 15 May 2008 16:49:00 0500

ROCKVILLE, Md., May 15 PRNewswire — Theranostics Health (THX) today announced that it has entered into a three-year master research collaboration agreement with Duke University. This relationship will provide Duke

Northwestern University Announces Coaching Institute for Managers

Thu, 15 May 2008 16:49:30 0500

CHICAGO, May 15 PRNewswire-USNewswire — To help managers avoid coaching mistakes and build a culture of high performance in their organizations, Northwestern University School of Continuing Studies announces a Summer Institute on...

Northwestern Offers Emergency Management Threat Assessment Graduate Certificate

Thu, 15 May 2008 15:44:14 0500

CHICAGO, May 15 PRNewswire-USNewswire — Current events such as hurricanes and terrorist attacks have affirmed the need to strengthen emergency management capabilities at the local and national level. To meet that need, Northwestern...

Showcase for High School Baseball Players

Thu, 15 May 2008 15:41:00 0500

CISCO, Texas, May 15 PRNewswire — Play Like a Pro is hosting a showcase for high school baseball players. Athletes will perform in front of college/university coaches from all over Texas, as well as professional scouts for...

The 2008 AMIA Spring Congress to Showcase Best Practices and Innovations in Biomedical and Health Informatics Research and Education

Thu, 15 May 2008 14:47:55 0500

BETHESDA, Md., May 15 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — AMIA will host its 2008 Spring Congress May 29-31 at the Arizona Grand Resort in Phoenix, Arizona. The meeting brings together...

Having Less Power Impairs the Mind and Ability to Get Ahead, Study Shows

Thu, 15 May 2008 13:14:00 0500

EVANSTON, Ill., May 15 PRNewswire — New research appearing in the May issue of Psychological Science, a journal of the Association for Psychological Science, suggests that being put in a low-power role may impair a person's basic cognitive...

Deloitte Helps Academic Community Prepare Students for Sweeping Changes to U.S. Accounting Profession

Thu, 15 May 2008 12:46:00 0500

CHICAGO, May 15 PRNewswire — Deloitte today announced that it is forming an International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) University Consortium, through which it will contribute its time, experience and resources as an investment in...

New Ernst & Young Academic Resource Center to Develop Curriculum for Faculty on International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS)

Thu, 15 May 2008 11:45:00 0500

NEW YORK, May 15 PRNewswire — Ernst & Young LLP has announced the formation of the Ernst & Young Academic Resource Center, a new collaboration between the firm's professionals and university faculty. The Center will develop curriculum and...

Higher One Ranked #12 on Entrepreneur Magazine's 2008 Hot 100 List

Thu, 15 May 2008 10:00:00 0500

NEW HAVEN, Conn., May 15 PRNewswire — Higher One, a technology-driven financial services company that focuses exclusively on higher education, has been named #12 on Entrepreneur Magazine's 2008 Hot 100 List of the fastest growing businesses in...

DTE Energy Establishes Entrepreneurship Prize for Clean Energy Technologies

Thu, 15 May 2008 10:00:00 0500

DETROIT, May 15 PRNewswire — To help move clean energy technologies from the laboratory to commercial production, DTE Energy has joined with the University of Michigan to conduct an annual entrepreneurship competition that challenges...

Hiring Outlook for MBAs Remains Healthy Despite Downturn in Economy

Thu, 15 May 2008 09:47:26 0500

Corporate Recruiters Expect MBA Salaries to Match or Outpace Inflation

MCLEAN, Va., May 15 PRNewswire-USNewswire — Even as employers scale back their overall hiring plans amid weakness in the global...

Photo: Children International Graduates Are Better Prepared for the Future!

Thu, 15 May 2008 09:45:00 0500

KANSAS CITY, Mo., May 15 PRNewswire — Mayra Acan gives Children International high marks for getting her ready to take on the world!

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Verizon Wireless Phones and Accessories Will Receive High Honors With the Class of 2008

Thu, 15 May 2008 08:30:00 0500

BASKING RIDGE, N.J., May 15 PRNewswire — This graduation season, Verizon Wireless customers can choose from a variety of phones and accessories. Whether entering college or the job market, Verizon Wireless has cool new phones, PDAs, smartphones...

New Green Building at Yale Makes the Grade With Schuco Facades

Thu, 15 May 2008 07:04:00 0500

NEWINGTON, Connecticut, May 15 PRNewswire — The American Institute of Architects (AIA) voted on 22 April 2008 to add Yale University's new Sculpture Building in New Haven, Connecticut to its list of...

Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine to Offer Full Tuition Scholarships for All Students

Thu, 15 May 2008 04:00:00 0500

CLEVELAND, May 15 PRNewswire — Cleveland Clinic announced today that the Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine of Case Western Reserve University is providing all its students with full tuition scholarships, beginning with this...

Action Needed if Federal Agencies Are to Avoid 'Mission Failure,' Warns Study

Thu, 15 May 2008 00:01:00 0500

ALEXANDRIA, Va., May 15 PRNewswire-USNewswire — Identifying the new skills and competencies that federal financial managers will need to face 21st century challenges is the focus of a research paper released today by the AGA (Association of...

Allen K. Easley Is Named Dean of the University of La Verne College of Law

Wed, 14 May 2008 18:00:00 0500

ONTARIO, Calif., May 14 PRNewswire — The search is over. In the midst of its quest to obtain full American Bar Association (ABA) approval, the University of La Verne College of Law announced today that it has named a permanent dean...

AcademyOne Powers New System to Simplify College Transfer at Pennsylvania Colleges and Universities

Wed, 14 May 2008 13:15:00 0500

WEST CHESTER, Pa., May 14 /PRNewswire/— AcademyOne Inc., a leader in information technology solutions for higher education, provides the backbone technology and consulting services that power the newly launched Pennsylvania Transfer and Articulation...

First Statue of Margaret Thatcher in the U.S. Dedicated at Hillsdale College

Wed, 14 May 2008 12:22:54 0500

HILLSDALE, Mich., May 14 PRNewswire-USNewswire — In the midst of commencement activities last weekend, Hillsdale College unveiled the first statue in the United...

Cheers Magazine Announces Its 2008 Cheers Beverage Scholarship Winners

Wed, 14 May 2008 12:17:00 0500

NORWALK, Conn., May 14 PRNewswire — Cheers, the beverage magazine for full-service restaurants and bars, recently announced its Cheers Beverage Scholarship winners from the Johnson & Wales University in Providence, R.I. For the...

Performance Reports by Federal Agencies Show Major Improvements After 9 Years, but Pilot Report Format Threatens to Decrease Transparency

Wed, 14 May 2008 11:09:10 0500

ARLINGTON, Va., May 14 PRNewswire-USNewswire — The percentage of federal spending covered by government agencies with satisfactory performance reports rose to its highest level since the reports were mandated nine years ago. However, this is only...

Tricom to Acquire Godrej Global Solutions

Wed, 14 May 2008 11:01:00 0500

FREMONT, Calif., May 14 PRNewswire — Tricom Document Management (Tricom), a company specializing in the electronic management of legacy and current documents for a global clientele, has announced the acquisition of Godrej Global Solutions Ltd...

Pilot Study Could Shake Up College Rankings II: Intellectual Intimidation

Wed, 14 May 2008 10:52:29 0500

NEW YORK, May 14 PRNewswire-USNewswire -- When families weigh their choices on which college their children should attend, they tend to focus on cost, academic reputation and campus amenities. The Campus Tolerance...