Jan 06
College, Education, Online Education No Comments
WhatAreKidsSaying.com, an exciting new website for kids and teens, announces that it is going to pay the college tuition of the first three members of its website to reach 50,000 points.
WhatAreKidsSaying.com, founded by University of Michigan graduate and former NFL Linebacker, In Gold, offers kids and teens a platform to express their thoughts and opinions, [...]
Oct 31
Finance Education, Scholarship No Comments
James P. and Carolyn K. Bouchard today announced that they have contributed more than $3 million to support a diverse group of children’s charities, healthcare and educational institutions in Pennsylvania and Illinois.
The Bouchard family’s philanthropic endeavors culminate today with a $1 million contribution to the Sewickley, Pennsylvania-based Quaker Valley Recreation Association for the construction of [...]
Oct 31
In what seemed more like a political rally than a product launch, Ford Motor Co. on Thursday formally kicked off production of the all-new 2009 Ford F-150 at the Dearborn Truck Plant with rousing, emotional speeches from Ford executives, UAW officials and Michigan Gov. Jennifer Granholm.
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Ford also announced during the event that it would add [...]
Oct 29
Education, Online Education No Comments
optionsXpress Holdings, Inc. announced it has launched Trading Quotient, an interactive tool which allows investors to measure their investing aptitude while also competing against their peers. Dubbed “TQ,” this interactive test utilizes game-like functions to provide an aptitude score. TQ also guides users to free educational resources that help improve areas of weakness revealed by [...]
Oct 28
While Oconee County students enjoyed a much deserved break from school, which continues through today, teachers and school district staff participating in in-service activities Monday took a little time off for some food, fun and fellowship.
Employees pitched large tents, set up lawn chairs and ate hamburgers, hot dogs, ice cream and other cookies and candies [...]
Oct 21
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The College of Business Administration at San Diego State University (SDSU) announced today that former National Football League head coach, Dennis Green, has begun teaching the SDSU Sports Business Management MBA program’s Strategic Management (BA703) course which has been offered during fall 2008 semester.
Green, the former head coach of the Minnesota Vikings (1992 – 2001) [...]
Oct 18
Education, Finance Education No Comments
comScore, Inc. , a leader in measuring the digital world, released its monthly analysis of U.S. consumer activity at the top online properties for September 2008 based on data from the comScore Media Metrix service. The tumultuous financial markets and the upcoming presidential elections were the main drivers of Internet traffic for the month. [...]
Sep 26
As a 6-7, 305-pound offensive tackle for the University of North Carolina, Andrew Oberg used his intimidating size to protect his quarterback.
As the new director of Pennsylvania’s largest cyber school, Oberg uses his head and his heart, not his hulk, to shepherd the 8,500 students in his care and ensure their academic success.
“When you see [...]
Sep 12
Education, Scholarship, University No Comments
The Seattle Seahawks and City University of Seattle will launch the 2008 Seahawks Undergrad Scholarship at the home opener game against the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday, September 14, 2008 at Qwest Field. This is the second year that the $15,000 scholarship will be awarded to an individual who exemplifies a strong commitment to advancing [...]
Sep 11
College, Education, School, Student Loan, Study Abroad, University No Comments
Symetra Financial and the Seattle Seahawks kickoff a new Symetra Heroes in the Classroom season this week, honoring some of the region’s best teachers for their exemplary performance in the classroom. Now in its third year, this program selects 24 Seattle Public Schools teachers and recognizes them for exceptional leadership and instructional skills.
Three of the [...]
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