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Unable so far to mount a terrorism case against a Knoxville convenience store operator captured on audiotape discussing vague plans of jihad, federal authorities are now revealing the major stolen cigarette smuggling operation they say he headed.
Student loan default data highlights for-profits
More than one in five borrowers of federal student loans who attend for-profit colleges default within three years of beginning repayment, new figures made available by the U.S. Department of Education on Monday show.
Illegal immigrant to walk to D.C. to petition to be allowed to go to school in U.S.
The 26-year-old from Indiantown has been forced to withdraw from Kaplan University and was denied scholarships at a seminary.
People are living longer and sometimes dying harder from extended illness and chronic disease.
Private universities plugging the gaps in higher education
The University of Phoenix building in Suisun City. As community colleges and public universities cope with the double whammy of state budget cuts and increased student demand, private institutions are stepping in to help fill the void, officials said.
Student loan default data highlights for-profits
More than one in five borrowers of federal student loans who attend for-profit colleges default within three years of beginning repayment, new figures made available by the U.S. Department of Education on Monday show.
Board of County Commissioners' Actions: Commissioners Approve...
Board of County Commissioners' Actions: Commissioners Approve Commercial Jobs Stimulus, Chinese Friendly-City Program, Senior Center Concept 12/13/2009 Board of County Commissioners' Actions Commissioners Approve Commercial Jobs Stimulus, Chinese Friendly-City Program, Senior Center Concept In its regular meeting on December 8th, the Washington ...
Ibarra to chair Colorada funders group
Irene M. Ibarra, president and CEO, The Colorado Trust, elected 2010 board chair, Colorado Association of Funders.
Inglis Foundation names development VP
Betty Marmon, former director of philanthropic initiatives, Philadelphia Museum of Art , named vice president, development and external affairs, Inglis Foundation, Philadelphia.
Water for People honors Adamski
Water For People awarded 2009 Robert W. Hite Outstanding Leadership Award to Robert Adamski, vice president of municipal infrastructure programs, Gannett Fleming, international planning, design and construction management firm.A December 7, 2009 Helping communities find value in abandoned and underused properties, and transform blighted ...
Online universities provide high quality options, convenience for busy students
Starting in the second half of the 2009 fall semester, Webster University offered 325 online courses and had more than 6,600 online students enrolled worldwide.
Australia invites Indian universities to open branches
By Prashant K. Nanda, New Delhi, Dec 5 : Recognising India's excellence in education, Australia has invited 'elite Indian institutions' to set up campuses there and help Adelaide become a 'University City'. Some of them are already on the table, a senior minister of South Australia said.
Nonprofits implement Blackbaud application
Earthjustice, Heifer International, Jews for Jesus, and University of Oxford implemented Blackbaud Enterprise CRM.
Oshkosh School board member Michelle Monte to resign post
Oshkosh school board member Michelle Monte has resigned from her seat just months after winning her first term in office.
Aleshire opposed to relationship between county and city in China
An agreement signed Nov. 10 establishing a relationship between Washington County and a city in China did not have the full support of the Washington County Commissioners, according to Commissioner Kristin B. Aleshire.
Kaplan, Washington Co. formalize partnerships in China
On a recent trip to China, Washington County Commissioners President John F. Barr formalized a partner-community relationship between Washington County and Jinhua City, in the eastern Chinese province of Zhejiang.
Somewhere between the decorations, gift ideas, and shoppers this year, there's a silent battle going on in local stores.
Glenn Stegall and Brandon Shinholser are barely old enough to vote for themselves, but each wants to be the next mayor of Athens.
Some seniors who are graduating and planning to continue to graduate school may be faced with the Graduate Record Examination first.
10 Great Online Degree Programs
Contemplating earning a degree online? Depending on the course of study and field of specialization youa TMre interested in, there are lots of accredited degree programs that offer an excellent and convenient educational experience.
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