Scholarships » college loans http://friendsmetro.com News about Education, Scholarships and Grants Tue, 21 Feb 2012 10:17:18 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.4 Capella University’s Latest ‘Inside Online Education’ Podcast Features a Discussion with Larry Isaak, the New President of Capella http://friendsmetro.com/capella-universitys-latest-inside-online-education-podcast-features-a-discussion-with-larry-isaak-the-new-president-of-capella/ http://friendsmetro.com/capella-universitys-latest-inside-online-education-podcast-features-a-discussion-with-larry-isaak-the-new-president-of-capella/#comments Wed, 29 Dec 2010 00:42:25 +0000 admin http://friendsmetro.com/capella-universitys-latest-inside-online-education-podcast-features-a-discussion-with-larry-isaak-the-new-president-of-capella/ MINNEAPOLIS–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Capella University, an accredited online university* that has built its reputation by providing high quality online degree programs for working adults, has released its latest Inside Online Education podcast (http://www.capellacommons.com/2010/12/22/capella-president-larry-isaak), which features a discussion with new Capella President Larry Isaak. These regular podcasts feature interviews with Capella students, faculty and staff who share the experience of online ed

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]]> http://friendsmetro.com/capella-universitys-latest-inside-online-education-podcast-features-a-discussion-with-larry-isaak-the-new-president-of-capella/feed/ 0 The McCarton Foundation Rings The Opening Bell at The NYSE http://friendsmetro.com/the-mccarton-foundation-rings-the-opening-bell-at-the-nyse/ http://friendsmetro.com/the-mccarton-foundation-rings-the-opening-bell-at-the-nyse/#comments Tue, 28 Dec 2010 00:41:06 +0000 admin http://friendsmetro.com/the-mccarton-foundation-rings-the-opening-bell-at-the-nyse/ NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The McCarton Foundation Rings The Opening Bell at the New York Stock Exchange on December 27, 2010 in New York City. Please visit http://www.youtube.com/user/nysetv1 for a brief video of The McCarton Foundation’s visit to The NYSE. About the McCarton Foundation The McCarton Foundation is dedicated to increasing the educational opportunities for children with autism and making a better life for them and their families. The McCarton Foundation was founded in 2002 by Cece

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]]> http://friendsmetro.com/the-mccarton-foundation-rings-the-opening-bell-at-the-nyse/feed/ 0 Nation’s only Hip-Hop Diploma Program Takes Its Mission to China http://friendsmetro.com/nations-only-hip-hop-diploma-program-takes-its-mission-to-china/ http://friendsmetro.com/nations-only-hip-hop-diploma-program-takes-its-mission-to-china/#comments Thu, 23 Dec 2010 00:42:51 +0000 admin http://friendsmetro.com/nations-only-hip-hop-diploma-program-takes-its-mission-to-china/ ST. PAUL, Minn.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–President Richard M. Nixon formally opened China for the Western world in 1972. Will McNally Smith College of Music officially open up Hip-Hop for Chinese music students in 2011?!

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]]> http://friendsmetro.com/nations-only-hip-hop-diploma-program-takes-its-mission-to-china/feed/ 0 Maven Semantic: Gene Targeting Research Database http://friendsmetro.com/maven-semantic-gene-targeting-research-database/ http://friendsmetro.com/maven-semantic-gene-targeting-research-database/#comments Wed, 22 Dec 2010 00:41:30 +0000 admin http://friendsmetro.com/maven-semantic-gene-targeting-research-database/ DUBLIN–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Maven Semantic (http://www.mavensemantic.com) announces updates to their Gene Targeting database. The new database is now available to marketing, business development, competitor intelligence, KOL, medical affairs and related departments in the life sciences sector. The database currently tags 247,000 individuals working in Gene Targeting. http://bit.ly/i8sSZA. Top 10 Countries for Gene Targeting Research (ranked by number of senior Gene Targeting researchers) United Sta

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]]> http://friendsmetro.com/maven-semantic-gene-targeting-research-database/feed/ 0 Kaplan Educational Foundation Accepting Applications for Scholarship Program for Community-College Students http://friendsmetro.com/kaplan-educational-foundation-accepting-applications-for-scholarship-program-for-community-college-students/ http://friendsmetro.com/kaplan-educational-foundation-accepting-applications-for-scholarship-program-for-community-college-students/#comments Tue, 21 Dec 2010 00:41:22 +0000 admin http://friendsmetro.com/kaplan-educational-foundation-accepting-applications-for-scholarship-program-for-community-college-students/ NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The Kaplan Educational Foundation (KEF) is now accepting applications for the Kaplan Leadership Program (KLP)from New York City-area community-college students.

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]]> http://friendsmetro.com/kaplan-educational-foundation-accepting-applications-for-scholarship-program-for-community-college-students/feed/ 0 Stanford University Reports FY2010 Financial Results http://friendsmetro.com/stanford-university-reports-fy2010-financial-results/ http://friendsmetro.com/stanford-university-reports-fy2010-financial-results/#comments Sat, 18 Dec 2010 00:58:57 +0000 admin http://friendsmetro.com/stanford-university-reports-fy2010-financial-results/ STANFORD, Calif–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Stanford University reported its financial results for fiscal year 2010 (FY2010), which ended August 31, 2010. Consolidated net assets increased $1.5 billion, or 7.5%, to end the year at $21.4 billion. The increase in net assets was largely due to positive investment returns. Consolidated results include the University, Stanford Hospital and Clinics, and Lucile Salter Packard Children’s Hospital at Stanford. Net assets include the value of the endowment, expenda

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]]> http://friendsmetro.com/stanford-university-reports-fy2010-financial-results/feed/ 0 Maven Semantic: Antiviral Research Database http://friendsmetro.com/maven-semantic-antiviral-research-database/ http://friendsmetro.com/maven-semantic-antiviral-research-database/#comments Fri, 17 Dec 2010 00:40:54 +0000 admin http://friendsmetro.com/maven-semantic-antiviral-research-database/ DUBLIN–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Maven Semantic (http://www.mavensemantic.com) announces updates to their Antiviral research database. The new database is now available to marketing, business development, competitor intelligence, KOL, medical affairs and related departments in the life sciences sector. The database currently tags 51,000 individuals working in Antivirals. http://bit.ly/fvQXY8. Top 10 Countries for Antiviral Research (ranked by number of senior Antiviral researchers) United States Of Amer

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]]> http://friendsmetro.com/maven-semantic-antiviral-research-database/feed/ 0 ONTILITY Announces First Solar Manufacturers Training Workshop Featuring Lumeta, Cooper, Unirac, SoloPower, Zep Solar, PV Powered, Schneider Electric, Solmetric, Deck, Schuco and Other Solar Leaders http://friendsmetro.com/ontility-announces-first-solar-manufacturers-training-workshop-featuring-lumeta-cooper-unirac-solopower-zep-solar-pv-powered-schneider-electric-solmetric-deck-schuco-and-other-solar-leaders/ http://friendsmetro.com/ontility-announces-first-solar-manufacturers-training-workshop-featuring-lumeta-cooper-unirac-solopower-zep-solar-pv-powered-schneider-electric-solmetric-deck-schuco-and-other-solar-leaders/#comments Thu, 16 Dec 2010 00:41:21 +0000 admin http://friendsmetro.com/ontility-announces-first-solar-manufacturers-training-workshop-featuring-lumeta-cooper-unirac-solopower-zep-solar-pv-powered-schneider-electric-solmetric-deck-schuco-and-other-solar-leaders/ HOUSTON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–ONTILITY Announces First Solar Manufacturers Training Workshop Featuring Lumeta, Cooper, Unirac, SoloPower, Zep Solar, PV Powered, Schneider Electric, Solmetric, Deck, Schuco and Other Solar Leaders

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]]> http://friendsmetro.com/ontility-announces-first-solar-manufacturers-training-workshop-featuring-lumeta-cooper-unirac-solopower-zep-solar-pv-powered-schneider-electric-solmetric-deck-schuco-and-other-solar-leaders/feed/ 0 Fitch to Rate Brazos Higher Education Authority Series 2010-1; Presale Issued http://friendsmetro.com/fitch-to-rate-brazos-higher-education-authority-series-2010-1-presale-issued/ http://friendsmetro.com/fitch-to-rate-brazos-higher-education-authority-series-2010-1-presale-issued/#comments Wed, 15 Dec 2010 00:44:45 +0000 admin http://friendsmetro.com/fitch-to-rate-brazos-higher-education-authority-series-2010-1-presale-issued/ NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Fitch Ratings expects to rate Brazos Higher Education Authority, Inc. – Amended and Restated 2004 Indenture Trust (BHEA) series 2010-1 as follows: –$958,000,000 class A-1 student loan asset-backed notes ‘AAA’; –$161,600,000 class A-2 student loan asset-backed notes ‘AAA’. Fitch’s stress analysis is discussed in the presale titled BHEA series 2010-1 dated Dec. 14, 2010. Additional information is available at www.fitchratings.com. The ratings above have been initiated

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]]> http://friendsmetro.com/fitch-to-rate-brazos-higher-education-authority-series-2010-1-presale-issued/feed/ 0 St. Louis Resident Named Chamberlain College of Nursing’s ‘Nurse of the Month’ http://friendsmetro.com/st-louis-resident-named-chamberlain-college-of-nursings-nurse-of-the-month/ http://friendsmetro.com/st-louis-resident-named-chamberlain-college-of-nursings-nurse-of-the-month/#comments Tue, 14 Dec 2010 00:44:45 +0000 admin http://friendsmetro.com/st-louis-resident-named-chamberlain-college-of-nursings-nurse-of-the-month/ ST. LOUIS–(BUSINESS WIRE)–St. Louis resident and St. John’s Mercy Medical Center nurse Carol Caruso has been named the Chamberlain College of Nursing’s “Nurse of the Month.” Caruso was nominated by Susie Fandos for her dedication to patients, continuous hard work and devotion to the medical field. Ms. Fandos is a fellow parishioner and friend at Mary Queen of Peace Catholic Church. Caruso received her diploma in nursing from Deaconess College of Nursing, now Chamberlain College of Nursing. She

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