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Gov. Ivey announces grant to improve computer skills of Guntersville students
Gov. Kay Ivey has announced a $100,000 grant to enhance technology skills of students in the Guntersville school system. The Appalachian Regional Commission grant will enable the school system to purchase more than 450 laptop computers. Combined...

Gov. Bentley announces grant to help Birmingham students pursue entrepreneurial projects
MONTGOMERY— Gov. Robert Bentley has announced a $75,000 Appalachian Regional Commission grant to help low-income youth in Jefferson County learn entrepreneurial skills. Operation HOPE has designed a program for Birmingham City Schools called Hope...

Governor announces grant to expand nursing program at Jefferson State Community College
MONTGOMERY— A $116,100 grant announced by Gov. Kay Ivey is helping Jefferson State Community College add some needed items to its recently expanded nursing wing at its Pell City-St. Clair County campus. The college will use Appalachian Regional...

Gov. Ivey announces grant to help Winston County students qualify for jobs as automotive technicians
MONTGOMERY— A $56,000 Appalachian Regional Commission grant announced by Gov. Kay Ivey will give Winston County students an enhanced opportunity to jumpstart careers as automotive technicians. The Winston County Board of Education will use the...

Beckfield College Earns Prestigious 10-Year Continuing Accreditation for Nursing Programs
FLORENCE, KY, UNITED STATES, July 1, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Beckfield College is pleased to announce that its Diploma in Practical Nursing (DPN) and Associate of Applied Science in Nursing (AASN) programs have been granted continuing...

UM organises ‘Science in Action’ workshop to enhance secondary school students’ hands-on experience in experiments
MACAU, July 1 - The Faculty of Health Sciences (FHS) of the University of Macau (UM) organised a workshop as part of its ‘Science in Action: FHS Youth Research Mentorship Series’, with the aim of enhancing the understanding of and interest in...

MPU Students Win Gold, Silver, and Bronze Medals in Tertiary Group of the “12th Macao Student Multimedia Design Software Skills Competition”
MACAU, July 1 - The Macau Productivity and Technology Transfer Center and the Education and Youth Development Bureau held the "17th Macao Student Office Software Skills Competition" and the "12th Macao Student Multimedia Design Software Skills...

YMCA of the USA Awards High School Students $5,000 to Lead Change in Their Local Communities
CHICAGO, July 01, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- YMCA of the USA (Y-USA), the national resource office for the 2,600+ YMCAs across the country, is excited to announce the winners of the 2025 YMCA Changemakers Summit. Now in its fourth year, the summit...

A transformative guide for educators and administrators for fostering growth in struggling and high-performing students
A transformative guide which has profound impact educators can have when they believe in their students and commit to their success. DALLAS, TX, UNITED STATES, June 30, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Aretha Murchison in her book blends proven...

Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi: Justice and Constitutional Development Dept Budget Vote 2025/26
House Chairperson Deputy Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development Hon Andries Nel Chairperson for the Portfolio Committee on Justice & Constitutional Development, Hon. Xola Nqola and Members of the Portfolio Committee Public Protector of...

Cheaper public transport for school students
Release date: 01/07/25 South Australian school students will now be able to catch public transport to and from school each day for the equivalent of just 25 cents a trip. From today, the price of the metroCARD 28-day student pass will now be just...

Gordon McKernan Hosts Exclusive Interview with LSU Baseball Coach Jay Johnson Following Tigers’ College World Series Win
Louisiana attorney Gordon McKernan sat down with LSU baseball coach Jay Johnson for his first in-depth interview after the Tigers’ College World Series victory. BATON ROUGE, LA, UNITED STATES, June 30, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Louisiana...

The Spiggle Law Firm Announces $10,000 in Scholarships Available to Students for the 2025 to 2026 Academic Year
ALEXANDRIA, VA, UNITED STATES, June 30, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The Spiggle Law Firm is proud to announce the return of its annual scholarship program, offering $10,000 in financial support to students across the country for the 2025 to 2026...

IV Therapy Academy Announces Full-Tuition Scholarship for the Business Accelerator Program
IV Therapy Academy is Launching a New Annual Full-Tuition Scholarship for the Business Accelerator Training FL, UNITED STATES, June 30, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- IV Therapy Academy is thrilled to announce the launch of a new annual scholarship...

CUMMINS RETURNS AS LEAD SPONSOR FOR UNREASONABLE CONFERENCE IN INDIANAPOLIS
Where brand leaders and marketing’s top academics meet to to explore what drives human behavior INDIANAPOLIS, IN, UNITED STATES, July 9, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- UNREASONABLE: A Modern Look at Consumer Motivations returns to Indianapolis...

CodeMonkey’s AP Computer Science Principles (CSP) Course Approved by the College Board
SAN FRANCISCO, June 30, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CodeMonkey, a leading provider of gamified coding education for K-12 students, is proud to announce the launch of its brand-new Advanced Placement (AP) Computer Science Principles (CSP) course,...

ESET North America Announces Winners of the Tenth Annual Women in Cybersecurity Scholarship
SAN DIEGO and TORONTO, June 30, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ESET, a global leader in cybersecurity, is proud to announce the winners of its tenth annual Women in Cybersecurity Scholarship. Selected from a highly competitive pool of applicants across...

Royal College of Physicians responds to government proposals to tackle obesity
Dr Kath McCullough, Royal College of Physicians’ special adviser on obesity said: “This is exactly the type of bold policy we need to shift from sickness to prevention. Obesity is one of the most significant public health challenges facing our...

Three Turkish students in US earn top ranks in Global MasterMinds Olympiad
(MENAFN) Three Turkish students based in the United States achieved major success at the Global MasterMinds Olympiad on Saturday, securing top awards in mathematics, science, research, and innovation. The international competition, which brought...

WorldStrides Announces Strategic Partnership with U.S. News & World Report’s CollegeAdvisor to Empower Student Success through Comprehensive Guidance and Experiential Learning
VIENNA, Va., July 09, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- WorldStrides, a global provider of educational student travel and experiential learning, today announced a strategic partnership to offer college prep and student advising services with...