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Patient commits estate gift to advance women’s heart health, skin cancer research and Alzheimer’s caregiver education at USF
The University of South Florida Foundation today announced a $1.8 million estate gift to USF Health that will fund a women’s heart health professorship, dermatology research endowment and caregiver education programs at the Byrd Alzheimer’s Center. Community volunteer and USF Health patient Bruce Mackey made the gift in honor of his doctors Guilherme Oliveira and …
Business, Technology and Education Leaders Launch New Coalition to Make Data Science Education a National Priority
WASHINGTON, June 14, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — A cross-sector group of individuals and organizations from education, business, philanthropy and technology today announced a new coalition to prioritize data science in K-12 education. Known as Data Science for Everyone, the coalition is incubated at the University of Chicago’s Center for Radical Innovation for Social Change and funded by Citadel …
technology: New normal: Being tech driven in a post Covid world
In a year of lockdowns, each one of us experienced the power of technology at a fundamental level. With the world shifting enmasse to virtual, technology helped us take care of loved ones, get healthcare, access essential services, get work done and keep our businesses running. It took a pandemic to bring home the power …
Old technology forces Education Department to delay new FAFSA application
The Department of Education informed Congress on Friday that decades-old technology has forced the department to delay the implementation of a new, simplified application for students seeking federal financial aid, Politico reports. Why it matters: The department was required by a law that Congress passed last year to start using the new Free Application for …
Old technology forces Education Department to delay new federal student aid application
The Department of Education informed Congress on Friday that decades-old technology has forced the department to delay the implementation of a new, simplified application for students seeking federal financial aid, Politico reports. Why it matters: The department was required by a law that Congress passed last year to start using the new Free Application for …
New Oriental Education & Technology Group Stock Shows Every Sign Of Being Significantly …
– By GF Value The stock of New Oriental Education & Technology Group (NYSE:EDU, 30-year Financials) is estimated to be significantly undervalued, according to GuruFocus Value calculation. GuruFocus Value is GuruFocus’ estimate of the fair value at which the stock should be traded. It is calculated based on the historical multiples that the stock has …
Yakima schools technology director honored with regional award | Local
Yakima School District Technology Director Andy Gonzalez was named Regional Classified School Employee of the Year on Wednesday for his leadership in expanding internet and technology access for students. “There’s thousands and thousands of fabulous classified employees across our region … Andy is a fantastic classified employee and what a great representative of our group,” …
Superintendent’s Corner: Technology at TPS moving forward | News
This past year significantly altered the way technology functioned in our district. It has changed our strategy in how we use student devices, how we ensure connectivity for those devices, and it has helped move us into a 1:1 program for all K-12 students. Last year, we were able to add 2 new technology coach …
Collin College Veterinary Technology program extends fall application deadline | News
Collin College has extended the application deadline for its Veterinary Technology program. The deadline for fall 2021 semester applications is July 8. Classes are located at the college’s Wylie Campus. According to Dr. Sabrina Cummings, Collin College director of Veterinary Technology, this program provides students with opportunities to hone their skills, including through hands-on clinical …
MSUB radiology technology program acknowledged for high-quality education | Success Stories
The radiologic technology program at City College at Montana State University Billings continues to present itself as a high-quality, professional learning environment for radiography and medical services. The program has been granted its initial accreditation from the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT) for a period of three years. The radiologic technology …
