Arts and Media February 2017 Premium

Miami Dade College’s Miami Film Festival 34th Edition Announces Lineup for VeoMiami’s Industry Program Encuentros

Organizers of Miami Dade College’s (MDC) acclaimed Miami Film Festival 34th edition, scheduled for March 3 – 12, announced today the projects selected for this year’s MIAMI ENCUENTROS, presented by John S. & James L. Knight Foundation.

Global February 2017

Only 2 Weeks Left Before HO Reveals the Nation’s Top Community Colleges

With thousands of academic institutions, online schools and degree programs, colleges now more than ever strive to distinguish themselves in the highly competitive world of higher education. So for the Department of Education to choose a school as one of the best in the nation is now more than ever a high achievement and honor.

Global February 2017

Mott Community College Closes for Part of Day after Threat

Mott Community College in Michigan says it's closing for part of the day after a threat was made related to the school.

Hispanic Community February 2017 Premium

Hispanic Public Relations Association Announces 2017 National Board of Directors

The Hispanic Public Relations Association (HPRA) voted to elect Yvonne Lorie—founder ReFresh PR and 2013 HPRA PRemio PR Achievement Award recipient— president of the 2017 National Board of Directors. Lorie served as president-elect of HPRA in 2016, after joining the national board in 2014 where she served as Secretary and then VP of Programming.

Health Care February 2017 Premium

Stevens Researcher Proposes Novel Way to Spot Forming Skin Cancers

A newly emerging technology holds promise for imaging and diagnosing skin-cancer tissues earlier and more accurately than ever — and Stevens Institute of Technology is at the forefront.

Global February 2017

Protests Erupt at NYU Amid Event by Conservative Speaker

Fights have broken out at a protest at New York University amid an appearance by a conservative speaker, who school officials say was hit by pepper spray.

Global February 2017

Breitbart Editor's Berkeley Talk Nixed Amid Violent Protest

A crowd protesting a far-right commentator's appearance at the University of California at Berkeley hurled smoke bombs, broke windows and sparked a massive bonfire, prompting officials to call off the event.

Hispanic Community February 2017

Latino Conference to Bring Industry Experts to CSUF Feb. 16-18

Communications and business students studying the state of Hispanic media and marketing can learn from industry experts at the Feb. 16-18 Hispanic/Latino Media and Marketing International Conference at Cal State Fullerton.

Administration February 2017

Princeton Review Names Saint Anselm College As One of 200 "Colleges That Pay You Back"

Saint Anselm College has been recognized as one of the best in the U.S. for academics, affordability, financial aid, and supporting students towards graduation, successful careers and fulfilling lives.

Technology February 2017 Premium

Grant Inspires stem study at California Community Colleges Including Sierra College by <b> Gary M. Stern</b>

Each participating community college, like Sierra College, Pepper-Kittredge noted, “will develop its own network of businesses, which will help drive what internships are available.  These businesses will connect to suppliers, partners, businesses, at a local to global level,” she said.

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Gary M. Stern

Legal February 2017 Premium

Hundreds Rally at Rutgers to Protest Trump Immigration Order

Hundreds of students and community members have gathered at Rutgers University to protest President Donald Trump's executive order restricting travel from seven majority-Muslim countries.

Legal February 2017 Premium

California university faculty send open letter to Trump on climate change

Amid rumors that President Donald Trump will soon pull out of the Paris climate agreement that former President Barack Obama signed last year, more than 2,300 faculty from California universities have signed an open letter to the Trump administration calling for sustained action on climate change and urging him to honor the country’s commitment to reducing greenhouse gas emissions as set forth in the agreement.