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Community College of Philadelphia Assists Hurricane Victims PHILADELPHIA, Sept. 2 /PRNewswire/ -- At this time, the southern coastal United States is experiencing the worse natural disaster in U.S. history. Consistent with our tradition of assisting communities in need and in response to this emergency, Community College of Philadelphia is launching an educational initiative to assist hurricane

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WVU Opens Doors to Students From Hurricane-Ravaged Gulf, Waives Admissions Fees MORGANTOWN, W.Va., Sept. 2 /PRNewswire/ -- College students displaced by Hurricane Katrina have the opportunity to take fall semester classes at West Virginia University, WVU officials say.The University is expediting the enrollment process and offering admission to students who attend colleges that have been closed

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'Dollars for Disaster' Fund-Raiser Set for Next WeekWVU community continues its relief efforts in Katrina's aftermath MORGANTOWN, W.Va., Sept. 2 /PRNewswire/ -- As thousands are feared dead and many more left homeless in the hurricane-ravaged Gulf Coast, students and employees at West Virginia University are mobilizing relief efforts for survivors of the monster storm.On Tuesday, Sept. 6, the WVU

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USA Funds Commits $1 Million to Help College Students Affected by HurricanesDisaster relief to help low-income students stay in school INDIANAPOLIS, Sept. 2 /PRNewswire/ -- USA Funds(R), the nation's leading education-loan guarantor, has announced a commitment of $1 million to provide financial assistance to college students in sections of four states affected by recent hurricanes. USA Funds'

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Minnesota's Private Colleges Tell Congressional Delegation Higher Education Reauthorization Act Is Inadequate to Meet State Needs ST. PAUL, Minn., Sept. 2 /PRNewswire/ -- The following memorandum from the Minnesota Private College Council, representing 17 of Minnesota's four-year private colleges and universities (see: http://www.mnprivatecolleges.org/ ), has been sent this morning to members of

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Extending a Helping Hand - Catholic Leaders Will Collect Dollars from Children to Help Education in Hurricane-Stricken Region WASHINGTON, Sept. 2 /PRNewswire/ -- Catholic school children and students enrolled in religious education programs will be extending a helping hand -- one dollar at a time -- to their counterparts in areas impacted by Hurricane Katrina.Through "Child to Child: A Catholic

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Babson Executive Education Leads 'Innovation' Consortium in Singapore WELLESLEY, Mass., Sept. 2 /PRNewswire/ -- Babson Executive Education, ranked among the top 10 in the world by both the Financial Times and BusinessWeek, will lead global business executives in Singapore from September 18-21 in its Innovation and Corporate Entrepreneurship Consortium Program. Babson Executive Education is

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Woodbury to Host 'Building Better Cities' by Architect William McDonough BURBANK, Calif., Sept. 2 /PRNewswire/ -- Architect and designer William McDonough, the man Time magazine called a "hero for the planet," will talk about ways for "Building Better Cities" during a Wednesday, September 7 event at Woodbury University.The free event is open to the public. A reception will begin at 6:15 p.m.,

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Lieutenant Governor Steele and Sallie Mae CEO to Announce New Maryland Program for Teachers, Nurses WHAT: Lieutenant Governor Michael Steele (R-MD) will join Sallie Mae Vice Chairman and CEO Tim Fitzpatrick to launch a new initiative designed to attract and retain teachers and nurses in the State of Maryland. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20030617/

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Kimberly-Clark Professional to Donate Cold and Flu Packages to University of Alberta Students Wednesday, September 7, 2005, 8:30 am - 10:30 am WHO: Kimberly-Clark Professional to donate cold and flu care packages to students at the University of Alberta. WHAT: To help prevent the spread of germs during the upcoming cold and flu season,

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A Message from AICUNJ SUMMIT, N.J., Sept. 2 /PRNewswire/ -- A Message from AICUNJ President, John B. Wilson to New Jersey students attending all colleges/universities that are closed as a result of Hurricane Katrina -- Tulane University, University of New Orleans, Loyola University and any other Louisiana, Alabama or Mississippi college/university.The Association of Independent Colleges and

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/C O R R E C T I O N from source - McGill University/In M0132 released at 11:41e today, an error occured in the subtitle and in the first paragraph. "American Association of Universities" should have read "Association of American Universities". Corrected copy follows:McGill to admit Tulane University students affected by Hurricane KatrinaResponse to request from Association of American

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Colleges, Universities Offer Hurricane-Displaced Students Opportunities to Continue Studies Via Society for College and University Planning Listserv ANN ARBOR, Mich., Sept. 2 /PRNewswire/ -- Colleges and universities across the country are offering students displaced by Hurricane Katrina the opportunity to temporarily continue their studies on their campuses during the recovery period. The

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Sallie Mae Completes Acquisition of GRP Financial Services RESTON, Va., Sept. 2 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- SLM Corporation (NYSE:SLM), commonly known as Sallie Mae, today announced that it has completed the purchase of GRP Financial Services (GRP). The company announced in August its plans to purchase the company from GRP management and Angelo, Gordon & Company. GRP purchases and resolves mortgage

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Sallie Mae Reaches Out to Higher Education Community and Students in Wake of Hurricane KatrinaCompany to Provide up to $15 Million in Emergency Financing RESTON, Va., Sept. 2 /PRNewswire/ -- Sallie Mae today announced its initial efforts to assist the higher education community, students and borrowers impacted by Hurricane Katrina.(Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20030617/SLMLOGO-a )

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Salem Academy and College to Accept Students Displaced by Katrina WINSTON-SALEM, N.C., Sept. 2 /PRNewswire/ -- Salem Academy, a college preparatory school for girls in grades 9 through 12, and Salem College, a private women's college, are accepting female college and independent high school students displaced by Hurricane Katrina. The students will receive free tuition for the remainder of the

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HACC Dedicates New Select Medical Health Education Pavilion Sept. 7 Who: Representatives from HACC, including President Edna V. Baehre, Ed.D., Select Medical CEO Robert Ortenzio and Pennsylvania Senator Pat Vance along with Capital Campaign co-chairs Donald Schell and Governor George M. Leader will formally dedicate the new allied

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Boston University Opens Doors to Tulane University Undergraduate Students for Fall SemesterGraduate & Professional Students to be Considered BOSTON, Sept. 2 /PRNewswire/ -- Boston University (BU) today opened its doors to undergraduate students from hurricane-stricken Tulane University. University officials announced that fully enrolled Tulane undergraduates are now eligible to enroll

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McGill to admit Tulane University students affected by Hurricane KatrinaResponse to request from American Association of Universities (AAU) MONTREAL, Sept. 2 /PRNewswire/ -- McGill University is joining other members of the American Association of Universities (AAU) in relief efforts to accommodate students from Tulane University in New Orleans who have been affected by the devastation of

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Reading Mayor McMahon to Address Latino Higher Education Concerns Sept. 9City Hall Event Part of The Sallie Mae Fund's Nationwide Paying for College Bus Tour RESTON, Va., Sept. 2 /PRNewswire/ -- The following is being issued by The Sallie Mae Fund: WHAT: The Sallie Mae Fund's Paying for College Bus Tour will be in Reading to help Latino families understand how to prepare and pay

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Rose Art Industries Donating School Supplies to Victims of Hurricane Katrina LIVINGSTON, N.J., Sept. 2 /PRNewswire/ -- Rose Art Industries, Inc. / Mega Bloks, Inc. announced today that it will donate a truckload of school supplies -- including crayons, markers and USA Gold pencils -- to victims of Hurricane Katrina.Lawrence Rosen, president and chief executive officer of Rose Art Industries

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Union University to Accommodate Students Displaced by Hurricane Katrina JACKSON, Tenn., Sept. 2 /PRNewswire/ -- Union University has extended its enrollment deadline for the fall semester until Sept. 12 to accommodate those students affected by Hurricane Katrina."We join many in the higher education community who desire to assist students adversely affected by the hurricane," said Rich Grimm,

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Tri-C Western Campus to Host Grand Opening of Crile Archives and Center for History EducationEvent co-sponsored by Cuyahoga County Public Library will kick-off with short World War I documentary film PARMA, Ohio, Sept. 2 /PRNewswire/ -- Cuyahoga Community College's Western Campus, 11000 Pleasant Valley Road in Parma, will host the premiere of the documentary film The World War I Years: America

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Stages of Learning Announces Partnerships With Nine NEW Public Schools for the Upcoming School YearSelected as WNYC *STAR* Initiative Participant for September 2005 NEW YORK, Sept. 2 /PRNewswire/ -- Stages of Learning will begin partnerships with nine additional public schools in Fall 2005. In an effort to serve the children in the community where Stages of Learning is based, Stages of Learning

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PROFNET EXPERTS ROUND-UP: Colleges Mobilize in Wake of HurricaneAround the country, colleges and universities are mobilizing to help Gulf Coast communities and colleges ravaged by Hurricane Katrina. The following round-up of ProfNet members describes their efforts in enrolling evacuated students, raising funds to contribute to the relief effort, and offering housing, health care, and other forms

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ADJUDICATOR PUBLISHES ADMISSION VARIATION FOR FERNHILL SCHOOL, HAMPSHIRELondon, 2 September/GNN/ -- OFFICE OF THE SCHOOLS ADJUDICATOR News Release (73) issued by the GovernmentNews Network on 2 September 2005The Office of the Schools Adjudicator published a decision today on avariation to the admission arrangements of Fernhill School, Hampshire.Hampshire County Council applied to the adjudicator

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ADJUDICATOR PUBLISHES DECISION ON AN OBJECTION TO THE ADMISSION ARRANGEMENTS OF WENLOCK CE JUNIOR SCHOOL, LUTONLondon, 2 September/GNN/ -- OFFICE OF THE SCHOOLS ADJUDICATOR News Release (71) issued by the GovernmentNews Network on 2 September 2005The Office of the Schools Adjudicator today announced a decision on theobjection by Luton Borough Council to Wenlock CE Junior School.Luton Borough

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SkillSoft to Present at Harris Nesbitt's Back to School 2005 Education ConferencePresentation on September 8th at 8:20 am EDT NASHUA, N.H., Sept. 2 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- SkillSoft PLC (NASDAQ:SKIL), a leading provider of content resources and complementary technologies for integrated enterprise learning, will be presenting at Harris Nesbitt's Back to School 2005 Education Conference at The

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MINISTERS HAIL NEW LEAP IN SCHOOL SPORT London, 2 September/GNN/ -- DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION AND SKILLS News Release (2005/0097) issued by theGovernment News Network on 2 September 2005New figures published today show that secondary schools in school sportpartnerships have met their Government target a year early for pupils takingpart in two hours of PE and school sport each week. The annual

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American Beverage Association Statement on California Legislation Imposing Restrictions on Beverages Sold in High Schools WASHINGTON, Sept. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- In response to the California Assembly's decision today to pass SB 965, legislation that will impose restrictions on beverages sold to high school students on school grounds from 30 minutes before school until 30 minutes after school, Susan

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Woodbury University Opens Doors to Students Displaced by Hurricane Katrina BURBANK, Calif., Sept. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Woodbury University today announced that college students displaced from their classrooms by Hurricane Katrina can continue their studies on an interim basis at the university.Woodbury has received a number of phone inquiries from Southern California students who are seeking refuge

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GMH Communities Trust Completes the Acquisition of Student Housing Community Serving Valdosta State University in Valdosta, Georgia NEWTOWN SQUARE, Pa., Sept. 1 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- GMH Communities Trust (NYSE:GCT) today announced that its student housing division, College Park Communities, has acquired Blanton Common, a newly constructed 208 unit/608 bed Class A student housing apartment

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Ban The Elimination of Music in SchoolsMaverick Recording Artist Lillix Joins The Ban(R) brand, themusicedge.com and Teen People Magazine to Support Music Education NEW YORK, Sept. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Recent music education budget cuts have deprived children of the opportunity to play and learn about music in school. According to a recent National Assessment of Educational Progress, only 25% of

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The Back to School Survival Guide for Conservatives: The Conservative Guide To Campus Activism HERNDON, Va., Sept. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Although story after story in The Los Angeles Times and The Washington Post report that rich liberals are pledging millions of dollars to instigate leftist activism on colleges and universities, Young America's Foundation is offering the secrets of successful

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NASA Enhances Capacity of Seven Space Grant Consortia WASHINGTON, Sept. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- NASA's Office of Education has competitively selected seven consortia in the National Space Grant College and Fellowship Program (Space Grant). They were selected to expand their role assisting NASA to inspire students to pursue careers in science, technology, engineering and mathematics. The grants were

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A Different Kind of Food Fight at SchoolAllergy Foundation Warns Parents and Teachers to be Aware of Food Allergies This Season WASHINGTON, Sept. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Back-to-school season can be a relief for parents after a long summer. But for parents of children with food allergies, a return to classrooms and cafeterias can bring anxiety and fear, for a good reason: food allergy reactions cause

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Multimedia News Release - Sesame Street Lets Alphabet Play Among the StarsAll Star Alphabet - New Direct-to-Video DVD/VHS from Sony Wonder - Guest Stars Nicole Sullivan and Stephen Colbert and Features Alphabetical Talents of Melissa Etheridge, The Dixie Chicks, Norah Jones, Sheryl Crow, Larry King and 26 Letters!- DVD/VHS Presents Fun Ways to Explore the Alphabet and Encourage Children to Look

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School Specialty Completes Acquisition of Delta Education; Canadian Regulator Clears Bain Capital Transaction GREENVILLE, Wis., Sept. 1 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- School Specialty (NASDAQ:SCHS), the leading education company providing supplemental learning products to the preK-12 market, today announced that it has completed its acquisition of all of the membership interests of Delta Education,

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Hip Hop Superstar & 'College Dropout' Kanye West Returns to Chicago State University as mtvU Surprise 'Stand In' ProfessorKanye West Returns to Former University In Special mtvU 'Stand In' Episode Premiering Monday, September 19th at 12 p.m. ET/9 a.m. PT NEW YORK, Sept. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- mtvU, MTV's 24-hour college network, jump started the fall semester by hosting hip hop superstar, VMA and

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Rutgers Offers Identity Theft Resolution Service to Students, Faculty, and StaffUniversity Responds to Growing Concerns About Information Security NEW BRUNSWICK, N.J. and PISCATAWAY, N.J., Sept. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- To assist members of the university community who may be victimized by identity theft, Rutgers University is offering a new service to students, faculty, and staff that guides them in

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ProQuest to Present at Harris Nesbitt Back to School 2005 Education Conference ANN ARBOR, Mich., Sept. 1 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- ProQuest Company (NYSE:PQE), a leading publisher of information solutions for the education and automotive markets, will present at the upcoming Harris Nesbitt Back to School 2005 Education Conference at the Grand Hyatt in New York City.Alan Aldworth, ProQuest's

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Information for Employees of New Orleans Public Schools NEW ORLEANS, Sept. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Alvarez & Marsal, which has been working to manage the finances and many of the operations of the New Orleans Public Schools, provided the following information for employees:The hurricane has rendered the school district's offices inaccessible and disrupted our ability to conduct payroll operations. We

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Summer Ozone Season Comes to an EndFront Range Residents, Local Governments and Businesses Wage Successful Campaign to Reduce Ozone Pollution DENVER, Sept. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- The Regional Air Quality Council (RAQC) is marking the end of a successful ozone season, despite the fact that this summer was one of the hottest in Colorado history. This summer, Denver did not violate the new, stricter

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ITT Educational Services, Inc. to Make Investor Presentation CARMEL, Ind., Sept. 1 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- ITT Educational Services, Inc. (NYSE:ESI), a leading provider of technology-oriented postsecondary degree programs, will make an investor presentation on Thursday, September 8, at 8:20 a.m. ET in New York at the Harris Nesbitt Back to School Conference.Making the presentation will be Kevin

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/C O R R E C T I O N -- AllerAir Industries/In the news release "Cleaner Air Brighter Minds Initiative Helps Schools Improve Air Quality", issued earlier today by AllerAir Industries over PR Newswire, we are advised by the company that the headline should read "Cleaner Air Brighter Minds Initiative Helps Schools Improve Air Quality With Free Medical Grade Air Purifiers" rather than what was

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Four Organizations to Receive California Award SAN DIEGO, Sept. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Four California organizations will be recognized for their workplace excellence by the California Council for Excellence. CCE, which administers the Malcolm Baldrige Award emulation for the state of California, will recognize Sonoma County Water Agency, Santa Rosa; the Long Beach Unified School District's Personnel

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Willow Creek School Opens Doors to Struggling TeensUnique, Multi-Dimensional Program Prepares Troubled Teens for Life While Assisting Them in Overcoming Academic, Emotional, and Behavioral Problems PROVO, Utah, Sept. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Willow Creek School accepted its first students this week into its unique, life-skills based program. The program has been carefully designed for troubled teens 14

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Chevron Energy Solutions Completes Facility Efficiency Improvements for Miramar CollegeCogeneration and Electric System Upgrades Will Cut Miramar's Energy Costs by 30 Percent, Facilitate Future Expansion, Benefit the Environment SAN DIEGO, Sept. 1 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Chevron Energy Solutions and San Diego Community College District today announced the completion of energy-efficient facility

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Dalai Lama & Scientists At Mind & Life Institute ConferenceJohns Hopkins & Georgetown co-Host As Georgetown Awards CME Credits WASHINGTON, Sept. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- The Dalai Lama and top scientists will shed light on an emerging area of science as they participate in "Mind & Life XIII: The Science and Clinical Applications of Meditation," discussing topics ranging from scientific studies to

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AJUDICATOR PUBLISHES DECISION ON OBJECTIONS TO THE ADMISSION ARRANGEMENTS OF SIX RC VA PRIMARY SCHOOLS IN SOUTH GLOUCESTERSHIRE London, 1 September/GNN/ -- OFFICE OF THE SCHOOLS ADJUDICATOR News Release (number 70) issued by theGovernment News Network on 1 September 2005The Office of the Schools Adjudicator today announced decisions on six RomanCatholic schools in South Gloucestershire.South

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MichBio Expo 2005 Announces Premier, Gold and Silver Sponsors ANN ARBOR, Mich., Sept. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- The MichBio Expo 2005 announced today that Pfizer Research and Development and the Michigan Economic Development Corporation are the premier sponsors for this year's 5th annual expo.Henry Ford Health System, Michigan State University, University of Michigan, and Wayne State University are the

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Cleaner Air Brighter Minds Initiative Helps Schools Improve Air Quality Free Medical Grade Air Purifiers CHAMPLAIN, N.Y., Sept. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- With back-to-school season in full swing, AllerAir Industries President, Sam Teitelbaum is pleased to announce the launch of an exciting new initiative aimed at helping schools drastically improve their indoor air quality.The U.S. Environmental

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Pennsylvania School for the Deaf Offers Fall Sign Language Classes PHILADELPHIA, Sept. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- The Pennsylvania School for the Deaf (PSD), 100 West School House Lane in Germantown, will again be offering various classes in American Sign Language (ASL) this fall. All classes take place on the school's campus and cost $100.Adult classes begin September 13 for evening classes from 7:00 - 9

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Sun Microsystems Korea Selected By NEIS Schools, NEIS Commits 70 Percent of Total IT Budget to SunNEIS Selects Sun's Solaris(TM) 10 OS and Sun Fire(TM) Servers with Opteron Processors for its Elementary, Middle and High Schools Infrastructure; Reaffirms Sun's Commitment to the Education Market PALO ALTO, Calif., Sept. 1 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Sun Microsystems Korea (http://kr.sun.com/) today

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H-E-B Chairman and CEO Earns Texas Public Schools Friend of the Year Award DALLAS, Sept. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Friends of Texas Public Schools has named Charles Butt, Chairman and CEO of H.E. Butt Grocery Company, the first recipient of its Texas Public Schools Friend of the Year Award for his tireless commitment to, and support of, public education in Texas.Colleen Barrett, President of Southwest

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INQUIRY Journal Summer Issue (Vol. 42, No. 2) Released ROCHESTER, N.Y., Sept. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- The summer issue of INQUIRY, the journal of health care organization, provision, and financing, was released today and features the following articles of note: * Dialogue: "Executive Compensation in Nonprofit Health Care Organizations" - The first of a new feature produced in collaboration with

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BTK Prosecutor Keynote at Stetson Law Conference TAMPA BAY, Fla., Sept. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Nola Foulston, the District Attorney who prosecuted the Bind, Torture, Kill (BTK) serial killer case of Dennis Rader, will present the keynote address at the National Conference on Science, Technology and the Law at 9:30 a.m. on Sept. 12 at the Renaissance Vinoy Resort and Golf Club, 501 5th Ave. N.E., St.

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Futuremedia Announces Employee Benefits Package for Vertex Data Science to Provide Home Computers, Bicycles, and Childcare Vouchers BRIGHTON, England, Sept. 1 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Futuremedia plc (NASDAQ:FMDAY), a leading European e-learning content and managed benefits services provider, today announced an agreement with Vertex Data Science Limited, a subsidiary of United Utilities to

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AT&T Foundation Announces $25,000 Gift to University of Central FloridaDonation, matching last year's, will fund graduate work in live simulation technologies ORLANDO, Fla., Sept. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- The AT&T Foundation today announced it is awarding a $25,000 grant to the University of Central Florida to fund graduate work in the specialized field of live simulation technologies. The gift marks

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Friends of Amigo Foundation Joins Forces with the Humane Society of the United States to Benefit Hurricane Katrina Animal Rescue Fund'Be Kind' CauseCollar(TM) Developed to Support Animal Charities Will Start with the HSUS's Animal Hurricane Relief EffortsAMIGO the 'Potcake Dog' to be the Goodwill Ambassador for Aid NEW YORK, Sept. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- The Friends of Amigo Foundation, in conjunction

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Student Loan Xpress and Arizona Higher Education Loan Authority (AHELA) Enter Strategic Alliance to Assist Arizona Students SAN DIEGO, Sept. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- National student loan provider Student Loan Xpress, Inc., a CIT company (NYSE:CIT), today announced its agreement with the Arizona Higher Education Loan Authority (AHELA), Arizona's designated secondary market for student loans.The

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Collegiate Funding Services, Inc. Announces Senior Management Promotions FREDERICKSBURG, Va., Sept. 1 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Collegiate Funding Services, Inc. (NASDAQ:CFSI) has announced the promotion of several key personnel.(Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20050714/DCTH039LOGO )Steve Fletcher has been promoted to senior vice president of the direct marketing and federal

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High Powered Guests and Hot Topics in College Sports Recruitment Discussed on NSCA's Weekly Show on VoiceAmerica Internet Radio PHOENIX, Sept. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Collegiate Scouting Association, the leaders in Collegiate Scouting, broadcast their weekly radio show COLLEGIATE ATHLETE TODAY exclusively on VoiceAmerica Internet Radio, live and on demand on www.voiceamerica.com.Collegiate

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SANS Inc. Announces Sony Virtuoso(TM) Grant Opportunity for Educational Institutions NORTH BRANFORD, Conn., Sept. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- SANS Inc., the developer and exclusive licensor of Sony language learning software solutions, announces the SANS 2005 Sony Virtuoso(TM) Education Grant Program for middle schools, junior/senior high schools, colleges, and universities in the United States and Canada.

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Corinthian Colleges Reports Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year 2005 SANTA ANA, Calif., Sept. 1 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Corinthian Colleges, Inc. (NASDAQ:COCO) reported financial results today for the fourth quarter and year ended June 30, 2005."In fiscal 2005 Corinthian began making the transition from a rapidly-growing entrepreneurial organization to a large company with the infrastructure and

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Everest College Will Name Its Criminal Justice Department in Honor of Phoenix Detective Jason Schechterle- Dedication Ceremony for Schechterle to Be Held September 14, 2005 - PHOENIX, Sept. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- The Phoenix campus of Everest College will name its Criminal Justice Department in honor of Detective Jason Schechterle of the Phoenix Police Department. Detective Schechterle will be

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Streamline Health Announces Agreement With University of California Department of MedicineA Coding Workflow Solution to Ensure Optimal Reimbursement CINCINNATI, Sept. 1 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- LanVision Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ:LANV) d\b\a Streamline Health(TM) today announced it has signed a new contract with the Department of Medicine at the University of California, San Francisco for Health

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SCHOOLS MUST RECOGNISE THAT EVERY MEMBER OF STAFF MATTERS, SAYS CHIEF OF NEW AGENCYLondon, 1 September/GNN/ -- TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT AGENCY FOR SCHOOLS News Release (08/05) issued bythe Government News Network on 1 September 2005Schools were today challenged to show how they can improve pupils' livesand achievements by providing more widespread training and development forall their staff.The

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Fascinating Life of Beatrix Potter Revealed in Mystery Series CHAPPAQUA, N.Y., Sept. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Beatrix Potter, the creator of the Tale of Peter Rabbit and other children's classics, may seem an unlikely main character for a mystery series. Yet when bestselling author Susan Wittig Albert researched Potter's life she uncovered the makings of an intriguing sleuth. "I was fascinated by this

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Alibris Announces Record Sales of New and Used TextbooksStudent quest for cheap textbooks leads to tremendous growth EMERYVILLE, Calif., Aug. 31 /PRNewswire/ -- Alibris, the premiere destination for used, new, and out-of-print books, announced today that sales of textbooks drove August sales 70% higher than July. Those sales represented a 40% increase compared to August, 2004.Parents and

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Pro Bono Case Addresses Unauthorized Use of Student's Manuscript CHICAGO, Aug. 31 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, McDermott Will & Emery filed suit in the Southern District of Illinois on behalf of a graduate student, Ms. Blue Macellari, against the owners of three websites for the alleged unauthorized use of the student's manuscript, and resulting damages. McDermott is representing Ms. Macellari on a

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Castrol SYNTEC Outperformers Scholarship Program Honors Student Driven With a Passion for AutomobilesBP Lubricants USA Inc. and John Force Racing Name Chris Burd Most Passionate Young Car Lover in America, Burd Receives Apprenticeship With Auto Enthusiast Funkmaster Flex INDIANAPOLIS, Aug. 31 /PRNewswire/ -- Legendary drag racing champion John Force and teammate Eric Medlen today recognized Chris

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The Ohio Tuition Trust Authority Announces New 529 CollegeAdvantage Bank Options Through Fifth Third Bank COLUMBUS, Ohio, Aug. 31 /PRNewswire/ -- The Ohio Tuition Trust Authority (Tuition Trust) today announced the availability of new bank options offered by Fifth Third Bank for Ohio's CollegeAdvantage 529 Savings Plan. Beginning September 1, 2005, Ohio's 529 plan will offer two bank options to

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Horace Mann Lowers Auto and Homeowner Rates for California Educators SPRINGFIELD, Ill., Aug. 31 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Horace Mann Educators Corp. (NYSE:HMN) announced it has lowered auto and homeowner insurance rates in California effective Sept. 1, 2005. The rate reductions apply to customers and prospects who are members of the education community."We are extremely pleased to reduce rates

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DigiLore Furthers the State of Embedded Learning With a US Air Force Research Grant MILFORD, Ohio, Aug. 31 /PRNewswire/ -- DigiLore, Inc. the thought leader in Learning Lifecycle Management(TM) announced today it has been awarded a Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) grant from the United States Air Force.This Phase I grant will allow the company to research important and innovative

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Lincoln Educational Services Corporation Will Present at the Harris Nesbitt Back to School 2005 Education Conference WEST ORANGE, N.J., Aug. 31 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Lincoln Educational Services Corporation (NASDAQ:LINC) ("Lincoln") reported today that it will participate at the Harris Nesbitt Back to School 2005 Education Conference, Thursday, September 8, 2005 at approximately 9:40 a.m.

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eCollege(R) to Present at Harris Nesbitt Back to School 2005 Education ConferenceCHICAGO, Aug. 31 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ eCollege(R) (NASDAQ:ECLG), a leading provider of value-added information services to the post-secondary education industry, will present at the upcoming Harris Nesbitt Back to School 2005 Education Conference at the Grand Hyatt in New York on Thursday, September 8, 2005.

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Safe Havens International: School Terrorism Experts Say Many Schools Still Not Prepared for Terrorism ATLANTA, Aug. 31 /PRNewswire/ -- Michael and Chris Dorn, co-authors of "Innocent Targets: When Terrorism Comes to School" say the anniversary date of the world's worst school terrorism attack finds many schools still unprepared to respond effectively to terrorist attacks. The September 1, 2004

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PA Governor Rendell Announces Pilot Program to Improve Access to School Meal Programs HARRISBURG, Pa., Aug. 31 /PRNewswire/ -- PA Governor Edward Rendell today announced a pilot program that will make it easier for needy families to apply for the National School Lunch program at participating schools throughout the commonwealth."We know how important good nutrition is to learning," Governor

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Atlanta Based Dentist Makes Donation to Benefit Dugoni School of Dentistry Students ATLANTA, Aug. 31 /PRNewswire/ -- Orthodontic Residents of University of the Pacific's Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry will have a quiet place to 'brush up' on their studies thanks to Dr. Robert N. Pickron, president of Pickron Orthodontic Care.Dr. Pickron is donating a total of $250,000 to the school to help

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KEXP Radio Launches a Live Stream to Cell Phones and Handhelds!First-Ever for a Terrestrial Broadcaster SEATTLE, Aug. 31 /PRNewswire/ -- KEXP 90.3/91.7FM and KEXP.ORG, Seattle's eclectic non-commercial music station, announces the launch of a live stream to mobile phones and handheld devices. This new service complements KEXP's groundbreaking first-ever pre-produced music podcast featuring

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Epicurious.com Offers Tips for Heading Back-to-School at Any AgeNew ideas for packing a school lunchbox, a guide of kitchen essentials needed for college students and the top schools for aspiring chefs NEW YORK, Aug. 31 /PRNewswire/ -- http://www.epicurious.com/ , the premier food Web site, today issued helpful hits on sending your loved ones of every age back-to-school.Grade-School and Teenage

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Mississippi School District Improves Communication, Increases Parental Involvement and Minimizes Staff Workload Without Requesting Additional Tax DollarsAlcorn School District receives SchoolSpan grant to transform obsolete Web site into vital necessity WARWICK, R.I., Aug. 31 /PRNewswire/ -- Alcorn School District Superintendent Mike Wamsley knew his schools were experiencing a decrease in

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CFIF Commends Beverage Association's Vending Machine PolicyStatement of Marshall Manson, CFIF Senior Vice President of Public Affairs ALEXANDRIA, Va., Aug. 31 /PRNewswire/ -- The American Beverage Association recently took voluntary steps to revise its school vending machine policy. In response, Marshall Manson, Senior Vice President of Public Affairs for the Center for Individual Freedom, made

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PennDOT Reminds Motorists of School Bus LawsStudents Should Look Both Ways When Boarding or Exiting School Buses HARRISBURG, Pa., Aug. 31 /PRNewswire/ -- Failing to stop for a school bus with its red lights flashing could cost a motorist a 60-day driver's license suspension, according to Pennsylvania Department of Transportation Secretary Allen D. Biehler, P.E.Biehler said with school bells

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Professor Jeffrey Sachs and Bono to Present Glucksman Ireland House's Inaugural Moynihan Lecture NEW YORK, Aug. 31 /PRNewswire/ -- Glucksman Ireland House - New York University (NYU), a leading Irish-American academic institution, today announced that two of the world's leading campaigners for the eradication of poverty and third world debt -- best selling international author Professor Jeffrey

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The Brooklyn Tabernacle Choir to Release New CD on September 27Six-time Grammy Award Winning Choir features Donnie McClurkin, Jason Crabb and Luther Barnes BROOKLYN, N.Y., Aug. 31 /PRNewswire/ -- Featuring the song that inspired more than 90,000 people at Billy Graham's final crusade in New York City, The Brooklyn Tabernacle Choir will soon release I'm Amazed on September 27.Known around the

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Nationwide Bus Tour to Help Latino Families Prepare for College Rolls Into Washington, DC on Sept. 17 and Alexandria, VA on Sept. 19Free Paying for College Workshops, Advice on College Preparation RESTON, Va., Aug. 31 /PRNewswire/ -- The following is being issued by The Sallie Mae Fund: WHY: Latinos are now the fastest growing population in the U.S., accounting for almost half of all

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Newsweek and U.S. News & World Report Magazines Rank College of William & Mary Among the Nation's Top Institutions of Higher Education WILLIAMSBURG, Va. and RESTON, Va., Aug. 31 /PRNewswire/ -- Newsweek and U.S. News and World Report magazines have ranked The College of William & Mary among the nation's best colleges and universities. Newsweek calls the college the "hottest small state school"

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Ascentia Biomedical Corporation Further Defines Option Agreement With University of Washington for Anti-Cancer Compound BELLEVUE, Wash., Aug. 31 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Ascentia Biomedical Corporation (OTC Pink Sheets: ASCE), a leading researcher and developer of efficacious pharmaceuticals, compounds and other products, announces additional details on the novel compounds covered in the option

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Month-Long Celebration at Philadelphia's National Liberty Museum Explores Hispanic HeritageHispanic Heritage Month Activities Sponsored by PECO, An Exelon Company PHILADELPHIA, Aug. 31 /PRNewswire/ -- WHAT: Throughout September 2005, a series of activities at the National Liberty Museum mark national Hispanic Heritage Month. A free family activity guide, available

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Infinity Gives Back in 'Back to School' Drive TALLAHASSEE, Fla., Aug. 31 /PRNewswire/ -- As part of its continuing efforts of community involvement, Infinity Software Development Inc., a Tallahassee-based information technology consulting and software development firm, recently sponsored a "Back to School" Drive for underprivileged students. Infinity spearheaded the drive with support from

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Collegiate Funding Services, Inc. Announces Additions to Senior Management Team FREDERICKSBURG, Va., Aug. 31 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Collegiate Funding Services, Inc. (NASDAQ:CFSI) has announced the appointment of several key senior managers.(Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20050714/DCTH039LOGO )Bently Tong has joined CFS as vice president of credit risk management. Tong's main

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Focus on Your Possibilities ADHD Scholarship Winners AnnouncedLilly Program Provides Tuition Assistance for Adults with ADHD INDIANAPOLIS, Aug. 31 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Eli Lilly and Company (NYSE:LLY) today announced the winners of the Focus on Your Possibilities scholarship program, the first and only scholarship program specifically for adults living with attention-deficit/hyperactivity

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Computer Associates Awards $30,000 Grant to MPowering Kids to Increase Technology Access and Academic Success for Under-Served ChildrenProgram's Impact Marked by Improved New York State Standardized Test Scores ISLANDIA, N.Y., Aug. 31 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Computer Associates International, Inc. (NYSE:CA) today announced that it awarded a $30,000 grant to MPowering Kids, a non-profit

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Some Caucasian North Carolina Educators Find Book by African-American Author 'Insulting to African-American Readers' NORFOLK, Va., Aug. 31 /PRNewswire/ -- Martha J. Ross Rodgers, an author for Jireh Publishers (www.jirehpublishers.com), is an African-American woman that writes motivational books on diversity and moving beyond racial, economic, and cultural stereotypes. Imagine her surprise when

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Educate, Inc. to Present at Harris Nesbitt Back to School 2005 Education Conference BALTIMORE, Aug. 31 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Educate, Inc. (NASDAQ:EEEE), a pre-K through 12 education services company delivering industry leading tutoring as well as high quality supplemental education programs to families and schools, announced that Chairman and CEO R. Christopher Hoehn-Saric plans to address

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PLANNING, PREPARATION AND ASSESSMENT: HISTORIC CHANGES TO TEACHERS' WORKING CONDITIONS London, 31 August/GNN/ -- DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION AND SKILLS News Release (0096) issued by theGovernment News Network on 31 August 2005Every school teacher in England will be legally entitled to 10 per cent oftheir timetable for the planning, preparation and assessment of lessonsfor the first time from 1

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Coldwell Banker(R) Asks America's Children: What Makes Your House a Home?Nationwide Contest Will Ask Kids to Define What is Special About Their Homes PARSIPPANY, N.J., Aug. 31 /PRNewswire/ -- Be it ever so humble, there's no place like home. A man's home is his castle. People are usually happiest at home.We have all heard these maxims so many times, but do we ever really stop to think about

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The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center Named AARP Best Employer for Workers Over 50 AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 31 /PRNewswire/ -- If today's employers expect to recruit and retain a skilled and experienced workforce, they should pay attention to companies who are ahead of the curve in providing exemplary policies and practices for a mature workforce. This year, AARP will recognize 50

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