University & College News

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO) and Purdue University today announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to strengthen innovation collaboration in advanced technology fields and further connect the innovation ecosystems of Japan and the United States.The MOU was signed by Norihiko Ishiguro, Chairman and CEO of JETRO, and Mitchell E. Daniels, Jr., President of Purdue University.Under the MOU, JETRO and Purdue University will lev...

SCHAUMBURG, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--New ISACA Foundation scholarship applications are open now for undergraduate and graduate students seeking opportunities in IT and cybersecurity...

ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--HBS, a national government affairs firm, today announced the opening of its Georgia office in Atlanta and the addition of Caroline Womack as Managing Principal. "Since 2018, we have grown to 11 state offices and an office in Washington, D.C., strengthening our footprint where policy gets made," said Andy Blunt, HBS CEO. "Georgia was next on that list, and Caroline is the reason we can say yes with confidence. She has spent more than two decades earning the trust of Geo...

PLANO, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--For jobseekers navigating today's competitive market, looking the part can be a critical piece in showing up with confidence and landing the job. In fact, in the last year, 56% of hiring managers found young applicants unprepared for interviews, with unprofessional attire cited as a leading cause. Whether you’re a recent graduate, exploring a career change, returning to the workforce, or preparing for your next career move, JCPenney is here to support, thanks to t...

WASHINGTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--More than 300 high school seniors who are the children of Teamsters Union members won scholarships from the James R. Hoffa Memorial Scholarship Fund....

NASHVILLE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Chamberlain University, America's largest school of nursing and a Covista (NYSE: CVSA) institution, today announced it will open a new campus in Nashville, Tennessee, its first location in the state. The campus continues Chamberlain's national expansion strategy to address the U.S. healthcare workforce shortage and will offer day, evening and weekend class options, giving students more flexible opportunities to pursue a nursing degree. The university will begin accep...

COLUMBUS, Ohio--(BUSINESS WIRE)--As artificial intelligence reshapes the skills employers value, fewer than half of corporate and human resources decision-makers believe today's curriculum prepares students for real-world work, according to Battelle's inaugural Applied Workforce Outlook™. By comparison, 80% of high school educators and 85% of higher education educators believe current curriculum prepares students for real-world application, highlighting an opportunity for stronger alignment bet...

WALTHAM, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Evolv Technology (NASDAQ: EVLV) today announced that it has been approved as a Partner of the Partner Alliance for Safer Schools (PASS), a nonprofit organization focused on improving safety and security in K-12 schools. As a PASS Partner, Evolv is proud to support PASS’s mission of helping schools make informed, evidence-based decisions about safety and security. Through the partnership, Evolv will participate in PASS training, collaboration, and knowledge-shari...

BOZEMAN, Mont.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--In partnership with HBCU Data Science Consortium, FICO Educational Analytics Challenge returns for fourth year, providing hands-on AI learning....

DELTA, Utah--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Creekstone launches GIGAWATER, designed to generate 4,000 acre feet of water from natural-gas power generation at its Delta, Utah Gigasite....