Category: Education

Clayton County Public Schools (CCPS), the fifth-largest school district in Georgia, is set to launch its new website on Jan. 9, 2024. The new website, which has been in development for over a year, will provide a more user-friendly and accessible experience for students, parents, staff, and the community. New features and benefits of the new website The new website will offer several features and benefits that will enhance the…

Clayton State University has made a remarkable contribution to the field of education by creating a free textbook for first-year writing courses. The textbook, titled “Connections: Guide to First-Year Writing”, is now used by eCore, the online platform for core courses in the University System of Georgia (USG). The goal of the book is to connect students’ experiences to writing The textbook was developed by Dr. Mary Lamb, the Chair…

Clayton State University’s Department of English has achieved a remarkable feat with its student-led textbook, “Connections: Guide to First-Year Writing”. The textbook, which was created to save students money and showcase their voices, is now being used by eCore, the online core curriculum platform of the University System of Georgia (USG). A decade of student involvement “Connections” was first published in 2010 by Dr. Mary Lamb, the Chair of the…

What is the Coca-Cola Scholarship? The Coca-Cola Scholarship is a prestigious award that recognizes 150 high school seniors across the United States for their academic excellence, leadership, and service. Each scholar receives a $20,000 grant to pursue their higher education at an accredited post-secondary institution. The Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation, a non-profit organization, sponsors the scholarship program and provides a network of support and opportunities for the scholars. Who is the…

The University of Nebraska-Lincoln (UNL) College of Business announced that it has received a generous gift of $500,000 from an alumna and her husband, who live in Arizona. The gift will support scholarships and professional development programs for students and faculty. A passion for education and business The donors, who wish to remain anonymous, are both successful entrepreneurs and business leaders. They have a strong connection to UNL, as the…

The COVID-19 pandemic has exposed the deep inequities in the U.S. education system, especially for students from low-income, minority, and rural communities. These students face multiple barriers to access quality education, such as lack of devices, internet connectivity, learning materials, and support services. As a result, they are at a higher risk of falling behind academically and socially. However, there is a ray of hope in this bleak scenario. A…

The Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth College, one of the leading business schools in the world, has made its first-ever visit to Taiwan, hosted by TutorABC, the largest online English learning platform in Asia. The visit, which took place from December 15 to 17, 2023, aimed to foster academic and cultural exchange between the two institutions, as well as to explore potential collaboration opportunities in the future. Tuck School…

The Institute for Tourism Studies Macao (IFTM) has announced the launch of a new Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) programme, aiming to nurture elites with a global mindset and advanced skills in the fields of hospitality and tourism management. A pioneering programme in Macao The DBA programme is the first of its kind in Macao, and one of the few in the world that focuses on hospitality and tourism management.…

Andrew Mcavoy, a 23-year-old from Okeechobee, Florida, has achieved his dream of earning a degree from Georgia Tech, one of the top engineering schools in the country. Mcavoy graduated with a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering on Dec. 11, 2023, and plans to pursue a career in the aerospace industry. A passion for engineering since childhood Mcavoy’s interest in engineering started when he was a young boy, playing with Lego…

A Semester of Service and Compassion Students from Texas A&M University-Kingsville (TAMUK) have dedicated their semester to helping animals in need of adoption. The students are part of a service-learning course called Animal Advocacy and Welfare, taught by Dr. Michelle Garcia, an assistant professor of animal science. The course aims to educate students about the issues and challenges facing animals in shelters, farms, laboratories, and other settings, and to provide…