educationusa weekly update, #361, january 13, 2014
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Issue 361 January 13th 2014I Financial AidUG University of Cincinnati (OH) Merit-Based Global ScholarshipsUG The New School for Public Engagement (NY) Scholarship CompetitionUGGradPostgrad Texas Christian University (TX) MBA Program Merit ScholarshipsPostgrad Drexel University (PA) Doctoral Business Program Full Scholarships amp Stipends
II Campus Newsbull EducationUSA Participates in Upcoming U Penn MOOC on Applying to US Universitiesbull Providence College (RI) Launches New International Student Websitebull George Washington University (DC) Online Office Hours for Fellowship Applicantsbull University of Toledo (OH) Offers Useful Masters of Public Administration Programbull University of Kansas (KS) To Change BS in Architectural Engineering to 4-Year Program bull University of Arkansas (AR) School of Laws Graduate Legal Degree in Agricultural amp Food Law
UNIVERSITY OF CINCINNATI (OH) MERIT-BASED GLOBALSCHOLARSHIPS
The University of Cincinnati Global Scholarship is a merit-based awardwith multiple levels Awards range from $1000 up to $25000 (full tuition)per year It is renewable for the duration of a bachelorrsquos degree program(up to 8 semesters of study for freshmen 4 semesters for transfers) and the average award amountis $9000 per year
Founded in 1819 the University of Cincinnati (UC) is Ohios premier urban research universityRanked among the top 25 public research universities in the United States UC has over 250undergraduate and 150 graduate programs many of which are nationally ranked The University ofCincinnati offers the UC Global Scholarship for qualified international undergraduate studentsFor more information please visit httpbitlyw8gKDM
THE NEW SCHOOL FOR PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT (NY) SCHOLARSHIPCOMPETITION
Open to adult and transfer students that want to begin their academic studies orresume unfinished studies at The New School for Public Engagement Only thosewho have applied and have been accepted to a New School for PublicEngagement undergraduate degree program are eligible Winners are expected tostart their undergraduate program at The New School for Public Engagement in the fall of 2014
One full- and one partial-tuition scholarship for a bachelors degree at The New School for PublicEngagement All you have to do is answer 3 multiple-choice question sets write a short motivationalstatement and upload a rdquoTell Your Storyrdquo video case to be in the running for the scholarship prizesFor more information please visit httpbitly1d0qZy3
TEXAS CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY (TX) MBA PROGRAM MERITSCHOLARSHIPS
TCU MBA merit based scholarships are available to all qualifiedcandidates for admission Scholarship package ranging from $30000 to$55000year
The large majority of their students receive scholarship or graduate assistant awards from theNeeley School The award decisions are made on the basis of the credentials presented with youradmission application Many factors are weighed including prior academic performance relevanttest scores professional work experience motivation maturity and leadership ability
More information on the full-time MBA program can be found at httpneeleytcuedufull-time_mbaaspxFor more information please visit httpbitlyQXJjlo
DREXEL UNIVERSITY (PA) DOCTORAL BUSINESS PROGRAM FULLSCHOLARSHIPS amp STIPENDS
Drexel Universitys LeBow College of Business PhD programs offer fullscholarships and stipends for International Students Their application system is now open Pleasevisit the Drexel website for more information Applications are free and our deadline is January 312014
With a long and rich history of excellence through academics and research LeBow College ofBusiness offers a PhD in Economics and a PhD in Business with specializations ranging fromAccounting Decision Sciences Finance Marketing and Organization and Strategy The PhDprograms at LeBow College of Business prepare doctoral students to become outstanding scholarsand inspiring teachers Doctoral students are assigned a combination of teaching and researchresponsibilities Assistants receive a stipend and full time tuition remission per academic year anaverage total of about $66000 Doctoral students who are making satisfactory progress toward thedegree can expect to be provided with the assistantship at a minimum of four years
The faculty take a hands-on approach to research and teaching mentoring students on a dailybasis The support of LeBowrsquos collaborative collegial research environment provides our doctoralstudents with tremendous research opportunities AACSB accredited LeBow College is set within adynamic research community in the Greater Philadelphia area which is home to more than 80colleges and universitiesFor more information please visit httpbitly1dzDNj9
EDUCATIONUSA PARTICIPATES IN UPCOMING U PENN MOOC ONAPPLYING TO US UNIVERSITIES
EducationUSA a US Department of State supported network is proudto be a part of this free Applying to US Universities MOOC coursedesigned by the University of Pennsylvanias English Language Programand offered free of charge to international students on the Courseraplatform This course will help you understand how the US university application and admissionprocess works for international students and non-native English speakers applying to undergraduate(ie bachelors degree) programsFor more information please visit httpbitly1aBmWsf
PROVIDENCE COLLEGE (RI) LAUNCHES NEW INTERNATIONALSTUDENT WEBSITE
Providence Collegersquos new International Student website details theapplication process for students applying from outside the United StatesProvidence College (PC) is still welcoming applications for the Class of 2018 through our RegularDecision deadline of January 15 2014
This year PC celebrated the opening of the Collegersquos new signature academic building the RuaneCenter for the Humanities Symbolizing PCrsquos commitment to the liberal arts the humanities andundergraduate education the building is home to PCrsquos hallmark Development of Western CivilizationProgram as well as the Liberal Arts Honors Program
Another exciting milestone was the one-year anniversary of the Providence College School ofBusiness (PCSB) receiving the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB)accreditation The distinction is considered the ldquogold standardrdquo for college business programsachieved by 30 percent in the United States and only 5 percent worldwide
The Providence College School of Business embraces both the traditional business disciplines aswell as incorporates the benefits of a liberal arts education It provides a values-based education andallows students to think critically and harness self-reflection while focusing on a real-worldexperience Small class sizes and student engagement in the PCSB are a key component of theProvidence College business curriculum
To learn more about the Ruane Center for the Humanities please check out the web linkhttpwwwprovidenceedumediaruane-dedicationpagesdefaultaspx
To learn more about the AACSB-accredited Providence College School of Business please checkout the web link httpwwwprovidenceedubusinesspagesdefaultaspxFor more information please visit httpbitlyKlvmhr
GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY (DC) ONLINE OFFICEHOURS FOR FELLOWSHIP APPLICANTS
The Office of Graduate Admissions at the Elliott School of InternationalAffairs will be holding online office hours leading up to our January 15th fellowship deadline Be seebelow for datestimesJanuary 10 1-430 pm EDTJanuary 13 9 am-12 pm EDT and 1-430 pm EDTJanuary 14 9 am-12 pm EDT and 1-430 pm EDTJanuary 15 9 am-12 pm EDT and 1-430 pm EDTFor more information please visit httpbitly1g6gTQg
UNIVERSITY OF TOLEDO (OH) OFFERS USEFUL MASTERS OF PUBLICADMINISTRATION PROGRAM
The University of Toledos excellent Master of Public Administration (MPA)program provides graduates with the tools to launch prestigious careers Oneprominent example of this phenomenon is 1994 alumnus Elin Suleymanov whowas recently appointed Ambassador to the United States by the government ofhis homeland of Azerbaijan His Excellency Ambassador Suleymanov had been the nationrsquos firstconsul general to Los Angeles and the Western states he led a team that established an Azerbaijanidiplomatic presence on the West Coast
Earlier Suleymanov served as senior counselor at the Foreign Relations Department Office of thePresident in Baku Azerbaijan and as press officer of the Azerbaijani Embassy in Washington DC
His experience before joining diplomatic service includes working with the United Nations highcommissioner for refugees in Azerbaijan as well as with the Open Media Research Institute inPrague Czech Republic and Glaverbel Czech a leading manufacturing company in East-CentralEurope
The 1994 UT alumnus has authored numerous articles and is a frequent presenter at academicevents He speaks Azerbaijani English Russian and Czech languagesFor more information please visit httpbitly1bmggxC
UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS (KS) TO CHANGE BS INARCHITECTURAL ENGINEERING TO 4-YEAR PROGRAM
The Department of Civil Environmental and Architectural Engineering atthe University of Kansas will change its Bachelor of Science in Architectural Engineering (BSARCE) degree program from a five-year curriculum to a four-year program beginning summer2014 The streamlined ABET-accredited degree program will require students to complete acurriculum with 128 credit hours Previously students had to complete a 165 credit hour curriculumUnder the new plan students will be able to graduate and enter the job market sooner or morequickly complete several masterrsquos degree programs including an NAAB-accredited Master ofArchitecture from KUFor more information please visit httpbitlyKhjSeS
UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS (AR) SCHOOL OF LAWS GRADUATE LEGALDEGREE IN AGRICULTURAL amp FOOD LAW
The University of Arkansas School of Law is proud to offer the only advanced legaldegree program in agricultural law and food law in the United States Our uniquecurriculum attracts candidates from throughout the United States and the worldWhile some candidates are recent law school graduates many are experiencedattorneys and academics Our alumni proudly serve as leaders in private practice governmentindustry public policy advocacy and academia Our expanded curriculum addresses the fullspectrum of food and agricultural law issues and new online educational opportunities put us at theforefront of technology Applications for the 2014-15 academic year are being accepted nowFor more information please visit httpbitly1f564xp
Contact an EducationUSA adviser near you for guidance on finding and applying to an accredited US college or universityEducationUSAstategov (Note students must apply for financial aid directly with the institution listed)An archive of these and other past financial aid and news announcements is available at EducationUSAinfofinancial-aidEducationUSA would like to thank all the institutions foundations and other organizations which so generously provide the financial aidand news information contained herein
THE NEW SCHOOL FOR PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT (NY) SCHOLARSHIPCOMPETITION
Open to adult and transfer students that want to begin their academic studies orresume unfinished studies at The New School for Public Engagement Only thosewho have applied and have been accepted to a New School for PublicEngagement undergraduate degree program are eligible Winners are expected tostart their undergraduate program at The New School for Public Engagement in the fall of 2014
One full- and one partial-tuition scholarship for a bachelors degree at The New School for PublicEngagement All you have to do is answer 3 multiple-choice question sets write a short motivationalstatement and upload a rdquoTell Your Storyrdquo video case to be in the running for the scholarship prizesFor more information please visit httpbitly1d0qZy3
TEXAS CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY (TX) MBA PROGRAM MERITSCHOLARSHIPS
TCU MBA merit based scholarships are available to all qualifiedcandidates for admission Scholarship package ranging from $30000 to$55000year
The large majority of their students receive scholarship or graduate assistant awards from theNeeley School The award decisions are made on the basis of the credentials presented with youradmission application Many factors are weighed including prior academic performance relevanttest scores professional work experience motivation maturity and leadership ability
More information on the full-time MBA program can be found at httpneeleytcuedufull-time_mbaaspxFor more information please visit httpbitlyQXJjlo
DREXEL UNIVERSITY (PA) DOCTORAL BUSINESS PROGRAM FULLSCHOLARSHIPS amp STIPENDS
Drexel Universitys LeBow College of Business PhD programs offer fullscholarships and stipends for International Students Their application system is now open Pleasevisit the Drexel website for more information Applications are free and our deadline is January 312014
With a long and rich history of excellence through academics and research LeBow College ofBusiness offers a PhD in Economics and a PhD in Business with specializations ranging fromAccounting Decision Sciences Finance Marketing and Organization and Strategy The PhDprograms at LeBow College of Business prepare doctoral students to become outstanding scholarsand inspiring teachers Doctoral students are assigned a combination of teaching and researchresponsibilities Assistants receive a stipend and full time tuition remission per academic year anaverage total of about $66000 Doctoral students who are making satisfactory progress toward thedegree can expect to be provided with the assistantship at a minimum of four years
The faculty take a hands-on approach to research and teaching mentoring students on a dailybasis The support of LeBowrsquos collaborative collegial research environment provides our doctoralstudents with tremendous research opportunities AACSB accredited LeBow College is set within adynamic research community in the Greater Philadelphia area which is home to more than 80colleges and universitiesFor more information please visit httpbitly1dzDNj9
EDUCATIONUSA PARTICIPATES IN UPCOMING U PENN MOOC ONAPPLYING TO US UNIVERSITIES
EducationUSA a US Department of State supported network is proudto be a part of this free Applying to US Universities MOOC coursedesigned by the University of Pennsylvanias English Language Programand offered free of charge to international students on the Courseraplatform This course will help you understand how the US university application and admissionprocess works for international students and non-native English speakers applying to undergraduate(ie bachelors degree) programsFor more information please visit httpbitly1aBmWsf
PROVIDENCE COLLEGE (RI) LAUNCHES NEW INTERNATIONALSTUDENT WEBSITE
Providence Collegersquos new International Student website details theapplication process for students applying from outside the United StatesProvidence College (PC) is still welcoming applications for the Class of 2018 through our RegularDecision deadline of January 15 2014
This year PC celebrated the opening of the Collegersquos new signature academic building the RuaneCenter for the Humanities Symbolizing PCrsquos commitment to the liberal arts the humanities andundergraduate education the building is home to PCrsquos hallmark Development of Western CivilizationProgram as well as the Liberal Arts Honors Program
Another exciting milestone was the one-year anniversary of the Providence College School ofBusiness (PCSB) receiving the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB)accreditation The distinction is considered the ldquogold standardrdquo for college business programsachieved by 30 percent in the United States and only 5 percent worldwide
The Providence College School of Business embraces both the traditional business disciplines aswell as incorporates the benefits of a liberal arts education It provides a values-based education andallows students to think critically and harness self-reflection while focusing on a real-worldexperience Small class sizes and student engagement in the PCSB are a key component of theProvidence College business curriculum
To learn more about the Ruane Center for the Humanities please check out the web linkhttpwwwprovidenceedumediaruane-dedicationpagesdefaultaspx
To learn more about the AACSB-accredited Providence College School of Business please checkout the web link httpwwwprovidenceedubusinesspagesdefaultaspxFor more information please visit httpbitlyKlvmhr
GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY (DC) ONLINE OFFICEHOURS FOR FELLOWSHIP APPLICANTS
The Office of Graduate Admissions at the Elliott School of InternationalAffairs will be holding online office hours leading up to our January 15th fellowship deadline Be seebelow for datestimesJanuary 10 1-430 pm EDTJanuary 13 9 am-12 pm EDT and 1-430 pm EDTJanuary 14 9 am-12 pm EDT and 1-430 pm EDTJanuary 15 9 am-12 pm EDT and 1-430 pm EDTFor more information please visit httpbitly1g6gTQg
UNIVERSITY OF TOLEDO (OH) OFFERS USEFUL MASTERS OF PUBLICADMINISTRATION PROGRAM
The University of Toledos excellent Master of Public Administration (MPA)program provides graduates with the tools to launch prestigious careers Oneprominent example of this phenomenon is 1994 alumnus Elin Suleymanov whowas recently appointed Ambassador to the United States by the government ofhis homeland of Azerbaijan His Excellency Ambassador Suleymanov had been the nationrsquos firstconsul general to Los Angeles and the Western states he led a team that established an Azerbaijanidiplomatic presence on the West Coast
Earlier Suleymanov served as senior counselor at the Foreign Relations Department Office of thePresident in Baku Azerbaijan and as press officer of the Azerbaijani Embassy in Washington DC
His experience before joining diplomatic service includes working with the United Nations highcommissioner for refugees in Azerbaijan as well as with the Open Media Research Institute inPrague Czech Republic and Glaverbel Czech a leading manufacturing company in East-CentralEurope
The 1994 UT alumnus has authored numerous articles and is a frequent presenter at academicevents He speaks Azerbaijani English Russian and Czech languagesFor more information please visit httpbitly1bmggxC
UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS (KS) TO CHANGE BS INARCHITECTURAL ENGINEERING TO 4-YEAR PROGRAM
The Department of Civil Environmental and Architectural Engineering atthe University of Kansas will change its Bachelor of Science in Architectural Engineering (BSARCE) degree program from a five-year curriculum to a four-year program beginning summer2014 The streamlined ABET-accredited degree program will require students to complete acurriculum with 128 credit hours Previously students had to complete a 165 credit hour curriculumUnder the new plan students will be able to graduate and enter the job market sooner or morequickly complete several masterrsquos degree programs including an NAAB-accredited Master ofArchitecture from KUFor more information please visit httpbitlyKhjSeS
UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS (AR) SCHOOL OF LAWS GRADUATE LEGALDEGREE IN AGRICULTURAL amp FOOD LAW
The University of Arkansas School of Law is proud to offer the only advanced legaldegree program in agricultural law and food law in the United States Our uniquecurriculum attracts candidates from throughout the United States and the worldWhile some candidates are recent law school graduates many are experiencedattorneys and academics Our alumni proudly serve as leaders in private practice governmentindustry public policy advocacy and academia Our expanded curriculum addresses the fullspectrum of food and agricultural law issues and new online educational opportunities put us at theforefront of technology Applications for the 2014-15 academic year are being accepted nowFor more information please visit httpbitly1f564xp
Contact an EducationUSA adviser near you for guidance on finding and applying to an accredited US college or universityEducationUSAstategov (Note students must apply for financial aid directly with the institution listed)An archive of these and other past financial aid and news announcements is available at EducationUSAinfofinancial-aidEducationUSA would like to thank all the institutions foundations and other organizations which so generously provide the financial aidand news information contained herein
DREXEL UNIVERSITY (PA) DOCTORAL BUSINESS PROGRAM FULLSCHOLARSHIPS amp STIPENDS
Drexel Universitys LeBow College of Business PhD programs offer fullscholarships and stipends for International Students Their application system is now open Pleasevisit the Drexel website for more information Applications are free and our deadline is January 312014
With a long and rich history of excellence through academics and research LeBow College ofBusiness offers a PhD in Economics and a PhD in Business with specializations ranging fromAccounting Decision Sciences Finance Marketing and Organization and Strategy The PhDprograms at LeBow College of Business prepare doctoral students to become outstanding scholarsand inspiring teachers Doctoral students are assigned a combination of teaching and researchresponsibilities Assistants receive a stipend and full time tuition remission per academic year anaverage total of about $66000 Doctoral students who are making satisfactory progress toward thedegree can expect to be provided with the assistantship at a minimum of four years
The faculty take a hands-on approach to research and teaching mentoring students on a dailybasis The support of LeBowrsquos collaborative collegial research environment provides our doctoralstudents with tremendous research opportunities AACSB accredited LeBow College is set within adynamic research community in the Greater Philadelphia area which is home to more than 80colleges and universitiesFor more information please visit httpbitly1dzDNj9
EDUCATIONUSA PARTICIPATES IN UPCOMING U PENN MOOC ONAPPLYING TO US UNIVERSITIES
EducationUSA a US Department of State supported network is proudto be a part of this free Applying to US Universities MOOC coursedesigned by the University of Pennsylvanias English Language Programand offered free of charge to international students on the Courseraplatform This course will help you understand how the US university application and admissionprocess works for international students and non-native English speakers applying to undergraduate(ie bachelors degree) programsFor more information please visit httpbitly1aBmWsf
PROVIDENCE COLLEGE (RI) LAUNCHES NEW INTERNATIONALSTUDENT WEBSITE
Providence Collegersquos new International Student website details theapplication process for students applying from outside the United StatesProvidence College (PC) is still welcoming applications for the Class of 2018 through our RegularDecision deadline of January 15 2014
This year PC celebrated the opening of the Collegersquos new signature academic building the RuaneCenter for the Humanities Symbolizing PCrsquos commitment to the liberal arts the humanities andundergraduate education the building is home to PCrsquos hallmark Development of Western CivilizationProgram as well as the Liberal Arts Honors Program
Another exciting milestone was the one-year anniversary of the Providence College School ofBusiness (PCSB) receiving the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB)accreditation The distinction is considered the ldquogold standardrdquo for college business programsachieved by 30 percent in the United States and only 5 percent worldwide
The Providence College School of Business embraces both the traditional business disciplines aswell as incorporates the benefits of a liberal arts education It provides a values-based education andallows students to think critically and harness self-reflection while focusing on a real-worldexperience Small class sizes and student engagement in the PCSB are a key component of theProvidence College business curriculum
To learn more about the Ruane Center for the Humanities please check out the web linkhttpwwwprovidenceedumediaruane-dedicationpagesdefaultaspx
To learn more about the AACSB-accredited Providence College School of Business please checkout the web link httpwwwprovidenceedubusinesspagesdefaultaspxFor more information please visit httpbitlyKlvmhr
GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY (DC) ONLINE OFFICEHOURS FOR FELLOWSHIP APPLICANTS
The Office of Graduate Admissions at the Elliott School of InternationalAffairs will be holding online office hours leading up to our January 15th fellowship deadline Be seebelow for datestimesJanuary 10 1-430 pm EDTJanuary 13 9 am-12 pm EDT and 1-430 pm EDTJanuary 14 9 am-12 pm EDT and 1-430 pm EDTJanuary 15 9 am-12 pm EDT and 1-430 pm EDTFor more information please visit httpbitly1g6gTQg
UNIVERSITY OF TOLEDO (OH) OFFERS USEFUL MASTERS OF PUBLICADMINISTRATION PROGRAM
The University of Toledos excellent Master of Public Administration (MPA)program provides graduates with the tools to launch prestigious careers Oneprominent example of this phenomenon is 1994 alumnus Elin Suleymanov whowas recently appointed Ambassador to the United States by the government ofhis homeland of Azerbaijan His Excellency Ambassador Suleymanov had been the nationrsquos firstconsul general to Los Angeles and the Western states he led a team that established an Azerbaijanidiplomatic presence on the West Coast
Earlier Suleymanov served as senior counselor at the Foreign Relations Department Office of thePresident in Baku Azerbaijan and as press officer of the Azerbaijani Embassy in Washington DC
His experience before joining diplomatic service includes working with the United Nations highcommissioner for refugees in Azerbaijan as well as with the Open Media Research Institute inPrague Czech Republic and Glaverbel Czech a leading manufacturing company in East-CentralEurope
The 1994 UT alumnus has authored numerous articles and is a frequent presenter at academicevents He speaks Azerbaijani English Russian and Czech languagesFor more information please visit httpbitly1bmggxC
UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS (KS) TO CHANGE BS INARCHITECTURAL ENGINEERING TO 4-YEAR PROGRAM
The Department of Civil Environmental and Architectural Engineering atthe University of Kansas will change its Bachelor of Science in Architectural Engineering (BSARCE) degree program from a five-year curriculum to a four-year program beginning summer2014 The streamlined ABET-accredited degree program will require students to complete acurriculum with 128 credit hours Previously students had to complete a 165 credit hour curriculumUnder the new plan students will be able to graduate and enter the job market sooner or morequickly complete several masterrsquos degree programs including an NAAB-accredited Master ofArchitecture from KUFor more information please visit httpbitlyKhjSeS
UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS (AR) SCHOOL OF LAWS GRADUATE LEGALDEGREE IN AGRICULTURAL amp FOOD LAW
The University of Arkansas School of Law is proud to offer the only advanced legaldegree program in agricultural law and food law in the United States Our uniquecurriculum attracts candidates from throughout the United States and the worldWhile some candidates are recent law school graduates many are experiencedattorneys and academics Our alumni proudly serve as leaders in private practice governmentindustry public policy advocacy and academia Our expanded curriculum addresses the fullspectrum of food and agricultural law issues and new online educational opportunities put us at theforefront of technology Applications for the 2014-15 academic year are being accepted nowFor more information please visit httpbitly1f564xp
Contact an EducationUSA adviser near you for guidance on finding and applying to an accredited US college or universityEducationUSAstategov (Note students must apply for financial aid directly with the institution listed)An archive of these and other past financial aid and news announcements is available at EducationUSAinfofinancial-aidEducationUSA would like to thank all the institutions foundations and other organizations which so generously provide the financial aidand news information contained herein
PROVIDENCE COLLEGE (RI) LAUNCHES NEW INTERNATIONALSTUDENT WEBSITE
Providence Collegersquos new International Student website details theapplication process for students applying from outside the United StatesProvidence College (PC) is still welcoming applications for the Class of 2018 through our RegularDecision deadline of January 15 2014
This year PC celebrated the opening of the Collegersquos new signature academic building the RuaneCenter for the Humanities Symbolizing PCrsquos commitment to the liberal arts the humanities andundergraduate education the building is home to PCrsquos hallmark Development of Western CivilizationProgram as well as the Liberal Arts Honors Program
Another exciting milestone was the one-year anniversary of the Providence College School ofBusiness (PCSB) receiving the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB)accreditation The distinction is considered the ldquogold standardrdquo for college business programsachieved by 30 percent in the United States and only 5 percent worldwide
The Providence College School of Business embraces both the traditional business disciplines aswell as incorporates the benefits of a liberal arts education It provides a values-based education andallows students to think critically and harness self-reflection while focusing on a real-worldexperience Small class sizes and student engagement in the PCSB are a key component of theProvidence College business curriculum
To learn more about the Ruane Center for the Humanities please check out the web linkhttpwwwprovidenceedumediaruane-dedicationpagesdefaultaspx
To learn more about the AACSB-accredited Providence College School of Business please checkout the web link httpwwwprovidenceedubusinesspagesdefaultaspxFor more information please visit httpbitlyKlvmhr
GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY (DC) ONLINE OFFICEHOURS FOR FELLOWSHIP APPLICANTS
The Office of Graduate Admissions at the Elliott School of InternationalAffairs will be holding online office hours leading up to our January 15th fellowship deadline Be seebelow for datestimesJanuary 10 1-430 pm EDTJanuary 13 9 am-12 pm EDT and 1-430 pm EDTJanuary 14 9 am-12 pm EDT and 1-430 pm EDTJanuary 15 9 am-12 pm EDT and 1-430 pm EDTFor more information please visit httpbitly1g6gTQg
UNIVERSITY OF TOLEDO (OH) OFFERS USEFUL MASTERS OF PUBLICADMINISTRATION PROGRAM
The University of Toledos excellent Master of Public Administration (MPA)program provides graduates with the tools to launch prestigious careers Oneprominent example of this phenomenon is 1994 alumnus Elin Suleymanov whowas recently appointed Ambassador to the United States by the government ofhis homeland of Azerbaijan His Excellency Ambassador Suleymanov had been the nationrsquos firstconsul general to Los Angeles and the Western states he led a team that established an Azerbaijanidiplomatic presence on the West Coast
Earlier Suleymanov served as senior counselor at the Foreign Relations Department Office of thePresident in Baku Azerbaijan and as press officer of the Azerbaijani Embassy in Washington DC
His experience before joining diplomatic service includes working with the United Nations highcommissioner for refugees in Azerbaijan as well as with the Open Media Research Institute inPrague Czech Republic and Glaverbel Czech a leading manufacturing company in East-CentralEurope
The 1994 UT alumnus has authored numerous articles and is a frequent presenter at academicevents He speaks Azerbaijani English Russian and Czech languagesFor more information please visit httpbitly1bmggxC
UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS (KS) TO CHANGE BS INARCHITECTURAL ENGINEERING TO 4-YEAR PROGRAM
The Department of Civil Environmental and Architectural Engineering atthe University of Kansas will change its Bachelor of Science in Architectural Engineering (BSARCE) degree program from a five-year curriculum to a four-year program beginning summer2014 The streamlined ABET-accredited degree program will require students to complete acurriculum with 128 credit hours Previously students had to complete a 165 credit hour curriculumUnder the new plan students will be able to graduate and enter the job market sooner or morequickly complete several masterrsquos degree programs including an NAAB-accredited Master ofArchitecture from KUFor more information please visit httpbitlyKhjSeS
UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS (AR) SCHOOL OF LAWS GRADUATE LEGALDEGREE IN AGRICULTURAL amp FOOD LAW
The University of Arkansas School of Law is proud to offer the only advanced legaldegree program in agricultural law and food law in the United States Our uniquecurriculum attracts candidates from throughout the United States and the worldWhile some candidates are recent law school graduates many are experiencedattorneys and academics Our alumni proudly serve as leaders in private practice governmentindustry public policy advocacy and academia Our expanded curriculum addresses the fullspectrum of food and agricultural law issues and new online educational opportunities put us at theforefront of technology Applications for the 2014-15 academic year are being accepted nowFor more information please visit httpbitly1f564xp
Contact an EducationUSA adviser near you for guidance on finding and applying to an accredited US college or universityEducationUSAstategov (Note students must apply for financial aid directly with the institution listed)An archive of these and other past financial aid and news announcements is available at EducationUSAinfofinancial-aidEducationUSA would like to thank all the institutions foundations and other organizations which so generously provide the financial aidand news information contained herein
UNIVERSITY OF TOLEDO (OH) OFFERS USEFUL MASTERS OF PUBLICADMINISTRATION PROGRAM
The University of Toledos excellent Master of Public Administration (MPA)program provides graduates with the tools to launch prestigious careers Oneprominent example of this phenomenon is 1994 alumnus Elin Suleymanov whowas recently appointed Ambassador to the United States by the government ofhis homeland of Azerbaijan His Excellency Ambassador Suleymanov had been the nationrsquos firstconsul general to Los Angeles and the Western states he led a team that established an Azerbaijanidiplomatic presence on the West Coast
Earlier Suleymanov served as senior counselor at the Foreign Relations Department Office of thePresident in Baku Azerbaijan and as press officer of the Azerbaijani Embassy in Washington DC
His experience before joining diplomatic service includes working with the United Nations highcommissioner for refugees in Azerbaijan as well as with the Open Media Research Institute inPrague Czech Republic and Glaverbel Czech a leading manufacturing company in East-CentralEurope
The 1994 UT alumnus has authored numerous articles and is a frequent presenter at academicevents He speaks Azerbaijani English Russian and Czech languagesFor more information please visit httpbitly1bmggxC
UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS (KS) TO CHANGE BS INARCHITECTURAL ENGINEERING TO 4-YEAR PROGRAM
The Department of Civil Environmental and Architectural Engineering atthe University of Kansas will change its Bachelor of Science in Architectural Engineering (BSARCE) degree program from a five-year curriculum to a four-year program beginning summer2014 The streamlined ABET-accredited degree program will require students to complete acurriculum with 128 credit hours Previously students had to complete a 165 credit hour curriculumUnder the new plan students will be able to graduate and enter the job market sooner or morequickly complete several masterrsquos degree programs including an NAAB-accredited Master ofArchitecture from KUFor more information please visit httpbitlyKhjSeS
UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS (AR) SCHOOL OF LAWS GRADUATE LEGALDEGREE IN AGRICULTURAL amp FOOD LAW
The University of Arkansas School of Law is proud to offer the only advanced legaldegree program in agricultural law and food law in the United States Our uniquecurriculum attracts candidates from throughout the United States and the worldWhile some candidates are recent law school graduates many are experiencedattorneys and academics Our alumni proudly serve as leaders in private practice governmentindustry public policy advocacy and academia Our expanded curriculum addresses the fullspectrum of food and agricultural law issues and new online educational opportunities put us at theforefront of technology Applications for the 2014-15 academic year are being accepted nowFor more information please visit httpbitly1f564xp
Contact an EducationUSA adviser near you for guidance on finding and applying to an accredited US college or universityEducationUSAstategov (Note students must apply for financial aid directly with the institution listed)An archive of these and other past financial aid and news announcements is available at EducationUSAinfofinancial-aidEducationUSA would like to thank all the institutions foundations and other organizations which so generously provide the financial aidand news information contained herein
UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS (AR) SCHOOL OF LAWS GRADUATE LEGALDEGREE IN AGRICULTURAL amp FOOD LAW
The University of Arkansas School of Law is proud to offer the only advanced legaldegree program in agricultural law and food law in the United States Our uniquecurriculum attracts candidates from throughout the United States and the worldWhile some candidates are recent law school graduates many are experiencedattorneys and academics Our alumni proudly serve as leaders in private practice governmentindustry public policy advocacy and academia Our expanded curriculum addresses the fullspectrum of food and agricultural law issues and new online educational opportunities put us at theforefront of technology Applications for the 2014-15 academic year are being accepted nowFor more information please visit httpbitly1f564xp
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