TODAY'S NEWS

 

Rasmussen University Rebrands Flex Choice® Learning Options to Empowered LearningTM and Knowledge CreditTM

Empowered LearningTM allows students to work at their own pace within the framework of the quarter, and Knowledge Credit TM allows students to earn credit for previous knowledge or experience MINNEAPOLIS–Rasmussen University, a regionally accredited private university, today announced the rebranding of its Flex Choice® learning options to Empowered LearningTM and Knowledge CreditTM. Empowered Learning More Info »

Walden University Creates AI-Powered Tutor Built With Google Cloud

MINNEAPOLIS, Aug. 11, 2021 — Walden University is spearheading a dynamic artificial intelligence (AI) tool that helps students reinforce their learning through practice. The Walden AI-powered tutor, named Julian™, is built with Google Cloud’s AI and machine learning (ML) capabilities, driving personalized experiences and knowledge mastery through various educational engagement activities. “The Walden AI-powered tutor More Info »

Spartan College of Aeronautics and Technology Announces Innovative Partnership with SkyWest Airlines

The partnership helps support a pilot’s training needs from the beginning of their journey TULSA, Okla.–In response to high industry demand for certified pilots, Spartan College of Aeronautics and Technology (Spartan) and SkyWest Airlines (SkyWest) (NASDAQ: SKYW) are announcing the SkyWest Pilot Career Pathway at Spartan’s Tulsa, Okla. flight campus. Historically, airlines created partnerships to More Info »

Lincoln Educational Services Enhances Core Capabilities with Appointment of Felecia J. Pryor to its Board of Directors

Parsippany, NJ, Aug. 05, 2021 — Lincoln Educational Services Corporation (NASDAQ: LINC), celebrating its 75th year as a national leader in specialized technical training, today announced that Felecia J. Pryor, JD, MPA, has been appointed to the Company’s Board of Directors. With over 20 years of corporate leadership experience, Ms. Pryor’s contributions will further broaden More Info »

Wyoming Automotive and Diesel Trade School Receives $500K Donation to Fund Scholarships

WyoTech’s WTI Foundation is creating scholarships for students to pursue a top-notch education and training in the automotive technical trade. LARAMIE, Wyo., Aug. 3, 2021 — WyoTech, a diesel and automotive trade school for those seeking diesel, automotive and collision refinishing careers, received a $500,000 donation to its foundation from The Todd Family. “The Todd More Info »

Dr. Andrea Backman Named President of Strayer University

Focus Will Include Furthering Innovations to Help Working Adult Students Achieve Economic Mobility WASHINGTON–Following a national search, the Strayer University Board of Trustees has appointed Dr. Andrea Backman president of Strayer University. As president, Andrea will develop and oversee programs and innovations to help students succeed and receive a return on their educational investment. Founded More Info »

New Program Aims to Reduce the Supply and Demand Imbalance for Auto Technicians in Southern California

Toyota-Lexus Automotive Technician Program Launches in Inland Empire for Students Seeking Industry Credentials RANCHO CUCAMONGA, Calif., July 30, 2021  — With U.S. businesses accelerating their hiring and Southern California’s economy rebounding from COVID-19 labor disruption, regional leaders today welcomed Toyota-Lexus automotive technician training program to the Inland Empire. Universal Technical Institute (NYSE: UTI) announced the More Info »