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CARROLLTON, Ga.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Mercer University School of Medicine (MUSM) has announced a new partnership with Tanner Health to establish a regional campus for clinical training in Carrollton, where third- and fourth-year medical students will live, learn and train during the final two years of their education. The Carrollton clinical campus will allow students to gain experience in a tertiary care setting that serves largely rural communities — further advancing the school’s mission to imp...

PHOENIX--(BUSINESS WIRE)--University of Phoenix conducted a pilot testing interoperable exchange of Learning and Employment Records (LERs) into a digital wallet with the goal to empower learners with experiences and tools that will enable them to pursue their goals and give employers a clearer picture of their capabilities. This initial pilot helps bring this forward-thinking innovation closer. Alignment across industries, commerce, and higher education on adoption of interoperable learning rec...

New York, NY--(BUSINESS WIRE)--USA TODAY Sports, part of Gannett Co., Inc. (NYSE: GCI) announced 2025 ALL-USA Football Teams, a recognition of the best high school football athletes in the country. The program leverages the unmatched high school football coverage of the USA TODAY Network comprised of more than 200 publications across the nation. USA TODAY Sports recognizes distinguished teams and players, celebrating the next generation of gridiron greats with everything from video highlights t...

LIBERTYVILLE, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Intermatic LLC today announced the launch of two new ABRA product bundles aimed at helping college students, renters, and new homeowners bring the excitement of smart lighting to their living spaces. The starter bundles include four ABRA smart bulbs (A19 or BR30), the patented ABRA Surface Switch, and an ABRA Smart Plug Gateway for easy flexibility and customization. “Roughly 25 million people will move into a new home this year, and the bulk of those moves...

BIRMINGHAM, Ala.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--At this year’s GrowLeader Conference, hosted by Church of the Highlands in Birmingham, Alabama, more than 3,700 pastors and leaders gathered for three days of vision, training, and encouragement. Among the most memorable moments was the presentation of the Billy Hornsby Memorial Scholarship, awarded to Selina Zdrojowy of Awaken Church in Port Charlotte, Florida. Selina, the child of an Association of Related Churches (ARC) church-planting family, received the...

SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--For centuries, graduation ceremonies have barely changed — robes, speeches, and roll calls. Student expectations, however, have shifted dramatically, and new data shows that higher education’s most symbolic event is not keeping up. Tassel, a commencement management platform used by more than 600 institutions, has released the 2025 Tassel Trends Commencement Report, the most comprehensive study of its kind on graduation attendance and experience. The report analyz...

VIENNA, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Navy Federal Credit Union is proud to introduce its new Graduate Student Loan, a financial solution to support members pursuing advanced degrees. With competitive rates and flexible terms, this product is designed to meet the financial needs of students enrolled in master’s, doctoral, medical, law, and other professional programs. This new offering reflects Navy Federal’s commitment to helping members achieve their educational goals with confidence and financial pe...

NEWARK, Del.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sallie Mae® (Nasdaq: SLM), formally SLM Corporation, today announced Chief Financial Officer Pete Graham will speak at the Barclays Global Financial Services Conference on Tuesday, Sept. 9, at 10:30 a.m. ET. A live audio webcast and replay will be available at SallieMae.com/investors. Sallie Mae (Nasdaq: SLM) believes education and life-long learning, in all forms, help people achieve great things. As the leader in private student lending, we provide financing and...

PHOENIX--(BUSINESS WIRE)--University of Phoenix is proud to lead a general session at the Greater Phoenix Chamber Foundation’s annual Workforce Summit on Aug. 27 in Phoenix. The session will feature Leo Goncalves, vice president of the University’s Workforce Solutions Group, and Jeanne Meister, a sought-after consultant and author of three best-selling books on corporate universities and the future of work. The session will explore how generative artificial intelligence, or generative AI, is re...

BUFFALO, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Bryant & Stratton College has announced the launch of its fully online RN to BS Degree in Nursing in New York. Designed for busy nurses, the program provides the flexibility to advance their education without pausing their careers, while helping to strengthen New York’s healthcare workforce and enhance patient care. Addressing New York’s Critical Workforce Needs The program addresses two pressing state priorities: compliance with New York’s “BSN in 10” law, a...