Indonesian students not so interested in studying in Netherlands

"Jakarta (ANTARA News) - Indonesian students have low interest in pursuing studies in the Netherlands so that they needed to be encouraged further, Marrik Bellen, director of the Dutch Educational Assistance Office (NESO), said here on Thursday. Bellen said only about 500...

When Times Get Tough for Moms, Tough Moms Go Back to School

By Helen MacDermott   Motherhood comes with many tangible and intangible rewards, but often, challenges moms face and the rigors and demands of the job are often overlooked.  This year is no different...

Bachelor theses on climate change eligible for scholarship

International students enrolled at a German, Austrian or Swiss university are invited to apply for a new scholarship program, named "envisi:on change". German strategy and communication consultancy startup...

Black Republican Convention, Wichita KS

Sen. Pat Roberts is expected to be among the speakers next week for the 2008 United Black Republican Coalition convention that will be held at the Hyatt Regency Wichita. The two-day event, titled "Economic Empowerment Through the Political Process," begins May 16 with...

Interest in Online MBA Programs Grows in Face of a Possible Recession

Hoboken, NJ – April 2, 2008 - Although most economists say the United States is not in a recession, the pocketbooks of many Americans would say otherwise.  In fact, a recent CNN/Opinion Research Corp....

“Project Working Mom” Putting Education to Work

By Helen MacDermott Ever since she was a little girl, Jeanne Sarmiento wanted to be a lawyer.  As she grew older, however, her life took some unexpected turns.  After what she calls “a series of...

Project Working Mom to Headline Lifetime’s “The Balancing Act”

Hoboken, NJ, March 19, 2008 – eLearners.com, a web resource of EducationDynamics, today announced that its advocacy campaign, “Project Working Mom:  Putting Education to Work,” will be...

27 Indonesians receive Australian post-graduate scholarships

""I hope, on their return from Australia, they can play an influential role in Indonesia`s social and economic policy making and development," Farmer said."Their time in Australia is also a great opportunity to exchange knowledge and information about Indonesia and their...

Young local entrepreneur donates $1 million to SFU’s Surrey campus

Thanks to Dale Regehr's generous donations, SFU Surrey students benefit greatly in scholarships, new features on campus, and a building next to campus for student leisure."At 28, Dale Regehr, President & CEO...

Mahavilachchiya - first village to have BPO operation

"Technology Mahavilachchiya - first village to have BPO operation by Surekha Galagoda Students at a session Mahavilachchiya, a village 245 kms from colombo is well known among locals and the international...

Six In 10 Arkansas Residents Agree That U.S. Border With Mexico Should Be Shu...

Arkansas has one of the fastest-growing Hispanic populations in the nation. The problem of illegal immigration has been thrust into the public consciousness, from small-town coffee shops to the statewide political arena. It's a major issue in this year's elections.

Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute (CHCI)

The Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute (CHCI) is one of the leading Hispanic non-profit and non-partisan 501(c) (3) organizations in the country.

family paid for their 7 year old child to be driven across the Mexican border...

"I didn't speak English, I didn't know where I was, I was scared out of my mind"

Stanwood-Camano Area Foundation community awards

"The Stanwood-Camano Area Foundation was able to fund several diverse groups this year," said John Smistad, community grant chairperson.   "In line with our mission, these grants will benefit local youth,...

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