Today, University of Phoenix announced an innovative partnership with The Manufacturing Institute ("Institute"), the non-profit, non-partisan education and research affiliate of the National Association of Manufacturers (NAM). Through this educational alliance, University of Phoenix will develop curriculum relevant to today's manufacturing workforce that aligns to the NAM-Endorsed Manufacturing Skills Certification System (SCS). SCS describes the competencies, certifications and educational attainment levels appropriate to manufacturing careers.

Florence, KY (March 11, 2010) -- Everyone has seen the faces of heartache in Haiti, and the response from the world has been tremendous, raising millions of dollars and countless volunteers giving of their time and expertise. Dana Hildebrand, a faculty member at Beckfield College, was drawn to help based on a personal connection to a young man in Haiti her mother tried to help prior to this natural disaster. Her relationship with this impoverished country and her empathy with its people jump started students at Beckfield College to launch a fundraising effort that netted $2000 for the Clinton Bush Haiti Fund in just weeks under her leadership.

The Art Institute of Atlanta is one of 12 Georgia institutions of higher learning to be named to the 2009 President's Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll, the highest federal recognition a college or university can receive for its commitment to volunteering, service-learning, and civic engagement.

Washington, March 9 -- Rialto police officer Crystal Gonzalez will be presented the Career College Association (CCA) 2010 GREAT (Graduate Recognition for Excellence, Achievement and Talent) Award at a ceremony in the Cannon House Caucus Room on Wednesday, March 10.

CCA President Harris Miller will present the award to Gonzalez, a 2007 graduate of Everest College in Ontario, California, for her outstanding academic and personal achievements. Gonzalez's determination to be a source of positive change in her community where she serves as a police officer and her heroism serving our nation overseas make her an ideal recipient of this year's GREAT Award.

Nebraska City, Neb. (March 9, 2010) -- The Arbor Day Foundation honored 74 colleges and universities with Tree Campus USA recognition in 2009, more than doubling the total from the inaugural class.

Tree Campus USA is a national program launched by the Arbor Day Foundation in 2009 and is modeled after the Foundation's successful Tree City USA program. Tree Campus USA aims to honor colleges and universities that use best tree-care and sustainability practices and engage students in tree-planting and conservation initiatives. The Tree Campus USA program is supported by a generous grant from Toyota.

Wilmington, Del. (Mar 8, 2010) -- As a single mother, Kymi Wood knew that it was up to her to make a better life for herself and her daughter. But when she faced the death of a close family member and found herself homeless right after enrolling in Dawn Career Institute, she worried that her drive to succeed wouldn't be enough. But thanks to the dedication, compassion and persistence of Dawn's faculty and staff, Kymi graduated, earned her nationally accredited radiology certification through the Dental Assisting National Board, and is on her way to becoming a successful dental assistant.

OAKLAND, Calif., March 5, 2010 -- DeVry University, one of North America's largest degree-granting higher education institutions for business, technology and management education, has announced the opening of its newest California location in Oakland, located in the Oakland City Center complex at 505 14th Street. DeVry University's Oakland location began hosting graduate students earlier this year, with undergraduate degree program classes starting this summer.

Milwaukee -- March 2 -- Herzing Educational System announced today that it has opened its 16th campus in Brookfield, Wisconsin, which will serve students seeking master's, bachelor's and associate degrees and diplomas in healthcare, business, technology, design and public safety. The Brookfield campus is now open and admitting students for its inaugural classes beginning on April 28 for the summer semester.

Cincinnati, OH (March 1, 2010) -- Economic impact numbers, college graduation rates, and job placement numbers were the core discussion topics between State of Ohio Representative Connie Pillich (D-Montgomery) and ten area career colleges in Greater Cincinnati on February 12 at the Tri-County Campus of Beckfield College. In response to the recent decision to completely remove grant opportunities for students of career colleges from the State of Ohio budget, the Ohio Association of Career Colleges and Schools (OACCS) organized this information session to showcase the positive impact of career colleges in Ohio.

Chicago, February 25, 2010 -- Kendall College School of Culinary Arts and the Center for the Advancement of Foodservice Education (CAFE) are accepting applications for the 2010 CAFE/Kendall Green Award. This is the first-ever national award to recognize secondary and postsecondary culinary-arts and baking/pastry programs for their commitment to sustainability. In addition to the award, the winner will receive a $1,000 cash prize plus complimentary registration to the 6th Annual CAFE Leadership Conference, June 25-27, in Baltimore, Maryland.