Tag: Education and Schools
Glancy Wine Education Foundation Celebrates its 5th Anniversary in 2025 with Expanding National Impact
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. /New York Netwire - National News/ -- The Glancy Wine Education Foundation (GWEF) today celebrates the 5th anniversary of its founding with the release of its mid-year impact data, highlighting important growth in scholarship awards, industry sponsorship, and national reach. Since 2020, GWEF has awarded 249 scholarships to aspiring wine professionals from underserved communities across the United States.
California Safe Schools Honors Youth Heroes for 2025, Continues Mission as Global Voice for Environmental Health
LOS ANGELES, Calif. /New York Netwire - National News/ -- For more than 27 years, California Safe Schools (CSS) has been a leading advocate for environmental health, dedicated to upholding the highest standards for clean air, water, and soil, and advancing the fundamental right to a safe and healthy environment. Founded by Robina Suwol, a bold and visionary leader in the field, CSS is rooted in the principles of the Precautionary Principle and the public's Right to Know-ensuring that transparency, accountability, and prevention are central to environmental decision-making.
Massachusetts Youth Soccer Association selects Stack Athlete as Official College Recruiting Partner
LANCASTER, Mass. /New York Netwire - National News/ -- Massachusetts Youth Soccer Association and Stack Athlete (formerly CaptainU) announced the formation of a strategic partnership in which Stack Athlete is now the Official College Recruiting Partner of Massachusetts Youth Soccer Association. The partnership combines the expertise of both organizations to deliver comprehensive college recruiting strategies and solutions to the youth soccer community throughout the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
NJ-based Garden State Venture Partners appointed by Rowan Innovation Venture Fund to Lead Next Phase of Innovation
GLASSBORO, N.J. /New York Netwire - National News/ -- Rowan Innovation Venture Fund (RIVF) today announced the appointment of Garden State Venture Partners (GSVP) as its new management team, marking a significant milestone in the fund's evolution. This leadership expansion brings together a seasoned group of investment and institutional professionals to lead the fund into its next phase of innovation and impact.
Edupoint Synergy Named ‘SIS Innovation of the Year’ for 2025
MESA, Ariz. /New York Netwire - National News/ -- Edupoint® Educational Systems, creator of the industry-leading Synergy® Education Platform, today announced that Synergy has been selected as the winner of the "SIS Innovation of the Year" award in the 7th annual EdTech Breakthrough Awards program conducted by EdTech Breakthrough, a leading market intelligence organization recognizing the top companies and solutions in the global educational technology market.
Stack Athlete is the new name of CaptainU, Enhancing the College Sports Recruiting Journey for US Athletes
PLANO, Texas /New York Netwire - National News/ -- CaptainU, one of the leading online collegiate sports recruiting platforms, announced its relaunch as Stack Athlete on May 20, 2025. This change reflects Stack Athlete's ongoing commitment to empowering high school athletes, parents, and college coaches with the best tools to navigate the recruiting journey, now with an even stronger connection to the Stack Sports family.
South Carolina’s The Woodlands at Furman Graduates to Certified University Based Retirement Community (UBRC) Status
GREENVILLE, S.C. /New York Netwire - National News/ -- The Woodlands at Furman, a 350+ resident senior living community in partnership with Furman University, has met criteria to be recognized as a "Certified University Based Retirement Community (UBRC)," the highest category among more than 85 University Retirement Communities (URCs) nationwide.
Spire Selling is excited to unveil a career development program which offers self-paced selling courses
LOS ANGELES, Calif. /New York Netwire - National News/ -- In times of economic turbulence, shifting markets and rising global tariffs, traditional sales methods are faltering. That's why Spire Selling (spireselling.com) has launched a career development program in addition to a new book - "Cheating Death" (ISBN: 978-1069339287) by CEO and 35+ year sales veteran, Robert Herbst.
Les Dames d’Escoffier International’s San Francisco Chapter Celebrates 2024 Award Winners and Women Leaders
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. /New York Netwire - National News/ -- The San Francisco Chapter of Les Dames d'Escoffier International (LDEI-SF) hosted its Annual Awards Celebration on Monday, April 28, 2025, at The Civic Kitchen Cooking School. Guests gathered to honor five exceptional women in the food, beverage, and hospitality industries, each recognized for their outstanding achievements and contributions to the culinary world.
Doherty-Owned NJ Applebee’s Honor Eight New Jersey Area Teachers in 9th Annual Above and ‘BEE’yond Teacher Essay Contest
ALLENDALE, N.J. /New York Netwire - National News/ -- Doherty Enterprises-owned Applebee's® Neighborhood Grill + Bar restaurants in New Jersey announced today the winners of the 9th annual Above and 'BEE'yond Teacher Essay Contest. This spring, eight exceptional New Jersey educators-each nominated by their own students-will receive a $500 sponsorship check to enrich their classrooms for the 2025-2026 school year, as well a special end-of-year party for their students at Applebee's.
Doherty-Owned Applebee’s Honor Six NYC Teachers Awarded in 9th Annual Above and ‘BEE’yond Contest for 2025
NEW YORK CITY, N.Y. /New York Netwire - National News/ -- Doherty Enterprises-owned Applebee's® Neighborhood Grill + Bar restaurants in New Jersey announced the winners of the 9th annual Above and 'BEE'yond Teacher Essay Contest. This spring, six exceptional teachers-each celebrated by their students-will be granted a $500 check to invest in their classrooms for the 2025-2026 school year, along with an end-of-year party for their classroom students at their local Applebee's.
California Safe Schools Celebrates 27th Anniversary and Honors 2025 Earth Day Heroes
LOS ANGELES, Calif. /New York Netwire - National News/ -- In celebration of Earth Day 2025, California Safe Schools (CSS) is proud to recognize eight remarkable individuals whose unwavering dedication to protecting human health, inspiring youth leadership, and safeguarding the environment exemplifies the true spirit of environmental stewardship.
Patented Shipping Box for Live Milkweed Plants and Monarch Butterfly Lifecycle Kit announced by Whimsical Wings Farms
LILESVILLE, N.C. /New York Netwire - National News/ -- Whimsical Wings Farms, a leader in butterfly conservation and pollinator education, is proud to announce a breakthrough in plant shipping: a patented box designed to safely deliver one-gallon milkweed plants. Paired with the farm's engaging Monarch Butterfly Lifecycle Kit, the innovation supports nationwide habitat restoration efforts and hands-on environmental education.
Las Vegas-based Northwest Career College Prepares Local Students for High-Demand Healthcare Careers
LAS VEGAS, Nev. /New York Netwire - National News/ -- The U.S. healthcare industry has a current surge in demand for healthcare professionals, driven by an aging population and increased chronic diseases. That's why a well-recognized trade school in Las Vegas, Northwest Career College (NCC), is poised to help meet this demand and is committed to providing hands-on training for students pursuing a range of healthcare careers.
Gonzales, Holmes, and Muhoza Win 2025 Top NPA Postdoctoral Awards
BOSTON, Mass. /New York Netwire - National News/ -- During its annual conference, the National Postdoctoral Association (NPA) announced that Albert L. Gonzales, Ph.D., Christine Holmes, MBA, and Sixbert P. Muhoza, Ph.D., are the 2025 winners of the organization's three most prestigious awards. The NPA Gallagher Mentor Award recognizes the very best of mentors across the nation who advocate for postdoctoral scholars, celebrate diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB) values.
International Writers Protest Fed Crackdown On Iowa University Writing Program
IOWA CITY, Iowa /New York Netwire - National News/ -- In a letter delivered this week to Darren J. Beattie, a senior official at the US State Department's Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, the acclaimed Todos Santos Writers Workshop (TSWW) decried the bureau's recent cancellation of federal grants to the International Writing Program (IWP) at the University of Iowa.
The Glancy Wine Education Foundation (GWEF) is proud to announce its expansion to become a national scholarship organization
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. /New York Netwire - National News/ -- The Glancy Wine Education Foundation (GWEF) is proud to announce its expansion to become a national scholarship organization through strategic partnerships with the International Wine Center in New York, the American Wine School in the Midwest, and the Association of African American Vintners (AAAV). Combined with the foundation's existing partnership with the San Francisco Wine School, these collaborations significantly extend GWEF's geographic reach, enabling more aspiring wine professionals across the United States access to high-quality wine education.
Collins College of Hospitality Management at at Cal Poly Pomona Hosts Historic 26-Year Robert Mondavi Wine Vertical
LOS ANGELES, Calif. /New York Netwire - National News/ -- The Collins College of Hospitality Management at Cal Poly Pomona recently hosted an extraordinary fundraising event featuring a complete 26-year vertical tasting of Robert Mondavi Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon spanning 1982-2007. The exceptional experience, hosted at the prestigious Jonathan Club in Los Angeles, celebrated the College's long-standing relationship with the Mondavi family while offering guests a rare opportunity to appreciate California wine history through the lens of hospitality education.
Edupoint Partners With ParentSquare to Simplify New Integrations for Customer Districts
MESA, Ariz. /New York Netwire - National News/ -- Edupoint® Educational Systems, creator of the industry-leading Synergy Education Platform, today announced its partnership with ParentSquare, an award-winning unified school-home engagement platform for K-12 education. This partnership will facilitate smoother onboarding and integration for Synergy customers interested in using the ParentSquare platform to communicate with families for student success.
SalesMind.ai Partners with UCLA Statistics Student Teams to Solve Lead Generation Data Challenges
LOS ANGELES, Calif. /New York Netwire - National News/ -- SalesMind.ai, a cutting-edge AI-powered sales automation platform, has announced a research collaboration with Dave Zes, Statistics & Data Science Lecturer at UCLA and two teams of statistics students from UCLA to tackle one of the biggest challenges in AI-driven lead generation: data accuracy and quality.