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Charles River Associates Opens Second Scholarship Cycle, Expands to the UK

Scholarship program will award $5,000 to twelve students pursuing degrees in Business, Economics and STEM BOSTON, MA (March 22, 2024) – Charles River Associates (CRA), a leading provider of economic, financial and management consulting services, this week announced the opening of the 2024-25 CRA All-Access Scholarship. CRA will award $5,000 scholarships to twelve students for their junior year in the United States or final year in the United Kingdom. Part of the company’s All-Access Initiative – which champions the importance of higher education, particularly within traditionally underserved communities – the All-Access Scholarship Program is a talent development pipeline program that seeks to […]

BLUMHOUSE AND AMC THEATRES LAUNCH FIRST-EVER HALFWAY TO HALLOWEEN FILM FESTIVAL

dash;Festival Begins March 29 at 100 AMC Movie Theatres with tickets on sale now– Logo and Stills Available HERE Los Angeles, Calif. – March 20, 2024 – Blumhouse, the driving force in horror, and AMC Theatres (NYSE: AMC) are celebrating Halloween early with the first-ever Halfway to Halloween Film Festival. The five-day festival kicks off Friday, March 29 in over 40 cities and 100 AMC movie theaters across the U.S., and features five different repertory films – anchored by the 13th anniversary of Insidious April 1, nearly halfway to Halloween. Insidious marked the first collaboration between the now-merged Blumhouse and Atomic Monster. Festival-goers can catch their […]

THE GEN Z IMPERATIVE: LISTEN TO FEELINGS AND GIVE GEN Z A VOICE

NEW YORK, New York –  As Congress reconvened on Antisemitism at Post-Secondary Institutions  and Anti-Defamation League (ADL) hosts their “Never Again is Now” summit next week to confront the troubling rise of antisemitism overall and specifically on college campuses, including violent protests, and heart wrenching testimony yesterday, The Heart Monitors – a strategy and insights consultancy – believes it’s imperative to acknowledge the “why,” the feelings behind the facts and the realities truly faced by Generation Z (Gen Z). The Heart Monitors found that 70% of Gen Z feels apart from other generations and not heard. The Heart Monitors was born in the wake of the October 7, 2023 […]

Shoff Promotions Comic Book & Sports Card Show

Shoff Promotions Comic Book and Sports Card Show SUNDAY MARCH 17. 9:30am-3pm Annandale Virginia Fire House Expo Hall 7128 Columbia Pike 22003 ( 10 minutes from Tysons Corner) The spacious 6,000 sq ft Hall will be filled with over 60 8ft tables ( equivalent to 80 6ft tables) of Top Area Dealers with Gold, Silver, Bronze and Modern Age Comic Books, Nonsports Cards -Pokemon, Magic etc. Funko Toys, and Hobby Supplies PLUS Baseball, Football, Basketball and Hockey cards vintage to the present cards graded /raw and sports memorabilia Plus a large variety of Rock and Roll Lps from 60’s to […]

State Department Announces 2023-2024 Fulbright Top Producing Institutions

The U.S. Department of State is pleased to announce 170 higher education institutions in 37 states and the District of Columbia have received the designation of Fulbright Top Producing Institution for having the highest number of candidates selected for the Fulbright U.S. Student and Fulbright U.S. Scholar Programs. Fulbright Top Producing Institutions are grouped by Carnegie Classification, and represent the range of institutions engaging with the Fulbright Program and ensuring its broad impact on American communities across the country. Lee Satterfield, Assistant Secretary of State for Educational and Cultural Affairs, commended the honorees: “Fulbright’s 2023-24 Top Producing Institutions represent the diversity […]

Shoff Promotions Comic Book & Sports Card Show

Shoff Promotions Comic Book and Sports Card Show SUNDAY FEBRUARY 25. 9:30am-3pm Annandale Virginia Fire House Expo Hall 7128 Columbia Pike 22003 ( 10 minutes from Tysons Corner) The spacious 6,000 sq ft Hall will be filled with over 60 8ft tables ( equivalent to 80 6ft tables) of Top Area Dealers with Gold, Silver, Bronze and Modern Age Comic Books, Nonsports Cards -Pokemon, Magic etc. Funko Toys, and Hobby Supplies PLUS Baseball, Football, Basketball and Hockey cards vintage to the present cards graded /raw and sports memorabilia Plus a large variety of Rock and Roll Lps from 60’s to […]

JAMES BEARD FOUNDATION NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR ITS 2024 SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

The nonprofit will distribute over half a million dollars in scholarships, tuition waivers, and grants—funding the education of future restaurant industry leaders NEW YORK – The James Beard Foundation® (JBF) announced today that applications for its 2024 Scholarship Program are now open. The Scholarship Program—an annual initiative aimed at supporting aspiring culinary students, future restaurateurs, beverage professionals, and more—will offer more than $500,000 to recipients this year. With the independent restaurant industry at its most stable since before the COVID-19 pandemic, there is a renewed interest and excitement in the culinary arts among young professionals, resulting in nearly a 10% increase in enrollment in 2-year culinary programs […]

The Obama Foundation Opens Applications for the 2024-2026 Obama-Chesky Scholarship for Public Service

The scholarship supports students interested in pursuing public service careers with an academic scholarship, travel-based learning, and connections to a network of leaders CHICAGO – Today, the Obama Foundation opened applications for the 2024-2026 Voyager Scholarship, The Obama-Chesky Scholarship for Public Service. Funded by a $100 million personal contribution from Airbnb Co-founder and CEO Brian Chesky to the Obama Foundation, the Voyager Scholarship provides college students with last-dollar financial aid to help alleviate the burden of college debt, meaningful travel experiences to expand their connections to new communities, and a network of mentors and leaders to support them throughout their careers. […]

Macmillan Learning Launches Awards with Cash Prize to Honor Extraordinary Economics Student and Instructor

New York, NY; Jan. 24, 2024 —  Macmillan Learning, a privately-held, family-owned educational publishing and services company, announced today it will mark its 15th year hosting the EconEd Summit with new awards recognizing innovation within the Economics community. Macmillan Learning will honor a remarkable Economics student and instructor with the new EconEd award, which comes with a $2,500 prize and an all-expenses-paid trip to the conference, scheduled to take place on September 27-28 in Chicago. “As Economics plays an integral role in nearly every aspect of our lives, its significance sometimes goes unnoticed. With these awards, we aim to shine […]

The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi Accepting Applications for 2024 Awards Program

The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi—the nation’s oldest and most selective all-discipline collegiate honor society—is currently accepting applications for its 2024 awards program including Scholar, Artist and Distinguished Service Awards, Pioneer Awards, Study Abroad Grants, Literacy Grants, Fellowships and Love of Learning Awards. These awards provide funding for undergraduate and graduate study, continuing education, professional development, studies abroad and local, national and international literacy initiatives. Since 1932, Phi Kappa Phi’s awards program has recognized members and students on its chapter campuses for outstanding academic achievement. Currently, $1.3 million is awarded annually through programs that last year recognized 485 individuals. […]