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PMI Chicagoland Chapter to host its 19th Annual Leadership Forum: How Fast Is Too Fast

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Monday, April 22, 2024

CHICAGO, April 22, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- 

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  • The PMI Chicagoland Chapter is thrilled to present its signature event, the 19th Annual Leadership Forum, where executives and leaders converge for a half-day of networking, relationship building, and learning.
  • This year's theme, "How Fast Is Too Fast Pivoting and Responding to Rapid Change," delves into the pace of change in today's business landscape.
  • He will share insights from his team's 2023 PMI Project of the Year Award-winning battery electric large mining truck project.
  • The PMI Chicagoland chapter extends its appreciation to our event gold sponsors:
    Lewis University is an innovative and forward-thinking Catholic university offering market-relevant undergraduate and graduate programs.

Pioneering Achievement: FHU Senior Re'Elle Crowell Celebrated as the First Student to Pass Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) Exam

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Thursday, October 19, 2023

HENDERSON, Tenn., Oct. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Freed-Hardeman University College of Business is celebrating senior Re'Elle Crowell, of Henderson, Tennessee, who recently became the school's first B.B.A./M.S. in accounting and fraud examination major to pass the Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) exam. Crowell will be among the first students to graduate with this joint degree. She will study abroad in the spring semester before graduating in May 2024 with her degrees, a B.B.A. in accounting and an M.S. in accounting and fraud examination.

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  • Senior Re'Elle Crowell becomes the first FHU student to pass the Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) exam.
  • in accounting and fraud examination major to pass the Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) exam.
  • "Our accounting students are motivated, sharp and eager to learn, and the Certified Public Accountant and Certified Fraud Examiner credentialing meets the needs of these students and current employer demands."
  • Certified Fraud Examiners excel in the career paths of accounting, auditing, governance, risk management, compliance and investigation.

FHU Appoints New Director of Graduate Programs in Business

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Friday, October 13, 2023

HENDERSON, Tenn., Oct. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Freed-Hardeman University College of Business has announced the appointment of Dr. Kristen Roberson as Director of Graduate Business Programs. She joined the College of Business in 2017 as an instructor in marketing and assumed her new role in Fall of 2023.

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  • The Freed-Hardeman University College of Business has announced the appointment of Dr. Kristen Roberson as Director of Graduate Business Programs.
  • HENDERSON, Tenn., Oct. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Freed-Hardeman University College of Business has announced the appointment of Dr. Kristen Roberson as Director of Graduate Business Programs.
  • Dr. Roberson states, "I look forward to building upon the success of the College of Business graduate programs: business administration, fraud accounting and healthcare administration.
  • By their senior year, approximately 45 percent of our business undergraduates are also enrolled in one of FHU's three graduate business joint degree programs.

Greenville Technical College Educator Michelle Byrd Leads ACBSP as 2023-24 Board Chair 

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Tuesday, September 5, 2023

Byrd was appointed the Dean for the School of Business and Computer Technology for Greenville Tech in 2019, which is a part of the South Carolina Technical College System.

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  • Byrd was appointed the Dean for the School of Business and Computer Technology for Greenville Tech in 2019, which is a part of the South Carolina Technical College System.
  • She previously served as Dean of Business and Computer Technology for Gaston College in Dallas, NC.
  • "To be entrusted with guiding the ACBSP Board of Directors, an exceptionally skilled and devoted team of experts, is an honor and privilege that fills me with gratitude," said Dean Michelle Byrd, Chair of the 2023-24 ACBSP Board of Directors.
  • "Every member's commitment to ACBSP's mission and to the continuous improvement of higher education reinforces the principles on which ACBSP was founded.

University of Phoenix Senior Director of Accreditation and Online Education Hal Morgan Now Also Serving as a Council for Higher Education Accreditation Arbitrator

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Thursday, August 3, 2023

University of Phoenix is pleased to announce that Hal D. Morgan, MBA, senior director of Accreditation and Online Education, now also serves as an Arbitrator with the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA), a nonprofit organization which serves its members, students, and society through advocacy for the value and independence of accreditation, recognition of accrediting organizations and commitment to quality in higher education.

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  • University of Phoenix is pleased to announce that Hal D. Morgan, MBA, senior director of Accreditation and Online Education, now also serves as an Arbitrator with the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA), a nonprofit organization which serves its members, students, and society through advocacy for the value and independence of accreditation, recognition of accrediting organizations and commitment to quality in higher education.
  • The training is rigorous and those selected like Hal Morgan will bring significant expertise to the process,” states Cynthia Jackson Hammond, President, Council for Higher Education Accreditation.
  • “The Council for Higher Education Accreditation has been a leader and a pillar of quality in the education space, and I'm thrilled to be a part of it,” shares Morgan.
  • As senior director of Accreditation and Online Education, Morgan oversees institutional accreditation, business accreditation, and online education quality assurance and continuous improvement.

University of Phoenix Bachelor of Science in Business program offers SHRM-aligned Human Resources Certificate

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Thursday, May 11, 2023

University of Phoenix is pleased to announce their Bachelor of Science in Business program (BSB) with a Human Resource Management Certificate is academically aligned with the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM).

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  • University of Phoenix is pleased to announce their Bachelor of Science in Business program (BSB) with a Human Resource Management Certificate is academically aligned with the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM).
  • In addition to the aligned certificate, the University holds Recertification Provider status with SHRM, the world’s largest association devoted to human resource management.
  • SHRM offers programs that qualify for recertification credits for the SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM-CP®) and SHRM Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP®) credentials.
  • “We are pleased to have the opportunity to offer our students a SHRM-aligned certificate in human resources alongside our BSB degree,” shares Natalie Pratt, associate dean, College of Business and Information Technology at University of Phoenix.

FHU College of Business Students Receive Academic, Performance Awards

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Wednesday, April 26, 2023

HENDERSON, Tenn., April 25, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Freed-Hardeman University College of Business hosted a luncheon and awards presentation Tuesday, April 18, 2023, to recognize graduating senior business majors for their academic achievement and leadership in various disciplines. In addition to the achievement awards, the college announced the students set to receive the Sewell Scholarship for the 2023-24 academic year.

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  • HENDERSON, Tenn., April 25, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Freed-Hardeman University College of Business hosted a luncheon and awards presentation Tuesday, April 18, 2023, to recognize graduating senior business majors for their academic achievement and leadership in various disciplines.
  • In addition to the achievement awards, the college announced the students set to receive the Sewell Scholarship for the 2023-24 academic year.
  • Special guest speakers were Susan Edmonds, widow of Jim Edmonds, and Brian White, a member of the FHU College of Business Advisory Council.
  • "We are proud of all our graduates — including the top award recipients — because of their hard work and integrity," said Matt Vega, dean of the FHU College of Business.

Biola University Appoints Former Amazon Vice President as Dean of Crowell School of Business

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Wednesday, April 19, 2023

Author and former Amazon and General Motors executive Dr. Michael Arena will assume the role of Dean of Biola University’s Crowell School of Business on July 1, 2023.

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  • Author and former Amazon and General Motors executive Dr. Michael Arena will assume the role of Dean of Biola University’s Crowell School of Business on July 1, 2023.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230419005404/en/
    “As Biola continues to strengthen our academic programs and student placement through our Crowell School of Business, I am pleased to welcome Dr. Michael Arena as our incoming dean,” said Biola University President Barry H. Corey .
  • “His experience as a corporate executive, adjunct faculty member at University of Pennsylvania, author and innovator makes him an ideal leader at Biola University.
  • “I am honored to be joining the faculty and staff of the Crowell School of Business at Biola University,” said Arena.

University of Phoenix leadership appointed to the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP) baccalaureate and graduate degree Board of Commissioners

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Tuesday, April 11, 2023

University of Phoenix is pleased to announce the appointment of Hal D. Morgan, MBA, senior director of Accreditation and Online Education, to the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP) baccalaureate and graduate degree Board of Commissioners.

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  • University of Phoenix is pleased to announce the appointment of Hal D. Morgan, MBA, senior director of Accreditation and Online Education, to the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP) baccalaureate and graduate degree Board of Commissioners.
  • In this role, Morgan will assist the Council in its mission to pursue a better tomorrow by advancing and recognizing excellence in business education through continuous improvement.
  • “The ACBSP Board of Commissioners has a responsibility to hold institutions and programs accountable for their service to students,” states John Woods, Ph.D., provost and chief academic officer of University of Phoenix.
  • As senior director of Accreditation and Online Education, Morgan oversees institutional accreditation, business accreditation, and online education quality assurance and continuous improvement.

Westcliff University Commemorates 30 Years

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Thursday, March 30, 2023

Westcliff University , a premier global higher education institution, recently celebrated 30 years of preparing students around the globe with the skills and experiences needed to thrive as business leaders and entrepreneurs.

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  • Westcliff University , a premier global higher education institution, recently celebrated 30 years of preparing students around the globe with the skills and experiences needed to thrive as business leaders and entrepreneurs.
  • The event highlighted not only students, staff and alumni, but also paid homage to the organization’s origin story and rich history of excellence.
  • (Photo: Westcliff University)
    “The world has changed a lot over the past 30 years, but our mission remains the same: To educate, inspire and empower students from around the world,” said president and CEO of Westcliff University, Dr. Anthony Lee.
  • To learn more about Westcliff’s 30 years of historic accomplishments, visit www.westcliff.edu/30 .