News for Education
Wednesday, October 09, 2019
METAIRIE, La. — The Jefferson Parish Economic Development Commission (JEDCO) announced a new partnership between a local startup tech company and a Jefferson Parish-based PK-8 School this week. The Tom Benson School began working with 2019 JEDCO Challenge finalist nDorse at the start of the school year to create a culture of recognition among teachers and faculty. According to a press release, ...read more
Categories: Community, Press Release, Education
Thursday, September 19, 2019
NEW ORLEANS — A $2 million gift from an anonymous donor will fund undergraduate scholarships at the University of New Orleans (UNO).
The donor, a former adjunct professor in the Department of Management, said, “I made the gift because of my awareness of the unique role that the University plays in New Orleans, and as a public affirmation of my optimism about the continuing growth of the ...read more
Categories: Community, Education, Press Release
Monday, August 26, 2019
NEW ORLEANS — Health coaching is a new and exciting career in the healthcare industry, and Delgado Community College has the only Health Coach Certificate Program in New Orleans. According to a press release, their program begins on Sep. 30, for entry-level students, and Nov. 4, for advanced students. Full scholarships are available, and applications are now being accepted.
Entry-level students ...read more
Categories: Education, Press Release
Tuesday, July 02, 2019
NEW ORLEANS – On Monday, Delgado Community College welcomed a new chancellor, Larissa Littleton-Steib, Ph.D.
Littleton-Steib, who previously had been chancellor of Baton Rouge Community College, was selected for the Delgado position in April by the Louisiana Community and Technical College System (LCTCS) Board of Supervisors. The board made its selection after a comprehensive and competitive ...read more
Categories: Education, Community, Press Release
