Posts Categorized: Education

A Summer of Discernment: Franciscan Sisters Vocation Events Designed for Catholic Women 20-35

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A focused retreat or vocation visit can be an insightful, inspiring step forward, moving from discernment to action in following God’s will. Honest questions about Franciscan Life and a calling as a consecrated religious are most welcome. Events include: Career or Calling: At your decisive time of life, our Sisters respect your life experiences, perspective… Read more »

Saint Xavier University to Support Students Looking to Buy Textbooks Online

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Akademos announced today a new partnership with Saint Xavier University in Chicago. The university has made the forward-thinking decision to transition to an online model for course material and merchandise sales with Akademos as its new technology partner. Using Akademos’ industry-leading platform for course content management, Saint Xavier launched the new online store beginning with… Read more »

Gersh Autism’s West Hills Campus Now Autism Certified

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Gersh Autism’s West Hills campus now a Certified Autism Center™, designated by the International Board of Credentialing and Continuing Education Standards (IBCCES). School staff have completed a training and certification program to further enhance their understanding and commitment to ensuring autistic students have the best educational outcomes. “We are honored that IBCCES has recognized Gersh… Read more »

McMurry University Leverages New Technology to Enhance Resource Accessibility

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Students perform better with access to proper course materials. McMurry University is making innovative changes to support this path to student success on their campus starting before the first day of class. The private Methodist university in Abilene, Texas has partnered with Akademos, the leading higher education online bookstore and course content delivery platform. This… Read more »