Tag Archives: Higher Education
Rutgers Partners with Pearson to Expand Access and Offer Greater Variety of Fully Online Graduate Degree Programs
Partnership offers new services, technology and content New Brunswick, NJ, December 17, 2012 For more than a … Continue reading
Blackboard and Pearson Announce International Content Integration Partnership
Market-leading LMS and World’s Leading Learning Companies Bring Seamless Transition Between Pearson’s MyLab & Mastering and Blackboard … Continue reading
Professors and Social Media Use, 2012
Inside Higher Ed October 19, 2012 One-third of faculty use some form of social media as part … Continue reading
One-Third of Professors Use Social Media for Teaching, Survey Finds
The Chronicle of Higher Education Oct. 19, 2012 Nearly 34 percent of professors use social-media tools in … Continue reading
Reactions to Pearson Buying EmbanetCompass
Inside Higher Ed – Joshua Kim 18-Oct I’ve spent some time with the folks at EmbanetCompass and … Continue reading
Tagged Education, EmbanetCompass, Higher Education, online learning, Pearson
Pearson Moves Deeper Into Online Education With $650-Million Purchase
Chronicle of Higher Education – Katherine Mangan 17-Oct Pearson announced a major acquisition on Tuesday that will … Continue reading
Tagged EmbanetCompass, Higher Education, online learning, Pearson
Pearson Doubles Down Online
Inside Higher Ed – Doug Lederman 17-Oct Pearson, which two years began tiptoeing into the market of … Continue reading
Tagged EmbanetCompass, Higher Education, online learning, Pearson
PEARSON ACQUIRES EMBANETCOMPASS
Expands capacity and extends leadership to meet fast-growing demand for online learning in higher education October 16, … Continue reading
Texas Southmost College Partners with Pearson to Launch Innovative All-Digital Content Delivery Programs
Partnership to Support TSC as a New, Independent Community College in Fall 2013 Texas Southmost College (TSC) … Continue reading
Pearson and Higher Education Institutions Partner to Address Demands of Today’s Workforce
Comprehensive Online Training Solutions Designed to Align Needs of Community with Skills of the Workforce BOSTON—September 17, … Continue reading
Pearson Offers Higher Ed Options
Electronic Education Report Sept. 3 Pearson (London and New York) continued its move to becoming a provider … Continue reading
California State University Selects Pearson to Launch Cal State Online
Fully online program to increase access to higher education for students. Long Beach, CA, August 22, 2012 … Continue reading
Tagged Cal State Online, California State University, eCollege, Higher Education
Pearson to Launch Higher Education College
Wall Street Journal – Lilly Vitorovich 14-Aug Pearson PLC, which has extensive educational publishing operations, said Tuesday … Continue reading
Coppin State University, Pearson Partner to Launch University’s First Online Bachelor’s Program
Historically Black College and University to Offer Online Management Degree beginning in September 2012 BALTIMORE—June 4, 2012—Coppin … Continue reading
Pearson Announces Cite 2012 Award Recipients
Awards Honor Higher Ed Tech Leaders for Excellence in Online Learning Denver, May 02, 2012 – Two instructors … Continue reading
Tagged eCollege, Education, eLearning, Higher Education, Pearson LearningStudio
Bryan College Partners with Pearson to Launch Online Workforce Education Program
Coursework Aimed at Providing Students with Skills Training Springfield, Missouri, April 19, 2012 — Bryan College has … Continue reading
Tagged Bryan College, Education, eLearning, Higher Education, Pearson Education
Ivy Tech Community College Selects Pearson’s Propero to Expand Access to Learning
Pearson’s Propero a New Service to Increase Access to Higher Education Boston, MA, April 18, 2012 — … Continue reading
Pearson Partners with American Hotel & Lodging Educational Institute to Distribute Content and Professional Credential
Exclusive agreement includes higher education and high school materials New York, NY, April 16, 2012 — Pearson … Continue reading
Pearson to Host Higher Education Technology Leaders at Cite 2012
13TH Annual Event for Online Learning Trends and Best Practices DENVER—March 26, 2012—Pearson today announced the details … Continue reading
Pearson Higher Education Announces Major Investment in Nursing Education with Readypoint™ Nursing
First Program to Fully Integrate Learning with Assessment to Prepare Nurses for Practice; Technology Provides Unprecedented Insight … Continue reading
Get schooled: education apps at your fingertips: OpenClass (*with video)
Fox News – Meg Baker 27-Jan Pearson’s Open Class creates a social learning environment where classmates have … Continue reading
Tagged Google, Google App, Google Apps for Education, Higher Education, OpenClass, Pearson, social learning environment
Pearson and Monster Partner to Improve Workforce Readiness and Job Placement at Private Sector and Career Colleges
Wide Range of Solutions to Guide Curriculum and Program Design Boston, MA, January 17, 2012 — Pearson, … Continue reading
Pearson’s Award-Winning CourseConnect™ Courses Now Available for iPad
Customizable Courseware for Blended and Online Learning BOSTON—January 9, 2012—Pearson today announced that its award-winning CourseConnect™ courses … Continue reading
Tagged Blended learning, CourseConnect, Education, Higher Education, IPad, online learning, Pearson Learning Solutions
Pearson Names Private Sector and Career College Students to Campus Ambassador Program
Campus Ambassadors Gain Work Experience, Provide Feedback on Students’ Needs BOSTON — December 8, 2011 – Pearson … Continue reading
Tagged Don Kilburn, Education, Higher Education, Pearson, Pearson Campus Ambassador, Pearson Learning Solutions
Condensed Curriculum International, Pearson Partner to Launch HealthEd Today
Eight CCI Workforce Training Programs in Allied Health Offered through Pearson LearningStudio Fairfield, NJ, November 16, 2011 … Continue reading
Tagged Curriculum, Education, Higher Education, Learning, Pearson, Pearson Learning Solutions, Student
Pearson’s Award-Winning CourseConnect Adds Enhanced Data Capabilities
Customizable Online Courses Now Available in Analytics Edition Boston, MA, November 15, 2011 — Pearson today announced … Continue reading
Tagged Boston, Education, eLearning, Higher Education, Learning, Learning management system, Pearson, Student
Pearson and Google Jump Into Learning Management With a New, Free System
Chronicle of Higher Education Pearson, the publishing and learning technology group, has teamed up with the software … Continue reading
Tagged Higher Education, Learning management system, OpenClass, Pearson
Pearson, Missouri’s State Fair Community College Partner to Increase Access to Affordable Course Materials
College Aims to Boost Collaborative Learning, Student Engagement and Achievement Sedalia, Missouri and Boston, MA, September 21, … Continue reading
Tagged Boston, Education, Higher Education, Pearson, State Fair Community College, Student, Student Engagement
Pearson Foundation Announces New Jersey GO GREEN! Challenge for Students
Garden State Youth Encouraged to Create Public Service Announcements about Clean, Renewable Energy TRENTON, New Jersey—September 13, … Continue reading
Tagged Education, High school, Higher Education, IPad, New Jersey, Pearson Foundation, United States, Washington D.C.
Pearson Selected to Provide Learning Management System for Universal Technical Institute, Inc.
Thousands of students to benefit from customized program designed to increase access, improve student engagement Denver, CO, … Continue reading
Peachpit Launches MyGraphicsLab
Innovative New Learning Solution Prepares Students for Design Careers Berkeley, CA—September 1, 2011— Peachpit, Pearson’s premiere graphic … Continue reading
Tagged Adobe Creative Suite, Adobe Flash, Distance Learning, Education, eText, Higher Education, Technology
Pearson and the Eminata Group Launch North America’s Largest iPad-Based eTextbooks Initiative for Postsecondary Institutions
Students receive customized content anytime, anyplace Boston, MA and Vancouver, British Columbia — August 29, 2011 Pearson, … Continue reading
Tagged Canada, CDI College, Eminata Group, Higher Education, IPad, Reeves College, Vancouver Career College
The Pearson Prize for Higher Education Honors Students Across the United States
Pearson Foundation awards scholarships to students dedicated to public service, leadership and commitment to community Washington, D.C., … Continue reading
Pearson’s CourseConnect™ Online Courses Receive American Council on Education’s (ACE) Recommendation for College Credit
ACE credit-recommended courses eligible for transfer credit at more than 2,100 accredited institutions Washington, DC, July 14, … Continue reading
Pearson’s CourseConnect™ Online Courses Receive American Council on Education’s (ACE) Recommendation for College Credit
ACE credit-recommended courses eligible for transfer credit at more than 2,100 accredited institutions Washington, DC, July 14, … Continue reading
Pearson and Blackboard Announce Partnership to Integrate Pearson’s MyLab and Mastering Programs with Blackboard Learn
Students and educators to get greater convenience with access to MyLab and Mastering Programs directly in Blackboard … Continue reading
Pearson and the College Board Launch Accuplacer®/MyFoundationsLab
Targeted Assessment and Remediation to Increase College Readiness Denver, CO — June 24 — As part of … Continue reading
Pearson and the College Board Launch Accuplacer®/MyFoundationsLab
Targeted Assessment and Remediation to Increase College Readiness Denver, CO — June 24 — As part of … Continue reading
Talloires Network, TakingITGlobal, and Pearson Foundation Announce Partnership to Engage University Officials and Students in Leading Social Change
Collaboration to Provide Training and Support to Extend Reach of Talloires Program for Community Engagement and Social … Continue reading
Tagged Grants, Higher Education, Mark Gearan, Philanthropy, TakingITGlobal, Talloires, Talloires Declaration, The Pearson Foundation
CollegeAmerica Services, Inc. Selects Pearson To Increase Access To Online Learning
Stevens-Henager College, Independence University, CollegeAmerica, and California College San Diego to use Pearson LearningStudio platform Denver, CO … Continue reading
Pearson Expands Student Campus Ambassador Program to Private Sector Colleges and Universities
Students gain business skills and practical work experience, provide feedback on educational needs Grapevine, TX, June 06, … Continue reading
Pearson, Imagine America Foundation, Launch College and Career Readiness Website for Private Sector College Students
New site includes financial literacy, time management content Grapevine, TX, June 06, 2011 — Pearson, the world’s … Continue reading
Tagged Education, Higher Education, Private sector, Student, United States, Vocational school
Pearson, Panopto Collaborate to Deliver Lecture Capture Software
Technology enables instructors and students to record, organize and share lectures and skills Boston, MA and Pittsburgh, … Continue reading
Pearson Appoints Heather McIntosh Cassano as Chief Experience Officer
New Position Focused on Providing Schools Seamless Integration of Next Generation Technology Solutions Boston, MA, May 02, … Continue reading
Tagged Bennington College, Education, Higher Education, Master of Fine Arts, Pearson, Sun Microsystems, United States
New Study: Private-Sector Institutions Report Increased Demand for Online Learning
Study conducted by Babson Survey Research Group, sponsored by Pearson Boston, April 14, 2011 — More than … Continue reading
Pearson Announces CourseConnect™ 2.0 Online Course Library
Latest version offers new features to enhance student engagement and achievement Denver, CO, April 12, 2011 — … Continue reading
Pearson Announces CourseConnect™ 2.0 Online Course Library
Latest version offers new features to enhance student engagement and achievement Denver, CO, April 12, 2011 — … Continue reading
Pearson Expands Successful Student Campus Ambassador Program to Private Sector Colleges and Universities
Students gain business skills and practical work experience, provide feedback on educational needs BOSTON-April 6, 2011-Pearson, the … Continue reading
Tagged Campus, Colleges and Universities, Cypress College, Education, High school, Higher Education, Private sector, Student
For Displaced Workers, An Easier Way to Train for New Careers
Kentucky Community & Technical College System’s Partnership with Pearson Offers Residents Access to Affordable Courses Frankfort, KT … Continue reading
Media Advisory: Pearson to Host Nation's Higher Education Technology Leaders for Cite 2011
Annual Users Conference Focuses on Trends, Best Practices in Online Learning and Technology Denver, CO, March 17, … Continue reading
Media Advisory: Pearson to Host Nation’s Higher Education Technology Leaders for Cite 2011
Annual Users Conference Focuses on Trends, Best Practices in Online Learning and Technology Denver, CO, March 17, … Continue reading
Pearson Foundation Announces 2011 Pearson Prize for Higher Education
National award recognizes exemplary community service among two- and four-year college students New York, NY, February 23, … Continue reading
Cerritos College, Pearson Partnership to Save Students up to 40 Percent on Textbooks
Customized Textbook Program for the Humanities and Social Sciences Departments Los Angeles, January 20, 2011 – Cerritos College … Continue reading
Tagged California, Cerritos College, Community college, Education, Higher Education, Social Sciences
Pearson Launches Training Program for Online Educators
Professional Online Educator program created to assist educators with increasing student achievement Boston, MA, December 8, 2010- … Continue reading
Tagged Boston, E-learning, Education, Higher Education, Pearson PLC, Student, Teacher
Sweetwater Union High School District Teams up with Pearson to Ensure Career- and College-Readiness with Custom Curriculum
Innovative Partnership Builds Rigor and Relevance into Secondary Literature Programs Chula Vista, CA, November 30, 2010 — … Continue reading
ASU Partners With Pearson to Expand Online Learning Services
Partnership Will Enhance The Online Student Experience and Reach New Students Tempe, Ariz., October 11, 2010 – Arizona … Continue reading
Online Learning Delivers
Pearson’s New Issue Paper Points to Successful Implementations, Challenges Boston, MA, October 4, 2010 – As demand for … Continue reading
Pearson LearningStudio Chosen to Power Brookline College's Online Learning Programs
Brookline College to grow its online learning programs via Pearson LearningStudio platform Denver, CO, September 13, 2010 … Continue reading
Students Can Turn Spanish Language Skills Into College Credit With New Exam From UExcel
Credit-by-Examination Program From Pearson and Excelsior College Helps Students Save on Tuition Costs, Accelerate College Educations Bloomington, … Continue reading
National University System Renews Partnership with Pearson LearningStudio
Pearson’s learning management system to power online learning for the National University System and customers of Spectrum … Continue reading
Tagged Business, Colleges and Universities, Distance Learning, eCollege, Education, Higher Education, Pearson eCollege
NCSBN Approves Passing Standard for Pearson Test of English Academic
NCSBN Conducts Internal Study to Determine Minimal Passing Standard on PTE Academic for Licensure Candidates London, August … Continue reading
Going Mobile: Pearson eCollege to Unveil Pearson LearningStudio Mobile Solution at Campus Technology 2010 Conference
Students can collaborate, communicate and stay on task via their mobile device without applications, downloads or installs … Continue reading
Tagged Distance Learning, E-learning, eCollege, Education, Higher Education, Pearson eCollege, Pearson LearningStudio
Pearson eCollege, Campus Management Corp. Announce True Web Services Integration
Software combination offers seamless connection between student information and learning management systems DENVER – June 9, 2010 … Continue reading
Sociable Professors
First-of-its-Kind Survey Finds College Faculty Increasingly Using Social Media Boston, MA,: May 4, 2010 — More than 80 … Continue reading
Emmy Award-Winning Calamari Productions Taps Pearson to Exclusively Distribute Educational and Training Materials in Higher Education
New Calamari Video Library Offers View inside America’s Juvenile Justice and Child Welfare Systems New York,: April 26, … Continue reading
Pearson Announces CiTE 2010 Scholarship Awards
Awards honor higher education leaders who demonstrate excellence in next generation learning strategies Denver,: April 21, 2010 — … Continue reading
Pearson CiTE 2010: Navigating the New World of Learning
Innovative technology and online learning conference to explore next generation learning strategies within higher education Denver, CO, … Continue reading
Pearson’s MyCourse Named Finalist in 2010 SIIA CODiE Awards
Comprehensive Online Curriculum Solution Honored in Best Postsecondary Instructional Solution Category Boston, MA, April 12, 2010 … Continue reading
Pearson's CourseConnect Selected as Finalist in 2010 SIIA CODiE Awards
Online Course Library Honored in Best Postsecondary Course or Learning Management Solution Category. Boston, MA,: April 5, 2010 … Continue reading
Pearson’s CourseConnect Selected as Finalist in 2010 SIIA CODiE Awards
Online Course Library Honored in Best Postsecondary Course or Learning Management Solution Category. Boston, MA,: April 5, 2010 … Continue reading
The CollegeBound Network's New International Student Portal, MyGlobalEducation.com, Partners with Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic)
Partnership Simplifies Application Process for International Students New York,: March 31, 2010 — Pearson plc and The CollegeBound … Continue reading
Pearson, Fayetteville Technical Community College Prepare to Serve Additional Military, Civilian Personnel and Families
Fayetteville’s population to increase with relocation of US Army Reserve Command to Fort Bragg Fayetteville, NC,: March 30, … Continue reading
MathXL for School Earns Finalist Honors in the 2010 SIIA CODiE Awards
Web-based, Personalized Learning Program From Pearson Recognized in Best Mathematics Instructional Solution Category. Boston, MA,: March 25, 2010 … Continue reading
Pearson LearningStudio, Formerly Pearson eCollege, Earns Finalist Honors in the 2010 SIIA CODiE Awards
Next-generation Learning Management System Honored in Best Course Management Solution Category Denver, CO.,: March 24, 2010 — Pearson, … Continue reading
Pearson Foundation Announces Pearson Prize for Higher Education
Award to recognize community service among college students, administered in partnership with the National Society for Collegiate … Continue reading
Online Learning When You're Ready: Pearson, Kentucky Community & Technical College System Offer Self-Paced Education, Workforce Training Programs
KCTCS Online Offers Students Access to Education–Anytime, Anyplace. Versailles, KY,: March 18, 2010 — Like most community colleges … Continue reading
Pearson Ecollege Selects Arizona State University's Adrian Sannier as Vice President of Product
DENVER-March 16, 2010-Pearson, a global leader in education, education technology, and services, today announced the appointment of … Continue reading
Pearson Ecollege Selects Arizona State University’s Adrian Sannier as Vice President of Product
DENVER-March 16, 2010-Pearson, a global leader in education, education technology, and services, today announced the appointment of … Continue reading
Jackson State Community College's Mathematics Department, Using Pearson's Groundbreaking Technology, Wins Prestigious Bellwether Award
Pearson’s MyMathLabPlus helps colleges and universities improve student performance, control costs. Jackson, TN,: March 8, 2010 — Jackson … Continue reading
Pearson Leads the 2010 SIIA CODiE Education Awards Competition With 13 Finalists
Innovative Products to Personalize Learning Honored in Prestigious Education Technology Awards Program NEW YORK – Feb. 26, … Continue reading
Pearson's Partnership with Louisiana Community & Technical College System Yields Enrollment Increases
Online program sees 74 percent increase in enrollments Baton Rouge, LA,: February 23, 2010 — Pearson’s partnership with … Continue reading
Tagged Baton Rouge, Baton Rouge Louisiana, Distance Learning, E-learning, Education, Higher Education, PRWEB
Pearson’s Partnership with Louisiana Community & Technical College System Yields Enrollment Increases
Online program sees 74 percent increase in enrollments Baton Rouge, LA,: February 23, 2010 — Pearson’s partnership with … Continue reading
Tagged Baton Rouge, Baton Rouge Louisiana, Distance Learning, E-learning, Education, Higher Education, PRWEB
More Than 1,000 Programs Worldwide Now Recognize Pearson's New State-of-the-Art Measure of English Language Ability
Colleges, universities and professional organizations accepting PTE Academic receive more than 410,000 international student applications annually. London,: February … Continue reading
Pearson Wins First Place Awards in New York Book Show
Titles Honored for Innovative Book Designs New York, NY – February 4, 2010 – Eleven of Pearson’s … Continue reading
Pearson eCollege CEO Matt Leavy Explores Options to Supercharge American Competitiveness in Higher Education
HigherEd Tech Summit Panel on January 8, 2010 Las Vegas, January 7, 2010 — Pearson eCollege CEO … Continue reading
