While AI Takes on More Work, Financial and Insurance Careers Keep Growing

May 12, 2026 9:00 AM

There's a lot of noise right now about which jobs AI will take over or at least significantly impact. Financial advisers and insurance agents aren't high on the list because humans need humans to reduce the anxiety of decision-making, especially when it's an emotional decision around money and longevity.The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects employment for personal financial advisers will grow 10% from 2024 to 2034 - more than twice the...

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ACE and Yavapai College Partnership Empowers Nurse Development, Offers Reduced Tuition

May 12, 2026 8:55 AM

American College of Education (ACE) recently joined forces with Yavapai College (YC), an Arizona community college, to create a new educational pathway that supports aspiring nurses and nurse leaders. Students enrolled in YC's Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program can take select graduate-level courses at ACE through concurrent enrollment, allowing them to start a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) sooner and shorten completion time.The...

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Linda Wastack Advocates for Stronger Early Childhood Foundations

May 11, 2026 10:30 AM

Linda Wastack, a longtime kindergarten teacher in Edison, New Jersey, is calling attention to the importance of early childhood education and the lasting impact it has on academic and social development.With years of experience in the classroom, Wastack is using her voice to raise awareness about the need for stronger support systems for young learners-starting at the kindergarten level."I've always believed the early years matter the most,"...

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Mission Increase Celebrates Partner LifeWise Academy's Landmark Year of Growth

May 11, 2026 9:30 AM

Mission Increase, a Kingdom impact accelerator helping nonprofit leaders, donors and churches transform more lives for Jesus, is celebrating a landmark year for LifeWise Academy, a national Bible education nonprofit headquartered in Columbus, Ohio. LifeWise, which partners with Mission Increase as it empowers communities to provide Bible education for their public school students during school hours, has grown its annual fundraising from $300K...

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Muslims Around the World Can Now Get Guidance from Verified Islamic Scholars from Home

May 11, 2026 9:15 AM

In today's world, where Muslims are spread across every corner of the globe, one of the biggest challenges they face is finding access to knowledgeable Islamic scholars for religious and spiritual guidance. To solve this problem, an online platform has created a large network of verified Islamic scholars, allowing Muslims anywhere in the world to ask questions directly to qualified scholars. This online platform, called Sirat Guidance, has built...

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Sandra Day O'Connor Institute Announces Winners of National Youth Civics Challenge

May 7, 2026 11:05 PM

The Sandra Day O'Connor Institute is pleased to announce its 10 national winners of the 7th Annual Civics Challenge. The online civics competition, open to students in grades 6 through 12, challenges them to choose a civics-related topic and then express their knowledge and creativity in a short video or original song to earn a $500 cash prize.This year's contest represents a rare and meaningful opportunity for young Americans to honor our...

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Phi Theta Kappa Welcomes Dr. DeRionne Pollard to Board of Directors

May 7, 2026 2:00 PM

Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society (PTK) today announced the appointment of Dr. DeRionne Pollard, President and CEO of the American Association of Community Colleges (AACC), to its Board of Directors.Dr. Pollard brings decades of leadership across both community colleges and four-year institutions, along with a deep commitment to expanding opportunity for students. She was selected in 2025 to lead AACC, becoming the first woman to head the national...

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Ostathi, Operated by UniHouse, Pioneers the Middle East's First Digital Infrastructure Linking Structured Workforce Development to Verified Income

May 7, 2026 12:30 PM

Ostathi, owned and operated by UniHouse, today announced the live national deployment of a proprietary digital ledger infrastructure in Jordan - a first-of-its-kind system across the Middle East and Africa that connects an individual's structured capacity development, competency certification, gig economy and marketplace participation, and income generation into a single, auditable digital chain, integrated directly with regulated national...

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Y-Park: Ukraine's Oldest Law School Builds Continental Europe's First Legal AI Hub

May 6, 2026 12:00 PM

Yaroslav the Wise National Law University and serial entrepreneur Sergei Petryk have signed a memorandum of cooperation to accelerate the digitization of one of Europe's oldest legal libraries and establish Y-Park, a dedicated LegalTech and AI innovation hub. The initiative aims to attract over $100 million in grants, institutional funding, and private partnerships through 2031, positioning continental Europe's first dedicated legal technology...

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ACE Celebrates National Nurses Week Donating Over 300 Reusable Water Bottles to New York Hospital System

May 6, 2026 8:58 AM

American College of Education® (ACE) recently donated more than 300 reusable water bottles to nurses working at a New York hospital system in celebration of National Nurses Week. The token of appreciation recognizes the strength it takes for nurses to meet and care for patients in their most vulnerable moments as well as the critical role hydration plays in sustaining the energy, focus and wellbeing that nurses need."Nurses are a steady,...

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Learning Resource Network Wins King's Award for Enterprise for International Trade, Securing a Second Royal Honour in Six Years

May 5, 2026 8:00 PM

Learning Resource Network (LRN) has been awarded a King's Award for Enterprise for International Trade, one of the United Kingdom's highest business accolades, marking its second Royal recognition in six years and thereby reinforcing its position as a growing contributor to the UK's international education sector. Photo taken at the 2021 Queen's Award for Enterprise reception.The King's Awards for Enterprise are widely regarded as the UK's most...

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UNICO National Launches "INSIEME" - A Transformational Initiative Connecting Students, Culture, and Community

May 5, 2026 3:00 PM

UNICO National, the largest Italian American service organization in the United States, proudly announces the launch of INSIEME - a dynamic new national initiative designed to inspire the next generation through Italian language, culture, service, and leadership.Derived from the Italian word for "together," INSIEME represents a bold step forward in expanding UNICO's mission into high schools, creating meaningful connections between students,...

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Unity Environmental University Expands Community College Articulation Agreements, Opening New Pathways for Transfer Students

May 5, 2026 2:25 PM

Unity Environmental University today announced a significant expansion of its community college articulation agreement program, formalizing transfer pathways with eleven two-year institutions across Maine and New Hampshire. The agreements represent one of the most ambitious transfer initiatives in the university's history and signal a long-term institutional commitment to building accessible, affordable pathways to a bachelor's and applied...

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iF DESIGN AWARD NIGHT 2026 Brings Global Design Community Together

May 5, 2026 10:35 AM

On 27 April 2026, over 2,000 guests from 42 nations gathered at the sold-out Friedrichstadt-Palast in Berlin to celebrate the winners of the iF DESIGN AWARD 2026 - one of the world's most prestigious design awards. This year, more than 10,000 entries from 68 countries were submitted across 93 design categories. A diverse, independent jury of 131 international experts evaluated all entries in a two-step jury process to determine the year's...

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What Happens When IAR CE Compliance Doesn't Get Done 

May 5, 2026 9:00 AM

Every year in December, the same situation plays out at investment advisory firms across the country: the holidays are fast approaching, year-end reporting takes over, and somewhere in the middle of competing priorities, a few advisers don't finish their continuing education (CE). It seems like a small thing, until it isn't.The SEC's Enforcement Division pursued more than 130 actions against investment advisers and their personnel, resulting in...

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American College of Education Donates $4,500 in Gifts to Teachers' Treasures for Teacher Appreciation Week

May 4, 2026 8:55 AM

American College of Education® (ACE) is proud to sponsor $4,500 in gift cards and giveaways for Teachers' Treasures, celebrating and honoring teachers in Marion County for Teacher Appreciation Week. The college is specifically highlighting how everyone is powered by teachers, the force behind every confident student, breakthrough moment and bright future.Limited school budgets and serving students from low-income households often lead teachers...

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Thai University Approves Helsinki-Standard Study of Maha Taksa, the Thai Astrology Tradition

May 4, 2026 7:59 AM

A Thai university has approved a formal study of a traditional astrology system under the international research-ethics standards that govern human-subject research worldwide - from clinical trials to qualitative social-science studies. No comparable approval appears in publicly available academic records.Mae Fah Luang University's Human Research Ethics Committee cleared the qualitative study of the Maha Taksa Canon on September 22, 2025. The...

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The Happiness Studies Academy Launches New Mini Course Series to Support Global Goal of One Million Happiness Jobs

May 3, 2026 9:00 AM

As artificial intelligence continues to reshape the global workforce, fueling both innovation and uncertainty, a bold and hopeful initiative is emerging to meet the moment: the creation of One Million Happiness Jobs over the next ten years. Built on the understanding that well-being cannot be automated or outsourced, this growing movement highlights the increasing demand for careers rooted in human connection, emotional resilience,...

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The Era of Unlimited Graduate Borrowing Is Ending; Unity Environmental University Is Already Built for What Comes Next

May 1, 2026 2:45 PM

On April 30, 2026, the U.S. Department of Education finalized sweeping new federal student loan rules that will cap graduate borrowing at $20,500 per year and $100,000 in aggregate, while ending the Grad PLUS program for new borrowers as of July 1, 2026. For thousands of prospective graduate students across the country, the announcement raised an urgent question. Will an advanced degree still be within reach?At Unity Environmental University,...

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State Senator Susan Rubio Visits Orangewood Elementary After Title I School Wins $10,000 Kemper Foundation Grant for Dual Language Spanish Immersion Program

May 1, 2026 2:10 PM

State Senator Susan Rubio joined representatives from the Kemper Foundation for a recent visit to Orangewood Elementary School, a Title I campus in the West Covina Unified School District (WCUSD), to see firsthand how a $10,000 Read Conmigo School Impact Grant has shaped the school's Dual Language Spanish Immersion program.The Read Conmigo School Impact Grant was awarded to Orangewood by the Kemper Foundation in recognition of the school's...

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