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University Ventures, Eden Capital and USA Funds Team Up to Back Revature

Mar 7, 2016
Today Revature announced its first external investment through a Series A round led by University Ventures and Eden Capital, with participation from USA Funds. An IT training and staffing firm focused on high-demand coding and software development professionals, Revature blends accelerated learning with labor market intelligence to provide job seekers with the skills and competencies required to succeed in the workforce.
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Donald Trump and the Value of College

Mar 7, 2016
The candidate's support comes disproportionately from those without bachelor's degrees -- but that may say more about the failure than the success of our higher education system, writes Ryan Craig.
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The New Transcript

Feb 29, 2016
More information and a digital format can empower the "quantified student"
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The Outsourced College

Feb 29, 2016
It's more than just dining halls and parking lots.
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LinkedIn And The Golden Age Of American Education

Feb 27, 2016
A new book declaring the end of the golden age of economic growth has set the wonky world of economics aflame. Robert Gordon's 'The Rise and Fall of American Growth' juxtaposes the world-altering impact of 19th century inventions with a disbelief that today's digital...
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Are Bootcamps the Answer to the "Skills Standoff?"

Feb 25, 2016
U.S. employers are developing a global reputation for wanting the perfectly qualified candidate delivered on a silver platter - or they won't hire. As Peter Capelli of Penn's Wharton School astutely notes, "Employers are demanding more of job candidates than ever before. They want prospective workers to be able to fill a role right away, without...
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Ask Seven Venture Capitalists: Why'd You Invest?

Feb 19, 2016
VCs share the startup "it factor" that has them rushing for their checkbooks.
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Viridis Learning Names Jing Liao President and Chief Commercial Officer

Feb 17, 2016
NEW YORK, Feb. 16, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Viridis Learning Inc., a leading provider of algorithm-based software for college student career placement, named award-winning executive Jing Liao, formerly a member of Viridis' Board of Directors, as President and Chief Commercial Officer.
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Ponce Health Sciences University Expands Investment in Zika Research

Feb 17, 2016
A Cooperative Agreement Among the Centers for Disease Control, Hospital Episcopal San Lucas in Ponce, Ponce Health Sciences University and the Ponce Research Institute Will Provide Critical Zika Surveillance and Testing
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Pfizer, Galvanize Partner to Launch Health & Wellness Innovation Program

Feb 15, 2016
Galvanize and Pfizer Consumer Healthcare (PCH) has announced a joint health and wellness innovation program that will enable up to ten startup companies specializing in the development of potential solutions for improved sleep, stress management, energy, aging and nutrition to access Galvanize's network of technical talent and investors.
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