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Rasmussen College Graduate Honored By Minnesota Business Magazine
Rasmussen College congratulates Julie Parker Peak, a 2009 graduate from the college's Eden Prairie campus, for being named one of the Top Women in Finance by Finance and Commerce magazine, Minnesota's independent daily newspaper dedicated to business reporting.
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Rasmussen College Partners With AUSL to Offer Free College Credit to Chicago Academy High School Students
Students at The Chicago Academy High School can now earn college credit online through the Academy for Urban School Leadership (AUSL) and a new, unprecedented relationship with Rasmussen College.
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Rasmussen College Hosts Open House At Its Green Bay, WI Campus For Potential Students
Rasmussen College will open the doors at its Green Bay, Wisc., campus to potential students Wednesday, November 18 from 6-8 p.m. for an open house with faculty and admissions staff.
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Rasmussen College Green Bay Campus Seeks Dean Of Faculty
Rasmussen College announces its search for an experienced professional to fill the Dean of Faculty position at the school's campus in Green Bay, Wisconsin.
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Rasmussen College Celebrates The One-Year Anniversary Of Its Aurora Campus With A Week Of Commemorative Events
To commemorate its one-year anniversary in Aurora, Rasmussen College is hosting a weeklong celebration, Nov. 16-20. The event features an on-campus blood drive, food drive and open house. The college invites both students and the local community to help celebrate this milestone.
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Rasmussen College Welcomes Senator Dave Hansen To Its Green Bay, WI Campus
Rasmussen College announced today that it will welcome Wisconsin State Senator Dave Hansen to its Green Bay campus on Monday, November 9.
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Minnesota Board Of Nursing Approves Rasmussen College Professional Nursing Program
The Minnesota Board of Nursing has approved the Associate's in Professional Nursing degree program, offered through the Rasmussen College School of Nursing at its Mankato, Minnesota campus.
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Rasmussen College Announces New Campus in Mokena, Illinois, and Prepares For Groundbreaking
Rasmussen College will break ground on its new campus on Friday, Nov. 6 at 10a.m. at its new location at 8650 West Spring Lake Drive in Mokena, Illinois.
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Rasmussen College Ocala Campus Seeks to Fill Key Roles
Rasmussen College announces its search for experienced professionals to fill the Director of Admissions and Director of Campus Operations positions, in addition to a number of faculty openings, at the school's campus in Ocala, Fla.
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Rasmussen College Brooklyn Park Hosts Holiday Food Drive for Emergency Foodshelf Network
Rasmussen College has teamed-up with the Emergency Foodshelf Network, a hunger relief network organization serving the Twin Cities, to help collect nonperishable food items for those in need this holiday season.
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Rasmussen College Now Offers Online Pharmacy Technician Degree
Students working to become pharmacist assistants can now earn an Associate's degree in two years through the Rasmussen College online Pharmacy Technician degree program.
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Rasmussen College Offers Special Treat for Green Bay Residents This Halloween
To celebrate its two-year anniversary in Green Bay, Wis., Rasmussen College is inviting local residents to trick-or-treat on campus Friday, October 30.
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Online Learning Enhanced with Interactive Widgets
As reports show the effectiveness of online learning and the number of online students continues to grow, colleges are enhancing online curriculum to make it more engaging and interactive with widgets and online tools.
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Rasmussen College Announces New Campus in Minnesota and Prepares for Groundbreaking
Rasmussen College will be breaking ground at its eighth campus in Minnesota on Thursday, October 22 at 11:00 a.m. at its new location at 3629 95th Avenue North East in Blaine.
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Rasmussen College in Pasco County, FL, Hosts Open House for Potential Students
Rasmussen College Pasco County, Florida campus will open its doors to potential students Saturday, October 24 for an open house with faculty and admissions staff. Interested students are invited to attend to gather information, speak with Financial Aid officers about tuition and scholarship opportunities, and participate in guided tours led by current Rasmussen College students.
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College To Highlight Criminal Justice Careers During Week Of September 11
In observance of September 11, the School of Justice Studies at Rasmussen College will host a series of informational sessions beginning September 8, 2009 at several of its campuses.
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Mary Coons To Present Her Book Culturally Speaking At Rasmussen College
Rasmussen College Eagan Campus is proud to welcome Mary Coons who will be presenting her book, Culturally Speaking: Promoting Cross-Cultural Awareness in a Post 9/11, on Thursday, August 27 at 2 p.m.
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Minnesota Twins To Recognize Local Educators
The Minnesota Twins will recognize educators across the state of Minnesota on Monday, August 31, 2009 at 7:10 p.m. during Teacher Appreciation Night.
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Nursing In High Demand; New Moorhead Program Has No Waiting List
Rasmussen College has recently expanded its Practical Nursing degree to the college's campus in Moorhead, Minnesota, which also serves Fargo, North Dakota, and there is no waiting list for the October 2009 start date.
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No-Cost Online College Courses For High Schoolers Satisfies Gov. Pawlenty's Proposed Requirements
Rasmussen College St. Cloud campus has launched an exciting program called CollegeEdvantage, which allows area high school students access to Rasmussen College online classes at no cost to the school.
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Rasmussen College Invites Community To Early Childhood Education Night
The Obama administration has pledged $410 million for Early Childhood Education, and Rasmussen College Eagan Campus is hosting an Information Night on Wednesday, August 26 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. for people considering a career in Early Childhood Education.
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Poet Laureate And Acclaimed Author To Speak At Bismarck Veterans Memorial Library Event
Rasmussen College and the Bismarck Veterans Memorial Library are hosting an event featuring North Dakota author and Poet Laureate Larry Woiwode on Thursday, August 20 at 7:00 p.m.
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August Is Disability Awareness Month; Educational Opportunities Available
Beginning August 17, Rasmussen College Brooklyn Park will kick off a series of campus events designed to provide education and support about various disabilities and community resources.
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Book About Inspiring Nurses Features Rasmussen College Regional Dean Of Nursing
CHICAGO (IL.) - Rasmussen College Regional Dean of Nursing for Illinois and Wisconsin Dr. Sheryl Stogis was interviewed and highlighted in the newly published book titled "Heroic Acts in Humble Shoes. America's Nurses Tell Their Stories."
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Rasmussen College Named As One Of The Most Military Friendly Schools
When it comes to catering to the needs of military students, Rasmussen College is among the best, according to G.I. Job's magazine's 2010 list of Military Friendly Schools. The list, which was published after an exhaustive search of more than 7,000 schools, honors the top 15 percent of colleges, universities and trade schools that are doing the most to embrace America's veterans as students.
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Rasmussen College Now Enrolling Online Students For January
WAUSAU (Wis.) - Rasmussen College, a regionally accredited, private, four-year college, is currently enrolling students at its newest campus located in Wausau, Wisconsin to begin classes in January.
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Brooklyn Park Area Community Invited To Business Workshop
BROOKLYN PARK (Minn.) - Rasmussen College School of Business and Delta Epsilon Chi Association (DECA) are hosting an informational session entitled, "Business Skills for a Changing World" on September 18 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Brooklyn Park campus.
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Congressman Erik Paulsen To Deliver Commencement Address At Rasmussen College Graduation Ceremony
ST. PAUL (Minn.)- Rasmussen College is pleased to announce that Congressman Erik Paulsen will deliver the commencement address at the Rasmussen College graduation ceremony on September 19, 2009 at 1:00 p.m. held at Bethel University in St. Paul.
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New Romeoville College Unveils Two $10,000 Scholarships Rasmussen College Now Accepting Applications
ROMEOVILLE (Ill.) - Doors will open for the first time at the new Romeoville/Joliet campus of Rasmussen College in just three months, and the College is preparing for its opening by giving back to the community with two $10,000 scholarships.
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Northwestern University President to Join Rasmussen College as Vice Chairman
Northwestern University President Henry S. Bienen will retire from his position effective August 31, 2009 and will become Vice Chairman of the Rasmussen College, Inc. Board of Directors effective September 1, 2009.
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Paralegal Degree Program Receives Approval in Illinois
Rasmussen College has begun offering a Paralegal Associates’ degree on its Rockford and Aurora campuses in Illinois.
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Illinois Gives Approval for New Medical Assisting Degree Program at Rasmussen College
Rasmussen College has been approved in Illinois to begin offering a Medical Assisting Degree on its Rockford and Aurora campuses.
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New Romeoville College Unveils Two $10,000 Scholarships to the Community
Doors will open for the first time at the new Romeoville/Joliet campus of Rasmussen College in just three months, and the College is preparing for its opening by giving back to the community with two $10,000 scholarships.
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Technology Conference Gives Global Attention to Changing Landscape of Education
Put aside your books, your pencils, and your SparkNotes, it’s time to realize that higher education is moving faster than the speed of your home processor, and the upcoming Campus Technology 2009 conference can prove it.
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Rasmussen Rocks Live Comes to Minneapolis Area
Dust off your air guitar and your favorite hair band t-shirt because Rasmussen College is bringing the first ever Rasmussen Rocks LIVE concert to Eden Prairie, Minn. on August 1 at Staring Lake Park.
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Rasmussen College Now Offering Degree in Human Services
While some industries in the United States are downsizing, there is good news on the horizon for job seekers; the U.S. Department is expecting significant growth in certain fields, including Human Services and Social Services.
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Rasmussen College Announces Campus Expansion and One Year Celebration Event in Ft. Myers
Rasmussen College opened its doors in Ft. Myers for the first time one year ago, and the College will be celebrating its first year anniversary with its more than 350 students, the community, and by announcing its brand new plans for expansion.
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University Center Offers Unique Online Masters and Doctoral Option to Minneapolis Area
Rasmussen College has just launched its first University Center, an educational resource center for people who are interested in continuing their education beyond the Bachelor’s degree with either a Master’s or Doctoral level degree.
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Rasmussen College to Devote More Than 80 Hours to National Community Service Day
Rasmussen College employees around the country are banding together on Friday, July 17 for the first annual Rasmussen National Community Service Day.
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Rasmussen College Eagan Partners with City of Eagan to Provide Health Awareness
Rasmussen College is promoting health awareness at its Market Fest booth at Central Park’s Festival Grounds by giving away free pedometers on July 22.
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Rasmussen College Lecture Series Continues with Spotlight on Design
Rasmussen College is continuing its monthly lecture series with a discussion about the design and functionality to take place on Tuesday, July 14 at 5:30 p.m. at the campus located at 8301 93rd Avenue North in Brooklyn Park.
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Rasmussen College Celebrates 20 Year Anniversary in Eagan with Free Festival for the Community
Exactly 20 years since its original ribbon-cutting in 1989, Rasmussen College will cut the symbolic ribbon again in commemoration of its 20 years in the Eagan community.
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Rasmussen College Continues Hiring in Preparation for New Campus in Joliet Area
Rasmussen College is continuing to hire for several positions as it prepares for its upcoming campus opening in the Romeoville/Joliet area.
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Rasmussen, Inc. Invests in Key Managers with Leadership Institute
Rasmussen College, Inc. is proud to announce the launch of the inaugural year of its Rasmussen Leadership Institute (RLI), an educational experience for high-potential managers.
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Rasmussen College Launches Early Childhood Education Program with Kid-Focused Art Event
Rasmussen College is celebrating its launch of the Early Childhood Education Associate’s degree program at its Ocala campus this month with a free, child friendly, community event on Saturday, June 20 from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at its campus located at 2221 SW 19th Avenue Road in Ocala.
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Rasmussen College Launches Early Childhood Education Program with Kid-Focused Art Event
Rasmussen College is celebrating its launch of the Early Childhood Education Associate’s degree program at its Ft. Myers campus this month with a free, child friendly, community event on Saturday, June 20 from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at its campus located at 9160 Forum Corporate Parkway in Ft. Myers.
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Rasmussen College Green Bay Prepares to Expand; Adds New Program
After only 19 months in operation, Rasmussen College Green Bay is preparing to expand its campus in order to meet the growing student demand. An additional 7,200 square feet will be added to the campus located at 904. S. Taylor Street in Green Bay, Wisconsin.
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Rasmussen College Launches Early Childhood Education Program with Kid-Focused Art Event
Rasmussen College is celebrating its launch of the Early Childhood Education Associate’s degree program at its Pasco County campus this month with a free, child friendly, community event on Saturday, June 13 from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at its campus located at 2127 Grand Boulevard in Holiday.
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Association of Information Technology Professionals Welcomes Rasmussen College
The Association of Information Technology Professionals (AITP) welcomed Rasmussen College of Pasco County to the organization and inaugurated its students chapter at a meeting held in Clearwater, Fla. on Thursday, May 21.
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Rasmussen College Seeking New Talent
Rasmussen College (www.Rasmussen.edu) is seeking new talent and is currently recruiting several key positions in the Wausau, Wis. area.
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National Job Fair to Come to Local Community
Job seekers, career changers, and professionals interested in networking are invited to attend the National Career and Networking Fair on Thursday, June 11 from 2:30 to 5:30 p.m. at all Rasmussen College campuses.
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Free Resume Writing Workshop for Job Hunters
People who have recently lost their job, are looking for a new job, or are just trying to keep their resume up-to-date should take advantage of the free resume writing workshop to be hosted by Rasmussen College on Saturday, June 6 from 12:00 to 3:00 p.m.
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Benedictine University and Rasmussen College Partner to Offer Accelerated Bachelors/M.B.A. Business Degrees
Benedictine University and Rasmussen College have partnered together to offer a Bachelor’s-to-M.B.A. program that will allow students to earn a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Management from Rasmussen College and a Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) online from Benedictine University in as little as five years.
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SWAT Team, K-9 Unit, Bomb Squad, and More to Take Over Criminal Justice Career Day at Rasmussen College
The SWAT Unit, a Search and Rescue Bloodhound, a dive team, and a K-9 unit are taking over the Bismarck campus of Rasmussen College on Thursday, May 28 from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. to show off some of the career opportunities available in the growing field of Criminal Justice.
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Native American Film Producer to Speak at Brooklyn Park College
Film Producer Sydney Beane will discuss his most recent documentary, Native Nations: Standing Together for Civil Rights, at the Brooklyn Park campus of Rasmussen College on Wednesday, May 27 at 12:00 p.m.
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Local Librarian Invited to Present at National Conference for Work with Lost Boys of Sudan
Rasmussen College Librarian, BethMarie Gooding, M.L.S., M.S., has been invited to present at the American Library Association National Conference in Chicago on July 12 in honor of her work on developing the first library in the Panyijiar region of Sudan.
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Community Invited to Attend Free Health Fair in Pasco County
Rasmussen College Librarian, BethMarie Gooding, M.L.S., M.S., has been invited to present at the American Library Association National Conference in Chicago on July 12 in honor of her work on developing the first library in the Panyijiar region of Sudan.
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Pasco County College Hosts After Hours Event for Business Professionals Looking for Education Opportunities
Business professionals interested in continuing education are invited to an after hours event at Cypress Run Golf and Country Club on Tuesday, June 2 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.
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Addiction and Abuse Specialists to Speak at Rasmussen College
Rasmussen College invites the community to attend a special speaking event on addictions and abuse on Thursday, May 28 from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at the Brooklyn Park campus.
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Rasmussen College Introduces Issue-Focused Lecture Series
Last month was the inaugural edition of the Rasmussen College Lecture Series, a monthly event held across the country on Rasmussen College campuses in which the community is invited to join Rasmussen College students, staff, and faculty to discuss relevant issues and current events affecting communities.
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Nursing Board Member Honored for the Greatest Potential Contribution for Nursing and Midwifery Practice
University of Illinois-Chicago Professor Dr. Therese A. Fitzpatrick was recently honored by the Faculty for Nursing and Midwifery at the Royal College of Surgeons Ireland with an award for The Greatest Potential Contribution for Nursing and Midwifery Practice for her recent research on optimizing nursing human capital by applying a mathematical optimization model for the development of a nursing staff.
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Brooklyn Park College Invites Community to Celebrate World Cultures Week
Rasmussen College in Brooklyn Park is inviting the community to celebrate a wealth of cultures during World Cultures Week in May.
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Rasmussen College Launches First University Center at Eden Prairie Campus
Rasmussen College is launching its first University Center, a learning center for students interested in earning Master’s and Doctoral degrees online through universities around the country, on May 5 from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m.
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Rasmussen College Invites Job Seekers for Tips and Tricks Event
People looking for employment can visit Rasmussen College in Eden Prairie on Saturday, May 9 from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. for the Tips and Tricks of Getting a Job event.
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Rasmussen College Invites Community to a "Night at the Spa"
Rasmussen College is hosting "A Night at the Spa" event for people who are interested in learning more about career opportunities in health care and other programs on Thursday, May 7 from 6:00-8:00 p.m.
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New Online Early Childhood Education Degree Supported by $410 Billion Stimulus Plan
Just two months after President Obama announced a $410 billion stimulus plan that highlights early childhood education initiatives, Rasmussen College is officially launching its Associate of Science degree in Early Childhood Education online.
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Early Childhood Education Degree Supported by $410 Billion Stimulus Plan
Not only does the Early Childhood Education program at Rasmussen College boast a 100 percent in-field job placement rate, but now it is also backed by the $410 billion stimulus plan introduced by President Obama in February.
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New Ocala Early Childhood Education Degree Supported by $410 Billion Stimulus Plan
Just two months after President Obama announced a $410 billion stimulus plan that highlights early childhood education initiatives, Rasmussen College in Ocala is officially launching its Associate of Science degree in Early Childhood Education online.
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New Tampa Bay Early Childhood Education Degree Supported by $410 Billion Stimulus Plan
Just two months after President Obama announced a $410 billion stimulus plan that highlights early childhood education initiatives, Rasmussen College in Tampa Bay is officially launching its Associate of Science degree in Early Childhood Education online.
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New Ft. Myers Early Childhood Education Degree Supported by $410 Billion Stimulus Plan
Just two months after President Obama announced a $410 billion stimulus plan that highlights early childhood education initiatives, Rasmussen College in Ft. Myers is officially launching its Associate of Science degree in Early Childhood Education online.
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Rasmussen College Gaming Students Attend Game Developers' Conference
Ten Rasmussen College students were invited to attend one of the largest gaming industry events worldwide, the 2009 Game Developers’ Conference, in March.
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Mankato College to Host Criminal Justice Panel Event
The Rasmussen College Mankato campus will host a Criminal Justice Panel Discussion on Tuesday April 28 from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
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Caribou Coffee Signs Partnership in Support of Employee Education
The second largest company-owned gourmet coffeehouse operator, Caribou Coffee Company, Inc. (www.CaribouCoffee.com), is partnering with the Minnesota-native Rasmussen College (www.Rasmussen.edu) in the Employee Success Partnership.
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Week of the Young Child to Begin April 19
As part of Week of the Young Child, the Rasmussen College School of Education will honor young children and all the people who make a difference in their lives by hosting open house events April 19-25 at its seven Minnesota campuses.
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Mankato College Will Host Sustainability Conference for Small Businesses
The Rasmussen College Mankato campus will host the first annual Sustainability Conference on Thursday April 23, 2009 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The conference will focus on environmental and energy efficient trends for small businesses.
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Rasmussen College to Welcome People Interested in Criminal Justice Careers at First Justice Studies Fair
As opportunities in Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Social Services continue to rise, Rasmussen College is inviting the community to attend its first Justice Studies Fair on Tuesday, March 31 from 10:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at its campus located at 9160 Forum Corporate Parkway in Ft. Myers.
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Northeast Wisconsin Technical College Partners with Rasmussen College on Bachelor Completer Program
Two of Green Bay’s top colleges are partnering to offer a Bachelor completer program and discounted tuition for criminal justice and accounting professionals.
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Rasmussen College Teams Up With American Cancer Society for Power of Purple Movement
Rasmussen College campuses nationwide are teaming up with The American Cancer Society’s Relay For Life in a “Power of Purple” movement to contribute to the fight against cancer and to help raise funds to aid in cancer research.
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Leading Online College Meets the Increasing Demand For Online Education
In the current economy, many people have returned to school for a higher degree in order to be more competitive in the job market. However, many of those people aren’t going to campus-they’re choosing online colleges.
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College in Mankato Offers Free Session on Online Learning
Gov. Tim Pawlenty set a goal for all higher education students in Minnesota State Colleges and Universities to earn 25 percent of their college credits online, and the Mankato campus of Rasmussen College is holding an information session on the ease of taking classes online on Wednesday, March 18 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. to help people understand what online learning is really like.
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Paralegal Certificate Exam to be Offered at Eagan College
As the only official Paralegal Certification testing site in Minnesota, the Rasmussen College Eagan campus will administer the National Certification Exam for Paralegals on March 20 and 21.
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More Than 130 Minneapolis Area Graduates Prepare to Walk Across the Stage
More than 130 students, including the first Brooklyn Park campus Nursing Graduate, will participate in the Rasmussen College Commencement Ceremony at Bethel University on Saturday ,March 14 at 1:00 p.m.
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Minnesota College Certificate Program Prepares Students For Careers in Law Enforcement
Despite the recession, police officers and law enforcement officials continue to be in high demand and will continue to be a staple in communities in Minnesota. From 2006-2016, there is estimated to be a 10 percent increase in law enforcement positions available in Minnesota, according to the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development.
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Free Resume Writing Seminar For People Who Are Job Searching
Resumes are usually the first thing people give to potential employers and they play a vital role in the hiring process. The Rasmussen College Mankato campus is offering three Resume Writing Seminars and Career Counseling classes.
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Free Personal Finance Seminar Offered To People Looking For Financial Advice
Rasmussen College Instructor Antar Salim, will host a Personal Finance Seminar for community members with an interest in securing their financial futures at the Eagan campus on Wednesday, March 4 from 5:00p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
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Free Professional Development Seminar Aims to Help Job Seekers
The Rasmussen College Lake Elmo/Woodbury campus will hold a Professional Development Seminar to help people understand what the proper etiquette is during the hiring process on Thursday, March 5 from 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
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Brooklyn Park Community Event Highlights On Child Safety Issues
The Rasmussen College Brooklyn Park campus will host an educational community event focusing on childhood health, nutrition, and safety on Wednesday, February 18 from 5:30 - 7:30 pm.
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Colleges Offer Accelerated Bachelor’s Degree Programs To Meet Pressing Business Demand
There seems to be good news in the job market for people with four year degrees, and colleges are responding to this demand by offering accelerated Bachelor degree options.
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Marion County Senior Services To Raise Much Needed Funds At Garage Sale
In the face of budget cuts, Marion County Senior Services is hoping that a garage sale hosted by Rasmussen College will help the agency raise money to continue its supportive services for elderly, disabled, and disadvantaged citizens of Marion County, Fla.
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Minnesota College Offers Virtual Resume Tool To Students Who Are Job Hunting
Rasmussen College of Minnesota has begun offering a virtual resume and online career preparation tool for students to use as they prepare for new careers.
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Mankato College To Host In-Service For Early Childhood Education Professionals
The Rasmussen College Mankato campus will host an event to allow Early Childhood Education professionals to work with Rasmussen College faculty and staff to learn about and apply Early Childhood Education concepts while gaining in-service hours.
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Greater Mankato Growth Awards Rasmussen College Employee
Greater Mankato Growth, an organization that supports economic growth and vitality of the regional marketplace recently recognized and highlighted the accomplishments of a local college employee with its Young Professional of the Year award.
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Minnesota Hostage/Crisis Negotiator Joins School Of Justice Studies Faculty At Rasmussen College
While other job markets are suffering, the criminal justice field is in need of qualified professionals. The FBI alone is hiring more than 2,100 professional staff positions, according to the FBI's website. Rasmussen College has made some adjustments to meet the hiring trends of such organizations in the field of criminal justice.
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Rasmussen College Launches New Program To Develop Future Entrepreneurs
Corporations are now looking to college campuses for new business ideas and products.
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Branding Goes High Tech With Online Monitoring Tool
Rasmussen College, a private college based out of Minnesota, has partnered with Radian6 in an effort to monitor the pulse of its brand in the world of online communities (e.g. blogs, forums, etc.).
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Job Fair Presents Employment And Networking Opportunities
Anyone looking for employment in 2009 will be able to start the new year by attending the Winter 2009 Career and Networking Fair hosted by Rasmussen College on Wednesday, January 21 from 2:30 to 5:30 p.m.
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Rasmussen College Launches New Program To Develop Future Entrepreneurs
While many industries are reducing hiring needs due to the current economy, the accounting industry projects jobs to maintain at their current rate or possibly increase.
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Rasmussen College Adding Jobs To Romeoville As It Prepares For New Campus
Rasmussen College is gearing to open up its new campus in Romeoville, Ill. next Spring and is now filling three top leadership positions at the new campus.
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Rasmussen College Developes Free Act Prep Course For High School Seniors Having Problems With FCAT
As a significant number of Lee County high school seniors continue to fail the FCAT, Rasmussen College in Ft. Myers has developed a free ACT preparation course to help graduating seniors earn a diploma rather than certificate of completion.
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Fargo/Moorhead Anytime Fitness Partners with Rasmussen College to Provide Real World Experience to Students
The popular health facility Anytime Fitness is among local organizations joining forces with Rasmussen College in a move to provide students with job shadowing options for students to gain real world professional experience.
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Fargo/Moorhead Organizations Team Up to Help the Less Fortunate During the Holidays
The leadership training and civil organization of the United States Junior Chamber, commonly referred to as the Jaycees, is teaming up with local Fargo and Moorhead campuses of Rasmussen College as well as the ‘Season of Hope’ organization for a Christmas shopping tour for 100 local children.
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Free Financial Seminar in Eagan Just in Time for the Holidays
The community of Eagan is invited to join Rasmussen College School of Business instructor, Antar Salim, for a free finance seminar at the Rasmussen College Eagan campus on Dec. 13 from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm.
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The Salvation Army And Rasmussen College Reach Out To St. Cloud Community For Help Collecting Food During Tough Holiday Season
"In the midst of a challenging economy, food shelters are running uncharacteristically low during this year's holidays, and Rasmussen College and The Salvation Army are teaming up for a community food drive to collect more food than ever for St. Cloud residents who may be having a hard time during this holiday season.
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Rasmussen College Reacts To Nursing Shortages And Chronic Waiting Lists
As the nation continues to face looming shortages of nurses and public universities and community colleges have waiting lists full of eager students, Rasmussen College wants hopeful nursing students to know that it is currently recruiting practical nursing students for its January class without a waiting list.
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Fargo Instructor To Be Published In Quarterly Journal
"Prick of the Spindle", a quarterly online journal for the literary arts has recently chosen a creative writing piece by Rasmussen College Fargo instructor, Rob Neuteboom, to be published in the upcoming edition of the journal.
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Rasmussen College Invites Brooklyn Park Families to Take Part in Educational Halloween Event
A safe, fun, and educational Halloween event will be hosted by Rasmussen College in Brooklyn Park from 2:30-4:30 p.m. on Friday, October 31, 2008.
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Ocala, Florida College to Celebrate Birthday with Free Community Event
Rasmussen College is celebrating its first anniversary as Rasmussen College with a free Backyard Birthday Barbeque that is open to the community on Monday, October 27 from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
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Ocala, FL College Provides Halloween Event For Local Children
In honor of Halloween, the Rasmussen College library is asking local residents to bring children of ages four to eight to Spooky Storytime on Saturday, October 25 from 1:00-3:00 p.m. at the Ocala campus.
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NDEA Weekend Provides High School Students with Opportunities
The North Dakota Education Association (NDEA) weekend is quickly approaching for North Dakota high school students across the state, and some high school students are forgoing plans of rest and relaxation to plan their futures by visiting prospective colleges.
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Eden Prairie College Commemorates Medical Assisting Week During Open House
Medical Assisting Week is October 20-24, and Rasmussen College will hold an Allied Health open house from 4:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m. on October 22 to honor the week.
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Rasmussen College Eagan, MN Campus Now Only Official Testing Site for Paralegals in Minnesota
The Rasmussen College Eagan campus is now the only official Paralegal Certification testing site in Minnesota. The National Association of Legal Assistants (NALA) has approved the Eagan campus to administer the National Certification Exam for Paralegals in December 2008.
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Fargo Force Works With Local Business Students
During the month of September, nine Rasmussen College business students from the Fargo campus worked side-by-side with the Fargo Force on the new hockey team’s marketing efforts.
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Florida Career Colleges Produce the Majority of Graduates for the Fastest Growing Occupations in Florida
Florida career colleges are providing the majority of graduates for Florida's fastest growing occupations, according to a study conducted by the Florida Association of Postsecondary Schools and Colleges (FAPSC).
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Lehigh Regional Medical Center advances employee benefits with continuing education opportunities
Lehigh Regional Medical Center is advancing employee benefits by providing continuing education opportunities as the first Lee County organization to join the Employee Success Program offered by Rasmussen College.
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Magnetic Poetry Inventor To Speak at Minneapolis-Area College Graduation Ceremony
Dave Kapell, CEO and Inventor of Magnetic Poetry, will speak in front of about 90 graduates at the Bethel University campus.
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Nursing Opportunities Grow Across Minnesota (Eagan)
The Rasmussen College School of Nursing is now offering the Practical Nursing (PN) program at the Moorhead, MN and Eagan, MN campuses, which equates to five different Rasmussen College campuses offering the Nursing program in Minnesota.
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Nursing Opportunities Grow Across Minnesota (Moorhead)
The Rasmussen College School of Nursing is now offering the Practical Nursing (PN) program at the Moorhead, MN and Eagan, MN campuses, which equates to five different Rasmussen College campuses offering the Nursing program in Minnesota.
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Nursing Opportunities Grow Across Minnesota
The Rasmussen College School of Nursing is now offering the Practical Nursing (PN) program at the Moorhead, MN and Eagan, MN campuses, which equates to five different Rasmussen College campuses offering the Nursing program in Minnesota.
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Grand Opening Event Scheduled for Ft. Myers Newest College
Ft. Myers’ newest college will be holding its grand opening celebration on Tuesday, August 26, in celebration of its new presence in Ft. Myers and its first class of students.
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Colleges Respond to Growing Homeland Security Needs With New Curriculum
Homeland Security careers are expected to grow between 12 percent and 21 percent between now and 2012. In a slow economy where job prospects are bleak, a career with this type of growth is impressive.
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Ocala College to Host Family Friendly Summer Bash to Raise Money for Junior Achievers
The Ocala community is invited to join in with Rasmussen College as it celebrates summer with a family friendly Summer Bash on Saturday, August 9 from 12:00 to 5:00 p.m.
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Ft. Myers Workshop Designed to Help Women Bridge the Gender Gap in Technology Careers
A technology workshop for the Greater Ft. Myers Women in Business will be hosted by Rasmussen College on August 6, and will focus on educating female entrepreneurs on new technologies to help them compete in the business world.
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College in Eagan gives families a chance to support crime and drug prevention
In an effort to raise support and awareness of crime and drug prevention, Rasmussen College’s Eagan campus is joining thousands of communities throughout the country on Tuesday, August 5 and will host a National Night Out Party from 5 pm to 8 pm.
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Dedication to Student Support and Service is Framework for Rasmussen College - College of Me Brand Campaign
Recent research performed at several Rasmussen College campuses reveals that one very significant reason students choose Rasmussen College is because of the superior student support services and customer service provided by staff and faculty.
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Minneapolis, MN Based Rasmussen College, Inc. Appoints New Vice President of Marketing
Rasmussen College is proud to announce the promotion of Robert King, Jr. to the position of Vice President of Marketing.
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Rockford College Opens Massage Clinic to Community
The School of Allied Health at Rasmussen College will begin offering massages to the public beginning Wednesday, July 9, 2008. All massages will be given by Rasmussen College students in the Massage Therapy program at the College, and a licensed massage therapist will monitor all massage services.
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Fargo Teacher and Writer Invited to Bread Loaf Writers’ Conference
Local Fargo college teacher and writer, Rob Nuetenboom, has been invited to attend the distinguished Bread Loaf Writers’ Conference this August.
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New Aurora college receives approval to start classes October 2008
Rasmussen College recently received approval from its regional accrediting body, the Higher Learning Commission, to begin its first classes at its newest campus in Aurora this Fall.
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New Aurora college to offer full suite of technology degree programs
In support of the demand for higher technology career-focused education, a primary focus of the Rasmussen College Aurora campus will be in the School of Technology and Design where a full suite of programming featuring the latest technologies will be available.
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NASCAR Driver to Appear at Green Bay College for Public Meet and Greet
NASCAR driver Jerick Johnson and his #76 Freedom Car will be at Rasmussen College on Thursday, June 19 from 3:00 to 6:00 p.m. The community is invited to meet the driver, take pictures with him and the car, sit in a NASCAR racecar, and celebrate Team Johnson’s partnership with Rasmussen College.
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Pasco County College Awards Nearly $100 Thousand in Scholarships
Since last October, Rasmussen College has awarded thirty-nine high school seniors with more than $97 thousand in scholarship money total.
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Rasmussen College Honored in American Schools and University
Two campuses of Rasmussen College were selected to appear as Outstanding Designs in the 2008 American School and University magazine Education Interiors Design Showcase.
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Southwest Florida Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Name Scholarship Recipients
The Southwest Florida Hispanic Chamber of Commerce presented two full scholarships on June 7 at the International Hispanic Gala at the Harborside Event Center.
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Rasmussen College Raises $16 Thousand For the American Cancer Society
Rasmussen College, its students, and its communities have banded together to raise more than $16 thousand to be donated to the American Cancer Society.
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Rasmussen College Moorhead Will Have Grand Opening Gala
The Moorhead campus of Rasmussen College is celebrating its recent opening of the seventh Minnesota campus at its Grand Opening Gala on Wednesday, June 25, 2008.
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Rasmussen College one of few to offer new specialized technology degree
As technology continues to evolve daily, local colleges are working to keep up with the demand by offering high technology degree options. Rasmussen College is one of the few colleges to now offer a Voice over Internet Protocol emphasis through it School of Technology and Design.
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New Ft. Myers college receives approval to start classes July 2007
Rasmussen College recently received approval from its regional accrediting body, the Higher Learning Commission, to open its newest campus in Ft. Myers this Fall.
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Minnesota Twins games at the Metrodome will be flowing with green and gold this year
Minnesota Twins fans will see a new face at the Metrodome this year. Rasmussen College is joining the team as one of the 2008-2009 sponsors.
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Rasmussen College to graduate its first Bachelor’s degree recipient this month
Donnie Murphy will be the first Minnesota recipient of a Bachelor’s degree in Rasmussen College history at the Rasmussen College Commencement Ceremony on Saturday, March 29 at 1 p.m. at Benson Hall located on the Bethel College campus.
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Rasmussen College Staff Bowl a Few Strikes for Big Brothers Big Sisters
Rasmussen College staff showed their community support for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Tampa Bay, Inc. by bowling a few strikes for a great cause.
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Rasmussen is unveiling a new corporate website
The new website allows users to view up-to-the minute job postings for careers in the Rasmussen corporate division as well as through its subsidiaries--Rasmussen College and Deltak edu.
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Minnesota Secretary of State visits local college to discuss the importance of democracy
Minnesota Secretary of State, Mark Ritchie, visited the Rasmussen College Eden Prairie campus on Tuesday, February 26 to speak with students and staff about the importance of voting and democracy.
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Professional Peace Officer Program Now Offered at Six Minnesota Campuses
The School of Justice Studies at Rasmussen College, has launched a Professional Peace Officer Education certificate (PPOE) program on six of its seven campuses in Minnesota.
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Local teachers and design student among Addy Award winners
Two of the 2008 Addy Award winners are instructors at the Rasmussen College School of Technology and Design teaching digital arts and multimedia design.
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Rasmussen College name expands to Florida campuses
After several years of partnership with Rasmussen College, Webster College of Pasco County and Ocala will be changing its name to Rasmussen College.
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Rasmussen College name expands to North Dakota campuses
After several years of partnership with Rasmussen College, Aakers College of Bismarck and Fargo will be changing its name to Rasmussen College.
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Rockford Riverhawks to Make Appearance at Rasmussen College
Team members of Rockford's professional baseball team, the Rockford Riverhawks, will be available to sign autographs, give out prizes, and take pictures with local fans on Wednesday, August 15 from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
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NASCAR Driver to Appear at Local College for Public Meet and Greet
NASCAR driver Jerick Johnson and his #76 Freedom Car will be at Rasmussen College this week, and the community is invited to meet the driver, take pictures with him, sit in a NASCAR racecar, and celebrate Team Johnson's new partnership with Rasmussen College.
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New Green Bay college receives approval to start classes October 2007
Rasmussen College recently received approval from its regional accrediting body, the Higher Learning Commission, to open its newest campus in Green Bay this Fall.
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Rasmussen College to Host Grand Opening Celebration for new Lake Elmo Campus
In celebration of its newest campus, Rasmussen College will host a Grand Opening ceremony on June 15 from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Lake Elmo campus.
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Injured Milwaukee Police Officer to Speak About Wisconsin Move Over Law
Officer Tim Johnson will be speaking about the Wisconsin Move Over Law in the Mitchell Ballroom at the Best Western Milwaukee Airport Hotel and Conference Center on May 21st at 5:30 pm.
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Rasmussen College Identity Theft Seminar and Open House Open to Public
Community members are invited to attend a free identity theft discussion and Criminal Justice orientation night hosted by Rasmussen College on Monday May 14th at 6:00 p.m.
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Rasmussen College, Inc. Revs Up with NASCAR
Team Johnson Motorsports #76 Monte Carlo of The American Legion will be sponsored by a system of colleges, Rasmussen College, Inc, in its upcoming NASCAR season.
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Rasmussen College Police Car Technology Demo and Open House Open to Public
Community members are invited to attend a free Police Car Technology Demonstration and Criminal Justice orientation night hosted by Rasmussen College on Wednesday, May 9th at 6:00 p.m.
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Rasmussen College Expands into North Dakota and Florida
Following a recent decision from the Higher Learning Commission, two colleges operated by the parent company of Rasmussen College are approved for regional accreditation. This step brings Rasmussen College one step closer to completely aligning with its sisters schools-Aakers College in North Dakota and Webster College in Florida.
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John Canning And Stanford Goldblatt Join Rasmussen College, Inc.'S Board Of Directors
Rasmussen College, Inc. is pleased to announce that Stanford Goldblatt and John Canning have joined the company's Board of Directors.
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Rasmussen College to Break Ground on A New Campus in Green Bay, Wisconsin
Rasmussen College is pleased to announce that it will be building a campus in Green Bay, Wisconsin that is scheduled to open in August of 2007. The campus will be located at 904 South Taylor Street. The current building in that location is being torn down and Rasmussen College will construct a new 18,000 square foot campus in its place.
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Craig Pines Promoted to President and CEO of Deltak Edu, Inc. and to Executive Vice President of Rasmussen College, Inc.
Rasmussen College, Inc. is pleased to announce the promotion of Craig Pines to President and CEO of Deltak and Executive Vice President of Rasmussen College, Inc. Pines will have primary responsibility for management of the Deltak edu subsidiary of Rasmussen College, Inc.
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Rasmussen College To Offer A Tuition Discount To Military Service Members And Their Families
Rasmussen College is proud to announce that it is will be offering a ten percent tuition discount to all United States Military Servicemembers and their families. This represents an expansion from the school's original military tuition discount to include spouses and children.
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Rasmussen College's St. Cloud Campus A Drop Site For Donations For The Salvation Army Food Shelf
Rasmussen College is proud to announce that it is participating in the Salvation Army food shelf collection as a drop site for donations. Members of the community are encouraged to drop off nonperishable food items and/or personal care items at the front office of Rasmussen College's St. Cloud campus. Food drive collections can be dropped off any time between now and December 8th.
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Rasmussen College To Host Allied Health Open House At Their Rockford Campus
Rasmussen College will be hosting an Allied Health Open House at its Rockford, Illinois campus on Tuesday, September 19 from 5:30 to 7:30 pm. Rasmussen College's Allied Health Programs offer degrees, certificates and diplomas in Medical Coding, Medical Transcription, Massage Therapy, Pharmacy Technician and Health Information Technician. Department Chairs from these programs will be on hand to answer questions.
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Rasmussen College Graduates Its First Class Of Online Students
Rasmussen College Online is pleased to announce the graduation of the school's first students from its Rasmussen College Online campus. Doreen Miller from Oro Valley, Arizona and Kacey Hammond from Westfield, Maine, will both receive their AAS at Rasmussen College's graduation ceremony on September 8, 2006 in St. Paul, Minnesota.
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Former CFO Of The United States Department Of Homeland Security To Speak At Rasmussen College Fall Graduation Ceremony
Rasmussen College is pleased to announce that Andrew Maner, former Chief Financial Officer of the United States Department of Homeland Security, will be the guest speaker at this year's graduation ceremony on September 8 in St. Paul, Minnesota.
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Rasmussen College to Hold Food Drive Competition
Rasmussen College will be holding a food drive competition between its Eden Prairie, Eagan and Brooklyn Park campuses from August 21 to September 1 to benefit local food shelves.
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Rasmussen College Now Offering Bachelor Of Science In Business Management Degree
Rasmussen College is pleased to announce that the school is launching a Bachelor of Science in Business Management degree at its five Minnesota campuses. Students can enroll now for the program, with classes beginning October 2, 2006.
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Rasmussen College To Host Two Day Student Appreciation And Recruitment Event
Rasmussen College, a private, career-education college, will be hosting a student appreciation and open campus event at its St. Cloud Campus on August 15th and 16th from 9am to 7:30pm.
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Rasmussen College To Host Student Appreciation And Blood Drive Event
Rasmussen College, a private, career-education college, will be hosting a student appreciation and blood drive event at its Mankato Campus on Wednesday, August 16 from 9am-6pm.
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Rasmussen College to Host Rescheduled Groundbreaking Ceremony for its New Campus on the Border of Lake Elmo and Woodbury
Rasmussen College, a private, career-education college, has rescheduled the groundbreaking ceremony for its newest campus building on the border of Lake Elmo and Woodbury for Friday, August 18, 2006 at 11:00 am.
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Rasmussen College Breaks Ground For New Campus on the Border of Lake Elmo and Woodbury
Rasmussen College, a private, career-education college, will be breaking ground for their newest campus building on the border of Lake Elmo and Woodbury on July 19, 2006 at 11:30 am.
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Rasmussen College to Host Grand Opening for New Eden Prairie Campus
Rasmussen College will host a grand opening celebration for its newest campus in Eden Prairie, MN, on July 14th from 11:30 am to 1:30 pm. The campus is located at 7905 Golden Triangle Drive next to the Vikings training facility at the intersection of 169 and 494.
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