Thursday, September 30, 2010

Top Furniture Design Schools

Following are the top schools offering Furniture Design Programs:

Northern Michigan University (USA)
- The School of Art and Design offers four-year B.S., B.A. and B.F.A. degrees in Furniture Design.
- The woodworking and furniture design majors concentrate on woodworking process, although students are encouraged to become familiar with the adjacent foundry and smithing facilities. The product

NRC Rankings 2010

The 2010 NRC (National Research Council) study compares 4,838 individual research doctorate programs in 62 subject areas across 212 surveyed institutions. The survey did not assign a single rank to any program, but rather placed programs within a range. Following are the top performers in the NRC rankings released on 28 September 2010:

University of California, Berkeley - Based on the NRC's

Wednesday, September 29, 2010

Top Pastry Chef & Baking Schools

Following are some of the top pastry chef and baking schools:

California Culinary Academy - It is one of the West's first culinary arts schools. The culinary programs are designed to prepare students for professional opportunities in the international culinary, pâtisserie and baking, and hospitality industries.

Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts in Chicago - Le Cordon Bleu is proud to have

Top Pharmacy Technician Schools

List of top pharmacy technician schools and programs:

California State University, East Bay - The Pharmacy Technician Certificate prepares aspiring pharmacy technicians for entry-level positions in this fast-growing field. Students who complete the certificate will be ready to take the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board's (PTCB) National Certification Exam.

York College / CUNY - The

Tuesday, September 28, 2010

Ivy League Engineering Schools

Ranking Profile for Ivy League Schools of Engineering:

Cornell University College of Engineering
- U.S. News and World Report has placed Cornell first in engineering science and engineering physics in its 2005 ranking of engineering programs at universities in the United States.
- Ranked 17th globally in Engineering/Technology and Computer Sciences (Academic Ranking of World Universities 2010).

Monday, September 27, 2010

Top Universities in Tanzania

List of top universities in Tanzania, United Republic of:

University of Dar Es Salaam
- It is the oldest and biggest public university in Tanzania.
- It is ranked No. 1 in the country according to the Webometrics Ranking of Universities of Tanzania, United Republic of. According to the July 2009 ranking results, UDSM was 25th position in Africa. In January 2010 the position of UDSM was 24th best

Top Anthropology Schools

Top leading Anthropology schools in the UK:

School of Oriental and African Studies, University of London
- The SOAS Anthropology Department was rated 2nd equal (behind Cambridge) in the Guardian University Guide 2010 based on the 2008 RAE results. It is also rated as the top London Anthropology Department overall.
- The Times Higher Education RAE "Table of Excellence 2008" placed the SOAS

Sunday, September 26, 2010

Top Sports Psychology Schools

Top universities offering sports psychology programs:

Roehampton University (UK)
- The University has strong reputation in teaching Sport Science and Psychology.
- It offers the BSc Single Honours in Sport Psychology. Graduates are entitled to graduate membership of the British Psychological Society.
- The University’s Sport Performance, Assessment and Rehabilitation Centre (SPARC) is the best

Curtin University of Technology - Rankings

Curtin University of Technology is a top ranking Australian university with main campus in Perth, Western Australia.

Curtin is a member of the Australian Technology Network. Curtin Business School (CBS) Master of Business Administration (MBA) program has earned accreditation by the International Association of MBAs (AMBA).

Ranking Profile:

- Curtin University of Technology is ranked 560th in

Saturday, September 25, 2010

Erivan K. Haub School of Business

Erivan K. Haub School of Business (HSB) is the business school at Saint Joseph's University (USA). It has been recognized as one of the nation’s outstanding graduate business schools in The Princeton Review’s guidebook.

Undergraduate programs include Accounting; Cooperative Education; Decision and System Sciences; Finance; Food Marketing; Management; Marketing; Pharmaceutical Marketing. The MBA

Barry University Ranking Profile

Founded in 1940, Barry University is a private Catholic institution located in Miami, Florida  It was federally designated a Hispanic Serving Institution in 2006, and was named “America’s Top Diversity Colleges/Universities” by Minority Access.

The University is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. The School of Law is fully accredited by

Friday, September 24, 2010

Top Universities in Zimbabwe

Following are the top leading universities in Zimbabwe:

University of Zimbabwe
- The University offers a wide range of programmes at the degree, diploma and certificate levels. Courses are offered on a full-time or part-time basis depending upon the programme.
- Ranked 1st in the country according to the Webometrics ranking of Top Colleges and Best Universities of Zimbabwe.

Africa University
-

Economist Which MBA? Ranking 2010

University of Chicago Booth School of Business is ranked No. 1 in the world for its MBA program according to The Economist Which MBA? Rankings 2010. Tuck was ranked 2nd among the 100 best full-time MBA programs worldwide. In addition it was ranked 4th in opening new career opportunities for its graduates. Students also gave Tuck high marks for the effectiveness of the alumni network, the

Thursday, September 23, 2010

Top Universities in Saudi Arabia

King Saud University (KSU) is the oldest university in Saudi Arabia and also the top ranking university in the Arab world, ranked 164th globally according to the 2010 Webometrics Ranking of World Universities, followed by King Fahd University (placed 178th, improving 226 spots), King Abdulaziz University (placed 291st, improving 205 spots) and Umm Al-Qura University (placed 681st, improving 369

Top MBA Programs in Philippines

List of top MBA programs in Philippines:

University of the Philippines (UP)
- The College of Business Administration of the University of the Philippines has been the leader in management education in the Philippines.
- The MBA program is a practitioner-oriented program which can be completed on a part-time or full-time basis.

Asian Institute of Management (AIM)
- AIM is the pioneer graduate

Wednesday, September 22, 2010

University of South Australia - Rankings

The University of South Australia (UniSA) is a leading public university in the Australian state of South Australia. It is part of the influential Australian Technology Network.

UniSA has the following divisions: Division of Business; Division of Education, Arts and Social Sciences; Division of Health Sciences; Division of Information Technology, Engineering and the Environment.

Ratings and

Philosophy Department Rankings

Oxford is one of the world's great centres for philosophy. It is ranked 1st nationally for philosophy in the Guardian league table 2011, followed by University College London (2nd) and University of Cambridge (3rd).

The University of Sheffield has one of the best philosophy departments in the UK, ranked 21st in Guardian 2011. In addition the Sheffield Philosophy Department received the highest

Tuesday, September 21, 2010

Technique to Sautéing Chicken...My 1st Youtube Video!

Dear Readers,

My good friend, got her hands behind a camera and taped a basic How To Saute video featuring me! I am very excited to have made a video and hope to get more comfortable in front of the camera so I can continue to share tips, techniques and recipes with you. Please take a look. In time they should only get better! Thanks Cheryl you rock!!!

Best Universities in Ukraine

United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) have compiled the ratings of top 200 Ukrainian universities. National Technical University "Kyiv Polytechnic Institute" is ranked 1st in the 2010 rankings, followed by T.H. Shevchenko Kyiv National University in second place. The ratings are based on three complex criteria: Index of quality of scientific and pedagogical

Monday, September 20, 2010

Online Master's Degree in Engineering

Top universities offering online Master's Degree in Engineering:

The University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
- It offers the Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering (MSME) degree completely online. No campus visits are required.
- UIUC is ranked 3rd globally in Engineering/Technology and Computer Sciences (Academic Ranking of World Universities 2009).

Purdue University
- It offers a

University Rankings in Ireland

Trinity College Dublin is the highest ranked institution in Ireland according to the Sunday Times University Rankings in Ireland for 2010. In addition Trinity College was ranked among the top 50 universities in the world (43rd) and 13th in Europe by the Times Higher Education Supplement (THES) World University Rankings 2009. The College achieved excellent rankings across all five discipline

Sunday, September 19, 2010

La Trobe University (Australia)

La Trobe University is a top ranking university in Australia with world-leading academics and research. It is a founding member of the International Network of Universities.

The University offers a wide range of courses and research programs through the following Faculties: Faculty of Education; Faculty of Health Sciences; Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences; Faculty of Law and Management;

Top Universities in Luxembourg

List of top leading universities in Luxembourg:

University of Luxembourg
- The University is one of the few in the world to be multilingual, strongly focused on research.
- The University has the following faculties: Faculty of Science, Technology and Communication; Faculty of Law, Economics and Finance; Faculty of Language and Literature, Humanities, Arts and Education.
- It offers a range of

Saturday, September 18, 2010

Online Graphic Design Degrees

Leading institutions offering online degree in graphic design:

Academy of Art University
- The online School of Graphic Design offers Master of Fine Arts, Bachelor of Fine Arts, and Associate of Arts degree programs, as well as an Online Award of Completion program.
- The Academy is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Art and Design (NASAD) to offer degrees of Associate of Art,

European Universities in 2010-2011 Rankings

According to the prestigious Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings 2010-2011, 26 European universities are ranked in the top 100 globally, with University of Cambridge and University of Oxford tied for 1st in Europe and 6th in the world.

Imperial College London is ranked 3rd in the region and 9th internationally. It is the only other non-US institution placed in the top ten.

Friday, September 17, 2010

Top Universities in Beijing

Following are the top ranking universities in Beijing (China):

Tsinghua University
- It is ranked 54th among the world's best institutions in the QS World University Rankings 2010. For Engineering & IT, it is ranked 11th best in the world.
- It is one of the nine universities of the C9 League.
- It is ranked No. 1 in mainland China by netbig in 2009, 2008, and 2007.
- Ranked 13th globally in the

New University Ranking puts Harvard on top

Harvard University is ranked as the No. 1 university in the world according to the Times Higher Education (THE) 2010-11. The leading higher education news publication, THE, released its first-ever international university rankings in 2010.

Times Higher Education has developed a new methodology this year with Thomson Reuters. The rankings were based on factors such as the number of doctorates

Thursday, September 16, 2010

University of Western Sydney (Australia)

University of Western Sydney (UWS) is one of the largest universities in Australia, with strong reputation for teaching and research. All courses offered are fully government accredited and recognised internationally by higher education institutions and professional bodies.

UWS has the following Colleges and Schools: College of Arts; School of Communication Arts; School of Education; School of

Times Higher Education 2010-2011 Rankings

The Times Higher Education 2010-2011 Rankings issue has just been released. United States dominated the rankings with seven institutions ranked in the top 10 and 27 in the top 50 globally. Harvard had an overall score of 96.1 and ranked no. 1 in the world, followed by Caltech (2nd), MIT (3rd), Stanford (4th) and Princeton (5th).

UK has three institutions ranked in the global top 10, with Oxford

Wednesday, September 15, 2010

University of Newcastle (Australia)

The University of Newcastle is one of the top leading universities in Australia, with international reputation for academic and research excellence. It is ranked in Australia’s top 10 universities for research. The University also operates in Sydney and has a significant presence in Singapore.

The University has the following faculties: Business and Law, Education and Arts, Engineering and Built

Canadian Universities Ranking Profile

View below for the ranking profile of Canadian leading universities:

Royal Roads University
It was ranked 1st for an active and collaborative learning experience in the 2008 National Survey of Student Engagement...

Thompson Rivers University
Ranked 60th in the country according to the Webometrics Ranking of World Universities 2009...

University of the Fraser Valley
Rated as the top public

Tuesday, September 14, 2010

Top Universities in Egypt

Cairo University is one of the world's best universities, ranked 451-500th globally in QS World University Rankings 2010. Additionally it is ranked 210th globally for Arts & Humanities, 258th globally for Engineering & IT, and 147th globally for Life Sciences & Biomedicine.

The American University in Cairo (AUC) is the region’s premier English-language university. It was founded in 1919 by

Sunday Times University Guide 2011

In the Sunday Times University Guide 2011, Oxford is ranked No. 1 out of 121 universities and colleges in the UK league table, followed by Cambridge in second position and Imperial in third position nationally.

The Sunday Times University Guide 2011 ranked the University of Bath at No. 1 in a list of South West universities, and 7th in the UK for the percentage of students in graduate level

Monday, September 13, 2010

University of Melbourne (Australia)

The University of Melbourne (Unimelb) is one of the top ranking universities in Australia and in the world.

The University has the following Faculties and Graduate Schools: Faculty of Architecture, Building and Planning; Faculty of Arts; Faculty of Economics and Commerce; Melbourne Graduate School of Education; Melbourne School of Engineering; Melbourne School of Land and Environment; Melbourne

World Top 200 Universities 2010

Quacquarelli Symonds has just published the rankings of world top 200 universities for 2010, with Cambridge ranked 1st in the world, moving up from 2nd place last year.

The following universities successfully made it to the world top 200 in the 2010 rankings:
Radboud University Nijmegen (Netherlands) made a big jump from 220th to 149th globally.
Stockholm University (Sweden) moved up from 215th

Sunday, September 12, 2010

University of Sydney (USyd) Profile

The University of Sydney (USyd) is one of the best ranking universities in Australia and in the world.

The University comprises the following faculties: Faculty of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources; Faculty of Architecture, Design and Planning; Faculty of Arts; Faculty of Dentistry; Faculty of Economics and Business; Faculty of Education and Social Work; Faculty of Engineering and

Top MBA Programs in Dubai

List of top MBA programs offered in Dubai:

University of Wollongong in Dubai (UOWD)
- The UOWD MBA is intended for working professionals with at least two years of work experience after graduation.
- This program is accredited by the UAE Ministry of Education in addition to being accredited by the Australian Government.
- University of Wollongong (UOW) in Australia received the maximum five-star

Saturday, September 11, 2010

Southern Cross University (Australia)

Southern Cross University (SCU) is a leading Australian university committed to innovative teaching and research. It is fully accredited under the Australian government framework.

SCU has the following Academic Faculties and Schools:
- Faculty of Arts and Sciences (School of Arts and Social Sciences; School of Education; School of Environmental Science & Management; Gnibi College of Indigenous

Top Universities in Korea

Korean universities are consistently ranked among the world's best institutions in many international league tables. According to the QS World University Ranking 2010, 5 Korean universities are ranked among the world's top 200, with Seoul National University (SNU) ranked 50th in the world, followed by Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST) at 79th, POSTECH at 112th, Yonsei

Friday, September 10, 2010

MBA without Work Experience

Following are some of the top leading universities offering MBA degree programs for candidates without work experience:

Montclair State University
- Work experience is not a requirement for admission, but most Montclair MBA students have worked full-time for 2-6 years before applying. Applicants who do not yet have professional experience should present strong academic credentials, personal

Australian Universities in QS Rankings 2010

A total of 8 Australian universities made it to the global top 200 in the QS World University Rankings 2010, but only the University of New South Wales managed to improve its international standing from 47th in 2009 to 46th in 2010. Another seven Australian institutions fell in the rankings this year, with Australian National University ranked top in the country and 20th in the world (dropped

Thursday, September 9, 2010

Top Universities in Colombia

Following are the top leading universities in Colombia:

University of the Andes
- The University offers a range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs in: Management, Architecture and Design, Arts and Humanities, Science, Social Sciences, Law, Economics, Engineering and Medicine.
- It is ranked among the world's top 500 universities in THE-QS World University Rankings 2009. It is also placed

Canadian Universities in World Top 200

Canada has 10 universities in the world top 200 of the QS World University Rankings Results 2010, with McGill University ranked 1st in Canada and 19th in the world.

QS World Rankings 2010 (Canadian institutions):
National Rank, Name, (Global Rank)
1 McGill University (19)
2 University of Toronto (29)
3 University of British Columbia (44)
4 University of Alberta (78)
5 Queen's University (132)
6

Wednesday, September 8, 2010

James Cook University Profile

James Cook University (JCU) is Australia’s leading tropical research university and Queensland’s second oldest university with strong reputation for excellence in teaching and research. It is a member of the select group, Innovative Research Universities Australia, one of only three university alliances recognised by the peak body Universities Australia.

JCU has the following faculties: Faculty

QS World University Ranking 2010

University of Cambridge is ranked No. 1 in the world and ahead of Harvard University (2nd globally, dropped a place form No. 1 spot in 2009), according to the rankings published by Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) in 2010.

The University of Cambridge was voted the best university for research quality, as selected by more than 15,000 academics around the world. It is the first non-US university to be

Tuesday, September 7, 2010

University of Queensland (Australia)

The University of Queensland (UQ) is one of the best ranking universities in Australia, consistently rated among the world's best institutions in many international rankings.

Notable UQ alumni include: Bill Hayden (former Governor-General of Australia), Leneen Forde (former Governor of Queensland), Peter Beattie (former Premier of Queensland), Sir Harry Gibbs (former Chief Justice of the High

Top Business Schools in New Zealand

List of top leading business schools in New Zealand:

The University of Auckland Business School - The University of Auckland is New Zealand's leading university. The Business School was the first in New Zealand to earn accreditation from the three top international business school accrediting bodies (AACSB, EQUIS and AMBA).

University of Otago School of Business - The School of Business offers

Monday, September 6, 2010

Top MBA Programs in Ukraine

Following are the top MBA program providers in Ukraine:

International Institute of Business (IIB)
- It is the leading school in the sphere of business education in Ukraine, offering MBA program: International MBA and Executive MBA, the programs of the second higher education, the program of international education.
- IIB is Ukraine’s only business school featuring both MBA programs,

Top Architecture Schools in UK

University College London is ranked in the top 3 nationally for its architecture program. In addition the Architects’ Journal has placed the UCL Bartlett School of Architecture as the best school in the UK – for the sixth consecutive year. In the journal's annual AJ100 poll of the UK’s 100 largest architectural practices, the practices voted the UCL Bartlett as the best architecture school in the

Sunday, September 5, 2010

Top Universities in Uganda

Following are the top leading universities in Uganda:

Makerere University
- It is Uganda's largest and oldest university.
- The University has a number of faculties in: Agriculture; Arts; Computing and Information Technology; Economics and Management; Forestry and Nature Conservation; Law; Science; Social Sciences; Technology; Veterinary Medicine.
- The University is ranked No. 1 in Uganda

Financial Aid for Top Business Schools

Information about Financial Aid program for top business schools:

Harvard Business School - Approximately 75% of Harvard Business School students receive some form of financial assistance, which is composed of a combination of fellowships and loans. Nearly 50% of the Class of 2009 received an average $22,000 per year in need-based HBS Fellowships.

Columbia Business School - The School’s

Saturday, September 4, 2010

MBA Programs in Croatia

Following are the leading MBA degree programs offered in Croatia:

COTRUGLI Business School
- The curriculum for the MBA Program has been created to meet the needs of junior and middle-managers. The program’s structure is compatible with full-time employment.
- The Executive MBA is oriented towards highly motivated senior executives. This two year program assures a minimum absence from work since

WUT Business School - Rankings

Warsaw University of Technology Business School (WUT Business School) is one of the leading institutions in Poland. It was established in 1991 as the result of a joint initiative by Warsaw University of Technology and three other internationally-recognised academic institutions: London Business School, HEC School of Management Paris and the Norwegian School of Economics and Business

Friday, September 3, 2010

Top Universities in Uruguay

Following are the top leading universities in Uruguay:

ORT Uruguay University
- ORT Uruguay is a member of World ORT whose history can be traced back to St Petersburg in Russia where it was founded in 1880.
- It is the largest private university in Uruguay, offering undergraduate and graduate degrees in Architecture, Engineering, Business, Economics, International Relations, Design,

Princeton Review Rankings 2011

The Princeton Review has released its annual college guidebook "The Best 373 Colleges: 2011 Edition" and the 2011 Best Colleges: Region by Region list (Midwest, West, Northeast, and Southeast).

Best Southeastern College 2011
Lyon College is one of 133 schools receiving the Best in the Southeast designation, and one of only four Arkansas institutions on the list...

Best Northeastern Colleges

Thursday, September 2, 2010

Top Universities in Serbia

Following are the top universities in Serbia:

University of Belgrade
- The University of Belgrade is a state-owned university. Its activities (higher education and scientific research) are in public interest and are strictly defined by law.
- The University collaborates with WUS-Austria, which also gives significant support in carrying out international cooperation.
- Ranked 1st in the country

30 Seconds Preventative Video...What To do During a Kitchen Oil Fire

Today I was forwarded this video, and I think it's extremely important to pass along. Kitchen fires can be scary, and they are definitely dangerous, but knowing what to do can make all the difference. Definitely worth watching....http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PNQi1NOPeOU

Top Distance Learning Universities

List of top distance learning universities offering best accredited degree programs and courses:

University of London (UK) - It is one of the world's leading academic institutions, internationally recognised as a centre of excellence. The University offers a broad range of undergraduate (BSc, BA, LLB) and postgraduate (MA, MSc, LLM, MBA, MRes) courses as well as diplomas, certificates and

Wednesday, September 1, 2010

Top Universities in Albania

Following are the top universities in Albania:

University of Vlora
- It is a nationally recognized, public university offering students a personal,high-quality, affordable education through a diverse combination of liberal studies, professional instruction,and cultural and social experiences.
- The university's full-time faculty, has a distinguished record of research and scholarship.
- It is

Top MBA Programs in Ireland

List of top MBA programs offered by business schools in Ireland:

University of Dublin (Trinity College Dublin) - The Trinity MBA was one of the first MBA programs in Europe, and is situated within one of the oldest universities in the world. In 1999 it became the first Irish program to receive international accreditation from the International Association of MBAs (AMBA). Trinity's Business