Westwood College Instructor, Don Evans, Publishes His First Novel
Westwood College Chicago O'Hare instructor and former sports reported for the Chicago Sun Time, Don Evans, publishes his first novel, "Good Money After Bad."
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Westwood College announces the Westwood 100
Denver, Feb. 11, 2011 – Westwood College is pleased to announce the Westwood 100, Volume 1 – a collection of personal success stories from 100 Westwood College alumni. These Westwood 100 graduates proudly tell their stories of how they have transformed their lives and found a fulfilling career by obtaining their college degree.
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Westwood College Students More Satisfied than Others Reports 2010 Noel-Levitz Survey
Westwood College today announced that its students are more satisfied with their college experience than their counterparts in a comparison group of almost 125
private four‐year colleges and universities. The independent student survey was performed by Noel‐Levitz, a nationally recognized consulting firm specializing in
higher education research and strategic planning.
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Westwood College Chicago Loop Campus relocates to enhance student learning environment
Community, staff, faculty and students joined Westwood for celebration.
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2010 Inspire thru attire t-shirt design contest
Congratulations to the winners of the Inspire Thru Attire T-shirt Design Contest. We had such a strong showing, over 250 artwork submissions; it's a 3 way tie! After five semi-finalists were chosen, online voting determined the grand prize winners. The theme was “The Power of Education”. See the winning art here...
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Westwood College Partners with Employers to Enrich Opportunities for Students and Graduates
Employers provide guidance through Program Advisory Committees
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Westwood College suggests looking beyond the course catalog when considering colleges
Offering hands-on experience and access to industry leaders can prove to be invaluable to a student's education and eventual job search.
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Congratulations to 2010 PATH to Success Scholarships Winners!
Thanks to the more than 325 Westwood students who participated in the 2010 PATH to Success Scholarships competition. The focus of the annual scholastic award program is to reward students who are self-motivated, have a career plan and are taking steps to get a job in their field after college.
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Westwood College Students Selected As Finalists for the Face of Chicago at the Latino Film Festival
Four Westwood Chicago Loop Students were selected as finalists for becoming the Face of the 23rd Annual Chicago Latino Film Festival.
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Westwood College Helps Veterans Combat The Rising Costs Of College Tuition Through The Yellow Ribbon Program
Program Closes the Gap between VA Benefits and the Actual Cost of Most Colleges
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Westwood College Takes Immediate, Decisive Actions Following Senate Committee Hearing and GAO Investigation
Chief executive drives college to be a leader in the private-sector college industry by implementing new initiatives on compliance, transparency and the student experience.
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Westwood College introduces Employment Pledge
Reinforces commitment to preparing students for future careers.
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2009 Excellence in Education Awards: Honoring Our Outstanding Educators
Members of the Alta senior leadership team, campus presidents, deans and honorees gathered for a special ceremony in Denver on April 22 to recognize outstanding faculty members for their dedication to excellence. Our annual Excellence in Education awards honors top educators both at the campus and the national level in six categories: Community Service, Committee Service, Program Leadership, Faculty of the Year, Provost and Dean of the Year. Our winners embody the vision of the ideal educator, one who adds value through contributions not only to students, but also to the campus, the entire institution and the community.
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Westwood College students find path to job success in a challenging economy
Students awarded scholarships for demonstrating self-motivation and building clear paths towards a career.
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263 Westwood College Chicago Loop Staff, Faculty and Students Participate in Fundraiser and Help Local Charity Reach $1 Million Goal
Hundreds of Westwood College Chicago Loop Campus staff, faculty and students recently participated in a fundraising event that helped Misericordia, a Chicago-area nonprofit offering support to individuals with developmental disabilities, reach a $1 million fundraising goal.
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Alta Colleges Inc. named to 2011 CIO 100 list
CIO magazine’s 24th annual CIO 100 awards recognize IT excellence
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Chicago Loop Campus Helps Raise $1 Million for Charity
Earlier this summer, 263 extremely motivated Westwood Students and Staff from Chicago’s Loop campus took part in Jelly Belly Candy Days, an annual fundraising event for Misericordia. The charity is dedicated to helping children and adults who suffer from profound developmental disabilities. With the help of Westwood’s own, the event was able to raise over 1 million dollars! Thanks to the Criminal Justice Club at the Chicago Loop campus, this event has become a yearly charitable tradition.
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Westwood College offers tuition-free alumni retraining to graduates
School’s mission is to encourage lifelong learning.
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Alta College honors top educators through excellence in education awards
Alta College, Inc., the parent company of Westwood College and Redstone College, announced today the winners of its annual Excellence in Education Awards. With these awards, three top educators are nationally recognized for their outstanding achievements and dedication to excellence both inside and outside of the classroom.
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Westwood College Announces the 2011 PATH to Success Scholarship Program
Westwood College is proud to announce the 2011 PATH to Success Scholarships which honors the vision and commitment of Westwood students. The purpose of this scholarship is to reward students who are taking control of their future through dedicated career planning and action.
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