What's New at AIU South Florida?

November 11, 2009

American InterContinental University South Florida (AIU) today announced the appointment of Dr. Michael Babula to vice president of academic affairs. In his role, he will oversee all education initiatives at AIU South Florida and be charged with faculty development and faculty and student retention.

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October 6, 2009

Today AIU South Florida, in partnership with Mujeres Latinas, announced an educational workshop series designed for Hispanic individuals looking to broaden their knowledge base and explore the world of higher education.

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August 17, 2009

As U.S. troops return home, they face various challenges in the transition from military to civilian life. Earlier this year, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that military personnel who served since September 11, 2001 have a jobless rate of 11.2 percent.

For active military and veterans who may want to start their own business but don't know how, American InterContinental University (AIU) is hosting a complimentary online education webinar and seminar series to outline the basics of business plan development.

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August 6, 2009

The racial gap in higher education is narrowing as an increasing number of minority students are enrolling in college. In fact, in 2005, about 5 million minorities enrolled in higher education, up from 3.4 million in 1995 – an increase of 50 percent. Diverse Issues in Higher Education annually ranks the top degree granting schools to minorities and today American InterContinental University (AIU) Online announced that it ranked among the top five in several categories for the 2006-2007 school year.

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July 2, 2009

As the country prepares to celebrate its independence, American InterContinental University (AIU) announces its participation in a program that will support those who have worked to protect the freedoms enjoyed by Americans.

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June 22, 2009

The governing board of American InterContinental University (AIU) has appointed Stephen J. Tober Chief Executive Officer of the AIU University system and President of AIU Online. The AIU system serves more than 22,000 students worldwide and includes four U.S. ground campuses, an international campus in London and a fully online university. AIU is a member of the Career Education Corporation (NASDAQ:CECO) network of colleges, universities and schools.

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June 16, 2009

James-Paul Ancheta, a 28-year-old freelance fashion designer and recent graduate of American InterContinental University London, is among the fashion designers competing in the popular new Bravo reality show, "The Fashion Show." He is competing for a $125,000 grand prize and the chance to have his designs sold in the competitive fashion market.

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June 4, 2009

We are proud to announce that the AIU Virtual Campus, our innovative, student-focused online learning community, was recognized this week as "best of the best" in the Computerworld Honors Program, which acknowledges companies and individuals each year for outstanding new uses of technology that benefit society.

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Hoffman Estates, IL - May 18, 2009 – American InterContinental University (AIU) is pleased to announce that it has been granted initial accreditation by the Chicago-based Higher Learning Commission (HLC) of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. AIU, which has been accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS) since 1987, chose to seek HLC accreditation in order to better reflect the fact that the majority of its students are served through its Internet-based campus which is based in the HLC geographic region. SACS and HLC are among the six regional accrediting organizations recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

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Chicago, May 4, 2009 – American InterContinental University (AIU), which offers flexible and accessible education options for adults, and Women Employed, a leading national advocacy organization for women's economic advancement, today launched WomenAchieve.org, a new online resource for women seeking to advance their education and career options and improve the lives of their families.

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World renowned forensic scientist Dr. Henry C. Lee, Consultant in cases such as Jon Benet Ramsey, Laci Peterson and OJ Simpson, will speak at the AIU South Florida campus on January 26th at "Justice Through Science".

Date: Monday, January 26th, 2009
Time: 6:00pm
Location: AIU Room 114, 2250 N. Commerce Parkway, Weston, FL 33326

There is a $10 donation per attendee. The proceeds are to benefit local charities including Broward Sheriff's Office FALLEN HEROES FUND. Please RSVP to Vincent Como, CJ Program Chair by email or phone at vcomo@aiufl.edu or 954-446-6320.

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The School of Fashion Marketing and Design at American InterContinental University (AIU) presents the Winter Wonderland Fashion Show on Friday, December 5, from 7 to 9 p.m. at the campus, located at 2250 N. Commerce Parkway in Weston. Student designers and models preview original couture to support the Food For the Poor relief effort in Haiti.

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Hoffman Estates, Illinois – November 06, 2008 – American InterContinental University (AIU) announced today that it has initiated the process to change the University's accreditation from the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS) to the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.

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June 28, 2008 – We invite you to explore each of our programs and learn from a series of workshops while your children explore the kids activites that will be on hand to entertain!

Date: Saturday, June 28th, 2008
Time: 10:00am - 2:00pm (Registration begins at 9:30am)
Location: 2250 N. Commerce Parkway, Weston, FL 33326
Please RSVP at rsvp@aiufl.edu

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June 6, 2008 - AIU South Florida presents "Beyond Good & Evil" movie premiere and silent auction. Proceeds will benefit the Broward Sheriff's Foundation: Fallen Heroes Fund. For more information, visit www.GoodAndEvilMovie.com.

When: June 6, 2008 at 6:30 PM
Location: 3100 Ray Ferarro Jr. Blvd. (NSU Campus)

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May 9, 2008 - Sheena Payne was just a year shy of her bachelor's degree from Florida State University when she found out she was pregnant. As a single mom, she moved to Orlando so she and her daughter, Laila, could be near her family. Now her essay about how online courses would help her finally clinch that diploma has won her an unforgettable Mother's Day gift: a full scholarship from American InterContinental University (AIU).
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May 2, 2008 – You are invited to the Envogue Fashion Show presented by AIU South Florida. Reception will start at 6:00 PM and the fashion show will begin at 7:00 PM. Proceeds will benefit Benefit the American Red Cross.

Time: 7:00 - 9:30 PM
Location: 250 Racquet Club Road, Weston, Florida 33326
Admission: $10.00

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Friday, March 14, 2008 – The School of Design cordially invites you to attend the presentation of our student portfolios. These are not your average graphic design student's work, but rather some of the best in the nation! Don't believe us? Come see for yourself.

Time: 7:00 - 9:00 PM
Location: 2250 N. Commerce Drive, Weston, Florida 33326, Rooms 114 & 115
Please RSVP: rsvp@aiufl.edu, Karla Lopez (954) 446-6323

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March 5, 2008, New York, NY – Christian Siriano, formerly an AIU London student, was selected as the winning fashion designer on Bravo TV's Season 4 finale of Project Runway. Project Runway provides budding designers with an opportunity to launch their careers in the world of fashion. The hugely successful reality series has become one of television's most talked-about shows.

Each season, fifteen talented fashion designers are selected from thousands of hopefuls to compete for the opportunity to show their creative work at New York's Fashion Week. Supermodel Heidi Klum heads a panel of industry luminaries, including top women's and men's wear designer Michael Kors and Elle Magazine fashion director Nina Garcia, who serve as judges and mentors charged with selecting and molding the budding designers. Tim Gunn, Chief Creative Officer at Liz Claiborne, Inc., acts as mentor to the program's contestants. Project Runway Season 4 episodes, videos, and collections designed by Christian can be viewed at: http://www.seenon.com/project-runway/

Christian's winning design abilities were molded while a Fashion Design student at AIU's London campus from 2004-2006. Staff members at AIU London were instrumental in helping Christian land assignments with world-renowned designers, Vivienne Westwood and Alexander McQueen.

Details about AIU can be viewed at www.aiuniv.edu and information about AIU's London Fashion Design program can be found at: http://aiulondon.ac.uk/degree-programs/fashion-design-degree-program/

March 4, 2008, Atlanta, GA – American InterContinental University (AIU) is pleased to announce its partnership with Big Brothers Big Sisters (BBBS). Perfectly matching AIU's goal of providing a high-quality career-focused education to students who otherwise might not have the opportunity, with BBBS' experience at improving the lives of children, the partnership is destined for success.

AIU has made a financial commitment to Big Brothers Big Sisters to help fund several initiatives, and has also committed to 20 full-ride bachelor degree scholarships that are valued at as much as $1.2 million. Most promising, though, is the chance to further the Mentoring Towards College (MTC) initiative. MTC is a program that identifies children who have shown that, with a little help, they have the capacity to be successful university students.

Mentoring Towards College pairs teens, or the "Littles," who have demonstrated a capacity and the motivation to succeed, with adults, or the "Bigs." And most of the Bigs in the program have degrees themselves, so they are well-positioned to understand what challenges await the Littles. Recognizing that the first year or so of college can be trying even for gifted students from stable home environments, the mentors selected for the MTC program have committed to staying with their mentees through at least one year of college study.

State of the World's Children, a report published by UNICEF, documents that the way to ensure better-educated children is to also educate others in their support structure – especially mothers. Recognizing that children in the Big Brothers Big Sisters program often don't have the financial means to attend college, a home life that's conducive to a climb up the higher education ladder, or a family history of experience with education beyond high school, the leadership teams at AIU and BBBS applied a little "outside the box" thinking. Consequently, scholarships will be available to motivated high school students in the MTC program and to parents of children in the program. The scholarships will be awarded for study at AIU's on-ground campuses and its online campus.

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Rick, Shaw, South Florida's renowned radio personality and popular WMXJ (majic 102.7) weekday morning-show DJ, hosted American InterContinental's fourth-annual student fashion show, where more than 50 students exhibited original couture, from elegant evening attire to experimental fashions made of bubble wrap and palm fronds. Promising young designers paraded nearly 150 of their latest creations down the runway in the Global Ballroom of the Hyatt Regency Bonaventure Conference Center & Spa, 250 Racquet Club Road in Weston. Titled "Magic," the design extravaganza was a fundraiser for the Majic Children's Fund.

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AIU's BBA and MBA students can now add additional credentials to their resumes by earning a second concentration through the Dual Concentration Option. By taking just a few more courses, students enrolled in a Bachelor of Business Administration or Master of Business Administration degree program can earn a second concentration in another field of interest.