education

PGA

PGA Creating ‘Silicon Valley of Golf’ with New Headquarters in Frisco

by | Apr 23, 2019
The facility, which will have an innovation lab, educational facilities, and two championship golf courses among its amenities, will elevate the game to new heights, CEO Seth Waugh says.
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Guinness Record: 846 People Learn AI Coding at Capital One Event
by | Apr 18, 2019
The "Basic TrAIning" curriculum gives students cutting-edge resources to AI, software development, and problem solving, and is an introduction to STEAM fields.
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Education: Amazon’s Future Engineer Program, AECOM’s UTA Hypermobility Class, SMU’s New Cybersecurity Master’s Degree
From higher education projects (TWU, DCCCD) to K-12 initiatives (Dallas County, Trinity Christian Academy), here's your briefing on what's going on in education in North Texas.
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Dallas-based Arfinn Med Launches ‘First-Ever’ Clinician-Based Medical Cannabis Portal

by | Jan 25, 2019
Here's why founder James West is looking to a medical marijuana future in Texas. Arfinn Med officially launched its online cannabis platform in January.
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29 Acres to Fill a ‘Need in North Texas’ with Innovative Autism Community
by | Dec 4, 2018
The nonprofit aspires to create a community where adults with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and related disabilities can live independently.
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Cultivating the Next Generation:
The Kidpreneur Expo and The DFW Children’s Business Fair
by | Nov 16, 2018
Kids with big ideas share their entrepreneurial spirit at these free events on Nov. 17.
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Educator to EdTech CEO: Edmentum’s Jamie Candee Talks Converging Career Paths
by | Nov 12, 2018
Co-headquartered in Richardson and Minnesota, Edmentum is a leader in education technology. With a whirlwind career path to get to where she is today, Candee offers advice on taking risks, supporting other women, and having it all.
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DHA Selects New Advisory Board for its Opportunity Rising Foundation

by | Sep 24, 2018
The Opportunity Rising Foundation is welcoming a new board to help students reach higher education levels.
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Hip Hop
Hip Hop Architecture Camp Will Help Kids Find Their Rhythm in Dallas
by | Sep 14, 2018
The Hip Hop Architecture Camp will open its doors to Dallas students for the first time this fall.
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Bringing Education Outdoors: Dallas Arboretum Receives $50,000 for STEM Education Program
by | Sep 13, 2018
The donation from International Paper Company will support the Arboretum's STEM Education program.
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Hollman Inc. CEO Launches Education Initiative, Pays for Employees and Their Families to Attend College
by | Sep 11, 2018
Travis Hollman has partnered with Irving-based North Lake College to pay for everything from tuition to textbooks.
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grants

Dollars for Good: TWU Gets Record $10M Gift & Mavs Foundation Creates Computer Lab for Homeless Parents

by | Aug 15, 2018
Plus, grants for the Richardson Adult Literacy Center and Richland College as well as other social efforts to boost education and the workforce.
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Higher education is a hotbed for breakthrough design solutions that help fuel local and regional economies, says Voices writer Holly Ragan.
Three Ways Education Design Can Further Establish Dallas as a Hub for Innovation
by | Jul 24, 2018
Higher education is a hotbed for breakthrough design solutions that help fuel local and regional economies, says Voices writer Holly Ragan.
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OrchidBox
Dallas Inventor Gives Gardening a Technology Makeover With Mini Smart Terrarium
by | Jul 20, 2018
On the surface level, the patented OrchidBox allows people to garden anywhere, but inventor Nathan Hollis also wants to use the tech as an education tool to raise awareness about plant conservation.
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Robotics Contest Getting a Reboot for Denton Students
by | Jun 27, 2018
DC BEST's main goal is to motivate Denton County middle and high school students to pursue careers in science, technology, engineering, and math fields.
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