Northwest Vista College in San Antonio, TX hosted its first annual peace and conflict summer workshop June 10-14, 2013. The workshop was cosponsored by St. Mary’s University. Funding to support the workshop was provided through the Public Education for Peacebuilding Support program sponsored by the U.S. Institute of Peace. Over the course of 4ContinueContinue reading “Northwest Vista College Hosts 1st Annual Peace and Conflict Summer Workshop”
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Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution at Tulsa Community College
With this in mind, it is my pleasure to share with you that Tulsa Community College has recently begun to offer a Liberal Arts degree focus in Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution. Upon completing the class requirements, students will receive a certificate through the Liberal Arts office for their resume portfolios. Our first graduate nextContinueContinue reading “Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution at Tulsa Community College”
Six Community Colleges Receive Awards Through USIP Public Education for Peacebuilding Support Program
The U.S. Institute of Peace and Institute of International Education recently announced the recipients of USIP’s Public Education for Peacebuilding Support program for the fall 2013. A total of 58 institutions (including public libraries) received awards in 26 states. The program is: “…a new initiative of the United States Institute of Peace (USIP) and administeredContinueContinue reading “Six Community Colleges Receive Awards Through USIP Public Education for Peacebuilding Support Program”