Six years ago, Grimmway Schools in California’s Central Valley launched a new learning model blending academics, nutrition and wellness in the education of youth underserved rural communities. Today, with edible schoolyards and kitchens as part of the educational experience, Grimmway Schools is a growing network of high-performing K-8 college-prep charter schools in Kern County, a core region for California’s agricultural industry. Read more >
F. Javier Nieto, new Dean of the College of Public Health & Human Sciences (CPHHS) at Oregon State University, described his college’s strategic planning project in an all-college meeting on September 19, 2017. “Our students and their success is our greatest responsibility and strength. Our research on complex health challenges is our primary contribution to future knowledge. Our community outreach and partnerships enable broad-scale changes that are unparalleled anywhere in the country. Now is the time to reformulate our strategic direction for the next few years to capture our organization’s truly extraordinary potential to fulfill our mission!” The Napa Group is pleased to partner with CPHHS as it plans a future of innovation and impact. Read more >
For the third year in a row, Saint Mary’s College of California has been listed as one of the top 10 best regional universities in the West in the just released 2018 U.S. News & World Report Best Colleges rankings. The College was also ranked 19th for Best Value for Western regional universities, fifth in California for Best Online MBA Programs, and fourth in the state for Best Online Master’s in Business Programs. They also achieved Tier 1 ranking for their MBA and EMBA programs by CEO Magazine. Read more >