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American Sentinel University Offers $1,000 Scholarships Toward a Web Site Design and Development Degree
American Sentinel University — celebrating 10 years as one of the pioneers in online education — is now offering a Bachelor of Science in Web Design and Development degree to busy professionals who want to expand their skills in order to stay competitive in today’s ever changing marketing and communications job market and workplace.To generate interest and encourage participation in the new degree program, American Sentinel University will offer for a limited time two $1,000 scholarships to prospective students who submit online Web site concepts or designs judged to be the most creative and artistic. — Earth Times

Online MBAs from Public Universities Ranked Best Buys by Online Education Experts
168 accredited colleges offer online or distance learning MBAs. Where can consumers find their best buys? Premiering at the number one ranked “most affordable” spot this year is Chadron State College (Nebraska), a public institution with a modest cost of $7,065 for an online MBA degree regardless of the learner’s state of residency. — PR Web

Capella Education Company Announces Promotions
Capella Education Company (NASDAQ: CPLA), a provider of exclusively online post-secondary education through its wholly owned subsidiary Capella University, promoted three executives to senior vice president and vice president positions. Scott Henkel was promoted to senior vice president, operations and CIO, a position he previously held on an interim basis. In addition, Brad Frank was promoted from director of marketing to vice president of marketing, and Anne Core advanced from director of application development and architecture to vice president of information technology. — Business Wire

New Online High School Opens Its Virtual Doors Across Idaho for 2008-2009 School Year
In an age when education is a mouse-click away, a new level of online education excellence has come to Idaho. The addition of iSucceed Virtual High School gives Idaho its first online public high school presence that offers diplomas, iMentor support and nationally respected quality in education. Created by a group of committed community leaders, the school has a specific focus on meeting the needs of underserved students. — Earth Times

Bedford County gauging interest in virtual learning
The parents of nearly 700 homeschooled children in Bedford County will soon be getting a letter in the mail asking if they are interested in enrolling their child in an online public school. The Bedford County School Board on Thursday voted to send the letter to gauge how many students may attend the “virtual school.” If approved for the 2008-09 school year, the Bedford Academy of Virtual Learning would open as one of the first of its kind in Virginia.– News  Advance

Board puts limits on online charter schools
The state Board of Education has ruled that online charter schools can operate in Oregon, but with restrictions. Two national companies want to open large online schools that would enroll students from across the state. The schools will allowed to open, but must limit enrollment and secure permission from local school districts. — KTVZ.com