Partner News


  • The Longest Day Registration

    Apr 27, 2012
    The Longest DayTM registration is open

    Registration for The Longest DayTM is officially open! The Longest Day is a sunrise-to-sunset relay fueling the care, support and research efforts of the Alzheimer’s Association. On June 20, the longest day of the calendar year, teams across the Northern Hemisphere will challenge themselves to 16 hours of endurance activities, such as walking, running and biking, to show those with Alzheimer’s disease that they are not alone.

    For those participating in the Alzheimer’s Association Leadership Award scholarship competition, this is your next step in fulfilling the requirements to apply. Sign up on the NSHSS website--then head to The Longest DayTM website to sign up to be a team captain, recruit team members and prepare for June 20.  Follow these steps to get started:

    1. Sign up on then NSHSS website by June 15, 2012 http://www.nshss.org/benefits/scholarships/alzheimer's-association-scholar-awards/
    2. Go to The Longest Day website www.alz.org/thelongestday 
    3. Sign up to be a Team Captain and name your team.  Be creative!
    4. Enter code “NSHSS” to receive your free entry into The Longest DayTM. 
    5. Recruit your members and start fundraising.

    Members competing for the awards will be required to submit an essay or video describing their experience and activities after participating in The Longest Day on June 20.  Entries must be submitted by July 13, 2012, to be considered.  Essay guidelines will be posted on the NSHSS website when the registration period opens.

    For you, this challenge is one day. For people with Alzheimer’s, it’s every day. Sign up now to join the movement to end Alzheimer’s! 

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Other Partner News


  • Learn about the world: Host an international exchange student

    May 21, 2012
    The US Department of State encourages NSHSS scholars to host an international exchange student this fall.
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  • The Longest Day Registration

    Apr 27, 2012
    Registration for The Longest DayTM is officially open! The Longest Day is a sunrise-to-sunset relay fueling the care, support and research efforts of the Alzheimer’s Association. On June 20, the longest day of the calendar year, teams across the Northern Hemisphere will challenge themselves to 16 hours of endurance activities, such as walking, running and biking, to show those with Alzheimer’s disease that they are not alone.
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  • New Partnership with The National Society for the Gifted and Talented!

    Mar 30, 2012
    NSHSS is proud to announce that we have a fantastic new partnership that will benefit our members, parents and educators. The National Society for the Gifted and Talented (NSGT), is an organization created to honor and encourage gifted and talented youth. Much like NSHSS, NSGT strives to provide resources to students, and their families, that will be beneficial throughout their educational career and beyond.
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  • Know the facts about Alzheimer’s disease

    Mar 30, 2012
    On June 20, 2012, teams across the northern hemisphere will challenge themselves to 16 hours of endurance activities, such as biking, running or walking for the The Longest DayTM, an event raising funds for the care, support and research efforts of the Alzheimer’s Association. NSHSS members who participate will be eligible for the Alzheimer’s Association Leadership Award or one of fifteen additional scholarships.
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  • NSHSS Parters with the Alzheimer's Association

    Feb 29, 2012
    Today, an estimated 5.4 million Americans are living with Alzheimer’s disease, and that number is expected to grow to as many as 16 million by 2050. This summer, the Alzheimer's Association will award scholarships to encourage NSHSS members to get involved in the fight against Alzheimer’s disease by participating in the first Alzheimer’s Association "The Longest Day" fundraising event.
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  • Even More Universities are Now Collaborating with NSHSS!

    Feb 03, 2012
    NSHSS is excited to announce three new Collaborating Universities.
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  • NSHSS & NACAC Partnership

    Feb 02, 2012
    NSHSS partners with the National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC) and supports their College Fair Program which allows students to interact with admission representatives from a wide range of postsecondary institutions to discuss course offerings...
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  • Thinking About Studying Abroad? Take a look at the University of Dundee!

    Feb 01, 2012
    The origins of the University of Dundee go back to 1881, with the founding of University College, Dundee. The College then had a 70-year relationship with the University of St Andrews before it became an independent institution in 1967. It is now a firmly established university, with a world-class reputation in teaching and research.
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  • New Virtual College at Bocconi!

    Nov 28, 2011
    Bocconi Virtual College is an innovative learning tool composed of nine lessons, held by Bocconi professors via internet.
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  • A New and Exciting Program at Vesalius!

    Nov 21, 2011
    Vesalius College is pleased to announce it will offer a new ‘Master of Science in European Union Policy’ starting Fall term 2012. This program has been accredited by the Flemish accreditation organization (the NVAO) and will be co-taught by Vesalius College and the Institute for European Studies.
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