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First graduates in Homeland Security.


CLAIMING TO BE FIRST AT SOMETHING is all in the spin. Although there are many degrees and certificates in homeland security Noun 1. Homeland Security - the federal department that administers all matters relating to homeland security
Department of Homeland Security

executive department - a federal department in the executive branch of the government of the United States
 available from community colleges and online sources, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security Noun 1. Department of Homeland Security - the federal department that administers all matters relating to homeland security
Homeland Security

executive department - a federal department in the executive branch of the government of the United States
 says Virginia Commonwealth University Formed by a merger between the Richmond Professional Institute and the Medical College of Virginia in 1968, VCU has a medical school that is home to the nation's oldest organ transplant program.  is the first major research university to offer a bachelor's degree in the subject. The state approved the degree in May 2005 and the first four students graduated this May. The students were within a few credits of graduating with other majors when they switched gears, hence the quick turnaround Turnaround

A situation where a company that has had poor performance for an extended period of time experiences a positive reversal.

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A speculator may profit from a turnaround if he or she accurately anticipates the improvement of a poorly performing company.
. They studied a variety of subjects covering political science, criminal justice, terrorism, and emergency planning. They also received prime internships with the state and have already done many job interviews. By May, 100 students had declared the new major.
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Title Annotation:BEHIND the NEWS
Author:McClure, Ann
Publication:University Business
Date:Jul 1, 2006
Words:128
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