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Xinhua Silk Road: 7th China University Rowing Championship opens in Shenyang, NE. China

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Montag, Mai 15, 2023

BEIJING, May 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Seventh China University Rowing Championship, also trials for the rowing event of the 31st Summer World University Games opened in Shenyang, capital city of Liaoning Province in northeast China on May 12.

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  • BEIJING, May 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Seventh China University Rowing Championship, also trials for the rowing event of the 31st Summer World University Games opened in Shenyang, capital city of Liaoning Province in northeast China on May 12.
  • The event, also the 4th Shenyang international adolescent rowing invitational tournament, was participated by energetic rowers from many reputed colleges and universities across China, including Peking University, Tongji University, Wuhan Huaxia Institute of Technology, Xidian University, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Zhejiang University, Henan University, Shanghai Ocean University and etc.
  • On May 14, rowers from colleges and universities also competed for admission to the rowing event of the 31st Summer World University Games in Shenyang.
  • Research results of the China (Shenyang) rowing development index showed that rowing developed at a pace that accelerated significantly in Shenyang in the past five years.

CDT Invests in $1.2 Billion Acquisition Preserving More Than 10,000 Affordable Housing Units

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Montag, April 24, 2023

NEW YORK, April 24, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Community Development Trust ("CDT"), together with The Michaels Organization ("Michaels") and Goldman Sachs Urban Investment Group ("UIG"), have completed the purchase of 90 affordable housing communities, a $1.2 billion acquisition that will ensure long-term affordability for the residents of more than 10,000 units of quality affordable housing. This joint venture partnership, known as the Essential Housing Impact Partnership ("EHIP"), results in the long-term preservation of more than 10,000 apartment units affordable to families and seniors with very low, low, and moderate incomes. Essential Housing is CDT's largest acquisition to date, and nearly doubles CDT's total equity assets under management, now just over 22,000 units.

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  • CDT Invests in $1.2 Billion Acquisition Preserving More Than 10,000 Affordable Housing Units.
  • The Community Development Trust ("CDT"), together with The Michaels Organization ("Michaels") and Goldman Sachs Urban Investment Group ("UIG"), have completed the purchase of 90 affordable housing communities, a $1.2 billion acquisition that will ensure long-term affordability for the residents of more than 10,000 units of quality affordable housing.
  • Essential Housing is CDT's largest acquisition to date, and nearly doubles CDT's total equity assets under management, now just over 22,000 units.
  • Michael Lear, Chief Business Development Officer for CDT, added, "CDT is proud to be part of this large-scale acquisition to preserve critical affordable housing alongside nationally renowned housing leaders.

Ten Schools Named National Finalists in Samsung’s Solve for Tomorrow STEM Competition

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Mittwoch, April 19, 2023

Of the 10 National Finalists, one will be named Community Choice Winner through online public voting , receiving an additional $10,000 in Samsung technology.

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  • Of the 10 National Finalists, one will be named Community Choice Winner through online public voting , receiving an additional $10,000 in Samsung technology.
  • Across all award categories in Solve for Tomorrow, more than $2 million* in Samsung technology and classroom supplies will be distributed in the 2022-23 competition.
  • To date, Samsung Solve for Tomorrow has awarded $24 million in classroom technology and materials to 2,791 public schools in the United States.
  • To learn more about the national STEM competition, please visit www.samsung.com/solve or follow us on Instagram or Facebook .

PepsiCo Debuts New Customer Sustainability Platform Designed To Deliver Critical Solutions Most Needed by Customers

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Mittwoch, April 12, 2023

PURCHASE, N.Y., April 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, PepsiCo announced pep+ Partners for Tomorrow, a new platform that delivers solutions that aim to support its customers in achieving their sustainability goals. With the launch of Partners for Tomorrow, PepsiCo is proud to continue to assist and support customers as they look for custom solutions to achieve their own sustainability goals. The initial launch will focus on U.S. customers with plans to expand the program to key global markets by 2024.

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  • PURCHASE, N.Y., April 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, PepsiCo announced pep+ Partners for Tomorrow, a new platform that delivers solutions that aim to support its customers in achieving their sustainability goals.
  • With the launch of Partners for Tomorrow, PepsiCo is proud to continue to assist and support customers as they look for custom solutions to achieve their own sustainability goals.
  • The initial launch will focus on U.S. customers with plans to expand the program to key global markets by 2024.
  • Partners for Tomorrow will bring PepsiCo's comprehensive customer sustainability offerings under a single platform to deliver the critical solutions most needed by the company's partners and will work directly with them to implement the initiatives.

Tomorrow's Rainbow To Host 10th Annual Paper Boat Parade in Fort Lauderdale

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Montag, April 10, 2023

 FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., April 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Tomorrow's Rainbow will host its 10th Annual Hope Floats celebratory event—on Saturday, April 15, 2023 from 1 PM to 5 PM at Esplanade Park, located in downtown Fort Lauderdale. More than 500 people are expected to attend. Join families who have experienced the death of a loved one by decorating a memorial paper boat; at 4 PM many of the boats will be launched in the New River.

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  • FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., April 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Tomorrow's Rainbow will host its 10th Annual Hope Floats celebratory event—on Saturday, April 15, 2023 from 1 PM to 5 PM at Esplanade Park, located in downtown Fort Lauderdale.
  • The personalized memorial messages on each family's paper boat are unique and touching.
  • The FREE, family-friendly event will include a bounce house, face painting, food trucks, live music, miniature horses, games, prizes, and the boat parade.
  • "We're very excited to have the opportunity to partner with Winterfest to bring this FREE family event to the Fort Lauderdale Riverwalk.

STEM Education Programs Rise Above “Culture War” Issues & Enjoy Broad Local Community Support, According to Samsung Solve for Tomorrow “The State of STEM Education” Survey

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Donnerstag, März 23, 2023

Nearly 60% of teachers indicate that although teaching STEM is challenging – it offers educators unique rewards by engaging their student’s curiosity and enhancing their motivation, according to Samsung Solve for Tomorrow’s “The State of STEM Education” survey.

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  • Nearly 60% of teachers indicate that although teaching STEM is challenging – it offers educators unique rewards by engaging their student’s curiosity and enhancing their motivation, according to Samsung Solve for Tomorrow’s “The State of STEM Education” survey.
  • Teachers also told us that implementing the Problem-Based Learning (PBL) techniques utilized in their Samsung Solve for Tomorrow STEM projects helped counteract the negative impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on education at their schools.
  • Solve for Tomorrow challenges U.S. public school students in grades 6-12 to explore the role STEM can play in solving some of the biggest issues in their local communities.
  • “The State of STEM Education” validated that STEM teacher shortages are no myth.

Eventbase launches Discover for next generation personalization in the official SXSW Go 2023 Mobile App

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Freitag, März 10, 2023

AUSTIN, Texas, March 10, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Eventbase, the world's leading event app platform, has achieved an industry-first with the launch of its advanced new personalization feature at the South by Southwest® Conference and Festivals (SXSW®), which began in Austin, Texas today.

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  • The SXSW® GO mobile app, presented by Showtime and powered by Eventbase, helps attendees plan and navigate this massive event.
  • The SXSW® GO mobile app, presented by Showtime and powered by Eventbase, helps attendees plan and navigate this massive event.
  • The 2023 SXSW Go mobile app is available on Apple's App Store and Google Play Store.
  • Recognized with more awards than any other event app platform, Eventbase has won "Best Event App" at the Event Technology Awards six times, including in 2022 for the SXSW app.

Samsung Names 50 Schools “State Winners” in Latest Round of Solve for Tomorrow STEM Competition

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Mittwoch, Februar 15, 2023

Samsung Electronics America today announced that 50 teams of students from public schools across the country have been named State Winners in the 13th annual Samsung Solve for Tomorrow national competition.

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  • Samsung Electronics America today announced that 50 teams of students from public schools across the country have been named State Winners in the 13th annual Samsung Solve for Tomorrow national competition.
  • The annual Samsung Solve for Tomorrow competition challenges public school students in grades 6-12 to explore the role science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) subjects play in addressing issues of vital concern in their local communities.
  • Participating students engage in active, hands-on learning that can be applied to real-world problems – making STEM more tangible and showcasing its value beyond the classroom.
  • Woo emphasized the mission behind the competition, saying “Samsung Solve for Tomorrow provides schools and teachers with an innovative, problem-based learning approach to STEM education.

TEACHERS OF TOMORROW REVEALS NEW TEACHER SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS

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Mittwoch, Januar 18, 2023

HOUSTON, Jan. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Teachers of Tomorrow, the nation's largest alternative certification provider, announced the recipients of its New Teacher Scholarship today. Teachers of Tomorrow awarded 20 New Teacher Scholarships to the next generation of teachers in each state Teachers of Tomorrow operates in, including Arizona, Florida, Indiana, Michigan, Nevada, North Carolina, South Carolina and Texas. The organization received over 7,000 applications from individuals who are inspired to become a teacher and make a difference in the classroom. The scholarship covers the entire program fee, which is up to $6,000 and based on state certification costs, eliminating the financial burden to change careers.

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  • HOUSTON, Jan. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Teachers of Tomorrow , the nation's largest alternative certification provider, announced the recipients of its New Teacher Scholarship today.
  • Teachers of Tomorrow awarded 20 New Teacher Scholarships to the next generation of teachers in each state Teachers of Tomorrow operates in, including Arizona, Florida, Indiana, Michigan, Nevada, North Carolina, South Carolina and Texas.
  • Scholarship recipients also enrolled in Teachers of Tomorrow and each winner has until January 31, 2024, to become hired as a full-time teacher of record to obtain the benefit of the scholarship.
  • Below you will find information on the recipients of the Teachers of Tomorrow 2022 New Teacher Scholarship:
    Yolanda White Johnson (Queen Creek, Arizona)
    Angel Tejeda Zabala (New York, Texas)

Xavier University of Louisiana and Ochsner Health Partner to Create College of Medicine and Pursue Health, Educational Equity

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Dienstag, Januar 17, 2023

NEW ORLEANS, Jan. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Xavier University of Louisiana (Xavier) and Ochsner Health (Ochsner) today announced an agreement to establish a joint College of Medicine. The two institutions will create a strong physician pipeline that addresses longstanding inequities within the nation's health care system and builds the health care workforce of the future. By anchoring their partnership with a College of Medicine, Xavier and Ochsner affirm their legacy of advancing health care excellence and education for the next generation, bringing new opportunities to marginalized populations in Louisiana and the United States.

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  • The Partnership Will Create a New, Standalone College of Medicine in New Orleans, Training the Health Care Professionals of Tomorrow
    NEW ORLEANS, Jan. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Xavier University of Louisiana (Xavier) and Ochsner Health (Ochsner) today announced an agreement to establish a joint College of Medicine.
  • To launch the College of Medicine, Ochsner and Xavier will form a nonprofit corporation, create a new curriculum and use facilities, personnel, and administrative processes of both institutions.
  • The new College of Medicine will be governed by a board of directors nominated by Ochsner and Xavier, with each institution appointing an equal number of directors.
  • Ochsner Health and Xavier again forged partnerships to improve health equity through new graduate programs in health sciences and the establishment of the Ochsner Health and Xavier University Institute for Health Equity and Research (OXIHER) .