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HCAP Partners Elevates Investment Team

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Mercredi, mai 8, 2024

SAN DIEGO, May 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- HCAP Partners, a California-based private equity firm and nationally recognized impact investor, is pleased to announce the promotion of Jessica Kim and Ben Consoli to Vice President and the addition of Senior Associate Chenjing Wang to its investment team.The promotions of Jessica and Ben and hiring of Chenjing signify the continuation of the firm's growth. As HCAP expands its impact in 2024 and beyond, their collective passion and expertise will be invaluable to the firm's success.

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  • SAN DIEGO, May 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- HCAP Partners , a California-based private equity firm and nationally recognized impact investor, is pleased to announce the promotion of Jessica Kim and Ben Consoli to Vice President and the addition of Senior Associate Chenjing Wang to its investment team.
  • "We're thrilled to have Jessica, Ben, and Chenjing at HCAP," said Tim Bubnack, Managing Partner at HCAP.
  • After completing the fellowship and her graduate studies, Jessica joined HCAP's investment team as a Senior Associate and was promoted to Vice President.
  • Before joining HCAP, Chenjing was on the credit team at Morgan Stanley covering corporate and real estate lending transactions and fund-level equity investments.

Sage Veterinary Imaging Welcomes New President

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Jeudi, avril 25, 2024

ROUND ROCK, Texas, April 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Sage Veterinary Imaging (SVI) has welcomed Peter Selover to its team as president and chief operating officer. Selover had previously served as chief executive officer of Exubrion Therapeutics.

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  • ROUND ROCK, Texas, April 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Sage Veterinary Imaging (SVI) has welcomed Peter Selover to its team as president and chief operating officer.
  • SVI founder, Dr. Jaime Sage, will maintain her role in providing the highest quality veterinary imaging to referring veterinarians and their clients.
  • In addition to the three Sage Veterinary Imaging centers in Texas and Utah, SVI is one of only 25 residency programs accredited by the American College of Veterinary Radiology (ACVR) as a teaching hospital.
  • "Dr. Sage and her team are meeting the growing need for higher quality veterinary imaging.

PMI Chicagoland Chapter to host its 19th Annual Leadership Forum: How Fast Is Too Fast

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Lundi, avril 22, 2024

CHICAGO, April 22, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- 

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  • The PMI Chicagoland Chapter is thrilled to present its signature event, the 19th Annual Leadership Forum, where executives and leaders converge for a half-day of networking, relationship building, and learning.
  • This year's theme, "How Fast Is Too Fast Pivoting and Responding to Rapid Change," delves into the pace of change in today's business landscape.
  • He will share insights from his team's 2023 PMI Project of the Year Award-winning battery electric large mining truck project.
  • The PMI Chicagoland chapter extends its appreciation to our event gold sponsors:
    Lewis University is an innovative and forward-thinking Catholic university offering market-relevant undergraduate and graduate programs.

Clarkson University Ranks Top-100 in U.S. News and World Report Best MBA Programs

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Vendredi, avril 12, 2024

U.S. News and World Report has announced that Clarkson University's full-time MBA program is ranked in the top-100 in the United States.

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  • U.S. News and World Report has announced that Clarkson University's full-time MBA program is ranked in the top-100 in the United States.
  • U.S. News' Best Business Schools rankings compare full-time MBA programs on their career placement success, student excellence and qualitative assessments by experts and peer institutions.
  • The Master of Business Administration at Clarkson University prepares students for leadership roles in the fast-paced world of business.
  • In fact, U.S. News & World Report ranked Clarkson's Online MBA program among the Best Online MBA Programs of 2024.

U.S. News & World Report Ranks Georgia State’s Graduate Information Systems Program Among Nation’s 10 Best Programs and Part-time MBA in National Top 30

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Mardi, avril 9, 2024

Georgia State’s part-time MBA is 28th nationally and 17th among public university programs.

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  • Georgia State’s part-time MBA is 28th nationally and 17th among public university programs.
  • The university’s graduate program in computer information systems (CIS) is 10th nationally and 7th among public university programs.
  • in CIS, and embedding more experiential learning opportunities,” said Richard Phillips, dean of the Robinson College of Business.
  • Specialty rankings for graduate programs in computer information systems are based on ratings provided by business school deans and directors of AACSB-accredited MBA programs.

Arun Rai Honored as 2024 AACSB Influential Leader

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Lundi, avril 8, 2024

Atlanta, Georgia, April 08, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Georgia State’s J. Mack Robinson College of Business announces that Arun Rai is one of 22 business school faculty honored by AACSB International (AACSB)—the world’s largest business education alliance—as part of its Class of 2024 Influential Leaders .

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  • Atlanta, Georgia, April 08, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Georgia State’s J. Mack Robinson College of Business announces that Arun Rai is one of 22 business school faculty honored by AACSB International (AACSB)—the world’s largest business education alliance—as part of its Class of 2024 Influential Leaders .
  • Rai is Regents’ Professor of the University System of Georgia and director of the Center for Digital Innovation at Robinson.
  • “This is a well-deserved honor for Arun to be recognized for the significant impact his research has had on business and society.
  • “Arun Rai’s work demonstrates the potential of business school research to address some of today’s most critical challenges,” said Lily Bi, AACSB president and CEO.

Avalo Therapeutics Appoints Biotech Leaders to Board of Directors

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Mardi, avril 2, 2024

The Avalo Board brings together a team with expertise spanning finance, business operations, drug discovery and clinical development.

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  • The Avalo Board brings together a team with expertise spanning finance, business operations, drug discovery and clinical development.
  • The recent board appointments include Aaron Kantoff, Jonathan Goldman, and Samantha Truex as Independent Directors.
  • He has spent over a decade specializing in founding, building and investing in biotech companies.
  • Samantha also chairs the Board of Advisors for Thayer School of Engineering at Dartmouth and is a member of the Board of Advisors for Life Science Cares.

NewtekOne, Inc. Hires Taylor Quinn as Chief Risk Officer

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Lundi, avril 1, 2024

BOCA RATON, Fla., April 01, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- NewtekOne, Inc. (the “Company”) (NASDAQ: NEWT), announced today that it has hired Mr. Taylor Quinn as Senior Vice President, Chief Risk Officer for NewtekOne and Newtek Bank, N.A., effective today.

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  • BOCA RATON, Fla., April 01, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- NewtekOne, Inc. (the “Company”) (NASDAQ: NEWT), announced today that it has hired Mr. Taylor Quinn as Senior Vice President, Chief Risk Officer for NewtekOne and Newtek Bank, N.A., effective today.
  • Further, Taylor developed and integrated audit and risk management frameworks across the enterprise through deployment of technology.
  • Prior to Amalgamated Bank, Taylor worked at KPMG LLP as Audit Senior Manager in banking and capital markets where he worked with the audit, risk and regulatory functions.
  • Barry Sloane, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer commented, “We are thrilled to announce Taylor Quinn joining the senior management team at NewtekOne and Newtek Bank as Chief Risk Officer.

CEO Magazine Ranks Georgia State’s EMBA in Top 10 U.S.-Based Programs, Top 30 Worldwide

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Mercredi, mars 27, 2024

Atlanta, Georgia, March 27, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Executive MBA (EMBA) offered by Georgia State University’s J. Mack Robinson College of Business is No.

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  • Atlanta, Georgia, March 27, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Executive MBA (EMBA) offered by Georgia State University’s J. Mack Robinson College of Business is No.
  • 28 worldwide, according to 2024 rankings from “CEO Magazine.”
    The U.K.-based publication determines its EMBA rankings by fact-based criteria, with greatest emphasis on quality of faculty.
  • Other attributes evaluated include international diversity, class size, accreditation, faculty-to-student ratio, cost, international exposure, work experience, professional development, gender parity, and course delivery methods.
  • The 17-month program, taught at Georgia State’s Buckhead Center, broadens mid-to senior-level managers’ understanding of global business and strengthens their professional networks.

Worcester Polytechnic Institute Launches First-in-the-Nation Financial Technology PhD; Only University in the U.S. to Offer All Degree Levels in FinTech

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Mardi, avril 9, 2024

Building on its established master’s and bachelor’s degree programs and aiming to meet industry trends and demands, Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) has introduced the nation’s first PhD program in Financial Technology (FinTech).

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  • Building on its established master’s and bachelor’s degree programs and aiming to meet industry trends and demands, Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) has introduced the nation’s first PhD program in Financial Technology (FinTech).
  • The new program underscores WPI’s dedication to advanced education and research in this rapidly expanding sector, making it the only university in the country to offer all degree levels in the field.
  • FinTech has become an essential area of study, creating a need for PhD graduates with the skills to lead industry and teach in financial technology programs.
  • There are also industry research opportunities, as firms in the financial industry seek to create innovative operations and products based on emerging financial technologies.