Stevens Institute of Technology

Chegg Announces Appointment of Nathan Schultz as Chief Executive Officer

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Lundi, avril 29, 2024

Chegg, Inc. (NYSE: CHGG), the leading student-first connected learning platform, today announced the appointment of Nathan Schultz as President and Chief Executive Officer, effective June 1.

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  • Chegg, Inc. (NYSE: CHGG), the leading student-first connected learning platform, today announced the appointment of Nathan Schultz as President and Chief Executive Officer, effective June 1.
  • Schultz will succeed Dan Rosensweig, who will step up to the role of Executive Chairman after 14 years as CEO.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240429522177/en/
    Dan Rosensweig was appointed Executive Chairman after 14 years as CEO of Chegg.
  • “As the company embraces AI and embarks on its next big growth opportunity, this is the right time for Nathan to lead Chegg into the AI era.”
    As Rosensweig transitions to his new role as Executive Chairman, Nathan Schultz will also assume a seat on the Chegg Board.

MedQuest Names Aalpen Patel Chief Clinical and Innovation Officer

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Mercredi, avril 10, 2024

MedQuest Associates (MedQuest), a leading owner, operator, and manager of outpatient diagnostic imaging facilities in the U.S., has selected Dr. Aalpen Patel as Chief Clinical and Innovation Officer.

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  • MedQuest Associates (MedQuest), a leading owner, operator, and manager of outpatient diagnostic imaging facilities in the U.S., has selected Dr. Aalpen Patel as Chief Clinical and Innovation Officer.
  • Dr. Patel joined on March 18 in a new role overseeing all functions related to clinical practices and innovation in product development and care delivery.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240408798629/en/
    MedQuest, a leading owner, operator, and manager of outpatient diagnostic imaging facilities in the U.S., has selected Dr. Aalpen Patel as Chief Clinical and Innovation Officer.
  • “MedQuest is committed to elevating the level of service we deliver to patients, physicians, and healthcare systems across the country.

Sono-Tek Welcomes Dr. Adeniyi Lawal to Board of Directors

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Mercredi, avril 3, 2024

MILTON, N.Y., April 03, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Sono-Tek Corporation (Nasdaq: SOTK), the leading developer and manufacturer of ultrasonic coating systems, announced the election of Dr. Adeniyi Lawal to the Company’s Board of Directors effective today. Dr. Lawal is expected to eventually replace Dr. Donald F. Mowbray, the Board member with the most significant technical expertise, who has indicated that he may not stand for reelection and whose current term expires as of the Company’s next annual meeting of shareholders which is expected to be held in August 2024.

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  • MILTON, N.Y., April 03, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Sono-Tek Corporation (Nasdaq: SOTK), the leading developer and manufacturer of ultrasonic coating systems, announced the election of Dr. Adeniyi Lawal to the Company’s Board of Directors effective today.
  • His core expertise is in catalysis, reaction engineering and process intensification with specific application to renewable energy, a core market for Sono-Tek.
  • Dr. Christopher L Coccio, Executive Chairman of Sono-Tek, said, “We welcome Dr. Lawal to the Board of Sono-Tek.
  • Dr. Lawal has also been active in scientific societies, and has organized and chaired national and international conferences.

VoIP-Pal Announces Three New Special Advisor Appointments

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Lundi, mars 18, 2024

Clay Perreault, Austin McDonald, and Ray Leon have been appointed as special advisors to the Board of Directors.

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  • Clay Perreault, Austin McDonald, and Ray Leon have been appointed as special advisors to the Board of Directors.
  • Mr. Perreault will serve as Technical Consultant, Mr. McDonald as Business Advisor, and Mr. Leon as Mediation and Settlement Advisor.
  • Each of them have very successful track records in their specific areas of expertise and long histories of collaborating with VoIP-Pal.
  • Mr. Perreault will be the chief advisor to the Company on all technical and patent related matters.

Crown Castle Appoints Chris Levendos as Chief Operating Officer for Towers and Fiber

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Mardi, novembre 28, 2023

HOUSTON, Nov. 28, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Crown Castle Inc. (NYSE: CCI) ("Crown Castle") announced today that, following a monthslong external and internal search, Chris Levendos has been appointed as Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer (COO) to lead both of the Company’s operating segments, Towers and Fiber.

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  • HOUSTON, Nov. 28, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Crown Castle Inc. (NYSE: CCI) ("Crown Castle") announced today that, following a monthslong external and internal search, Chris Levendos has been appointed as Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer (COO) to lead both of the Company’s operating segments, Towers and Fiber.
  • Chris Levendos was appointed as Crown Castle’s Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer in November 2023.
  • Previously, he served as Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer – Fiber since December 2020, responsible for leading Crown Castle’s small cell and fiber solutions operations.
  • Prior to this and since joining Crown Castle in June 2018, he served as Vice President of Fiber Operations.

Manasquan Bank Announces Promotion of Lisa Roettger to Senior Executive Vice President & Chief Human Resources Officer

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Mardi, décembre 19, 2023

WALL TOWNSHIP, N.J., Dec. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Manasquan Bank, a New Jersey-based community bank, is pleased to announce the promotion of Lisa Roettger to Senior Executive Vice President & Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO).

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  • WALL TOWNSHIP, N.J., Dec. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Manasquan Bank, a New Jersey-based community bank, is pleased to announce the promotion of Lisa Roettger to Senior Executive Vice President & Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO).
  • Lisa joined Manasquan Bank in March of 2016 as Senior Vice President, Director of Human Resources.
  • Since her arrival, Lisa has successfully led the transformation of the entire Human Resources function from the traditional "Personnel Department" to a full scope Human Resource Division.
  • "Lisa's promotion to Senior Executive Vice President & Chief Human Resources Officer is a testament to her exceptional leadership and unwavering commitment to our organization," shared James S. Vaccaro, Chair, President & CEO of Manasquan Bank.

Vintage Wine Estates Names Farzana Shubarna as Vice President of Operations

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Mardi, novembre 21, 2023

Vintage Wine Estates, Inc. (Nasdaq: VWE and VWEWW) (“VWE” or the “Company”), one of the top wine producers in the U.S. with an industry leading direct-to-consumer platform, today announced the appointment of Farzana Shubarna in the newly created role of Vice President of Operations.

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  • Vintage Wine Estates, Inc. (Nasdaq: VWE and VWEWW) (“VWE” or the “Company”), one of the top wine producers in the U.S. with an industry leading direct-to-consumer platform, today announced the appointment of Farzana Shubarna in the newly created role of Vice President of Operations.
  • Ms. Shubarna brings extensive international experience driving value creation from her strategic leadership roles in manufacturing, warehousing, sustainability programs and end-to-end supply chain operations for the fast-moving consumer goods and nutrition industries.
  • “VWE is strategically looking for the highest level of talent in the marketplace today,” said Zach Long, Chief Operations Officer, Vintage Wine Estates.
  • “We believe we can fully leverage the expertise that Farzana is able to bring to our Company with her differentiated experience to drive increased efficiencies and best-in-class practices.”
    “I am thrilled to join the Vintage Wine Estates team,” Ms. Shubarna said.

Iris® Powered by Generali Announces Recipients of its Women in Technology Scholarship

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Mercredi, décembre 13, 2023

WASHINGTON, Dec. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Iris® Powered by Generali ("Iris"), provider of proprietary identity and cyber protection solutions, today announced the creation of its Women in Technology Scholarship program, providing financial assistance to women in – or those looking to enter – the technology industry along with the program's first two recipients. Iris also provided updates on some of the ongoing cybersecurity awareness initiatives they undertook this year and the recognitions received from the Globee Awards and the Software Report.

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  • WASHINGTON, Dec. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Iris® Powered by Generali ("Iris"), provider of proprietary identity and cyber protection solutions, today announced the creation of its Women in Technology Scholarship program, providing financial assistance to women in – or those looking to enter – the technology industry along with the program's first two recipients.
  • In support of the larger technology industry, Iris has launched its Women in Technology Scholarship program.
  • We're proud to support two of many women looking to broaden their career prospects and learn more about this exciting field with these scholarships."
  • I am incredibly proud that we are able to help promote women professionals in the field of technology.

University of Maryland to Become National Headquarters for Clark Scholars Program Network

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Mardi, octobre 17, 2023

COLLEGE PARK, Md., Oct. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The University of Maryland today announced that its A. James Clark School of Engineering will become the permanent home of a multi-university program that provides holistic support to exceptionally talented students with financial need, thanks to a generous $20.6 million investment from the A. James & Alice B. Clark Foundation.

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  • Re-introduced as the Clark Scholars Program Network, it will encourage collaboration and innovation across participating institutions and with alums, and continue the program's previous success.
  • The Clark Scholars Program has given hundreds of students a chance, and the greatness they are creating will shape the world for decades to come.
  • "We are proud to introduce the Clark Scholars Program Network, the first-of-its-kind program to outlive the sunsetting foundation that created it.
  • UMD's Clark Scholars Program was established as part of Building Together, the Foundation's $219.5 million investment in the University of Maryland, announced in October 2017.

New National Institute on Retirement Security Analysis Finds Average Amount of Student Loan Debt held by Gen Xers Is $40,000

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Jeudi, septembre 28, 2023

WASHINGTON, Sept. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- A new analysis from the National Institute on Retirement Security (NIRS) finds 13 percent of working Gen Xers still have student loan debt.  The average amount of student loan debt held by Gen Xers is slightly more than $40,000, and the median amount is $25,000. The research also finds that Gen Xers with student loan debt have lower net worths and are more likely to fall short of their retirement savings targets, at least in part due to student loan debt. As a result, student loan debt has negative retirement implications for these workers.

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  • WASHINGTON, Sept. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- A new analysis from the National Institute on Retirement Security ( NIRS ) finds 13 percent of working Gen Xers still have student loan debt.
  • The average amount of student loan debt held by Gen Xers is slightly more than $40,000, and the median amount is $25,000.
  • The research also finds that Gen Xers with student loan debt have lower net worths and are more likely to fall short of their retirement savings targets, at least in part due to student loan debt.
  • Gen Xers are fast approaching retirement age, so it's troubling that some are still carrying student loan debt.