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Coursera Reports First Quarter 2024 Financial Results

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Lunedì, Aprile 29, 2024
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Coursera, Inc. (NYSE: COUR) today announced financial results for its first quarter ended March 31, 2024.

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  • Coursera, Inc. (NYSE: COUR) today announced financial results for its first quarter ended March 31, 2024.
  • Broadened access to the Coursera Coach beta program for paying Consumer learners, as well as our Coursera for Business and Coursera for Government customers.
  • We have provided a reconciliation of GAAP to non-GAAP financial measures in the financial statement tables for our historical non-GAAP financial results included in this press release.
  • As previously announced, Coursera will hold a conference call to discuss its first quarter 2024 performance today, April 29, 2024, at 2:00 p.m. Pacific Time (5:00 p.m. Eastern Time).

FICO and U.S. Senator Mark Warner to Host Series of Credit Education Events in Richmond

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Lunedì, Marzo 18, 2024
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Senator Mark Warner’s office are teaming up to host a series of Score A Better Future™ credit education workshops as part of the “Virginia Financial Empowerment Series” in the Richmond area March 19-21.

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  • Senator Mark Warner’s office are teaming up to host a series of Score A Better Future™ credit education workshops as part of the “Virginia Financial Empowerment Series” in the Richmond area March 19-21.
  • The Virginia Financial Empowerment Series is an initiative led by Senator Warner's office, dedicated to advancing and fostering best practices in financial literacy among Virginians.
  • Facilitated by FICO’s Score A Better Future program, the workshops in the series seek to educate individuals about financial literacy tied to credit scores.
  • "Financial literacy empowers individuals to make informed decisions, build wealth, and secure their financial well-being,” said Senator Warner.

Nationally Ranked FSU Broncos Dominate the CIAA Basketball Tournament for 5th Conference Championship in Program History

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Martedì, Marzo 5, 2024
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FAYETTEVILLE, N.C., March 05, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. (March 5, 2024) – Fayetteville State University (FSU) women’s basketball team won its fifth CIAA Conference Championship in program history with a dominant tournament performance in Baltimore, this past weekend.

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  • FAYETTEVILLE, N.C., March 05, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. (March 5, 2024) – Fayetteville State University (FSU) women’s basketball team won its fifth CIAA Conference Championship in program history with a dominant tournament performance in Baltimore, this past weekend.
  • 3 in the NCAA’s Atlantic Region, defeated the Elizabeth City State University Vikings 64-59 in the championship game on Saturday, March 2, at CFG Bank Arena.
  • “I was ecstatic to be with our student-athletes on the court to congratulate them on winning the 2024 CIAA Basketball Championship,” said Darrell T. Allison, chancellor.
  • The CIAA Women’s Player of the Year, Aniylah Bryant was named to the CIAA All-Tournament team and the Food Lion Tournament MVP.

Virginia State University Partners with MedCerts to Enhance Educational Opportunities

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Mercoledì, Gennaio 17, 2024
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Virginia State University (VSU) is pleased to announce a transformative partnership with MedCerts, a leading provider of online career training in allied healthcare and information technology.

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  • Virginia State University (VSU) is pleased to announce a transformative partnership with MedCerts, a leading provider of online career training in allied healthcare and information technology.
  • This collaboration aims to enrich educational opportunities for VSU students and residents across the Commonwealth of Virginia.
  • A subsidiary of Stride, Inc., MedCerts’ history of industry expertise will ensure that VSU’s related programs remain current and relevant to the rapidly evolving healthcare and information technology sectors.
  • Through this partnership, both organizations are reaffirming their commitment to educational excellence, workforce development, and enhancing career prospects for students and residents in Virginia.

VSU AND JMI PRESENT THE 2nd ANNUAL BIG DIPPER INNOVATION SUMMIT, JANUARY 11-12, 2024

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Martedì, Gennaio 9, 2024
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RICHMOND, Va., Jan. 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- JMI and Virginia State University (VSU) launch the 2nd annual Big Dipper Innovation Summit – From Insight to Impact: Innovation for All – Thursday and Friday, January 11 and 12, at VSU's Multi-Purpose Center, located at 20809 2nd Avenue, Petersburg, VA, 23803.

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  • RICHMOND, Va., Jan. 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- JMI and Virginia State University (VSU) launch the 2nd annual Big Dipper Innovation Summit – From Insight to Impact: Innovation for All – Thursday and Friday, January 11 and 12, at VSU's Multi-Purpose Center, located at 20809 2nd Avenue, Petersburg, VA, 23803.
  • The Big Dipper is a multifaceted experience encompassing moderated panel discussions, live entertainment, networking, and more.
  • This summit serves as a destination for creators, entrepreneurs, big dreamers, big thinkers, makers, and curators who seek conversations about innovation, new ideas, and the next frontier across major industries and emerging markets.
  • The full schedule is available on the Big Dipper website .

ROYAL CANIN NORTH AMERICA NAMES CHRIS MOSES SITE LEADER, PET HEALTH NUTRITION CENTER

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Mercoledì, Dicembre 13, 2023
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ST. CHARLES, Mo., Dec. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Royal Canin North America, a division of Mars, Incorporated, is pleased to announce Chris Moses has been appointed Site Leader for the Royal Canin Pet Health Nutrition Center (PHNC) in Lewisburg, Ohio.

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  • ST. CHARLES, Mo., Dec. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Royal Canin North America, a division of Mars, Incorporated, is pleased to announce Chris Moses has been appointed Site Leader for the Royal Canin Pet Health Nutrition Center (PHNC) in Lewisburg, Ohio.
  • Chris shared, "I was immediately enamored by what Royal Canin stands for – it truly is about the pets.
  • The PHNC is one of two Royal Canin pet centers globally for the business and the only U.S.-based location.
  • Prior to joining Royal Canin, Chris held various roles of increasing responsibilities across the pet industry, including research, customer service, animal facility management and more.

Dominion Energy expands battery storage fleet in Virginia

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Giovedì, Dicembre 7, 2023
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RICHMOND, Va., Dec. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- In the latest expansion of Dominion Energy Virginia's growing renewable fleet, the company's largest battery storage facility to date is now operational.

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  • RICHMOND, Va., Dec. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- In the latest expansion of Dominion Energy Virginia's growing renewable fleet, the company's largest battery storage facility to date is now operational.
  • Located in Chesterfield County, the Dry Bridge Battery Energy Storage System can store up to 20 megawatts of electricity, enough to power 5,000 homes for up to four hours.
  • "Battery storage is an important part of our mission of delivering reliable, affordable and increasingly clean energy to our customers," said Ed Baine, President of Dominion Energy Virginia.
  • "As our battery storage fleet grows, it means we can continue adding more clean energy to the grid while delivering the reliability our customers expect."

United Justice Coalition & Roc Nation Add Charlamagne Tha God, Assistant Attorney General for Civil Rights at U.S. Department of Justice Kristen Clarke, Michigan Lieutenant Governor Garlin Gilchrist II, NY Attorney General Letitia James & Many More To Spe

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Martedì, Novembre 28, 2023
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NEW YORK, Nov. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the United Justice Coalition (UJC) and Roc Nation announced a second wave of acclaimed speakers for its 2nd annual social justice summit on Dec. 1 in New York City at the Javits Center.

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  • NEW YORK, Nov. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the United Justice Coalition (UJC) and Roc Nation announced a second wave of acclaimed speakers for its 2nd annual social justice summit on Dec. 1 in New York City at the Javits Center.
  • This year's summit will also feature a live filming of Lava for Good's Wrongful Conviction podcast with Jason Flom & Maggie Freleng, who will be interviewing exoneree Andre Brown and lawyer Oscar Michelin.
  • King, U.S. Attorney for the District of Massachusetts Rachael Rollins, among several other acclaimed activists, entertainers, attorneys, and experts.
  • If you're interested in learning more about the UJC and the forthcoming summit, please visit https://www.unitedjusticecoalition.com/ujc-summit-2023 .

Dominion Energy partners with Virginia State University on cutting-edge battery storage project

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Giovedì, Novembre 16, 2023
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RICHMOND, Va., Nov. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Dominion Energy Virginia is partnering with Virginia State University to develop an innovative battery storage project that would provide backup power to the VSU Multi-Purpose Center (MPC). The MPC, located on the VSU campus, hosts athletic events, conferences, concerts and other community events.

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  • RICHMOND, Va., Nov. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Dominion Energy Virginia is partnering with Virginia State University to develop an innovative battery storage project that would provide backup power to the VSU Multi-Purpose Center (MPC).
  • Dominion Energy has enlisted California-based EnerVenue to manufacture the 1.5-megawatt battery that will be installed on the university's Ettrick campus, located in southern Chesterfield County.
  • "These projects could be game changers for how we store energy and deliver it to our customers," said Ed Baine, President of Dominion Energy Virginia.
  • Virginia State plans to use the backup battery as a hands-on teaching tool for students pursuing in careers in the energy sector.

Big Brothers Big Sisters of America Announces 'Game Changers' Initiative, Uniting Prominent Leaders and Changemakers to Empower Youth Nationwide through Mentorship

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Martedì, Ottobre 17, 2023
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TAMPA, Fla., Oct. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Big Brothers Big Sisters of America (BBBSA), the preeminent one-to-one youth mentoring organization in the United States, announces Game Changers, a new initiative that unites the collective power of influential leaders and changemakers to help tackle key issues impacting youth today—from mental health to equity—by creating awareness, access, and opportunity through mentorship. Through Big Brothers Big Sisters, Game Changers will provide a platform for diverse groups of influential voices to share their experiences and expertise on the power of mentorship and further impact young people and their communities.

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  • Today, one in three kids in America is growing up without a sustained adult mentor in their lives.
  • The inaugural group of Game Changers will convene prominent Black men who embody the transformative power of mentorship.
  • BBBSA has also teamed up with industry leaders such as TikTok to amplify the Game Changers' mentorship stories and rally volunteer support.
  • Additionally, in collaboration with Clear Channel Outdoor, digital billboards spotlighting select Game Changers will launch nationwide in January 2024.