NCCU

Rakuten and JUBF Host "World University Basketball Series 2023" in Tokyo This August, Bringing Together World-Class University Teams from Across the Globe

Retrieved on: 
水曜日, 5月 10, 2023

Rakuten Group, Inc. and the All Japan University Basketball Federation (JUBF) today announced they will be holding Sun Chlorella’s World University Basketball Series 2023 (WUBS 2023), a champions league-style tournament for world-class university basketball teams.

Key Points: 
  • Rakuten Group, Inc. and the All Japan University Basketball Federation (JUBF) today announced they will be holding Sun Chlorella’s World University Basketball Series 2023 (WUBS 2023), a champions league-style tournament for world-class university basketball teams.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230510005469/en/
    Rakuten and JUBF host "World University Basketball Series 2023" in Tokyo this August, bringing together world-class university teams from across the globe.
  • (Graphic: Business Wire)
    WUBS 2023 is hosted by JUBF with operation support provided by Rakuten Sports, a Rakuten Group business focused on creating partnerships with professional athletes and other sports services.
  • Naoki Hayashi, president of JUBF and chairman of the World University Basketball Series Executive Committee, commented, “We are delighted to announce the second year of the World University Basketball Series, after last year’s successful inaugural event.

The National Cyber Awards® returns to London this September

Retrieved on: 
水曜日, 4月 12, 2023

The National Cyber Awards were designed to recognise employees of organisations such as the Ministry of Defence, National Crime Agency and the UK Cyber Security Council, whose hard work to protect the UK is rarely seen by the general public.

Key Points: 
  • The National Cyber Awards were designed to recognise employees of organisations such as the Ministry of Defence, National Crime Agency and the UK Cyber Security Council, whose hard work to protect the UK is rarely seen by the general public.
  • Now in its fifth year and following the huge success of the 2022 event, The National Cyber Awards® returns to London on Monday 25th September 2023 at the Novotel London West, Hammersmith.
  • In support of recognising individuals, teams and organisations for their achievements within the cyber and digital sectors, the National Cyber Awards® 2023 will be sponsored by BAE Systems Digital Intelligence.
  • This year, we welcome four exciting new awards: The Prime Minister’s Award for Cyber 2023, The Alan Turing Cyber Award 2023, The NHS Digital Cyber Award 2023 and the National Cyber Security Council Award 2023.

Corvias Year in Review: Significant Milestones Advanced Military, Higher Education and Municipal Partnerships

Retrieved on: 
金曜日, 1月 20, 2023

Corvias achieved numerous performance milestones during 2022 across all of its partnerships and is grateful for the efforts of its approximately 750 employees.

Key Points: 
  • Corvias achieved numerous performance milestones during 2022 across all of its partnerships and is grateful for the efforts of its approximately 750 employees.
  • “It is upon this strong foundation that in 2023 and beyond, Corvias will build and significantly expand the positive impact we make within our partnerships.
  • In 2022, significant capital improvements were made across all seven of Corvias’ military housing communities, which included construction (infrastructure and interior/exterior) and energy-related renovations.
  • “And, we are proud of the milestones and foundational work achieved, which will help to make an even greater impact in 2023 and beyond.”

Codetta Biosciences and North Carolina Central University Receive $2M Grant from the North Carolina Collaboratory

Retrieved on: 
火曜日, 11月 8, 2022

Codetta Biosciences , the life sciences company advancing and expanding research and diagnostic capabilities with its fully integrated, multi-omic platform, announced today that the North Carolina Collaboratory has awarded Codetta and North Carolina Central University (NCCU) a $2 million research and development grant, aimed to dramatically impact COVID related research and future clinical care.

Key Points: 
  • Codetta Biosciences , the life sciences company advancing and expanding research and diagnostic capabilities with its fully integrated, multi-omic platform, announced today that the North Carolina Collaboratory has awarded Codetta and North Carolina Central University (NCCU) a $2 million research and development grant, aimed to dramatically impact COVID related research and future clinical care.
  • The Research Triangle Park, North Carolina based start-up is developing an integrated platform of reagents, hardware, and software designed to enable highly multiplexed, quantitative, simultaneous multi-omic analyses.
  • The North Carolina Collaboratory awarded NCCU and Codetta the grant through their Business-Academic Partnership Program, aimed to address the public health and economic impacts of COVID-19 in North Carolina.
  • North Carolina Central University (NCCU) prepares students to succeed in the global marketplace.

Blackstone Charitable Foundation Commits $2 Million To Four Historically Black Colleges and Universities in North Carolina and Maryland

Retrieved on: 
火曜日, 10月 18, 2022

The Blackstone Charitable Foundation today announced that it has committed $2 million to expand access to its entrepreneurial skill-building program, Blackstone LaunchPad, to all students at four Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs).

Key Points: 
  • The Blackstone Charitable Foundation today announced that it has committed $2 million to expand access to its entrepreneurial skill-building program, Blackstone LaunchPad, to all students at four Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs).
  • Blackstone LaunchPads campus-based programming and national network will provide students at Morgan State University, Bowie State University, North Carolina A&T University, and North Carolina Central University with the resources and opportunities to support their entrepreneurial endeavors and career readiness.
  • We are thrilled to partner with these schools and welcome their talented students into our community, said Maura Pally, Executive Director of the Blackstone Charitable Foundation.
  • The Blackstone LaunchPad partnership at BSU will support many initiatives and programs already planned or implemented in our growing entrepreneurial ecosystem.

Introducing NCShare

Retrieved on: 
水曜日, 9月 14, 2022

RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C., Sept. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Davidson College, Duke University and North Carolina Central University (NCCU), in collaboration with MCNC, today announced that the newly-created North Carolina Shared Research & Education collaborative infrastructure (NCShare) has received two National Science Foundation (NSF) grants totaling approximately $1.4 million to provide high-speed research network capacity, support high-performance computing, and boost STEM education to at least eight minority-serving, smaller, or mid-sized institutions of higher education throughout North Carolina.

Key Points: 
  • "The NCShare partnership is an important step towards addressing historical IT infrastructure inequities at minority-serving institutions such as North Carolina Central University and preparing a diverse STEM/high computing workforce of the future," said Deepak Kumar, Ph.D., who also serves as interim associate provost and dean of Research and Sponsored Programs at NCCU.
  • The North Carolina Shared Research and Education (NCShare) infrastructure provides access to networking, scientific and statistical computing services to minority-serving institutions and smaller to mid-sized institutions of higher education in North Carolina, encompassing both private and public institutions.
  • NCShare is a shared, regionally-based network operating on MCNC's existing state-wide research and education network, rather than as a separate infrastructure.
  • NCShare is a joint effort established by Duke University, Davidson College, North Carolina Central University and MCNC.

Rakuten and JUBF Launch “World University Basketball Series” in Tokyo This August

Retrieved on: 
木曜日, 6月 30, 2022

Rakuten Group, Inc. and the All Japan University Basketball Federation (JUBF) today announced the launch of Sun Chlorellas World University Basketball Series (WUBS), an annual champions league-style tournament for university basketball teams.

Key Points: 
  • Rakuten Group, Inc. and the All Japan University Basketball Federation (JUBF) today announced the launch of Sun Chlorellas World University Basketball Series (WUBS), an annual champions league-style tournament for university basketball teams.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20220629005461/en/
    Rakuten and JUBF Launch World University Basketball Series in Tokyo This August (Graphic: Business Wire)
    Hosted by JUBF and supported by Rakuten Sports, a Rakuten Group service focused on creating partnerships built on shared values with professional sports teams, athletes, brands and rights-holders around the world, WUBS is envisioned to empower local talent and the basketball community.
  • Naoki Hayashi, JUBF Chairman and President of the World University Basketball Series Organizing Committee, commented, We are delighted to announce the new World University Basketball Series.
  • Chen Tzu-wei, National Chengchi University Head Coach, commented, We are grateful for the opportunity to participate in the memorable first World University Basketball Series.

Corvias Completes Development of Housing at North Carolina Central University

Retrieved on: 
火曜日, 5月 10, 2022

Corvias has completed the development of three new, on-campus residential buildings at North Carolina Central University , adding more than 1,200 beds, supporting the needs and goals of consistent enrollment growth and providing vital student infrastructure.

Key Points: 
  • Corvias has completed the development of three new, on-campus residential buildings at North Carolina Central University , adding more than 1,200 beds, supporting the needs and goals of consistent enrollment growth and providing vital student infrastructure.
  • The project included more than 60% engagement of qualified subcontractors that are local, minority-owned business enterprises (MBEs) and historically underutilized businesses (HUBs)a record high for the University of North Carolina System.
  • The completion of these buildings helps to solve the housing shortage and will benefit students for decades to come.
  • This year, Corvias was named one of the Nations Top Student Housing Managers by Student Housing Business, and to the Top 10 for Student Housing Management Companies by Multi-Family Executive .

Common App welcomes over 50 new colleges and universities for the 2022-2023 application season

Retrieved on: 
木曜日, 4月 7, 2022

ARLINGTON, Va., April 7, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Students applying to college in 2022-2023 will soon have access to over 50 additional colleges and universities through the Common App online application system. Used by more than three million applicants, teachers, and counselors every year, the Common App platform streamlines the college application process, providing resources and guidance to make college more accessible for students around the world.

Key Points: 
  • Students applying to college in 2022-2023 will soon have access to over 50 additional colleges and universities through the Common App online application system.
  • ARLINGTON, Va., April 7, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Students applying to college in 2022-2023 will soon have access to over 50 additional colleges and universities through the Common App online application system.
  • "We are so excited to welcome these new 50 members to Common App for the 2022-2023 application season, especially our over 20 Minority Serving Institutions.
  • Key to our mission at Common App is lowering the logistical and systemic barriers to college access," said Jenny Rickard, President & CEO of Common App.

ICSC Chairman and ICSC Foundation Provide Financial Contribution to North Carolina Central University to Help Fund Its New Real Estate Program

Retrieved on: 
火曜日, 3月 22, 2022

The ICSC Foundation , in partnership with current ICSC Chairman Glenn Rufrano, made a $100,000 contribution to support a new real estate program within the Master of Business Administration (MBA) program at North Carolina Central Universitys ( NCCU ) School of Business .

Key Points: 
  • The ICSC Foundation , in partnership with current ICSC Chairman Glenn Rufrano, made a $100,000 contribution to support a new real estate program within the Master of Business Administration (MBA) program at North Carolina Central Universitys ( NCCU ) School of Business .
  • In addition to the financial contribution, the ICSC Foundation will provide a host of student resources, including unlimited student and faculty ICSC membership, mentorship, professional development and discounted registration and networking at ICSC events.
  • This will continue to be our goal and responsibility as the leading trade organization that represents our commercial real estate members.
  • I am proud to lend my support to NCCUs real estate program because their program will become a standard by which other HBCU real estate programs will follow, stated Glenn Rufrano.