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Eating disorders symposium a groundbreaking success

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木曜日, 5月 2, 2024

PEKIN, Ill., May 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The International Association of Eating Disorder Professionals (iaedp™) 2024 Symposium marked a significant milestone, reflecting growth and renewed commitment within the field of eating disorder treatment.

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  • PEKIN, Ill., May 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The International Association of Eating Disorder Professionals (iaedp™) 2024 Symposium marked a significant milestone, reflecting growth and renewed commitment within the field of eating disorder treatment.
  • "We are thrilled with the turnout and the exchange of ideas and research at this year's symposium," said Bonnie Harken, managing director of iaedp.
  • The symposium featured a lineup of keynote speakers who are leading experts in psychology, nutritional science, and therapeutic practices related to eating disorders.
  • "We are already looking forward to next year's symposium in Palm Desert on February 20-23, 2024, and building on the success of this event," added Harken.

Eating Disorders Foundation's Council Set Global Standards

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木曜日, 4月 25, 2024

PEKIN, Ill., April 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The International Association of Eating Disorder Professionals (iaedp™) President's Council, after the success of the 2024 Symposium, sets the standards in supporting and advancing the field of eating disorder treatment worldwide.

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  • PEKIN, Ill., April 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The International Association of Eating Disorder Professionals (iaedp™) President's Council, after the success of the 2024 Symposium, sets the standards in supporting and advancing the field of eating disorder treatment worldwide.
  • The President's Council, a pivotal part of the organization, comprises leading treatment facilities and organizations dedicated to the fight.
  • Members of the council include Alsana Eating Disorder Treatment & Recovery Centers; Banyan; Center for Change; Center for Discovery; Eating Recovery Center; Clear Step; Koru Spring Center; Laureate Eating Disorders Program; The Meadows Ranch; Mind Over Body; Monte Nido & Affiliates; Montecatini; Odyssey Eating Disorder Network; Rogers Behavioral Health; The Renfrew Center; Timberline Knolls Residential Treatment Center; Within Health; and WD Recovery and Wellness Center.
  • Through the united efforts of the President's Council, iaedp continues to offer cutting-edge educational programs, certification processes, and training that address the complexities of treating eating disorders throughout the world.

Laureate Education Reports Financial Results for the Fourth Quarter and Full-Year 2023 and Provides 2024 Outlook

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木曜日, 2月 22, 2024

Operating income for the fourth quarter of 2023 was $110.0 million, compared to $78.0 million for the fourth quarter of 2022.

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  • Operating income for the fourth quarter of 2023 was $110.0 million, compared to $78.0 million for the fourth quarter of 2022.
  • Net income for the fourth quarter of 2023 was $41.7 million, compared to net income of $39.1 million for the fourth quarter of 2022.
  • Adjusted EBITDA for the fourth quarter of 2023 was $131.3 million, compared to $94.8 million for the fourth quarter of 2022.
  • Operating income for the fourth quarter of 2023 was $110.0 million, compared to $78.0 million for the fourth quarter of 2022, an increase of $32.0 million.

Sleep.8 and Limited Space partner with Children's Laureate Joseph Coelho and the World Literacy Foundation to launch 'Bedtime Stories' in Shopping Malls

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水曜日, 3月 6, 2024

The new video series has been created by home lifestyle brand Sleep.8 and retail media owner Limited Space in collaboration with the World Literacy Foundation, ultimately aiming to improve literacy levels in the UK.

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  • The new video series has been created by home lifestyle brand Sleep.8 and retail media owner Limited Space in collaboration with the World Literacy Foundation, ultimately aiming to improve literacy levels in the UK.
  • Children were treated to readings by Joseph Coelho from his own books, and were able to take home complimentary signed copies of the "Luna Loves…" series.
  • The session was filmed for a nationwide broadcast which features 4 of Joseph's stories: One Little World (illus.
  • The brand decided to host this event alongside Limited Space and the World Literacy Foundation to bring awareness to the low levels of literacy in the East London and Dartford areas.

Sleep.8 and Limited Space partner with Children's Laureate Joseph Coelho and the World Literacy Foundation to launch 'Bedtime Stories' in Shopping Malls

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水曜日, 3月 6, 2024

The new video series has been created by home lifestyle brand Sleep.8 and retail media owner Limited Space in collaboration with the World Literacy Foundation, ultimately aiming to improve literacy levels in the UK.

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  • The new video series has been created by home lifestyle brand Sleep.8 and retail media owner Limited Space in collaboration with the World Literacy Foundation, ultimately aiming to improve literacy levels in the UK.
  • Children were treated to readings by Joseph Coelho from his own books, and were able to take home complimentary signed copies of the "Luna Loves…" series.
  • The session was filmed for a nationwide broadcast which features 4 of Joseph's stories: One Little World (illus.
  • The brand decided to host this event alongside Limited Space and the World Literacy Foundation to bring awareness to the low levels of literacy in the East London and Dartford areas.

Education Industry Leader Lisa O'Masta Named CEO of Learning.com

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火曜日, 3月 5, 2024

PORTLAND, Ore., March 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Proven education industry leader Lisa O'Masta has been named CEO of Learning.com, the market leader in providing digital literacy and computer science resources to ensure every K-12 student develops the skills necessary to be successful in and out of the classroom.

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  • PORTLAND, Ore., March 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Proven education industry leader Lisa O'Masta has been named CEO of Learning.com, the market leader in providing digital literacy and computer science resources to ensure every K-12 student develops the skills necessary to be successful in and out of the classroom.
  • "Learning.com is more than just a company, it's a community driven by a shared passion for impacting positive change in education," said O'Masta.
  • O'Masta has over two decades of experience in the education industry.
  • Prior to that, as CEO of Illustrative Mathematics, she pioneered the broad distribution of open educational resources in mathematics.

Laureate Education, Inc. Announces Appointment of Chief Legal Officer

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月曜日, 3月 4, 2024

MIAMI, March 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Laureate Education, Inc. (NASDAQ: LAUR) (the "Company") today announced the appointment of Leslie Brush as Senior Vice President, Chief Legal Officer, and Secretary, effective April 1, 2024.

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  • MIAMI, March 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Laureate Education, Inc. (NASDAQ: LAUR) (the "Company") today announced the appointment of Leslie Brush as Senior Vice President, Chief Legal Officer, and Secretary, effective April 1, 2024.
  • Ms. Brush previously served as Laureate's Deputy General Counsel and Secretary, and prior to that as Vice President, Assistant General Counsel, and Secretary.
  • Reporting to Laureate's President and Chief Executive Officer, Eilif Serck-Hanssen, Ms. Brush will be responsible for Laureate's legal operations, legal strategy, corporate governance, corporate compliance, regulatory matters, and ethics and compliance.
  • Before joining Laureate in 2019, Ms. Brush served as Chief Governance Officer, Vice President-Legal, and Secretary for software and solutions services company SunGard Data Systems (now part of FIS) for over 20 years.

Hamdi Ulukaya Joins the Aurora Prize Selection Committee

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水曜日, 2月 28, 2024

BOSTON, Feb. 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Aurora Humanitarian Initiative announced today that Hamdi Ulukaya, Founder and CEO of Chobani and Founder of the Tent Partnership for Refugees, has joined the Selection Committee for the Aurora Prize for Awakening Humanity, a $1 million global humanitarian award. Mr. Ulukaya joins distinguished members of the Aurora Prize Selection Committee to choose the Aurora Prize Humanitarians and Laureate.

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  • BOSTON, Feb. 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Aurora Humanitarian Initiative announced today that Hamdi Ulukaya, Founder and CEO of Chobani and Founder of the Tent Partnership for Refugees, has joined the Selection Committee for the Aurora Prize for Awakening Humanity, a $1 million global humanitarian award.
  • Mr. Ulukaya joins distinguished members of the Aurora Prize Selection Committee to choose the Aurora Prize Humanitarians and Laureate.
  • "We are grateful for Hamdi's outstanding efforts and look forward to his active participation as a member of the Aurora Prize Selection Committee."
  • "The Aurora Prize will benefit greatly from Hamdi's expertise and perspective that will further enhance the ability for the Aurora Prize to continue to strengthen its impact on those most in need."

Aurora to Honor the Best of Humanity in Los Angeles

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水曜日, 2月 21, 2024

LOS ANGELES, Feb. 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Aurora Humanitarian Initiative announced that a special series of events will be held from May 8–10, 2024 in Los Angeles, CA. The events, including the 2024 Aurora Prize Ceremony and the Human Rights and Humanitarian Forum, are being organized in partnership with The Promise Institute for Human Rights at UCLA.

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  • The events, including the 2024 Aurora Prize Ceremony and the Human Rights and Humanitarian Forum, are being organized in partnership with The Promise Institute for Human Rights at UCLA.
  • Dr. Esrailian, also an Emmy-nominated film producer and entrepreneur, led the efforts to establish The Promise Institute for Human Rights at UCLA in 2017.
  • "The 2024 Aurora Prize events in Los Angeles will offer guests and participants a chance to express their appreciation to those who selflessly help others in need.
  • The 2024 Aurora Prize for Awakening Humanity Laureate will be announced during the Aurora Prize Ceremony, with the Laureate selected from the Aurora Humanitarians shortlisted in September 2023.

Shortlist announced for the 2024 Ruth Rendell Award, presented by ALCS and NLT

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水曜日, 1月 31, 2024

The award was launched in 2016 by ALCS and the National Literacy Trust in honour of the best-selling crime author literacy advocate Ruth Rendell, who passed away in 2015.

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  • The award was launched in 2016 by ALCS and the National Literacy Trust in honour of the best-selling crime author literacy advocate Ruth Rendell, who passed away in 2015.
  • The winner of the 2024 Ruth Rendell Award will be announced at a reception at Goldsmiths' Centre in London on 22 February 2024.
  • Greg is the host of The Radio 1 Breakfast Show, the loosely cricket-based podcast Tailenders and Radio 4's Rewinder.
  • Chris has worked as a newsreader and presenter on radio stations including BBC Radio 1, where he met Greg.